TAHLEQUAH – Northeastern State Football bolstered its roster, adding 16 mid-year transfers. Among the additions were nine on the defensive side of the ball and four veterans to its offensive line. The program also added a punter and a Junior College All-American at Quarterback.
The group features players from FBS, FCS, Division II, and the NJCAA ranks.
Jesse Alincy
Defensive Tackle • 6-0 • 300
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • Deerfield Beach HS • Garden City JC
A powerful run stopper with a high motor … will provide NSU and the Defensive Line room with power and strength.
Malachi Butler
Tight End • 6-8 • 240
Modesto, Calif. • Thomas Downey HS • Modesto JC
Had 26 catches for 458 yards and six touchdowns last year and was an All-Conference selection … brings high-level athletic ability to stretch defenses vertically and plays with a physicality to block the point of attack for the NSU offense.
Alex Clarke
Defensive Back • 5-11 • 185
Atlanta, Ga. • Shiloh HS • William Jewell / Snow College
Played all 11 games last season at William Jewell … deflected five passes and had two fumble recoveries … a great player to the NSU secondary … with his elite technique and ability to lead, Clarke is a true technician who brings top-notch college experience to the RiverHawks this upcoming season.
Jayden Flores
Offensive Tackle • 6-6 • 330
Kansas City, Kan. • Bonner Springs HS • Highland CC
He plays with force and physicality at the point of attack … a huge addition to the rushing attack that had the most rushing touchdowns since 2011 and will help the RiverHawks dominate in the trenches.
Mo Foketi
Punter • 6-0 • 195
College City, Texas • A&M Consolidated HS • Garden City CC
All-Conference selection and averaged 39.2 yards per punt … 20 punts inside the 20-yard line with a long of 63 yards … a very athletic punter that will bring a special teams advantage to NSU.
C'Mariyun Hayes
Offensive Line • 6-3 • 290
Brownsville, Tenn. • Haywood HS • Highland CC
Brings athleticism to the NSU Offensive Line … plays physicality and great bend … great addition to an offensive line that has a potent rushing attack … named to the All-West Tennessee Team.
Patrick Hisatake
Defensive End • 6-5 • 250
Honolulu, Hawaii • Westview HS • Hawaii / California
Transfer from Hawaii … consensus 3 Star Prospect and 4th Ranked player coming out of high school in Oregon by ESPN … Selected to play in the 2021 Polynesian Bowl … spent his … first two collegiate seasons at California but did not see any action … a high level athlete that can stop the run and rush the passer.
Nathan Rawlins-Kibonge
Defensive End • 6-4 • 240
Portland, Ore. • Jefferson HS • South Alabama / Oklahoma
Played two seasons at South Alabama after transferring from Oklahoma … was a four-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals and a three-star prospect by ESPN ... ranked as the nation's No. 171 overall player by 247Sports and No. 229 by Rivals ... rated as the No. 10 strongside defensive end by 247Sports and No. 15 by Rivals ... regarded as the country's No. 67 defensive end by ESPN ... the No. 2 player in Oregon by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.
Ce'aim "Sim" Kilpatrick
Corner/Nickel • 5-10 • 175
Sallisaw, Okla. • Sallisaw HS • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
Will bring extensive amounts of versatility to the NSU secondary … his 10.3 speed and physicality the RiverHawks are getting a ball hawk with elite cover skills.
Garrett Risley
Defensive End • 6-3 • 255
Carmichael, Calif. • Jesuit HS • American River College
Earned First Team All-Conference and All-State Accolades in 2024 … totaled 7.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss … named Team Captain.
Donnie Smith
Quarterback • 6-3 • 220
Rialto, Calif. • Damien Catholic HS • Snow College
Accumulated 5,300 passing yards, 64 passing TDs, and went 18-5 as a starter … earned NJCAA All-American accolades in 2024 and brings a lot of experience and leadership to the QB room.
Jayden Smith
Offensive Line • 6-5 • 345
Daly City, Calif. • McNair HS • Cal Poly
Played two seasons at Cal Poly … was named Offensive Lineman of the Year at McNair High School and was nominated to play in the Bay Area Classic Bowl on Jan. 28 in San Leandro ... graduated early from high school and participated in 2023 Spring Camp at Cal Poly … will make an immediate impact up front for the RiverHawks.
Caden Tahbonemah
Offensive Guard • 6-5 • 320
Lawton, Okla. • MacArthur HS • Okla. Baptist
A fixture in the Oklahoma Baptist line for the last two seasons … adds a massive presence to the RiverHawks offensive line … brings toughness and physicality.
Jonah Leung-Wai
Defensive Tackle • 6-2 • 310
Bellevue, Wash. • American Fork HS • San Diego Mesa JC
A run stopper from Mesa JC where he was an Elite performer for them … In the Southern California Championship Game Jonah had five tackles, three sacks, and an interception … will be a physical presence in the middle of the RiverHawks Defensive Line.
Khaden Walker
Linebacker • 6-2 • 225
Jackson, Tenn. • Jackson North Side HS • Mississippi College
Played the last three seasons at Mississippi College … recorded a sack against NSU in their meeting during the 2024 season … very athletic and can play sideline to sideline … his size and length gives him the ability to stop the run and be a force in pass coverage.
Solomon Wright
Defensive Tackle • 6-0 • 295
Vian, Okla. • Vian HS • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M / Arkansas
Rated a consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Rated the No. 9 player in Oklahoma by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 26 defensive tackle in the country … No. 12 on The Oklahoman's Super 30 list … Played for head coach Gary Willis at Vian High School … Member of a 9-2 Wolverines team his senior season, reaching the state playoffs … As a junior, made 124 tackles and 14.0 sacks while helping Vian High School to a 12-2 record and a state-runner up finish … As a sophomore, made 91 stops with 11.0 sacks, five forced fumbles.and an interception return for a touchdown … As a freshman, made 48 tackles with 3.0 sacks … Son of Kenyatta Wright, who played for Oklahoma State and in the NFL for six years.
