MONMOUTH, Ore. --- The Western Oregon football team signed what long-time Wolves head coach Arne Ferguson is calling the "most complete class through all positions" during his tenure as WOU added 29 Wolves on Football National Signing Day on Wednesday.

"We're excited about the size, length and speed of this class," Ferguson said. "These guys are going to help us continue to compete at a high level in the Lone Star Conference and many will contribute early."

The Wolves, coming off a 6-5 campaign in 2024 that included going 6-3 in the always tough Lone Star Confernce to finish tied for third, signed:

• 6 Offensive Lineman
  Ferguson: "The offensive linemen we are bringing in have great size and length and have the potential to grow and get stronger in strength and conditioning coach Cori Metzgar's program. We're looking forward to seeing their growth."
• 5 Linebackers
  Ferguson: "The linebacker class is really complete with a great combination of strength and size. It's going to allow us to have multiple looks defensively in the future."
• 4 Wide Receivers
  Ferguson: "This receiver group has some size - 6-foot-3, 6-foot-4, 6-foot-6. They are going to create mismatch problems in the Lone Star Conference - plus they all have good speed."
• 4 Defensive Lineman
  Ferguson: "This class has the best combination of size and quickness that we've recruited a really long time."
• 4 Defensive Backs
  Ferguson: "We really think this group of defensive back has the opportunity ot contribute early to our success."
• 2 Tight Ends
  Ferguson: "We're really excited about tight end Emmitt Fee out of Wilsonville. He's 6-5, 240 pounds and right away we're going to expect a lot of out him both blocking and receiving. He's a great talent."
• 1 Quarterback
  Ferguson: "Jaylen Viars is an extremely athletic quarterback that can make all the throws. He's 6-foot-4 and the most athletic quarterback we've had in a long time."
• 1 Running Back
• 1 Fullback
• 1 Kicker

In terms of where the new Wolves are coming from - 14 are from Oregon, 14 are from Washington and one from Arizona.

"I always want to thank our administration led by Randi Lydum for their support in helping bring these student-athletes to Monmouth," Ferguson. "I also have to thank our recruiting coordinator Josh Manning and our special teams coordinator Josh Overlin for bringing in quality students and athletes. This class has the potential to be the best to come out of WOU."

 

Player	Pos	Ht	Wt	Cl	Hometown/H.S./Previous School
Bagley, Grayson	LB/DL	6-2	210	Fr.	Vancouver, WA / King's Way Christian HS /
Bishop, Jagger	OL	6-2	295	Fr.	Lynnwood, WA / Meadowdale HS /
Boen, Carson	DL	6-3	260	Fr.	Salem, OR / West Salem HS /
Colson, Zane	K	5-11	170	Fr.	Vail, AZ / Cienega HS /
Cooper, Daniel	DL	6-5	250	Fr.	Keizer, OR / McNary HS /
Fairbank, Jacob	OL	6-7	300	Fr.	McMinnville, OR / McMinnville HS /
Fee, Emmitt	TE	6-6	235	Fr.	Wilsonville, OR / Wilsonville HS /
Finister, Seanje	LB	6-4	190	Fr.	Puyallup, WA / Puyallup HS /
Garcia, Xzavier	LB	6-1	205	Fr.	Hillsboro, OR / Century HS /
Gates, D'Marieon	WR	5-8	160	Fr.	Portland, OR / Central Catholic HS /
Hamlin, Kaden	LB	6-2	225	Fr.	Vancouver, WA / Skyview HS /
Herber, Ian	RB	5-10	190	Fr.	Salem, OR / West Salem HS /
Hillman, De'Vontae	WR	6-3	180	Fr.	Portland, OR / Parkrose HS /
Howard, Keagan	LB	6-2	235	Fr.	Lake Stevens, WA / Lake Stevens HS /
Jennings, Simetti	OL	6-4	305	Fr.	Tacoma, WA / Life Christian Academy /
Leapai, Sentoa	DB	5-10	175	Fr.	Tacoma, WA / Life Christian Academy /
Maiava, Malakai	FB	5-11	230	Fr.	Vancouver, WA / Evergreen HS /
Malroy, David	DB	6-2	175	Fr.	Tumwater, WA / Tumwater HS /
Moore, David	DB	6-1	180	Fr.	Lake Oswego, OR / Lakeridge HS /
Muehlbauer, Sawyer	DL	6-5	215	Fr.	Vancouver, WA / Skyview HS /
Nelson, Jack	OL	6-3	305	Fr.	Napavine, WA / Napavine HS /
Schwindt, Carson	WR	6-3	190	Fr.	Lake Oswego, OR / Lake Oswego HS /
Seumalo, Champ	DB	6-1	155	Fr.	Tacoma, WA / Life Christian Academy /
Shean, Jagar	OL	6-4	255	Fr.	Lake Oswego, OR / Lake Oswego HS /
Swanberg, Brady	OL	6-2	240	Fr.	Redmond, OR / Ridgeview HS /
Thayer, Jacob	LB	6-2	235	Fr.	Milwaukie, OR / LaSalle HS /
Trimmer, Jackson	WR	6-6	205	Fr.	Corvallis, OR / Corvallis HS /
Viars, Jaylen	QB	6-4	185	Fr.	Bothell, WA / Bothell HS /
Walker, Boston	WR/TE	6-5	185	Fr.	Battleground, WA / Battleground HS /