TWO-TIME DEFENDING OVC CHAMPION UT MARTIN FOOTBALL TEAM ANNOUNCES SEVEN MID-YEAR ADDITIONS
12/21/2022 7:18:00 PM | Football
MARTIN, Tenn. – Fresh off back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference regular season titles, the University of Tennessee at Martin football team restocked the nest with the addition of seven mid-year commitments on the first day of the early signing period.
The Skyhawks have announced the commitments of Joshua Hastings, Noah Hayes, Celeycan Hill, Tyler Mullins, Davonte Murray, Jacob Stevenson and Vance Van Every.
With the first pieces of the 2023 signing class in place, UT Martin added two players on offense and five on defense. Offensively the Skyhawks brought in two offensive linemen while the defense welcomes two defensive backs, two safeties and a defensive lineman.
UT Martin will complete the rest of its signing class during the regular signing period which begins with National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
2023 UT Martin Football Recruiting Class
(listed alphabetically by last name)
Joshua Hastings | DB | 6-1 | 185 | R-So. | Cordova, Tenn. (Memphis)
Noah Hayes | OL | 6-5 | 305 | Gr. | Oxon Hill, Md. (Arkansas Pine Bluff)
Celeycan Hill | DB | 6-4 | 175 | Jr. | Brandon, Miss. (Holmes CC)
Tyler Mullins |S | 5-11 | 186 | Sr. | Grovetown, Ga. (Ohio)
Davonte Murray | DL | 6-3 | 265 | R-So. | Detroit, Mich. (Notre Dame College)
Jacob Stevenson | S | 5-11 | 175 | Jr. | Gulfport, Miss. (Coahoma CC)
Vance Van Every | OL | 6-2 | 302 | Jr. | Senatobia, Miss. (Ohio)
Joshua Hastings | DB | 6-1 | 185 | R-So. | Cordova, Tenn. (Memphis)
Hastings joins the Skyhawks after spending three seasons at Memphis where he played for head coach Ryan Silverfield…During his tenure with the Tigers he played in 16 contests while totaling 29 combined tackles – including 19 solo and 10 assisted stops…During his sophomore campaign in 2022, he recorded 27 total tackles and three pass breakups in eight contests…His best game came against East Carolina when he notched seven total tackles – including six solos – while also tallying six tackles against Mississippi State…He appeared in four games in 2021…Earned COVID-redshirt in 2020 after appearing in four contests…Prepped at Cordova High School where he registered 50 tackles, two interceptions and fumble recovery as a senior…Amassed 128 return yards on his two interceptions.
Noah Hayes | OL | 6-5 | 305 | Gr. | Oxon Hill, Md. (Arkansas Pine Bluff)
Hayes joins the Skyhawks after spending five seasons at Arkansas Pine Bluff where he played for head coaches Doc Gamble…Played in 10 games for the Golden Eagles last season after being named a Phil Steele Preseason All-SWAC selection…Has appeared in 29 in five seasons…Named to All-SWAC second team in 2020…Part of an offensive line which yielded only six sacks in 184 pass attempts (fewest in the SWAC) while blocking for an offensive unit which averaged 370.8 yards per game in 2020…Prepped at Oxon Hill High School.
Celeycan Hill | DB | 6-4 | 175 | Jr. | Brandon, Miss. (Holmes CC)
Hill joins the Skyhawks from Holmes Community College where he played for head coach Marcus Wood…During his sophomore campaign, he tallied 41 total tackles – including 35 solo stops – while notching a tackle for loss, an interception and a pass breakup…He recorded a season-high nine tackles against East Mississippi CC while notching his lone interception against Coahoma CC…During his freshman campaign in 2021, he recorded 20 tackles and two pass breakups…Previously spent a season at Hinds Community College…Prepped at Brandon High School where he tallied 27 tackles, seven pass breakups, an interception and a fumble recovery as a senior.
Tyler Mullins |S | 5-11 | 186 | Sr. | Grovetown, Ga. (Ohio)
Mullins joins the Skyhawks from Ohio where he spent last season playing for head coach Tim Albin…He appeared in five games for the Bobcats, tallying three tackles on the season…Previously played at Coffeyville CC where he was named a KJCCC All-Second Team safety while being tabbed the program's Most Improved Player…He tallied 36 total tackles, three tackles for loss and two interceptions while notching five pass breakups and two forced fumbles…Prepped at Grovetown High School where he was an all-county and all-region first team performer while garnering all-area second team honors.
Davonte Murray | DL | 6-3 | 265 | R-So. | Detroit, Mich. (Notre Dame College)
Murray joins the Skyhawks from Notre Dame College where he played for head coaches Mickey Mental and Garrett Mack…Saw action in 19 games for the Falcons, tallying 59 total tackles, 17.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks during his tenure…His best season came in 2022 when he played in 12 games, tallying 59 tackles – including 17.0 tackles for loss totaling 69 yards – while also recording four sacks…Had 3.5 tackles for loss in two separate games and recorded at least half a sack in six of the first seven games…Won three consecutive MEC championships…Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team with a 3.72 GPA…Prepped at Cass Tech High School.
Jacob Stevenson | S | 5-11 | 175 | Sr. | Gulfport, Miss. (Coahoma CC)
Stevenson joins the Skyhawks from Coahoma Community College where he played for head coach Travis Macon…During the 2022 season, he played in nine games while compiling 40 total tackles – including 26 solo stops – while also recovering a fumble which he returned 22 yards…Garnered All-MACCC North honors as a first team defensive back…Previously spent his freshman campaign at East Central Community College where he played in six games in 2021 while tallying four tackles…Prior to joining the collegiate ranks, he prepped at Gulfport High School for head coach John Archie…During his junior season, he had 59 total tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks.
Vance Van Every | OL | 6-2 | 302 | Jr. | Senatobia, Miss. (Ohio)
Joins the Skyhawks from Ohio where he spent last season playing for head coach Tim Albin…Saw action in four games in 2022 against Penn State, Iowa State, Buffalo and Ball State…Previously played at Northwest Mississippi CC where he was named to the Mississippi Gridiron MACCC All-Gridiron team…Named to All-MACCC North Division while also garnering second team JCGridiron.com Fall All-American honors…Recognized as Distinguished Academic All-MACCC and NJCAA All-Academic Selection twice...Prepped at Magnolia Heights High School where he was selected to the preseason MAIS All Gridiron and the MAIS All-Star game and named team Offensive Line MVP.
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The Skyhawks have announced the commitments of Joshua Hastings, Noah Hayes, Celeycan Hill, Tyler Mullins, Davonte Murray, Jacob Stevenson and Vance Van Every.
With the first pieces of the 2023 signing class in place, UT Martin added two players on offense and five on defense. Offensively the Skyhawks brought in two offensive linemen while the defense welcomes two defensive backs, two safeties and a defensive lineman.
UT Martin will complete the rest of its signing class during the regular signing period which begins with National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
2023 UT Martin Football Recruiting Class
(listed alphabetically by last name)
Joshua Hastings | DB | 6-1 | 185 | R-So. | Cordova, Tenn. (Memphis)
Noah Hayes | OL | 6-5 | 305 | Gr. | Oxon Hill, Md. (Arkansas Pine Bluff)
Celeycan Hill | DB | 6-4 | 175 | Jr. | Brandon, Miss. (Holmes CC)
Tyler Mullins |S | 5-11 | 186 | Sr. | Grovetown, Ga. (Ohio)
Davonte Murray | DL | 6-3 | 265 | R-So. | Detroit, Mich. (Notre Dame College)
Jacob Stevenson | S | 5-11 | 175 | Jr. | Gulfport, Miss. (Coahoma CC)
Vance Van Every | OL | 6-2 | 302 | Jr. | Senatobia, Miss. (Ohio)
Joshua Hastings | DB | 6-1 | 185 | R-So. | Cordova, Tenn. (Memphis)
Hastings joins the Skyhawks after spending three seasons at Memphis where he played for head coach Ryan Silverfield…During his tenure with the Tigers he played in 16 contests while totaling 29 combined tackles – including 19 solo and 10 assisted stops…During his sophomore campaign in 2022, he recorded 27 total tackles and three pass breakups in eight contests…His best game came against East Carolina when he notched seven total tackles – including six solos – while also tallying six tackles against Mississippi State…He appeared in four games in 2021…Earned COVID-redshirt in 2020 after appearing in four contests…Prepped at Cordova High School where he registered 50 tackles, two interceptions and fumble recovery as a senior…Amassed 128 return yards on his two interceptions.
Noah Hayes | OL | 6-5 | 305 | Gr. | Oxon Hill, Md. (Arkansas Pine Bluff)
Hayes joins the Skyhawks after spending five seasons at Arkansas Pine Bluff where he played for head coaches Doc Gamble…Played in 10 games for the Golden Eagles last season after being named a Phil Steele Preseason All-SWAC selection…Has appeared in 29 in five seasons…Named to All-SWAC second team in 2020…Part of an offensive line which yielded only six sacks in 184 pass attempts (fewest in the SWAC) while blocking for an offensive unit which averaged 370.8 yards per game in 2020…Prepped at Oxon Hill High School.
Celeycan Hill | DB | 6-4 | 175 | Jr. | Brandon, Miss. (Holmes CC)
Hill joins the Skyhawks from Holmes Community College where he played for head coach Marcus Wood…During his sophomore campaign, he tallied 41 total tackles – including 35 solo stops – while notching a tackle for loss, an interception and a pass breakup…He recorded a season-high nine tackles against East Mississippi CC while notching his lone interception against Coahoma CC…During his freshman campaign in 2021, he recorded 20 tackles and two pass breakups…Previously spent a season at Hinds Community College…Prepped at Brandon High School where he tallied 27 tackles, seven pass breakups, an interception and a fumble recovery as a senior.
Tyler Mullins |S | 5-11 | 186 | Sr. | Grovetown, Ga. (Ohio)
Mullins joins the Skyhawks from Ohio where he spent last season playing for head coach Tim Albin…He appeared in five games for the Bobcats, tallying three tackles on the season…Previously played at Coffeyville CC where he was named a KJCCC All-Second Team safety while being tabbed the program's Most Improved Player…He tallied 36 total tackles, three tackles for loss and two interceptions while notching five pass breakups and two forced fumbles…Prepped at Grovetown High School where he was an all-county and all-region first team performer while garnering all-area second team honors.
Davonte Murray | DL | 6-3 | 265 | R-So. | Detroit, Mich. (Notre Dame College)
Murray joins the Skyhawks from Notre Dame College where he played for head coaches Mickey Mental and Garrett Mack…Saw action in 19 games for the Falcons, tallying 59 total tackles, 17.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks during his tenure…His best season came in 2022 when he played in 12 games, tallying 59 tackles – including 17.0 tackles for loss totaling 69 yards – while also recording four sacks…Had 3.5 tackles for loss in two separate games and recorded at least half a sack in six of the first seven games…Won three consecutive MEC championships…Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team with a 3.72 GPA…Prepped at Cass Tech High School.
Jacob Stevenson | S | 5-11 | 175 | Sr. | Gulfport, Miss. (Coahoma CC)
Stevenson joins the Skyhawks from Coahoma Community College where he played for head coach Travis Macon…During the 2022 season, he played in nine games while compiling 40 total tackles – including 26 solo stops – while also recovering a fumble which he returned 22 yards…Garnered All-MACCC North honors as a first team defensive back…Previously spent his freshman campaign at East Central Community College where he played in six games in 2021 while tallying four tackles…Prior to joining the collegiate ranks, he prepped at Gulfport High School for head coach John Archie…During his junior season, he had 59 total tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks.
Vance Van Every | OL | 6-2 | 302 | Jr. | Senatobia, Miss. (Ohio)
Joins the Skyhawks from Ohio where he spent last season playing for head coach Tim Albin…Saw action in four games in 2022 against Penn State, Iowa State, Buffalo and Ball State…Previously played at Northwest Mississippi CC where he was named to the Mississippi Gridiron MACCC All-Gridiron team…Named to All-MACCC North Division while also garnering second team JCGridiron.com Fall All-American honors…Recognized as Distinguished Academic All-MACCC and NJCAA All-Academic Selection twice...Prepped at Magnolia Heights High School where he was selected to the preseason MAIS All Gridiron and the MAIS All-Star game and named team Offensive Line MVP.
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