UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor announces inaugural 2020 Early National Signing Day class

SAN ANTONIO — Newly-hired University of Texas at San Antonio head football coach Jeff Traylor announced Wednesday his early signing class, which consists of eight highly decorated players from the state of Texas, including an East Texan.

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The early signing class includes three offensive players, three who are projected for the defensive side of the ball, one athlete and one specialist.

Seven of the early signees come from the high school ranks, while one is a redshirt sophomore transfer from Oklahoma State.

The signees are listed below:

• JayVeon Cardwell - Cornerback; Cibolo, Texas (Steele HS/Oklahoma State)

• Dan Dishman - Tight End; League City, Texas (Clear Falls HS)

• Jamal Ligon - Defensive End; Tyler, Texas (Tyler Lee HS)

• Jaylon Lott - Running Back; Carrollton, Texas (Hebron HS)

• Everett Orenstein - Place Kicker/Punter; Houston, Texas (Langham Creek HS)

• Cam Peters - Quarterback; Stafford, Texas (Stafford HS)

• Asyrus Simon - Defensive End; Humble, Texas (Atascocita HS)

• Donyai Taylor - Athlete; Shiner, Texas (Shiner HS)

The early signing period will continue through Friday, December 20, while National Signing Day is Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

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Adding to his staff, Traylor has also hired the following assistant coaches as of Wednesday, December 18:

• Barry Lunney Jr. - Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
• Daniel De Prato - Special Teams Coordinator
• Nick Graham - Cornerbacks
• Julian Griffin - Running Backs
• Jess Loepp - Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator
• Matt Mattox - Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line
• Rod Wright - Defensive Line
• Kurt Traylor - Tight Ends/Fullbacks

UTSA football fans in search of the best season tickets for the 2020 season at the Alamodome can place a $50 priority deposit to receive first access to season-ticket seat selections. 

Current season-ticket holders do not need to place a deposit for 2020 renewals, which will be sent directly to them at a later date.

For more information, click here and a member of the UTSA Ticket Staff will reach out to answer any questions.