Updated: February 4, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – With his team transitioning through a challenging pandemic and into a new conference home, Bethune-Cookman University Head Coach Terry Sims announced a 2021 National Signing Day class of 24 student-athletes Wednesday afternoon (February 3, 2021).
 
The Wildcats will return to action this fall as members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
 
"We have a lot to look forward to," Sims said. "I want to thank my coaching staff for persevering through these interesting days as well as once again producing an outstanding recruiting class that will continue the proud tradition of Wildcat football."
 
Sims addressed the Wildcats' quarterback needs both short and long term. Transferring in will be Shannon "The Cannon" Patrick from Arkansas Pine-Bluff, who, at West Palm Beach Wellington HS, led the state of Florida with 3,438 yards and 52 total touchdowns. He then went to Northland Community and Technical College and led the NJCAA with 4,506 yards and 43 touchdowns. The Wildcats also signed quarterbacks Daeaan Hooper, who spent a season at Bradenton's IMG Academy,  and Tysan Robbins, who a played   a major role in Orlando Jones' 2019 state championship appearance and deep playoff run last year.
 
"Shannon has the arm strength and the experience," Sims said. "Daeaan and Tysan have the talent and I'm excited about the potential of this group.
 
"In addition to quarterback, we got better on both sides of the ball and special teams," Sims added. "You can't ask for a more complete recruiting class. I'm looking forward to getting back on the field."
 
Bethune-Cookman will announce its inaugural 2021 SWAC schedule in the near future.  
Cleotis Anglin
DE-6'3-230-Lakeland, FL (Ohio University)
SCOUTING REPORT:  A transfer from Ohio University who had a stellar high school career at Lakeland HS, where he was part of the 2019 team that was ranked seventh in the nation.  He recorded 24 sacks in his high school career.
 
Kameron Bell
DB-6'0-175-Tallahassee, FL (Rickards HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: A playmaker, Bell made the game-winning interception in the state 5A semifinals to send the Raiders to their first state title appearance in program history. He posted 22 tackles, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery his senior season.
 
KeShaun Blackmon
LB-6'2-230-Byram, MS (Mississippi Delta CC)
SCOUTING REPORT: Had a standout rookie season for the Trojans in 2019, collecting 33 tackles in a nine-game campaign. That included 10.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks. At Terry High School, he was a four-year letterman, All-State selection as a senior and a two-time All-District choice in his final two seasons.

Doug Blue-Eli
DT-6'3-305-Paulsboro, NJ (Paulsboro HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: Played key role in Paulsboro advancing the 2019 SG Group 1 championship game.

Ebenezer Dibula
DL-6'3-285-Ottawa, ONT (St. Matthew HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: Canadian product who also spent a year at Clearwater Academy International.
 
Arelious Dunn
OL-6'3-270-Fairburn, GA (Langston Hughes HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: Made the All-Region Team for 4-6A.
 
Markelious Furr
LB- 6'0-201-Tuscaloosa, AL (Central HS)
Scouting Report: Dominant on both sides of the ball -- in addition to keying linebackers corps, he rushed for 1,024 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging more than 100 yards per game as a running back and .
 
Malik Franklin
CB-5'11-167-Tallahassee, FL (Rickards HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: He earned a three-star ranking and the reputation as Florida's best open-field tackler during a 2020 season where he helped Rickards to the 5A state title game.
 
Daeaan Hooper
QB-Ath- 6'4-220- olumbus, OH (Walnut Ridge HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: A dual threat signal caller who played at IMG Academy last year.

Jordan Howell
DL-6'5-285- Waycross, GA (Hutchinson CC)
SCOUTING REPORT: Played his HS ball at Ware County (Ga.) before moving to junior college ball in Kansas.

Amarie Jones, Jr.
WR/SS -6'2-200-Ruskin, Fla. (Lennard HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: Played both sides of the ball, registering 500 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns in addition to 47 tackles and three interceptions.
 
Ben Lennon
P-6'2-205-Viewbank, Australia (Utah)
SCOUTING REPORT: Averaged 38.9 yards for the Utes in 2020. The Australian product also four seasons of Australian Rules football.
 
Jayden Loving
DL-6'3-260 Montgomery, AL (Hamilton HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: First Team All-State.

Malaki Matthews
WR-6'4-190-East Lansing, MI (East Lansing HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: Spent 2020 at IMG Academy.  
 
Dylan Moghaddam
K-5'9-170-Oviedo FL (San Mateo CC)
SCOUTING REPORT: Played his high school ball at nearby Oviedo HS.
 
Shannon Patrick
QB-6'1-205-West Palm Beach, FL (Arkansas-Pine Bluff)
SCOUTING REPORT: Completed 63% of his passes for 2,250 yards and 19 touchdowns at UA-PB in 2019. At Wellington HS in West Palm Beach, Fla., he led the state of Florida with 3,438 yards and 52 total touchdowns, then went to Northland Community and Technical College and led the NJCAA with 4,506 yards and 43 touchdowns.
 
Reginald Pearson
DL-6'2-285-Montgomery, AL (Georgia Military College)
SCOUTING REPORT: The Lee HS graduate comes to B-CU after one season at Georgia Military,
 
Tysan Robbins
QB-6'2-185-Orlando, FL (Jones HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: Threw for 1,227 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Tigers last season as they advanced to the 5A regional playoffs. Was a member of the 2019 state runner-up team.

Devin Ruffin Jr.
LB-6'2-225-St. Louis, MO (Iowa Western JC)
SCOUTING REPORT: Posted 28 tackles, a sack and an interception in five games during his freshman season.
 
Robert Simmons
CB-58-170-Jacksonville, FL (Sandalwood HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: A three-star recruit who helped produce Sandalwood's first regional semifinal berth since 2006.
 
Carlton Thomas
DB-6'3-180-Belle Glade, FL (Glades Central HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: Another standout from a storied program

Jus'tyz Tuggle
WR/CB-5-11-175-Detroit, MI (Central HS)
SCOUTING REPORT:  Detroit Free Press Division 7 All-State selection with 2,612 all-purpose yards.

Eddie Walls
LB-6'3-225-Ft. Myers, FL (South Ft. Myers HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: In addition to football, also stood out on basketball and wrestling teams.
 
Antuan Wells
OL-6'3-315-Orlando, FL (Jones HS)
SCOUTING REPORT: Led a dominate front line that sparked Jones to a 2019 state final appearance and a deep playoff run in 2020.

This story will be updated as needed.