Wyoming Football Announces 2025 Early Signing Day Class
The Wyoming Cowboy Football program made waves on December 4, 2024, by announcing 22 commitments during the first day of the 2025 early signing period. This class, featuring recruits from 12 different states, brings a balanced mix of offensive and defensive talent to Laramie.
Key Highlights of the 2025 Class:
- Total Signees: 22 (13 offensive players, 9 defensive players)
- States Represented: 12 states, including Wyoming (2), California (1), Colorado (4), Texas (6), Iowa (2), Nebraska (2), and more.
- Recruiting Rankings: 17 three-star recruits, with 13 ranked among the top 25 players in their home states.
- Top Position Needs Addressed: Defensive backs, offensive linemen, and playmakers at running back, quarterback, and wide receiver.
Notable Players in the Class:
- Mason Drube – Quarterback
- 6-3, 205 lbs
- Gillette, WY (Campbell County HS)
- Ranked as theNo. 1 recruit in Wyoming, Drube threw for 2,434 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior, earning a three-star ranking.
- Elvin Ampofo – Safety
- 6-0, 155 lbs
- Aurora, CO (Eaglecrest HS)
- Recorded 90 tackles and 4 interceptions in his senior year, ranked as the No. 15 recruit in Colorado.
- Tyson Deen – Cornerback
- 5-10, 165 lbs
- San Antonio, TX (Southwest HS)
- Finished his high school career with 7 interceptions and 5 forced fumbles, making him one of the top defensive prospects in Texas.
- Kyle Frendt – Tight End
- 6-2, 220 lbs
- Woodbury, MN (East Ridge HS)
- A standout three-star recruit who earned over 1,500 career yards and 12 touchdowns.
- Samuel “Tote” Harris – Running Back
- 5-11, 180 lbs
- Cibolo, TX (Byron P. Steele HS)
- Averaged 9.3 yards per carry and helped lead his team to a deep playoff run.
- BJ Inmon – Cornerback (Transfer)
- 5-11, 170 lbs
- Las Vegas, NV (Snow College)
- Recorded 14 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 7 pass breakups in his first season at Snow College.
State-by-State Breakdown:
- Wyoming – 2 recruits
- Texas – 6 recruits
- Colorado – 4 recruits
- Iowa – 2 recruits
- Nebraska – 2 recruits
- Illinois, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada – 1 recruit each.
Coaches’ Perspective:
Head Coach Jay Sawvel expressed enthusiasm about the 2025 class, highlighting the program’s commitment to securing top talent across various positions. “This is a talented class that we are excited about. It is a starting point of the entire class and we still have work to do. We feel good about the overall talent and the spread of positions that we have been able to address future needs and potential current ones.”
Key Takeaways:
- Balance of Talent: With 13 offensive and 9 defensive signees, this class strengthens multiple areas of need, particularly the offensive line, defensive backfield, and playmakers.
- Recruiting Success in Texas and Colorado: With 6 recruits from Texas and 4 from Colorado, Wyoming is establishing a strong recruiting footprint in key talent-rich states.
- Future Stars: Players like Mason Drube, Tyson Deen, and Elvin Ampofo are already being looked at as potential impact players for the Cowboys.
Next Steps:
- Regular Signing Period: The regular signing period will open on February 5, 2025, and run through April 1, 2025. Wyoming will continue to build on this early success, looking to add more recruits to round out the 2025 class.
For more updates, players’ profiles, and additional information on the 2025 class, visit GoWyo.com or follow @wyo_football on Twitter.
