Dover, Del. (Dec. 16, 2020) --- -Delaware State Head Football Coach Rod Milstead has announced that eight high school seniors, have signed to attend the University and compete for the Hornets beginning in the fall 2021 season. The list is highlighted by five offensive linemen and a former Delaware High School Player-of-the-Year.
 
Signing to join the Hornets next year are interior linemen Alfred Darlington (6-3 / 290/ Chicago, Ill.), Zaire Falls (6-3 / 290 /            Charlotte, N.C.), Isaiah Cook (6-3 / 290 / Willingboro, N.J.), Diu Tong Dau(6-4 / 295 / Rockville, Md.) and  Joseph Maxwell, III (6-5 / 360 / Savannah, Ga).

Delaware State has also inked 2019 Delaware State Gatorade Player of the Year C.J. Henry from Hodgson-Vo Tech, who is expected to compete as a defensive back for the Hornets. As a quarterback Henry passed for more than 7,700 yards and 89 touchdowns, rushed for 1,100 yards and 19 scores in a four seasons at Hodgson. He led the Silver Eagles to the Delaware Division I championship during his junior season.   
Also signing to compete for the Hornets next year are Omakus Langley II, a defensive end  from Hillside, N.J, and defensive  back Jasiyah Brooks from Bowie, Md.
"Solid teams are typically strong along the offensive line, and I believe we are making strides toward building a strong front line in the years ahead," said Milstead, an All-America offensive lineman at Delaware State before an eight-year National Football League career.
"I believe this offensive line group coming in has as much potential as any that's signed here in quite some time. Our goal is to build this group into a cohesive unit that will become strength of our team in the years ahead.
Milstead added, "These young guys group have already become close via social media and has nicknamed themselves the Dover Wall."   
Henry is the latest in-state star to join the Hornets.
"C.J. is an amazing athlete and further proof of our commitment to offer opportunities to top players in the state and give them a chance to showcase their talents here at home," stated Milstead.
Brooks is projected to challenge for playing time as a corner or safety and Langley has the potential to be a solid good speed rusher from the end, according to DSU scouting reports.   
According to Milstead, "We hope to add a few more pieces during the February signing period and, of course, we look forward to bringing in more local talent through our Delaware Day recruiting efforts."

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL DECEMBER 2020 SIGNEES
Name                                    Pos                         Ht/WT                  Hometown/High School
Alfred Darlington                OL                           6-3 / 290                                Chicago, Ill. / The Avalon School
High School: All-District Offensive Lineman as a junior … also helped lead team to 14-1 overall record  and did not allow a sack during junior season … member of undefeated (16-0) 6-A State Champion team as a sophomore … also did not allow a sack in 10^th grade year … credited with 15 tackles as a freshman … also competed I wrestling and track & field  

Personal: Son of Paulina Mansah and Alfred Darlington, Sr. … has one brother ( Randy Darlington- 33) and one sister (Jennifer Annor- 28) … born 12/14/01 in Chicago, Illinois … full name is Alfred Kofi Nyameye Darlington … plans to major in Information Technology at DSU
Video highlights:    http://www.hudl.com/v/2CLVKY
 
Zaire Falls                            OL                           6-3 / 290                                Charlotte, N.C. / Myers Park HS
High School: Earned three varsity football letters at Myers Park HS … allowed just four quarterback pressures all season during junior year … helped lead team to 11-1 overall record and berth in state tournament quarterfinals for first time since 1960s as a sophomore … earned Scout Team Player of the Week honors during sophomore season
 
Personal: Son of Shakema and Robert Falls … … full name is Zaire Jamar-u Falls … plans to major in Accounting and minor in Business Administration at DSU
Video highlights:    http://www.hudl.com/v/2C14hn

Jasiyah Brooks                  DB                          6-1 / 190                                Bowie, Md. / Bowie HS
High School: Earned four varsity football letters at Bowie HS … recorded 48 tackles, including two behind the line-of-scrimmage, three forced fumbles, eight pass break ups, two interceptions during junior season … credited with 26 tackles, five for loss, and three pass break-ups as a sophomore … collected 38 tackles, two in the backfield, two sacks and two forced fumbles as a ninth grader on the varsity squad …  two-year team captain  …  
 
Personal: Son of Nichole and Terrance Clark … has one brother, Jason, and one sister Atlantis Ford Aminah Hunter … born Oct. 11, 2002 in Prince George's County, Md.
Video highlights: http://www.hudl.com/v/2CPtDh
 
Isaiah Cook                          OL                           6-3 / 290                                Willingboro, N.J. / BCIT West
High School: Three-year varsity letterman at BCIT West … credited with 18 pancake blocks as an offensive lineman and recorded 15 tackles (four for loss) as a defender  during senior season … Preseason All-South Jersey selection as a senior  … All-Patriot League Second Team selection as a junior … help lead team to second Group 1 State Championship during junior season … recorded 33 pancake blocks and 10 tackles, including a sack, in  junior year … member of Group 1 State Championship team in sophomore year … 10^th grade season also highlighted by 40 Tackles/ 5 Pancake Blocks/ 3 Sacks/ 6 TFL
 
Personal: Son of Terrence and Kecia Cook … has one brother, Miles (21) … born 12/11/02 in Willingboro, NJ … plans to major in Sport Management at DSU … full name is Isaiah Glenn Cook
Video highlights: http://www.hudl.com/v/2Eh0Eq
 
Diu Tong Dau                       OT                           6-4 / 295                                Rockville, Md. / Richard Montgomery HS
High School: Played two varsity seasons at Richard Montgomery HS … recorded 20 tackles, including sacks, and one interception on defense , during junior season
Personal: Son of Jehan Deng and Tong Dau … has three brothers ( Aguer Dau-20, Aben Dau-16, Makuei Dau-12) and one sister ( Joy Adau Dau-14) … born August 28, 2002 in Takoma Park, Md. … plans to major in Business at DSU
Video highlights:    http://www.hudl.com/v/2CQ5An
 
C.J. Henry                            DB                          5-10 / 180              Newark, Del. / Hodgson VoTech
High School: Four-year varsity and two-way football standout (QB / DB) at Hodgson Vo-Tech … selected as Delaware Gatorade Football Player-of-the-Year after leading school to 12-0 overall record and state Division I championship as a junior  in 2019 …also Delaware All-State and All- Blue Hen Conference First Team selection (QB) during junior season after  passing for 2,351 yards, and  31 touchdowns, in addition to rushing for  362 yards and six 1987 yards and 22 touchdowns, while rushing for 440 yards and five scores … helped lead team to 10-1 record and Blue Hen championship, while earning Second Team all-conference (QB) and Third Team all-state (QB) honors as a sophomore … passed for 2,236 yards and 28 touchdowns, and rushed for 202 yards and five TD during sophomore season  … helped lead school to 9-2 overall record and was named to the All-Blue Hen Conference Second Team as a freshman … recorded 1,134 passing yards and eight touchdowns, and rushed for 102 yards and three scores in freshman season
Personal:  Son of Curt Henry Sr. and  Angela Henry … has one sister, Curryn Henry, 20 … born 12/5/2001 in Newark, Del. …given name is Curt Troy Henry, Jr. … plans to major in Kinesiology at DSU
Video highlights:     http://www.hudl.com/v/2EcyCx
 
Omakus Langley II             DE                          6-3 / 240                                Hillside, N.J. / Hillside HS    
High School: Four-year varsity football letterwinner at Hillside HS … recorded 26 Tackles, 3 sacks and an interception, in addition to earning All-Big Central First Team and Second Team All-Group honors during senior season … All-Conference Second Team selection and member of Group 2 State Champion team as a junior …  also earned All-Conference Second Team honors during sophomore season …  also competed in basketball and track & field … placed 7^th in regional track & field championships  and member of conference championship junior varsity basketball team
Personal: Son of Kenneth and Krystal Hardy …born 11/05/2002 in Rocky Mount, N.C. … Kenneth Hardy played football at Rutgers in 1990 & '91 … plans to major in Mathematics at DSU  … given name is Omakus Edqwan Langley II
 Video highlights    http://www.hudl.com/v/2EfqY6

 
Joseph Maxwell, III            OL                           6-5 / 360                                Savannah, Ga. / Windsor Forest HS
High School: There-year varsity football letterwinner at Windsor Forest … Region 3AAA Honorable Mention as a junior  
Club/AAU: Pooler Elite AAU Basketball Team – 2 years; Team Intensity AAU Basketball Team – 2 years

Personal: Son of Joseph and Jackie Maxwell … has one sister, Desiree Maxwell-Collins ….born 12/30/02 in Savannah, Ga. … nicknamed "Big Joe" … cousin of Jelani Jenkins, football at University of Florida 2009-2012, Miami Dolphins, 2013-2017, Buffalo Bills, 2017, and Houston Texans, 2017 … plans to major in Sport Management at DSU
Video highlights    http://www.hudl.com/v/2Ei4Kt