Akron Football Adds Four to Complete 2018 Signing Class

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AKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron football program completed its Class of 2018 with an additional four student-athletes signing National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.

The foursome– RB Abraham Alce (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), OL Landon Forman (Kingfisher, Okla.), OL Devin Jordan (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), and WR Treon Sibley (Akron, Ohio)– joins OL Bryce Petersen (McKinleyville, Calif.), who began classes last month, and 12 signees from the early period (Dec. 20).

This 2018 class features a lot of homegrown talent. Nine student-athletes list their hometowns within the state of Ohio, five from the City of Akron and five within a 20-mile radius of campus.

Additionally, four incoming Zips hail from Florida, two from Pennsylvania, and one each from California and Oklahoma.

"We're excited about our signing class," said head coach Terry Bowden, who enters his seventh season in 2018. "Because this is the first year that we've signed so many (12) in December, there are only four more here in February which was the day everyone signed in the past. We have 16 newcomers. We have nine that count toward our class that were on our roster in the fall; that's 25. As usual, we've made the commitment to make Ohio first. The local talent continues to be the focus of our recruit efforts along with Florida and Pennsylvania. These are the type of student-athletes that will help us to bring home a MAC title."

Five of the signees— DL Eric Bentley (Akron, Ohio), S Reggie Corner, Jr. (Canton, Ohio), DB Rich Hall (Pompano Beach, Fla.), OL Bryce Petersen, and RB Keyondre White (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)– began classes in January.

Akron finished the 2017 season with appearances in the MAC Championship game and the Boca Raton Bowl. The Zips made their second FBS bowl appearance in three seasons, a program first, and won the MAC East Division.

UA begins spring drills on March 19. The annual Spring Game is slated for Saturday, April 21, at Noon at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field. Akron opens the 2018 season at Nebraska on Sept. 1.

Season ticket plans—which include a ticket to all home games as well as a parking pass— start at only $60 each. For fans wishing to purchase new season tickets for the 2018 season, the Ticket Office is currently taking non-refundable deposits of $25/seat.

To request tickets, please contact the Athletics Ticket Office by calling or texting 1-888-99-AKRON during business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or purchase the deposit online at www.GoZips.com.

Renewal invoices will be sent over the next month to current season ticket holders.

2018 Akron Football National Letter of Intent Signees

Name	Pos.	Elig.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown \| High School \| Previous School
Abraham Alce	RB	Fr.	6-0	224	Immokalee, Fla. \| Immokalee
Eric Bentley $	DL	Fr.	6-2	244	Akron, Ohio \| St. Vincent-St. Mary
Gavin Blunt	WR	Fr.	6-2	195	Aurora, Ohio \| Aurora
Daishawn Brimage	WR	Fr.	6-1	195	Akron, Ohio \| East
Reggie Corner, Jr. $	S	Fr.	5-9	200	Canton, Ohio \| McKinley
Devanier Floyd	RB	Fr.	5-9	200	Akron, Ohio \| East
Vincent Fonte	OL	Fr.	6-4	275	Copley, Ohio \| Copley
Landon Forman	OL	Jr.	6-5	280	Kingfisher, Okla. \| Kingfisher \| Northeast Oklahoma A&M
Rich Hall $	DB	Fr.	6-1	175	Pompano Beach, Fla. \| Coconut Creek
Logan Hawkins	DL	Fr.	6-2	270	Harrison City, Pa. \| Penn-Trafford
Jalen Hooks	S	Fr.	6-2	170	Warren, Ohio \| Harding
Devin Jordan	OL	Fr.	6-6	250	Fort Lauderdale, Fla. \| Dillard
Richard Kelly	OL	Fr.	6-3	300	Akron, Ohio \| Archbishop Hoban
Bryce Petersen $	OL	R-So.	6-2	285	McKinleyville, Calif. \| McKinleyville \| Riverside City College
Ben Phillis	OL	Fr.	6-5	300	Washington, Pa. \| Trinity
Treon Sibley	WR	Fr.	6-0	187	Akron, Ohio \| Coventry
Keyondre White $	RB	Fr.	5-10	210	Fort Lauderdale, Fla. \| Dillard

$ Mid-year enrollee
Highlighted in BLUE – early (Dec.) signees

Signee Biographies

Abraham Alce
Running Back • Freshman • 6-0 • 224
Immokalee, Fla. | Immokalee HS

pronounced al-see

High School: Three-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports.com … played running back and middle linebacker for coach Rodelin Anthony at Immokalee HS … as a senior, rushed for 553 yards and 13 touchdowns on 76 carries, helping the team to a 12-1 overall record and 5-0 conference mark en route to an appearance in the state semifinals … also had two receptions for touchdowns.

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Landon Forman
Offensive Line • Junior • 6-5 • 280
Kingfisher, Okla. | Kingfisher HS | Northeast Oklahoma A&M

College: Played for coach Clay Patterson for two seasons at Northeast Oklahoma A&M College … helped team to a 9-3 record and an appearance in un inaugural Midwest Classic Bowl as a sophomore in 2017 … helped the Golden Norsemen to 254.8 rushing yards per game.

High School: Played tackle on both sides of the ball for coach Jeff Myers at Kingfisher HS … as a senior, had 45 tackles, including 11 solo stops, an interception, and a touchdown … also participated in track field in the shot put and discus events.

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Devin Jordan
Offensive Line • Freshman • 6-6 • 250
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Dillard HS

High School: Played offensive tackle for coach Rick Hemingway at Dillard HS … as senior, helped the Panthers to a 6-4 regular-season record and undefeated as district champions … also played basketball.

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Bryce Petersen
Offensive Line • Redshirt Sophomore • 6-2 • 285
McKinleyville, Calif. | McKinleyville HS | Riverside City College

Mid-year enrollee … has three years of eligibility remaining.

College: Saw action in eight games as a true freshman for coach Tom Craft at Riverside City College in 2017.

High School: Played on both lines for coach Keoki Burbank at McKinleyville HS … finished prep career with 111 tackles, including 57 solo stops, 10 sacks, and an interception … as a senior in 2016, had 42 tackles, including 10 solos stops, in eight games … three-year letterwinner … scored a touchdown as a junior … had eight sacks as a sophomore.

Personal: Exercise science major.

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Treon Sibley
Cornerback • Freshman • 6-0 • 187
Akron, Ohio | Coventry HS

High School: Three-sport athlete … played slot receiver and cornerback for coach Ed Egan at Coventry HS … 2016 Associated Press All-Ohio and All-Northeast Ohio Inland District … as a junior, scored 16 touchdowns- 10 rushing, four receiving, one interception return and on kickoff return … had 1,505 all-purpose yards … defensively, had 68 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery … also played basketball and ran track … as a sophomore, was a Division II state qualifier in the 400 relay, 800 relay, and high jump.

Personal: Joins former Coventry HS teammates Devon Jones and Dustin Burkhart as Akron Zips.

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