Western Pa. football recruits make official commitments during early signing period

By: Chris Harlan
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 | 8:41 AM

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The early signing period for Division I football recruits arrived Wednesday and high school seniors across Western Pennsylvania took to social media to reveal their official commitments.

FBS and FCS recruits can sign a National Letter of Intent through Friday or wait until the traditional signing period Feb. 5.

The service academies (Navy, Army, etc.) don’t use LOIs but instead provide a certificate of commitment athletes can sign ceremonially. Additionally, Ivy League schools don’t offer athletic scholarships, so those recruits also aren’t required to sign LOIs.

Division I FBS

Name, High school, Pos., College

AJ Beatty, Central Catholic, DE, North Carolina

Michael Carmody, Mars, OT, Notre Dame

Zuriah Fisher, Aliquippa, LB, Penn State

Dayon Hayes, Westinghouse, DL, Pitt

Ben Jackson, West Greene, RB, Army*

Josh Kaltenberger, Seneca Valley, OL, Purdue

Kevin Meeder, Seneca Valley, OL, Ball State

Chase Mitchell, Washington, OL, Liberty

Ron Novosedliak, North Hills, OL, Central Michigan

Michael Petrof, Ligonier Valley, DL, Navy*

Josh Rawlings, Woodland Hills, TE, Virginia

Jack Salopek, Norwin, QB, Western Michigan

Michael Snowden, University Prep, LB, Akron

Division I FCS

Name, High school, Pos., College

Hayden Baron, Belle Vernon, OL, RMU

Fintan Brose, Hempfield, OL, Delaware

Cole Graham, Hempfield, OL, St. Francis (Pa.)

Christian Jablonski, Ligonier Valley, DL, Lehigh

Riley Kemper, Burgettstown, OL, RMU

Carson Primrose, North Catholic, OL, Sacred Heart

Jackson Pruitt, Jeannette, DB, Youngstown State

Max Schipani, Seton LaSalle, DB, Albany

Sam Sheridan, North Allegheny, DE, Lehigh

Wylie Spiker, Ligonier Valley, OL, St. Francis (Pa.)

*Signed a non-binding certificate of commitment

Here’s a look at Wednesday’s announcements:

Michael Carmody, Mars, OL

Unbelievable feeling! Can’t wait to get to work! pic.twitter.com/9dYqIw4kR7

— Michael Carmody (@michaeltcarmody) December 18, 2019

✍️ ➡️ ☘️@MichaelCarmod10 is #IrishBouNDXX.#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/PeMSy9vdLj

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 18, 2019

Zuriah Fisher, Aliquippa, LB

It’s official #WeAre???? pic.twitter.com/MfJ92PV0Vd

— Zuriah Fisher???? (@Zfish84) December 18, 2019

The newest addition to #LBU: @Zfish84! ????#PSUSigningDay#WeAre20 pic.twitter.com/AJAuGpAWiZ

— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 18, 2019

Josh Kaltenberger, Seneca Valley, OL

Congrats on your first ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? as a #Boilermaker, @jkalt54. Welcome to the family.

????: Harmony, Pa.
????: 6-5 OL
????: Played for @SV_Sports
ℹ️: https://t.co/QL7InhxuCk#BoilerUp x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/HR187Yf2HH

— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) December 18, 2019

Kevin Meeder, Seneca Valley, OL

✍️ SIGNED.

Welcome to Ball State, Kevin Meeder!

????@KevinMeeder
⭐️ Offensive Lineman
???? Seneca Valley High School (PA)#NSD20 | #WeFly20 pic.twitter.com/VrHKCfVJRg

— Ball State Football (@BallStateFB) December 18, 2019

Dayon Hayes, Westinghouse, DL

Jack Salopek, Norwin, QB

Another Bronco QB with us: @JackSalopek #LetsRide | #NSD19 pic.twitter.com/05au01FG2h

— WMU Football (@WMU_Football) December 18, 2019

Fintan Brose, Hempfield, OL

Our first signee is in!

A big body for the D-Line joins his brother Braden.

Welcome @brose_fintan!#BleedBlue302 #BlueHens pic.twitter.com/vGqqpNz58e

— Delaware Football (@DelawareFB) December 18, 2019

Michael Snowden, University Prep, LB

✍ @Snowde12Michael

Welcome to the Akron Family, Michael‼#NSD2020#OurWay | #2IPC0DEhttps://t.co/J5J9LJW0CA pic.twitter.com/mML2kFbr7c

— Akron Zips Football (@ZipsFB) December 18, 2019

Ronald Novosedliak, North Hills, OL

CMU Football welcomes Ronnie Novosedliak, a 6-7, 255-pound offensive lineman from Pittsburgh, Pa.! #FireUpChips #FIRE20NE pic.twitter.com/aOzhdgOlO4

— CMU Football (1) (@CMU_Football) December 18, 2019

Josh Rawlings, Woodland Hills, TE

NLI ✍️ Lucky No. 7 just came in from Joshua Rawlings (@Giant_jay87)!!! Welcome to the Virginia Family!!!#GoHoos | #TheStandard pic.twitter.com/PipJKA6dnC

— Virginia Football (@UVAFootball) December 18, 2019

A.J. Beatty, Cental Catholic, DE

A.J. BEATTY

Brick from the Burgh ????

.@ajbeatty88 joins the Carolina D-Line!#CarolinaFootball ???? #BeTheOne #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/0dVLmCcW6F

— Carolina Football (@TarHeelFootball) December 18, 2019

Jackson Pruitt, Jeannette, DB

Officially Signed ✍️

Jackson Pruitt | Jeanette HS

Defensive Back ????#GoGuins // #GritU pic.twitter.com/Gle93tCvXF

— YSU Football (@YoungstownStFB) December 18, 2019

Max Schipani, Seton LaSalle, DB

Congratulations to Max Schipani, '20, who signed his letter of intent to play D1 football at @UAlbanyFootball moments ago! There's no shortage of #RebelPride at Albany, where @CoachGGattuso graduated from SLS in '80, along with his top assistant, Jim Sweeney! #SuccessBeyondSLS pic.twitter.com/uFpAjT07VO

— Seton LaSalle (@SetonLaSalle) December 18, 2019

We are excited to welcome @max_ship01 to the #DANEger20ne! #GreatnessLivesHere pic.twitter.com/QLngy6PRTO

— UAlbany Football (@UAlbanyFootball) December 18, 2019

Sam Sheridan, North Allegheny, DE

Congratulations on signing today! S. Sheridan / L. Colella / J. Lugg
???? #T4L pic.twitter.com/lC4DOLlcMA

— NA Football T4L (@nafootball_tfl) December 18, 2019

Our defense can rest easy while staying at the SHERIDAN Hotel for the next 4 years!! QB's might not want to make a reservation!! #HuntWithUs #Birdgang #NSD2020 pic.twitter.com/W74SPT76pi

— Lehigh Football (@LehighFootball) December 18, 2019

Carson Primrose, North Catholic, OL

Welcome to the Pioneer Family

Carson Primrose

North Catholic HS #FearThePioneer pic.twitter.com/s54ThpcsZS

— SHU Football (@SHU__Football) December 18, 2019

Chase Mitchell, Washington, OL

Mauler from PA to VA ????@chase_mitch2x#FIRE2T0RM #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/eBWlMy5p23

— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 18, 2019

Riley Kemper, Burgettstown, OL

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• ???????????????????????????????????? ????????????????
• ????????????????????????????????????????????????, ????????
• ???????????????????????????????????????????????? @BtownFB #RMU20fficial ???? #NSD20 ✍️ pic.twitter.com/WWULJrDRBM

— RMU Football (@RMUFootball) December 18, 2019

Christian Jablonski, Ligonier Valley, DL

All it takes is a JAB from this man to KO the QB!! Welcome this one man wrecking crew!! #HuntWithUs #Birdgang #NSD2020 pic.twitter.com/tmTENKdl7j

— Lehigh Football (@LehighFootball) December 18, 2019

Wylie Spiker, Ligonier Valley, OL

Attitude and Effort! That is what @SpikerWylie is all about and we can't wait to add him to our offensive line unit. Congrats! #BeTheStorm #NSD2020 pic.twitter.com/ng7dWAYt39

— Saint Francis U FB (@RedFlashFB) December 18, 2019

Michael Petrof, Ligonier Valley, DL

Fax machine was busy this AM at LVHS! Congratulations @Michael_Petrof @cjablonski_55 @SpikerWylie for making a life changing commitment today! pic.twitter.com/2ybhgpWDNO

— Ligonier Valley Rams Football (@LVRamsFootball) December 18, 2019

Benjamin Jackson, West Greene, RB/LB

Congratulations to Benjamin Jackson @fancy_34 on signing his letter of intent to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. #GoArmyBeatNavy #pioneernation pic.twitter.com/ytNz8m1Rp9

— West Greene Pioneers (@wgpioneers) December 18, 2019

Cole Graham, Hempfield, OL

Another offensive lineman has made it official! @Cole_H_Graham is an athletic offensive lineman with a high ceiling. Congrats Cole! #BeTheStorm #NSD2020 pic.twitter.com/cvMvjLDQrV

— Saint Francis U FB (@RedFlashFB) December 18, 2019

Hayden Baron, Belle Vernon, OL

???????????????????????? // ???????????????????????? ????????????????????@haydenbaron42
• ???????????????????????????????????? ????????????????
• ????????????????????????????????????????????, ????????
• ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? ????????????????@BVAFootball @BvasdAthletics #RMU20fficial ???? #NSD20 ✍️ pic.twitter.com/0HND24joEi

— RMU Football (@RMUFootball) December 18, 2019

ITS OFFICIAL????????⚪️ BIG thanks to my family, to Coach Humbert, my fellow brothers in the trenches, the whole BVA Football team, and the entire RMU organization for giving me this opportunity!!! #RMU #HML @BVAFootball @80sCane57 @CoachrodHolder @RMUFootball pic.twitter.com/TDuo1ENToN

— Hayden Baron (@haydenbaron42) December 18, 2019

Chris Harlan is a TribLive reporter covering sports. He joined the Trib in 2009 after seven years as a reporter at the Beaver County Times. He can be reached at charlan@triblive.com.

Tags: Aliquippa, Belle Vernon, Burgettstown, Central Catholic, Hempfield, Jeannette, Ligonier Valley, Mars, North Allegheny, North Catholic, North Hills, Norwin, Seneca Valley, Seton La Salle, University Prep, Washington, West Greene, Westinghouse, Woodland Hills