Football Adds Six

Central Michigan Football announced the signing of six student-athletes on Wednesday to be a part of the 2019 signing class.

The Chippewas have signed a total of 24 players during the early and current signing periods.

"I am excited to have these outstanding student-athletes join our program," head coach Jim McElwain said. "Like I said during the early signing day, this was a real group effort. We were successful because of the efforts put in by our current student-athletes, coaches, administration, president, campus community and the people in this town.

"We feel like we will really be able to fill some areas of need with this second set of signings and, as a whole, I am excited about what each member of this class is going to bring to the program. These student-athletes are leaders, they know what it takes to be successful, and more important then anything else, they are good people."

Jacques Bristol • Defensive Line • 6-1 • 285 • Sarasota, Fla. • Booker HS
Earned all-conference honors as a senior … coach was Dumaka Atkins … mother is Vonetta Johnson.

Coach McElwain says: "Jacques is a strong, explosive interior lineman that can cause a lot of issues in the run and pass game. I am looking forward to the toughness and intensity Jacques will bring into our locker room."

Jake Dominguez • Offensive Line • 6-5 • 300 • San Jose, Calif. • Independence HS • Foothill College
Foothill College: Earned All-Pacific-7 Conference honors in 2017 and 2018 … named first team all-state in 2018 … named the grayshirt of the year in 2016 … earned scholar-athlete honors twice … two-time team captain … coach was Kelly Edwards. Independence HS: Named to the San Jose Mercury News all-area team in 2015 and 2016 … selected the conference most outstanding defensive lineman in 2016 … earned first team all-league honors and league's most valuable lineman in 2016 … two-year team captain and three-year starter … named to the honor roll his senior year … father is Tommy Dominguez … coach was Steve Papin.

Coach McElwain says: "Jake is a big, athletic offensive lineman who will bring some invaluable veteran experience to our team. I really enjoyed getting to know Jake during the recruiting process and he will be a great fit into our program and the offensive line room."

Luke Elzinga • Punter • 6-4 • 194 • Grand Rapids, Mich. • Grand Rapids Christian HS
Named to the Detroit News Dream Team and a unanimous first team all-state selection by the Associated Press in 2018 … also earned first team all-state honors in 2017 … a two-time selection to the Grand Rapids Press All-City Dream Team … earned all-conference honors as a senior … named a 2018 Pro Team Hall of Fame All-American … earned his team's ACE Award in 2018 … averaged 48.0 yards per punt as a senior and 46.0 yards per punt as a junior … had a 76-yard punt, the longest in school history … earned two letters in football and baseball, and one in basketball … helped his squad to a conference title his senior year … parents are Greg Elzinga and Jacqui Elzinga … coach was Don Fellows.

Coach McElwain says: "Luke has a great leg and adds a unique wrinkle to the special team game plan being a lefty. It is always great to keep kids in-state, especially when they're as talented and high character as Luke. He is someone I expect to come compete right away. I am excited to see what he can do when he gets here."

Trey Jones • Defensive Back • 6-2 • 195 • Wetumpka, Ala. • Wetumpka HS
Earned first team 6A all-metro honors in 2018 … named to the all-county team as a senior … a part of two regional championship teams … helped lead team to state championship game in 2017 and to state semifinals in 2018 … earned three varsity letters … team captain during his senior season … coach was Tim Perry … parents are Carmen Jones and Sam Jones.

Coach McElwain says: "Trey is an extremely versatile player who brings great length and athleticism on the defensive side of the ball. He shows the ability to cover, but can also play in the box and come off the edge. Trey is someone who will find his way onto the field in various roles because of his high football IQ and toughness."

Deiyantei Powell-Woods • Offensive Line • 6-5 • 285 • Bluefield, W.V. • Bluefield HS
Earned second team all-state honors in 2017 and in 2018 … selected a Blue-Gray All-American … earned all-conference honors … helped team to 2017 state championship … led his team to two playoff appearances … team finished 12-2 in his senior season … team captain as a senior … earned three varsity letters in football … coach was Fred Simon … parents are Karima Woods and Grady Woods.

Coach McElwain says: "Deiyantei has great athleticism and aggressiveness, as well as experience on both sides of the ball. We project him as an offensive lineman where his toughness and quickness will be great assets. Deiyantei is a great student that comes from a successful program and we're always excited to bring in guys with a championship pedigree."

Fred Stokes • Defensive Line • 6-5 • 220 • Lombard, Ill. • Montini Catholic HS
Named to the Illinois News Gazette All-State team … earned first team all-area honors from the Chicago Daily Herald … team advanced to the 5A championship game during his senior season … tallied 95 tackles, 22 tackles-for-a-loss with 11 sacks and two pass knockdowns as a senior … also forced two fumbles, recovering one … earned academic all-conference honors … three-year starter … coach was Mike Bukovsky … parents are LaDonna Stokes and Fred Stokes.

Coach McElwain says: "The first thing that you notice about Fred is his length. He is an extremely gifted basketball player, and that athleticism and explosiveness really shines when he's coming off the edge. As Fred continues to develop in the weight room, his potential for what he can do on the field is limitless. He has a lot of the tools on and off the field that you look for."

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