Class of 2024 produced surprise early contributors in FBS

For Da’Shawn Martin, a Springfield grad, that was as a receiver and return specialist at Kent State, while Springboro’s Will Yates finished the season as a mainstay in the Ball State secondary.

Here’s a rundown of all the FBS players from the class of 2024 heading into 2025:

Jacob Asbeck, LB, Lakota West — Navy

Did not see any action last season for the Midshipmen

Taebron Bennie-Powell, DB, Lakota West — Notre Dame

Redshirted last season while recovering from an injury

Gabe Funk, OL, Xenia — Appalachian State

Did not see game action last season and took a redshirt

Javon Hammonds, DL, Wayne — Miami University

Played in nine games as a true freshman last season and tallied seven tackles.

Eli Lovett, DB, Wayne — Eastern Michigan

Practiced with the team but did not see any game action

Da’Shawn Martin, WR, Springfield — Kent State

Started nine games as a true freshman for the Golden Flashes and made the All-MAC third team. He totaled 400 kick return yards and 108 yards receiving.

Bukari Miles Jr., CB, Lakota West — Ohio State

Joined the program last summer as a preferred walk-on.

Derek Morris, K, Fenwick — Massachusetts

Appeared in seven games last season and went 11 for 15 on field goals while also making 13 PAT kicks for the California Golden Bears. He also tied a school record with five successful field goals against Oregon State but transferred to Massachusetts in the offseason.

Riley Neer, WR, Bellefontaine — Ohio University

Did not see game action last season for the Bobcats

Jayvin Norman, RB, Springfield — Eastern Michigan

Played in two games last season and rushed for eight yards on four carries while preserving his redshirt.

Reggie Powers III, safety, Centerville — Oklahoma

Played in 12 of the Sooners’ 13 games as a true freshman last fall and was credited with four tackles.

Aaron Scott…

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