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BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. –Head Football Coach Cris Resiert has announced the addition of 14 student-athletes to the 2026 Gardner-Webb recruiting class following the early signing period on Wednesday, December 3.

 

All 14 members of the signing class are listed below, including HUDL highlights for each signee. This year’s class features players from five different states.

Bobby Bah – CB – Northern Guilford HS (NC) @Bobby_Bah08

Bobby Bah HUDL Link

Nikolas Bivens – OL – Delaware Hayes HS (OH) @BivensNikolas

Nikolas Bivens HUDL Link

Carson Bugg – OL – Woodford County HS (KY.) @carsonbugg77

Carson Bugg HUDL Link

Keegan Davis – OL – Ashbrook Senior HS (NC) @Keeganx4

Keegan Davis HUDL Link

Michael Doe – RB – North Augusta HS (SC) @MichaelDoe_8

Michael Doe HUDL Link

Ethan Driver – WR – Davie County HS (NC) @EthanDriver07

Ethan Driver HUDL Link

Nari Hickman – OL – Crest HS (NC) @DenarionHickman

Nari Hickman HUDL Link

Evan List – TE – Leesville Road HS (NC) @2jiggyevean

Evan List HUDL Link

Maddox McDowell – SAF – Garner Magnet HS (NC) @MaddoxMcDowell1

Maddox McDowell HUDL Link

Jalen McGraw – LB – Bamberg Ehrhardt HS (SC) @mcgraw2026

Jalen McGraw HUDL Link

Semaj Odems – DE – Kings Mountain HS (NC) @semajodems1

Semaj Odems HUDL Link

Ty Powell – QB – Southeast Raleigh HS (NC) @Tydreke1

Ty Powell HUDL Link

Isaiah Thomas – DE – Russell County HS (AL) @zaeontopsoon

Isaiah Thomas HUDL Link

Donovon Walton – DB – Crest HS (NC) @DonovonWalton

Donovon Walton HUDL Link