Feb. 5—JAMESTOWN — The University of Jamestown football team has announced the 23 players who have signed in the Class of 2025.
“I’m really excited about these guys, not only because of the talent level as far the type of players they were in high school but the type of people that we’re getting and the academics and an all-encompassing deal,” Jimmies head coach Brian Mistro said. “We were a lot more selective than we’ve ever been since I have been here and recruiting these guys since we only have a class of 20-something guys. … I’m excited to see what our first true Division II class pans out to be because there’s a lot of good players in this group.”
The 2025 class has players from 10 states including three from North Dakota.
This year, the Jimmies brought in four defensive backs and five offensive linemen. The Jimmies are expected to lose four defensive backs and four offensive linemen from this past season’s roster. Last year, the Jimmies had 10 interceptions and gave up 11 sacks.
One of the three quarterbacks the Jimmies signed is Cole Hentges, who is transferring after one season at the University of North Dakota. While he did not make an appearance for the Fighting Hawks or at his previous stop, the University of Mary (North Dakota), Hentges had a decorated high school career, throwing for 2,043 yards and 19 touchdowns and tacking on 466 yards on 130 carries for seven touchdowns on the ground.
Hentges said he wanted to commit to UJ after talking to Mistro and meeting his new teammates in town. Hentges said he knew wide receiver Erastus Antsino and linebacker Spencer Ness from playing against them in high school.
“I texted Erasti to get the inside scoop on things and I liked what he had to say,” Hentges said. “He spoke very well of the people and the program and the place. When I came to visit, I loved it and…
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Author : The Jamestown Sun, N.D.
Publish date : 2025-02-06 04:48:00
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