HAMPTON, Va. (Nov. 8, 2024) … Coach Trenton Boykin announced the signing of 11 football players to grants-in-aid to attend Hampton University. Seven of the signees play on defense and four on offense. Four are natives of Virginia coming from Virginia Beach, Hopewell and two from Richmond. In addition, the group includes two players each from North Carolina and Ohio as well as one player each from New Jersey, Tennessee, and Georgia.
 
"We are excited to announce the signing of 11 players to football grant-in-aid for the upcoming season," Boykin said. "We were able to address some immediate needs and believe they will make a positive impact. Our goal is to compete for championships and I believe this recruiting class represents the beginning building blocks to reach our goal."
 
Hampton University 2024 Football Signees
Antonio Armstrong           LB           6-2         215        Kings Mountain, N.C. (Kings Mountain High)

Teajon Cheatham             DB          6-2         175        Richmond, Va. (Varina High)

Noah Colon                        WR         5-10       160        Virginia Beach, Va. (Ocean Lakes High)

Tareq Council                     CB          6-3         185        Camden, N.J. (East Coast Prep-Mass.)

Jackson Ford                      DL          6-3         285        Millington, Tenn. (Millington High)

Andre Jackson Jr.              CB          5-10       180        Charlotte, N.C. (Corvian Community School)

Ja'Sean Lindsey                 RB          5-10       190        Youngstown, Ohio (Valley Christian High)

Mekhi Madison                 RB          5-11       190        Akron, Ohio (St. Vincent-St. Mary High)

Temond Marcus                LB           6-2         215        Tifton, Ga. (Tift Area Academy High)

Mic-Kahari Tatum             QB          6-3         180        Hopewell, Va. (Hopewell High)

Jacqui Vaughan                 DL          6-2         230        Richmond, Va. (LC Byrd High)
 
Antonio Armstrong         LB           6-2         215        Kings Mountain, N.C. (Kings Mountain High)
Registered 117 tackles with 17 tackles-for-loss, three sacks and forced three fumbles in 2024 for the Mountaineers … a three-time all-conference pick … earned all-state honors in 2023 … received the Jeff Butler Linebacker Award … was the Gaston Gazette's Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.
 
Teajon Cheatham            DB          6-2         175        Richmond, Va. (Varina High)
Played at Richmond's Varina High helping lead the team to the state championship in both football and basketball in 2022 … the Blue Devils are 11-1 and in the 2024 state playoffs … returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown against Glen Allen High in a 31-3 victory.
 
Noah Colon                       WR         5-10       160        Virginia Beach, Va. (Ocean Lakes High)
Played at nearby Ocean Lakes High in Virginia Beach … attended the Hampton summer football camp where he impressed the Pirate coaching staff and earned a scholarship offer … totaled 2,400 all-purpose yards as a wide receiver … also played quarterback.
 
Tareq Council                    CB          6-3         185        Camden, N.J. (East Coast Prep-Mass.)
Three-time first-team All-Shore conference pick … also a two-time state champion … holds the school record for interceptions in a season … a three-star recruit by 24/7 … had 32 tackles with two interceptions as a senior also scored five touchdowns on offense and two on punt returns.
 
Jackson Ford                     DL          6-3         285        Millington, Tenn. (Millington High)
Team captain at Millington High … Auto Zone Liberty Bowl All-Star selection … named all-region on both the offensive and defensive lines as a sophomore and junior … won the Leadership Award as a sophomore and junior … earned the Iron Trojan Award at Millington High.
 
Andre Jackson Jr.             CB          5-10       180        Charlotte, N.C. (Corvian Community School)
Two-time first-team all-conference choice … unanimous winner of the league's defensive player of the year award … two-time Charlotte Observer Player of the Week … nominated as the Charlotte Metro Defensive Back of the Year … named 2023 team MVP … also earned first-team all-conference honors in basketball.
 
Ja'Sean Lindsey                RB          5-10       190        Youngstown, Ohio (Valley Christian High)
A standout running back at Valley Christian High in Youngstown, Ohio … rushed for 2,041 yards on 225 carries with 25 touchdowns as a senior … finished his scholastic career with 2,858 yards and 31 TDs … owns the Eagle's school record for single season rushing yards … also had a 96-yard run for a touchdown in 2024 …  named the Youngstown Sports Networks Offensive Player of the Year … also played free safety.
 
Mekhi Madison                RB          5-11       190        Akron, Ohio (St. Vincent-St. Mary High)
Earned All-Northeast Ohio Inland District honorable mention honors in 2024 in a vote of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters … also named named special teams player of the year … served as team captain for the Fighting Irish.
 
Temond Marcus               LB           6-2         215        Tifton, Ga. (Tift Area Academy High)
A talented defensive player, he was a two-time defensive player of the year … also earned all-state recognition twice and named to the all-region team two years running … two-time team captain … led the team in tackles in 2024.
 
Mic-Kahari Tatum           QB          6-3         180        Hopewell, Va. (Hopewell High)
A multi-talented athlete, he served as team captain as both a junior and senior … named second-team all-region as a junior … also earned honorable mention All-Richmond Metro as a junior … played both quarterback and wide receiver.
 
Jacqui Vaughan                DL          6-2         230        Richmond, Va. (L.C. Bird High)
Named first-team all-region as a kick returner, second-team all-region as a wide receiver, and third-team all-region as a running back … ranked the top defensive lineman in Virginia Region 5C … excellent all-around player for the Skyhawks.