WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The first wave of Acadia Football committed recruits was announced by head coach Jeff Cummins today. Finishing is 13th season as head coach of the Acadia Axemen, Cummins was happy with the first eight recruits who have committed to the Axemen.
“We are extremely excited to announce our first wave of 2016 recruits. These young men are exactly the types of student athletes and people we want as members of our Acadia Axemen Football Family”, pointed out Cummins.
“Their on-field success is extremely impressive with MVP’s, Players of the Year and multiple All Star awards”, said Cummins. “They have made a decision to become one of Acadia’s first wave of recruits and have chosen a great place to win championships and get an incredible degree. We are very excited about this group and cannot wait for August so we can see them perform on the field.”
Bailey Feltmate
Ht. 6’1″ Wt. 240 lbs.
Position: Linebacker
High School: Moncton High School (Moncton, N.B.)
Other teams: Team New Brunswick (2015 Canada Cup) (Moncton, NB)
Accolades:
2015 MVP Team New Brunswick Canada Cup
2015 New Brunswick Defensive Player of the Year
2015 New Brunswick All Star
2014 New Brunswick All Star
Terrek Bryant
Ht. 6’6″ Wt. 280 lbs.
Position: Offensive Line
Club: Victoria Island Raiders (Errington, B.C.)
Video Link: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1143261/highlights/306819556/v2
Brett Switzer
Ht. 6’2″ Wt. 170 lbs.
Position: Defensive Back
High School: Oakville Trafalgar High School (Oakville, Ont.)
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yllU9ad9a5g
“I chose Acadia because I was attracted to the campus, size of the school, and surrounding area. I was impressed with the science program and facilities they have. The campus has a welcoming feel to it and is well-integrated into the town. The football coaching staff have impressive backgrounds and a good track record of developing great defensive players. Probably the most influential factor in my decision to attend Acadia was my brother Brady. He has had nothing but positive things to say about the football team, the coaches, and his time at Acadia.”
Joey Boniface
Ht. 6’2 Wt. 250 lbs.
Position: Fullback / Offensive Line
Club: Almonte Thunderbolts (Almonte, Ont.)
“I committed to Acadia for many reasons small school small classes but a mighty football program. I was looking for a school that had good academics, Great football and After visiting Acadia i found everything i was looking for. It just felt like home.”
Trey Russell-Johnson
Ht. 6’1″ Wt. 255 lbs.
Position: Offensive Line
Club Myers Ryders – Kanata Knights (Ottawa, Ont.)
“There are numerous reasons I committed to Acadia University. First, Acadia has a very prestigious business program being top 3 in Canada, which was the most important factor I took in when making my decision. Along with this, I received nothing but positive support from my family, friends, and coaches, including Carl Tolmie and Thomas Mellor about choosing Acadia. Also, the smaller campus was really something I was looking for which allows a more personal experience with my professors and also the other students at Acadia. Acadia also has a great family atmosphere. While at my visit, I was treated with a ton of respect that no other school could duplicate. From students saying hello when I was walking by, to hanging out with guys on the team like I had already played there, it was something special. Finally, Acadia is a winning football team. With Coach Cummings and his staff, they are fighting every year to be perfect and to make the playoffs, and they also care about each one of their players which is something I am really looking forward to.”
Accolades:
2015 Outstanding Offensive Linemen Kanata Knights
2015 AIA all-star
2015 NCAFA all-star
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhFb9zRNghk
Brant Guimond
Ht. 6’ Wt. 170 lbs.
Postion: Receiver / Tailback
High School: Riverview High School (Riverview, N.B.)
Accolades
2015 New Brunswick High School Offensive Player of the Year
2015 New Brunswick All Star
2014 New Brunswick All Star
Video link – http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4014906/brant-guimond
Dillon Fortune
Ht. 5’10″ Wt. 200 lbs.
Position: Tailback
Club: Okanagan Sun BCFC (Kelowna, B.C.)
Notes: led the Okanagan Sun in rushing yds 2015, originally from Brooklyn, NY attended New Utrecht HS in Brooklyn
Video Link – http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4877743/dillon-fortune
Ethan Kimura
Ht. 5’11″ Wt. 160 lbs.
Position: Receiver
High School: Dr. E.P Scarlett HS (Calgary, Alta.)
Other Teams: 2015 Team Alberta
Accolades:
2015 CAMFA all-star with Calgary Midget Bulldogs
Video Link – http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3785394/ethan-kimura
Note:
Chris Judd, Acadia’s Offensive Coordinator for the past five seasons will be leaving the Axemen to take on a new career opportunity. Judd was an AUS All-Star quarterback for the Axemen prior to his coaching career.
Head Coach Jeff Cummins spoke highly of Judd’s contribution to the program during his tenure as Coordinator. “Chris dedicated almost a decade of his life to Acadia as a student –athlete and coach”, commented Cummins. Adding “He is one of my best friends and we will miss him immensely on the field and in the office. I am sure Chris will not be a stranger to Acadia football and hope he will be around valley football for many years to come.”
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