Wednesday opened the first early signing period for Division I football, a 72-hour period where incoming recruits can sign National Letters of Intent with college programs.
Below is a list of the prospects who have signed with third-year head coach Jeff Choate and the Montana State Bobcats.
MONTANA STATE BOBCATS’ EARLY SIGNEES (in order of receiving NOLI)
Tyler Natee, running back, Euless, Texas; transfer from Indiana — MSU hosts four potential mid-year transfers
Jory Choate, linebacker, Bozeman — Bobcats host 10 for second round of official visits
Logan Kleinhaus, wide receiver, Bozeman — Local product earns dream chance with Bobcats
Joe McElroy, lineman, Missoula Loyola — Loyola lineman McElroy commits to MSU
Kaleb Winterburn, safety, Helena High — Helena’s Winterburn excited for transition with Bobcats
Billings Senior linebacker and quarterback Nolan Askelson, a Montana State commit, earned Class AA Defensive MVP honors for the state champion Broncs/ by Travis Clarke, contributed
Nolan Askelson, linebacker, Billings Senior — After magical last season, Senior stars Askelson, Sulser head to different sides of the rivalry
Mark Estes, athlete, Drummond/Kalispell Glacier — Estes overcomes injury, earns shot with the Bobcats
Bryce Sterk, defensive end, Lynden, Washington, Washington transfer — MSU hosts four potential mid-year transfers
Lane Sumner, running back, Huntley Project — Huntley Project RB Sumner commits to the Bobcats
Casey Bauman, quarterback, Nooksack Valley — Small-town Washington QB Bauman commits to the Bobcats
Tristan Bailey, kicker, Coffeyville JC — Coffeyville JC kicker Bailey commits to the ‘Cats
Justin Cauley, running back, Los Angles — Chance to grow sells Cauley on MSU
Derryk Snell, tight end, Eagle River, Alaska — Alaska star Snell anxiously awaits finally becoming a Bobcat
Travis Jonsen, quarterback, Oregon/Riverside CC — Bobcats get commitment from four-star quarterback
Ty’Rese Gibson, cornerback, Paramount, California — Gibson twins commit to Bobcats after long recruitment
Ty’Rhae Gibson, cornerback, Paramount, California — Gibson twins commit to Bobcats after long recruitment
