Viking Football Adds To Roster On National Letter of Intent Signing Day
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Head Coach Bruce Barnum prepares his offense to go back onto the field.Steve Brenner
Football 2/2/2021 1:43:00 PM
Viking Football Adds To Roster On National Letter of Intent Signing Day
PORTLAND STATE FOOTBALL NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNEES
STUDENT-ATHLETE POS. HGT - WGT YR HOMETOWN (PREVIEW SCHOOLS)
Broderick Harrell* DB 5-11 • 200 SR • TR Lubbock, TX (Frenship HS/UTEP)
Job Dockery WR 5-11 • 190 JR • TR Tacoma, WA (Curtis HS/Oregon State)
Mason Packer ATH 6-0 • 200 FR • HS Vancouver, WA (Skyview HS)
Jayden Brannan DB 6-3 • 190 FR • HS Portland, OR (Wilson HS)
Jessie Brown DT 6-2 • 280 FR • HS Bremerton, WA (Olympic HS)
Tre Anderson WR 6-3 • 190 FR • HS Portland, OR (Jefferson HS)
* grant in aid signee
Portland State Football has signed six student-athletes on National Letter of Intent Day and they will join the Vikings for the 2021 season.
Although the total number of signees is relatively low for 2021, the Viking program still has to incorporate 21 signees from the 2020 class who have not yet begun their careers at PSU. That means 27 NLI and grant-in-aid signees will be lacing up their cleats for the first time at Portland State for the fall 2021 season.
The Viking program also returns all of its seniors from 2020 as they have been granted another year of eligibility from the NCAA due to the COVID pandemic, limiting the number of available scholarships for 2021. In addition, the NCAA has extended the NLI signing date into August allowing Head Coach Bruce Barnum and his staff to evaluate the spring high school season and add more signees.
Among the 27 newcomers from the last two signing classes are 12 on offense, 14 on defense, and one on special teams (see breakdown below).
The 2021 signing class is heavy with skill position players that have the potential for multiple roles. Barnum and his staff signed three high school student-athletes from the metro area, a fourth from northern Washington and two FBS transfer students.
Barnum is excited about the versatility he is getting from Jayden Brannan (6-3, 190, DB), from Wilson High School. "Jayden is a multi-sport athlete and multi-position athlete on the football field. He can play just about anywhere and in time we will see where he fits best," said Barnum. "He is talented, a great student and can play on either side of the ball."
Other high school signees are Tre Anderson (6-3, 185, WR) from Portland's Jefferson High School, Jessie Brown (6-2, 280, DT) of Olympic High School in Bremerton, WA, and Mason Packer (6-0, 200, ATH), from Skyview High School in Vancouver.
"Tre and Jessie are kids that we offered before the pandemic. They are two talented kids and showed us as juniors what they were capable of," said Barnum. "Jessie is a powerful, explosive athlete. He has a real motor and will thrive at the FCS level. If he were a few inches taller, we wouldn't have had a shot at him. He would go to an FBS.
"Tre is another guy who can play on both sides of the ball."
Packer competed at King's Way Christian High School in 2019 where he played receiver, quarterback and linebacker. He too will have the potential to play a variety of positions.
"Mason is a tremendous athlete too. He has a great future," Barnum said.
Portland State picked up two FBS transfers, Job Dockery (5-11, 190, WR) from Oregon State, and Broderick Harrell (5-11, 200, DB) who spent three years at UTEP.
"Job is a slot receiver and we need more help at that position. He is a kid that we think can be highly productive. He's mature and has been through it, and knows what to expect playing at a high level," said Barnum.
"Broderick had some choices of where to go, but he had some friends here. He is a mature, tough kid who can step in and have an impact right away. He will help us out at safety.
Portland State will begin spring practice around the first of March, though a date has not been set yet. The Vikings program may play as many as two games in early April. PSU, along with four other Big Sky Conference programs, has opted out of the six-game league schedule in the spring of 2021.
STUDENT-ATHLETE BIOGRAPHIES
Tre Anderson, WR, 6-3, 190, FR, HS, Portland, OR (Jefferson HS)
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at Jefferson High School in 2019, and at Parkrose High School in 2018… earned All-Conference honors both seasons… should compete in 2021 spring season at Jefferson… also lettered in basketball at both schools.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Alison Hoyt and Jerry Anderson Jr…. born November 1, 2002… has five brothers, Deandre, Ishmail, Izaya, Jarbril and Xavier… plans to major in Business Administration… would like a career in sports management or the music industry… hobbies are community service for the Big Yard Foundation, volunteering for Elevate Oregon and writing hip-hop music.
Jayden Brannan, DB, 6-3, 190, FR, HS, Portland, OR (Wilson HS)
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football, basketball and track and field at Wilson High School… named first team All-PIL and team offensive Most Valuable Player in 2019… participated in sprints and jumps in track… was third in district in the triple jump and fourth in the long jump… a three-time athletic scholar honoree.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Jaymie Brannan and Marcel Perkins… has one brother, Jamari… hobbies include photography and editing… undecided major.
Jessie Brown, DT, 6-2, 280, FR, HS, Bremerton, WA (Olympic HS)
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Will letter three seasons in football at Olympic High School… will compete in high school spring football… named second team All-League as an offensive and defensive lineman his junior year… also lettered in basketball.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Eiko Brown… born February 19, 2003… plans to major in Business… enjoys hiking, working out, spending time with family and playing video games.
Job Dockery, WR, 5-11, 190, JR, TR, Tacoma, WA (Curtis HS/Oregon State)
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Spent two years at Oregon State but did not play… competed at College of the Siskiyous in 2017 as a freshman… had 10 receptions for 198 yards and a touchdown in five games played.
Lettered in football and track and field at Curtis High School.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full name is Galuega Dockery… son of Leata and Steve Dockery… has five brothers, Rahmel, Laydell, Elijah, Mataio and Kamari, and one sister, Mahlayshia… brother, Rahmel, lettered for Oregon State from 2014-16… hobbies are playing video games, graphic design and creating logos… majoring in sociology.
Broderick Harrell, DB, 5-11, 200, SR, TR, Lubbock, TX (Frenship HS/UTEP)
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Spent four years at UTEP… was a medical redshirt in 2019 with an ankle injury… played in nine games with one start in 2018… had 15 total tackles on the season… member of the Conference USA Academic Honor Roll in 2017.
Lettered twice in football at Frenship High School… played cornerback and wide receiver… had 73 tackles, two interceptions and 312 all-purpose yards… garnered 2-6A All-District second team honors and was named to Lone Star Varsity Super Team.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Janet Harrell … has a brother, Bryce… majoring in Business: Marketing.
Mason Packer, ATH, 6-0, 200, FR, HS, Vancouver, WA (Skyview HS)
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football and basketball at King's Way Christian High School… played at King's Way in 2018 and 2019, where he played receiver, quarterback and linebacker… a two-time All-League selection… transferred to Skyview High School in 2020 when KW put its program "on pause"... expects to play for Skyview in spring 2021… played in seven games at KW in 2019, including three at quarterback… had 636 yards and seven touchdowns passing, 293 yards and five touchdowns rushing… made 43 total tackles as a linebacker.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Michelle and Brad Packer… his father is the Portland State football strength coach… has one brother, Gavin… hobby is golf… plans to be a college football coach.
PORTLAND STATE NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNEES FROM 2020
(have not yet played at Portland State due to COVID pandemic)
HIGH SCHOOL (11)
Ryan Alvidrez, LS, 5-11, 210, FR, HS, Bakersfield, CA (Liberty HS)
Nate Bennett, WR, 6-3, 195, FR, HS, Simi Valley, CA (Grace Brethren HS)
Daluan Bright, DB, 5-10, 160, FR, HS, Lancaster, CA (Chaminade Prep)
Hayden Engel, OL, 6-5, 285, FR, HS, Las Vegas, NV (Bishop Gorman HS)
Zane Maningo, DE, 6-2, 250, FR, HS, Las Vegas, NV (Green Valley HS)
Jalynnee McGee, RB, 5-10, 195, FR, HS, Vancouver, WA (Skyview HS)
Parker McKenna, LB, 6-0, 215, FR, HS, Beaverton, OR (Beaverton HS)
Martin Salazar, DL, 5-10, 275, FR, HS, Watts, CA (Mater Dei HS)
Tyreese Shakir, DB, 5-10, 175, FR, HS, Murrieta, CA (Vista Murrieta HS)
D'Angalo Titialii, OL, 6-2, 325, FR, HS, Federal Way, WA (Eastside Catholic HS)
TRANSFERS (12)
Xavier Bell, S, 6-2, 200, JR, TR, Long Beach, CA (Mater Dei HS/Arizona)
Darien Chase, WR, 6-0, 200, FR, TR, Vancouver, WA (Union HS/Nebraska)
De'jon Fort, S, 6-0, 190, JR, JC, Palo Alto, CA (Saint Francis HS/Foothill College)
Jarmar Julien, RB, 5-11, 230, SO, JC, San Jose, CA (McClymonds HS/San Francisco CC)
^Carlton Lorenz, OL, 6-4, 290, GR, TR, Los Angeles, CA (Bishop Alemany HS/C. of the Canyons/Vanderbilt)
VJ Malo, DT, 6-1, 270, JR, JC, West Seattle, WA (O'Dea HS/Golden West College)
Deion Malone, WR, 5-7, 150, JR, JC, Gardena, CA (Junipero Serra HS/LA Southwest College)
Anthony Rodriguez, TE, 6-3, 235, JR, JC, Phoenix, AZ (Shadow Mountain HS/Riverside CC)
Serge Rusnak, DT, 6-2, 280, FR, HS, Vancouver, WA (Evergreen HS)
Tevita Tuitavake, LB, 6-0, 215, JR, JC, Shoreview, CA (Junipero Serra HS/College of San Mateo)
Holden Williams, DT, 6-0, 285, JR, JC, Taft, CA (Taft HS/Bakersfield College)
^ grant-in-aid signee
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PLAYERS MENTIONED
Nate Bennett
WR 6' 3" 195 lbs Freshman HS
VJ Malo
DT 6' 1" 270 lbs Junior JC
Deion Malone
WR 5' 7" 150 lbs Junior JC
Jalynnee McGee
RB 5' 10" 195 lbs Freshman HS
D'Angalo Titialii
OL 6' 2" 325 lbs Freshman HS
Holden Williams
DT 6' 0" 285 lbs Junior JC
Hayden Engel
OL 6' 5" 285 lbs Freshman HS
Tyreese Shakir
DB 5' 10" 175 lbs Freshman HS
Daluan Bright
DB 5' 10" 160 lbs Freshman HS
Jarmar Julien
RB 5' 11" 230 lbs Sophomore JC
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