Toronto unveils recruiting class of 2017

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues football program is proud to announce the recruiting class for the 2017 season.

“Our incoming class is a good mixture of offensive and defensive players who can make an immediate impact and become mainstays in the program for years to come,” said Varsity Blues head coach Greg Gary. “This class is a good representation of our renewed national recruiting focus and even includes a few key international recruits.”

Here are a few key players to watch this upcoming season:

Offence:

Connor Ennis (QB)
Ennis brings a wealth of experience and knowledge coming from a Division 1 FBS program. The Washington State transfer has the leadership and physical tools to become an elite talent in U SPORTS football. Ennis has a winning pedigree, as he was instrumental in turning around Gonzaga High School in the Washington, D.C area. He is able to make a lasting impact on the program as he has multiple years of eligibility and will bring professionalism to a young offence and quarterbacking core.

Will Corby (WR)
Corby is a dynamic playmaker and has the chance to compete immediately as he joins a receiving corps that graduates three seniors. He comes from Nelson High School in Burlington, a perennial powerhouse that won the 2016 OFSAA championship. Corby has big play ability and uses his entire 6-foot-3 frame to stretch the field.

Cisco D’Cunha (OL) & Spencer Goodfellow (OL)
D’Cunha and Goodfellow are two offensive lineman coming from the Kingston area. D’Cunha is a prototypical tackle with his 6-foot-8, 335-pound frame. He will push a veteran offensive line group and has the potential to anchor the line. Goodfellow is a technically advanced interior offensive lineman who has the leadership ability to play centre. He has the requisite knowledge to contribute early.

Defence:

Brandon Vanneste (DL)
Vanneste is a gifted young athlete from Exeter, Ont. He brings good size to the position and will use his 6-foot-4 frame to contribute to the defensive line. He has great leadership potential and has already shown the motivation and drive necessary to succeed at the university level.

Zach Folan (LB)
Folan is a dynamic linebacker from Calgary, Alta. The University of Toronto has had recent success at the linebacking positon and Zach looks to continue this tradition. At 6-foot-3, his exceptional football instincts make him a favourite to contribute early in his career.

Makenzie Stephens (DB)
A recurring theme among the defensive recruits is exceptional physical attributes. Stephens fits this profile as he is a 6-foot-2 defensive back from Coquitlam, B.C. He has several outstanding characteristics, however, it is his ability to be physical and finish tackles that makes him stand out.

2017 Recruiting Class

Name:	Position	Hometown	High School
Cade Wykes	WR	Brockville, Ontario	Thousand Islands
Nolan Lovegrove	WR	Richmond Hill, Ontario	St. Maximilian Kolbe
Griffin Assance Goulais	WR	North Bay, Ontario	St. Joseph Scollard Hall
Will Corby	WR	Burlington, Ontario	Nelson High School
Maksim Duric	WR	Burlington, Ontario	Nelson High School
Daniel Diodati	WR	Etobicoke, Ontario	Etobicoke Collegiate Institute
Cisco D’Cunha	OL	Lyndhurst, Ontario	LaSalle
Spencer Goodfellow	OL	Wolfe Island, Ontario	Regiopolis Notre Dame
Tommy Silvaroli	OL	Mississauga, Ontario	Lorne Park
Max Doney	OL	St. Catherines, Ontario	Stamford
Michael Bucci	RB	Pierrefond, Quebec	Gunnery
David Maecker	QB	Oshawa, Ontario	Paul Dwyer
Max Melville	QB	Etobicoke, Ontario	Etobicoke
Connor Ennis	QB	Washington, D.C	Washington State University
Elijah Graham	DB	Sterling Heights, Michigan	Henry Ford
Matt Vassos	DB	Aurora, Ontario	St. Maximilian Kolbe
Daniel Solaroli	DB	Toronto, Ontario	Chaminade
Mak Stephens	DB	Coquitlam, BC	Centennial
Caleb Zigby	DB	Guelph, Ontario	John F. Ross
Javen May	DB	Toronto, Ontario	Jean Vanier
Zaid Malik	DB	Mississauga, Ontario	St. Marcellinus
Clay Matthews-Reid	DB	Oshawa, Ontario	St. Mary’s University
Brandon Vanneste	DL	London, Ontario	St. Anne’s
Cameron Fryer	DL	Ajax, Ontario	University of Western Ontario
Brandon Maki	DL	Sudbury, Ontario	LaSalle
Ben Cowman	DL	Burlington, Ontario	Nelson High School
Gabriel Savage	LB	Sturgeon Falls, Ontario	ESC Franco-Cite Patriotes
Brian Escott	LB	Cookstown, Ontario	Nantyr Shores
Cameron End	LB	Aurora, Ontario	St. Maximilian Kolbe
Zach Folan	LB	Calgary, Alberta	Rundle College

Source: Varsity Blues Football