Editor’s note: Wednesday opens the first day of the early signing period for college football recruiting, which will last for 72 hours. National Signing Day is the first Wednesday of February. Montana State has 14 known verbal commitments expected to sign.
BOZEMAN — Montana State advanced to the FCS playoffs for the first time since 2014, winning its first postseason game since 2012 with a win over Incarnate Word in the first round. MSU ended 2018 with an 8-5 record. Head coach Jeff Choate will try to capitalize on the momentum of his first winning season with the first step toward signing his fourth recruiting class.
Montana State is expected to sign 14 players on Wednesday, including seven from the state of Montana. MSU is also expected to sign Washington transfer defensive end Amandre Williams plus a pair of prep prospects from each Texas and Colorado.
Transfers
Amandre Williams, University of Washington, defensive end, 6-2, 240
Hometown: Kent, Washington
Star rating: 3-stars
Recruiting profile: Williams has not responded to an interview request
Bobcats land Washington transfer linebacker Amandre Williams
In-state recruits
Alex Johnson, Helena High, linebacker, 6-2, 185
Star rating: N/A
Recruiting profile:
Helena standout Johnson commits to Bobcats before playoff push
Tanner Trafton, Fergus County High, wide receiver, 6-5, 190
Star rating: N/A
Recruiting profile
Lewistown WR Trafton finds right fit, commits to Montana State
Joe Olson, Bozeman High, running back, 6-0, 195
Star rating: N/A
Recruiting profile
Holden Sampson, Helena High, offensive line, 6-3, 250
Star rating: N/A
Recruiting profile
Life of football, family ties leads Helena’s Sampson to Montana State
Marcus Wehr, Billings Central, defensive line, 6-3, 220
Star rating: N/A
Recruiting profile: Interview conducted, story coming this week
Blake Thelen, Great Falls High, quarterback, 6-3, 195
Star rating: N/A
Recruiting profile: Interview conducted, story coming this week
Ryan Lonergan, Bozeman High, tight end, 6-4, 220
Star rating: N/A
Recruiting profile: Lonergan has not responded to a request for an interview.
Texas
Jaden Smith, Kennedale High, wide receiver, 6-6, 187
Star rating: 3-star
Recruiting profile: Interview conducted, story coming this week
DeMareus Hosey, Northwest High (Fort Worth), 6-0, 190
Star rating: 2-star
Recruiting profile: Hosey has not responded to two interview requests.
Idaho
Jack Vering, Capital (Boise), offensive line, 6-6, 250
Star rating: 2-star
Recruiting profile: Interview conducted, story coming this week
Colorado
Hayden Isenhart, Grandview (Auroroa), defensive end, 6-4, 230
Star rating: 2-star
Recruiting profile
Denver-area TE/DE Isenhart excited for Montana State commitment
Cole Oster, Castle View (Castle Rock), linebacker, 6-1, 210
Star rating: 2-star
Recruiting profile: Interview conducted, story coming this week
California
Blake Schmidt, Monte Vista (San Diego), defensive line, 6-3, 260
Star rating: 2-star
Recruiting profile
Blend of academics, athletics, help DE Schmidt choose MSU over Ivy League
