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NSD: Cincinnati Signs Athlete Tyquan Statham
Cincinnati officially signs three-star athlete Tyquan Statham.
NSD: Cincinnati Signs Safety Perry Young
The three-star safety/linebacker officially signs with the Bearcats.
National Signing Day: Cincinnati Signs WR Thomas Geddis
Operation Quick Six is now complete! Welcome to the #Bearcats WR Thomas Geddis! #BearcatsNSD16 pic.twitter.com/UeDy5dvOXL
— Cincy FB Recruiting (@UC_Recruiting) February 3, 2026
Two-star wide receiver Thomas Geddis is the latest recruit to officially sign with the Bearcats today. Geddis is out of Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach, Florida. Check back later on Down the Drive for more about one of the newest Bearcats.
NSD: Cincinnati Signs JUCO Cornerback Davin Pierce
Pierce, from Blinn College, officially joins the Bearcats.
National Signing Day: Cincinnati Signs OLB Tyquan Statham
Operation Nightmare is complete! Welcome to the #Bearcats OLB Tyquan Statham! #BearcatsNSD16 pic.twitter.com/tVCEhA1JrM
— Cincy FB Recruiting (@UC_Recruiting) February 3, 2026
Cincinnati has now officially signed outside linebacker Tyquan Statham, welcoming him into the Cincinnati Bearcats family. Statham, from West Hall High School in Oakwood, Georgia, is a three-star recruit. Check back later on Down the Drive for more about one of the newest Bearcats.
National Signing Day: Cincinnati Signs Wide Receiver Jerron Rollins
Operation Tropic Thunder is complete! Welcome to the #Bearcats WR Jerron Rollins! #BearcatsNSD16 pic.twitter.com/O6yqvdNu2N
— Cincy FB Recruiting (@UC_Recruiting) February 3, 2026
Earlier this morning, Cincinnati officially signed three-star receiver Jerron Rollins from Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida. Check back later on Down the Drive for more about one of the newest Bearcats.
National Signing Day: Cincinnati Signs Defensive End Curtis Brooks
Operation Under the Radar is complete! Welcome to the #Bearcats DE Curtis Brooks! #BearcatsNSD16 pic.twitter.com/dKsefMdtqY
— Cincy FB Recruiting (@UC_Recruiting) February 3, 2026
Earlier this morning, Cincinnati officially signed defensive end Curtis Brooks. Brooks is an under the radar type of player from George Washington High School in Danville, Virginia. Check back later on Down the Drive for more about one of the newest Bearcats.
NSD: Cincinnati Signs Athlete Gerrid Doaks
Cincinnati officially signs the three-star athlete from Indianapolis, Indiana.
National Signing Day: Cincinnati Inks Cornerback Marquis Smith
Operation Mr.Ypsilanti is now complete! Welcome to the #Bearcats CB Marquis Smith! #BearcatsNSD16 pic.twitter.com/9kyHHe6yCB
— Cincy FB Recruiting (@UC_Recruiting) February 3, 2026
National Signing Day is underway! Among a litany of players signing their National Letter of Intent is the talented three-star cornerback from Ypsilanti, Michigan. Check back later on Down the Drive for more on one of the newest Bearcats.
NSD: Cincinnati Signs Defensive End Michael Pitts
Cincinnati officially signs the three-star defensive end from Stone Mountain, Georgia.
NSD: Cincinnati Signs Wide Receiver Marcel Paul
Cincinnati officially signs the three-star speedster from Detroit, Michigan.
NSD: Bearcats Sign CB James Wiggins
Cincinnati officially signs the three-star cornerback from Homestead, Florida.
NSD: Cincinnati Signs Wide Receiver Malick Mbodj
Cincinnati officially signs the three-star wide receiver from Lithonia, Georgia.
NSD: Cincinnati Signs OLB Ty Sponseller
Cincinnati officially signs the three-star cornerback from Mason, Ohio.
NSD: Cincinnati Signs Defensive End Elijah Ponder
Cincinnati officially signs the two-star defensive end from Avondale Estates, Georgia.
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Marcus Freeman is entering his third season as Cincinnati’s Defensive Coordinator. Bearcats had the 11th ranked defense in 2018, allowing just 28 TDs (8th in the country). Freeman worked at Ohio State, Kent State and Purdue before reuniting with Luke Fickell. . Before he got into coaching, Freeman was a dominant linebacker at Ohio State. He was a 2x All Second Team Big Ten player. He started 37 games between 2004-2008. 2007 was his high for tackles, with 109 total. In 2007 and 2008, he recorded 9.5 sacks each year. His only 2 INTs came in 2006 and he forced 2 fumbles in 2007. . He was a 5th round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Bears, but never played a game in the NFL. He was waived before the season started and signed contracts with Bills and Texans too, but an enlarged heart condition, found on one of his physicals, forced him to retire. . Freeman was listed at #24 on @theathletichq list of assistant coaches who could become head coach soon. Some Ohio or Michigan MAC school would benefit greatly from pursuing Freeman in the future. . . . #cincitypride #cincinnati #nati #bearcats #bearcatspride #bearcatsnation #cincinnatibearcats #gobearcats #ucbearcats #uc #cincinnatifootball #bearcatsfootball #marcusfreeman #football
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