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University of New Hampshire Athletics
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Football Signs Six Recruits on National Signing Day
12/9/2024 1:28:00 PM | Football
DURHAM, N.H. – Rick Santos, fourth-year head coach of the 19th-ranked University of New Hampshire football team, has announced that six players have committed to join the program for the 2025 season.
This class is comprised of three players on both sides of the ball with two offensive linemen, one wide receiver, one linebacker, a cornerback and one safety. Geographically, the Wildcats welcome one student-athlete from the Granite State, three more from New England – two Massachusetts and one Maine -- another from Florida and one international from Sweden.
"The landscape of college recruiting is changing, and our staff has done a great job adapting to the new climate," Santos said. "The early signing period is now before the transfer portal opens so we have focused on signing game-changing high school talent and will add some immediate impact transfers in the next month."
"Our coaching staff has done an excellent job of recruiting this year, and we were able to bring in some extremely bright, young players during the early signing period," Santos added. "We put a lot of effort into not just identifying gifted athletes but also in signing young men with excellent moral character, integrity, and work ethic. Our program will achieve future success thanks to the contributions of these student-athletes who will help us build on a great foundation of excellence."
Seven Bullock is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound wide receiver from Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Fla. As a senior captain, he led the team in touchdowns, receptions and return yards, and he also ranked second in interceptions.
Bullock broke the Charlotte record for longest kickoff return for a touchdown with a 101–yard score. Beyond his on-field talent, Bullock is a leader in the classroom and a standout in the community.
What Coach Santos Says
"Seven is a dynamic playmaker who has big play ability and can score from anywhere on the field. He will look to make an immediate impact at wide receiver and in the kick return game as well. He has great body control and can high point the ball at an elite level. He is a complete wideout who can play in multiple areas. We're thrilled to welcome him into the UNH family."
Colin Couture is a 6-6, 270- pound offensive tackle from Londonderry, N.H. that UNH is very happy to be keeping home. Couture plays with great length and shows very good athleticism for a big man. His toughness is apparent on his game film while playing at Londonderry High School, and we feel he will be a perfect fit into the culture here at UNH. We are excited with the way he tested and competed throughout camp season and feel that he has a ton of talent to develop.
What Coach Santos Says
"The foundation of our program has been built with elite in-state talent and we're so excited about his ability. Colin's upside is huge with the combination of his size, length and how good of an athlete he is for a big man. He will make our O-Line room better and will become a dominant player for us in the near future. I couldn't be more excited to keep one of the best players in New Hampshire home."
Jameson Dion is a 6-1, 190-pound safety from Amherst-Pelham High School (Amherst Mass.) and The Williston Northampton School (Easthampton, Mass.). A four-year letterman at Amherst-Pelham, Dion was a force on both sides of the ball. He amassed nearly 2,000 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns, captured multiple First Team All-League and All-Western Massachusetts honors. Dion eclipsed 1,500 all-purpose yards as a senior to earn First Team All-State Massachusetts.
Dion was also a standout lacrosse player at Amherst-Pelham and earned First Team All-Western Massachusetts honors.
After graduating from Amherst-Pelham, Dion continued his athletic development at The Williston Northampton School. As a postgraduate, he showcased his versatility by contributing on both offense and defense. Dion scored 10 touchdowns, recorded more than 50 tackles and had two interceptions to earn a 2024 All-NEPSAC selection.
Beyond these athletic achievements, Dion is a dedicated student who has consistently earned honor roll recognition.
What Coach Santos Says
"Jameson is a dynamic two-way athlete who had a huge impact on his high school and prep school teams. We are excited to utilize his skill set at the safety position. He has the athleticism to make plays when the ball is in the air and the physicality to play around the line of scrimmage. He is a great tackler and will bring toughness to the safety room that will make everyone around him better. We're so excited to have join our Wildcat family."
Davien Morales is a 6-1, 180-pound cornerback from Springfield Central High School (Springfield, Mass.). A former wide receiver, Morales made the transition to corner in 2024 and is one of New England's best. He finished his senior campaign with seven tackles and four pass break ups. Morales is also a standout track & field athlete who holds the Springfield Central 100-meter record at 10.70 seconds.
What Coach Santos Says
"Davien is a ball hawking DB who has a knack for making game defining plays. He has the ability to cover in space and also doesn't mind being physical in the run game. He loves to compete and his speed will allow him to be a difference maker for us in the future. His length and coverage ability make him a very good prospect with huge upside. We're thrilled to have him join our football family."
Arvid Sillberg is a 6-4, 310-pound offensive lineman from Taft School by way of Sweden. Sillberg is a large and powerful player who made the trip overseas to play this past fall at the Taft School and he did not disappoint. He is very polished as an offensive lineman for being relatively new to the game. Along with applying great technique, Sillberg showed the ability to physically overwhelm opponents and impose his will.
What Coach Santos Says
"Arvid possesses the perfect combination of size and power, making him a dominant force up front. He finishes blocks really well and has excellent feet and hands. He made a significant contribution to the run and pass game because of his technical skills and sound foundation. He loves the physicality of the game and will instantly make our O-line room tougher. The future up front in Durham looks bright with him joining an already talented room. We're thrilled to have him join our football family."
Caden True is a 6-2, 210-pound linebacker from Deerfield Academy (Deerfield, Mass.) who hails from Saco, Maine. True started his illustrious career in his home state of Maine at Thorton Academy (Saco). He was a dynamic three-way player contributing to a successful two-year run that saw Thorton make it to back-to-back state championship games and winning the coveted gold ball in 2021.
True culminated his career by earning all-conference recognition and was also named The Coaches Award winner for the 2021 football season. The Honor Roll student then took his talents south to Deerfield Academy and a was an essential part of the Big Green's success for his final two seasons. True has a unique combination of length and speed on the perimeter with great tackling ability, which will add versatility to the linebacking unit.
What Coach Santos Says
"Caden is an explosive athlete and his combination of quickness and toughness make him a great linebacker prospect. He competes really well and it is evident he loves the game when you watch how hard he plays. He has a high football IQ and will make our defense better. Our team has been great for a long time because we keep the best local talent home and he will add to that legacy. We're very excited to have him join our team and football family."
UNH (8-5 overall, 6-2 CAA) ended the 2024 regular season with four consecutive wins to earn an at-large invitation and the No. 16 seed in the FCS playoffs.
This class is comprised of three players on both sides of the ball with two offensive linemen, one wide receiver, one linebacker, a cornerback and one safety. Geographically, the Wildcats welcome one student-athlete from the Granite State, three more from New England – two Massachusetts and one Maine -- another from Florida and one international from Sweden.
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | School |
| Seven Bullock | WR | 6-2 | 190 | Punta Gorda, Fla. | Charlotte HS |
| Colin Couture | OL | 6-6 | 270 | Londonderry, N.H. | Londonderry HS |
| Jameson Dion | S | 6-1 | 190 | Amherst, Mass. | The Williston Northamtpon School |
| Davien Moraes | CB | 6-1 | 180 | Springfield, Mass. | Springfield Central HS |
| Arvid Sillberg | OL | 6-4 | 310 | Gothenburg, Sweden | Taft School |
| Caden True | LB | 6-2 | 210 | Saco, Maine | Deerfield Academy |
"The landscape of college recruiting is changing, and our staff has done a great job adapting to the new climate," Santos said. "The early signing period is now before the transfer portal opens so we have focused on signing game-changing high school talent and will add some immediate impact transfers in the next month."
"Our coaching staff has done an excellent job of recruiting this year, and we were able to bring in some extremely bright, young players during the early signing period," Santos added. "We put a lot of effort into not just identifying gifted athletes but also in signing young men with excellent moral character, integrity, and work ethic. Our program will achieve future success thanks to the contributions of these student-athletes who will help us build on a great foundation of excellence."
Seven Bullock is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound wide receiver from Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Fla. As a senior captain, he led the team in touchdowns, receptions and return yards, and he also ranked second in interceptions.
Bullock broke the Charlotte record for longest kickoff return for a touchdown with a 101–yard score. Beyond his on-field talent, Bullock is a leader in the classroom and a standout in the community.
What Coach Santos Says
"Seven is a dynamic playmaker who has big play ability and can score from anywhere on the field. He will look to make an immediate impact at wide receiver and in the kick return game as well. He has great body control and can high point the ball at an elite level. He is a complete wideout who can play in multiple areas. We're thrilled to welcome him into the UNH family."
Colin Couture is a 6-6, 270- pound offensive tackle from Londonderry, N.H. that UNH is very happy to be keeping home. Couture plays with great length and shows very good athleticism for a big man. His toughness is apparent on his game film while playing at Londonderry High School, and we feel he will be a perfect fit into the culture here at UNH. We are excited with the way he tested and competed throughout camp season and feel that he has a ton of talent to develop.
What Coach Santos Says
"The foundation of our program has been built with elite in-state talent and we're so excited about his ability. Colin's upside is huge with the combination of his size, length and how good of an athlete he is for a big man. He will make our O-Line room better and will become a dominant player for us in the near future. I couldn't be more excited to keep one of the best players in New Hampshire home."
Jameson Dion is a 6-1, 190-pound safety from Amherst-Pelham High School (Amherst Mass.) and The Williston Northampton School (Easthampton, Mass.). A four-year letterman at Amherst-Pelham, Dion was a force on both sides of the ball. He amassed nearly 2,000 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns, captured multiple First Team All-League and All-Western Massachusetts honors. Dion eclipsed 1,500 all-purpose yards as a senior to earn First Team All-State Massachusetts.
Dion was also a standout lacrosse player at Amherst-Pelham and earned First Team All-Western Massachusetts honors.
After graduating from Amherst-Pelham, Dion continued his athletic development at The Williston Northampton School. As a postgraduate, he showcased his versatility by contributing on both offense and defense. Dion scored 10 touchdowns, recorded more than 50 tackles and had two interceptions to earn a 2024 All-NEPSAC selection.
Beyond these athletic achievements, Dion is a dedicated student who has consistently earned honor roll recognition.
What Coach Santos Says
"Jameson is a dynamic two-way athlete who had a huge impact on his high school and prep school teams. We are excited to utilize his skill set at the safety position. He has the athleticism to make plays when the ball is in the air and the physicality to play around the line of scrimmage. He is a great tackler and will bring toughness to the safety room that will make everyone around him better. We're so excited to have join our Wildcat family."
Davien Morales is a 6-1, 180-pound cornerback from Springfield Central High School (Springfield, Mass.). A former wide receiver, Morales made the transition to corner in 2024 and is one of New England's best. He finished his senior campaign with seven tackles and four pass break ups. Morales is also a standout track & field athlete who holds the Springfield Central 100-meter record at 10.70 seconds.
What Coach Santos Says
"Davien is a ball hawking DB who has a knack for making game defining plays. He has the ability to cover in space and also doesn't mind being physical in the run game. He loves to compete and his speed will allow him to be a difference maker for us in the future. His length and coverage ability make him a very good prospect with huge upside. We're thrilled to have him join our football family."
Arvid Sillberg is a 6-4, 310-pound offensive lineman from Taft School by way of Sweden. Sillberg is a large and powerful player who made the trip overseas to play this past fall at the Taft School and he did not disappoint. He is very polished as an offensive lineman for being relatively new to the game. Along with applying great technique, Sillberg showed the ability to physically overwhelm opponents and impose his will.
What Coach Santos Says
"Arvid possesses the perfect combination of size and power, making him a dominant force up front. He finishes blocks really well and has excellent feet and hands. He made a significant contribution to the run and pass game because of his technical skills and sound foundation. He loves the physicality of the game and will instantly make our O-line room tougher. The future up front in Durham looks bright with him joining an already talented room. We're thrilled to have him join our football family."
Caden True is a 6-2, 210-pound linebacker from Deerfield Academy (Deerfield, Mass.) who hails from Saco, Maine. True started his illustrious career in his home state of Maine at Thorton Academy (Saco). He was a dynamic three-way player contributing to a successful two-year run that saw Thorton make it to back-to-back state championship games and winning the coveted gold ball in 2021.
True culminated his career by earning all-conference recognition and was also named The Coaches Award winner for the 2021 football season. The Honor Roll student then took his talents south to Deerfield Academy and a was an essential part of the Big Green's success for his final two seasons. True has a unique combination of length and speed on the perimeter with great tackling ability, which will add versatility to the linebacking unit.
What Coach Santos Says
"Caden is an explosive athlete and his combination of quickness and toughness make him a great linebacker prospect. He competes really well and it is evident he loves the game when you watch how hard he plays. He has a high football IQ and will make our defense better. Our team has been great for a long time because we keep the best local talent home and he will add to that legacy. We're very excited to have him join our team and football family."
UNH (8-5 overall, 6-2 CAA) ended the 2024 regular season with four consecutive wins to earn an at-large invitation and the No. 16 seed in the FCS playoffs.
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