SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – The Shippensburg University football program has announced its initial list of recruits that have signed on to play for the Red Raiders beginning in the 2016 season.
 
These players have signed either national letters of intent (NLIs) or institutional letters expressing their desire to play football at Shippensburg under head coach Mark 'Mac' Maciejewski '92/'96M.
 
"Individually, these recruits bring a lot to the table," head coach Mark 'Mac' Maciejewski said. "Not only am I excited about what they bring as individuals to our family, but as an overall group, I think they can be very special both on and off the field."
 
The initial group released on National Signing Day (Feb. 3) features 13 individuals, including 12 from the state of Pennsylvania, and has a strong balance of offensive and defensive players.  
 
"This class has good intangibles, and they bring forth a strong work ethic to allow them to achieve their goals," Maciejewski said. "These young men form a talented group and we couldn't be more happy about them committing to our family."  
 
#SigningDay2016 is the first day that the Red Raiders can officially add new players to their team for the 2016 season, allowing the entire coaching staff to see the results of their work over the last several months.

Bios and links are available below.

More to come.

CONFIRMED 2016 RECRUITS
 

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown/High School
Alec Aspray	DL	6-3	230	State College, Pa./State College Area
Michael Banks	OL	6-2	300	Gilbertsville, Pa./Boyertown
Tim Bradley	DL	6-3	225	Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley
Corbin Byers	DL	6-2	225	Hanover, Pa./South Western
Connor Dolan	OL	6-4	280	Hatboro, Pa./Upper Moreland
Yondel Dudley	OL/DL	6-4	275	Ambler, Pa./Wissahickon
Winston Eubanks	WR	6-0	170	Philadelphia, Pa./LaSalle College
Chris Harootunian	OL	6-5	265	West Chester, Pa./Downingtown East
Charles Headen	WR	5-9	170	Philadelphia, Pa./LaSalle College
Abel Hoff	WR	5-9	165	Broomall, Pa./Marple-Newtown
Bryce Hudak	OL	6-4	290	Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom (Stony Brook)
Cole Klayman	QB	6-1	200	Los Angeles, Cal./Notre Dame
Matt Peck	WR	5-10	170	Waynesboro, Pa./Waynesboro Area
Mark Robinson	RB	5-9	170	Wilkes-Barre, Pa./Elmer L. Meyers
Mike Somerville	OL	6-1	285	Bloomsburg, Pa./Bloomsburg Area

Alec Aspray
DL • 6-3 • 230
State College, Pa./State College
 
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State College High School: Aspray is an All-Mid Penn Commonwealth Division First Team performer for the Little Lions, who won the Mid-Penn Championship and finished as District Champions with eight victories.
 
Coach Mac on Aspray: "Alec is a strong, athletic defensive end. He's a tenacious pass rusher who plays the game with a lot of energy and passion. He has the ability to be an every down type of player that will help stop the run, but can also pin his ears back on passing downs."

Corbin Byers
DL • 6-2 • 225
Hanover, Pa./South Western

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South Western High School: Byers is an All-YAIAA First Team defensive end and tight end for an eight-win Mustangs squad. He had 74 tackles, 144 receiving yards and seven sacks during his senior season.
 
Coach Mac on Byers: "Corbin is a versatile defensive end who is equally effective from a two-point or three-point stance. He has the flexibility to be used either in the pass rush, or as a pass dropper." 
 
Tim Bradley
DL • 6-3 • 225
Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley
 
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Garnet Valley High School: Bradley is an All-Delco defensive lineman who totaled 48 tackles during his senior season with a seven-win Jaguars squad. He also had six tackles for loss, including four sacks, along with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
 
Coach Mac on Bradley: "Tim comes from a great high school program that is very similar to our Red Raider family. He is very athletic, he has a high motor, and a great frame. He moves well laterally, has great hands, and a quick burst."
 
Connor Dolan
OL • 6-4 • 280
Hatboro, Pa./Upper Moreland

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Upper Moreland High School: Dolan is an All-Southeastern Pennsylvania Third Team offensive lineman who also achieved All-Conference honors playing for a nine-win Bears team.
 
Coach Mac on Dolan: "Connor is a very athletic and determined offensive lineman. He has a great frame and moves very well. His ability to move defenders is very exciting, and he plays with tenacity."
 
Yondel Dudley
OL/DL • 6-4 • 275
Ambler, Pa./Wissahickon

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Coach Mac on Dudley: "Yondel is a very athletic two-way lineman. He plays strong and fast and is very good in space. He is a game-changer on either side of the ball." 
 
Winston Eubanks
WR • 6-0 • 170
Philadelphia, Pa./LaSalle College

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Coach Mac on Eubanks: "Winston is a lengthy wide receiver with big play capability. His size, coupled with his speed and athleticism, causes match-up issues for defenses. He will be a great addition to our Red Raider family." 
 
Chris Harootunian
OL • 6-5 • 265
West Chester, Pa./Downingtown East

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Downingtown East High School: Harootunian was a feature offensive lineman and two-way tackle for the 11-1 Cougars. He earned 2015 All-Ches-Mont National Division honorable mention and also wrestled in high school.
 
Coach Mac on Harootunian: "Chris has great length and uses his hands well. He loves the game and is known to practice hard. He continually gets under and drives his opponent." 
 
Charles Headen
WR • 5-9 • 170
Philadelphia, Pa./LaSalle College

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Coach Mac on Headen: "Charles is an exceptional young man that has unbelievable speed and playmaking ability. He is a threat every time he touches the ball, and the defense must account for him. He is a proven winner, and we are happy to have him as a part of our family." 
 
Abel Hoff
WR • 5-9 • 165
Broomall, Pa./Marple-Newtown

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Marple-Newtown High School: Hoff is a Mini Maxwell award winner as a multi-purpose threat for the Fightin' Tigers who played for head coach Chris Gicking, a former standout Red Raider quarterback. Abel is one of 10 scholar athletes for the fall from Delco and is also a member of the National Honor Society.
 
Coach Mac on Hoff: "Abel is an intelligent young man who is a versatile football player. He is a threat out of the backfield, as well as split out wide. His speed and elusiveness makes him a dangerous offensive weapon."
 
Bryce Hudak
OL • 6-4 • 290
Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom (Stony Brook)
 
Coach Mac on Hudak: "Bryce is a transfer from Stony Brook who is already enrolled at Shippensburg for the spring semester. He is a tall, strong, hard-working individual. He has played inside and outside on the offensive line. He strikes well and stays on blocks."
 
Cole Klayman
QB • 6-1 • 200
Los Angeles, Cal./Notre Dame

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Notre Dame High School: Klayman is an All-Mission League quarterback from California who was named his team's Offensive MVP after throwing for more than 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior.  
 
Coach Mac on Klayman: "Cole is a dedicated student-athlete and a born leader. His arm strength, accuracy and will to win football games has contributed greatly to his success. He embodies how a Red Raider quarterback should carry himself on the field, in the classroom and in the community."
 
Matt Peck
WR • 5-10 • 170
Waynesboro, Pa./Waynesboro Area

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Waynesboro Area High School: Peck is an All-Mid Penn Colonial Division Second Team pick for an Indians team that posted six victories during his senior season, including three straight wins to end the year. He had 1,783 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns over his last two seasons.
 
Coach Mac on Peck: "Matt is a quick-footed wide receiver who works extremely hard on his craft. He had a very successful career as a legitimate perimeter threat. Matt has great speed and a tenacious desire for success."
 
Mark Robinson
RB • 5-9 • 170
Wilkes-Barre, Pa./Elmer L. Meyers

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Elmer L. Meyers High School: Robinson was a speedy running back for the eight-win Mohawks and played three sports. He was also a part of the gold-medal, state champion, 4x100-meter relay in track & field and has also played basketball.
 
Coach Mac on Robinson: "Mark is a versatile back who can catch the ball coming out of the backfield and his skill set should complement the running backs we have in the program now."