HAMPTON, Va. – Hampton University Head Football Coach Robert Prunty announced his February signee class today with five freshmen and five transfers joining the eight that were announced in December.

"I want to commend my assistant coaches for the job they did with our recruiting class," Prunty said.  "Last year we addressed a need and got bigger on the defensive line, while this year we addressed a need and got bigger on the offensive line."

Hampton's 2019 class now includes:

Justin Dingle
Dreher High School
Columbia, SC
6'2, 205
Linebacker
Accolades: 1^st Team All-District and 1^st Team All-Conference.
PRUNTY ON DINGLE: "Justin is a very explosive athlete that has the ability to close space very quickly. He has the speed to cover either a RB or WR if needed. He is also a cerebral player that really understands the game. He is a leader on the field and helps get his teammates lined up."
 
Elijah Washington
Lafayette High School
Williamsburg, VA
6'4, 295
Offensive Line
Accolades: 1^st Team All-State, 1^st Team All-Region, 1^st Team All-District.
PRUNTY ON WASHINGTON: "Elijah brings position flexibility across our Offensive Line. He can play all three positions; Center, Guard, and Tackle. He also has the athletic ability to pull and get out in space. Another great signee from the 757."
 
Ali Shockley
Ellsworth Community College
Rock Hill, SC
6'0, 210
Linebacker
Accolades: 1^st Team All-American
PRUNTY ON SHOCKLEY: "The thing that stands out about Ali is that he is a First Team All-American at the Junior College level. He is a special player with special play-making ability."
 
Jamel Raiford
Westlake High School
Waldorf, MD
6'5, 310
Offensive Line
Accolades: 1^st Team All-Conference
PRUNTY ON RAIFORD: "Jamel has a long, strong frame. His length creates problems for the defender he blocks. Jamel is an extremely strong academic student which also translates to the field."
 
Erik Walker
Eastern Guilford High School
Gibsonville, NC
6'5, 320
Offensive Line
Accolades: 1^st Team All-Conference
PRUNTY ON WALKER: "Erik is a big, strong football player. He is just now growing into his body. We anticipate that he will dramatically increase his strength once we get him on campus. Erik is physical at the point of attack. He also presents the ability to play multiple positions along the offensive line."
 
Benjamin "Shug" Frazier
North Carolina State University
Lawrenceville, GA
6'3, 295
Defensive Line
PRUNTY ON FRAZIER: "Shug is a big, strong, physical defensive lineman. He has ACC experience. We are excited for him to come in and compete. He also brings experience to our defensive front."  -Robert Prunty 
 
Isaiah Robinson
Maine University
Bowie, MD
6'3 215
Quarterback
PRUNTY ON ROBINSON: "Isaiah is a duel-threat Quarterback. He has the ability to make plays with both his arm and feet. He has started at the FCS level. We are excited to have Isaiah in our Program and looking forward to seeing him compete." -
 
Keyron Catlett
Purdue University
Hopkinsville, KY
6'0, 195
Wide Receiver
PRUNTY ON CATLETT: "We are very excited to have Keyron join our program. He should help us at the Wide Receiver position along with returning punts and kicks for our special team units. He brings our program Big 10 experience."
 
Jaylin Nolden
Buffalo University
Cleveland, OH
6'4, 240
Defensive Line
PRUNTY ON NOLDEN: "Jaylin brings our program a physical presence and position flexibility along the Defensive Line. He also brings our program MAC Conference experience. We are excited to have him and can't wait to see him compete."
 
Christian Angulo
Cincinnati University
Tampa, FL
6'2, 185
Defensive Back
PRUNTY ON ANGULO: "Christian brings us length and depth in the secondary. He also brings American Conference experience. We are excited to see him come in and compete."  
 
For more information on Hampton University football, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.