Dover, Del. (Feb. 3, 2021) ---  Delaware State head football coach Rod Milstead has announced that three high school seniors have accepted offers to attend the university and compete for the Hornets beginning in the fall 2021 season.
The signees include Howard High School (Del.) star receiver Tyair Spencer, who helped lead the Wildcats to back-to-back state and conference champions the last two years.
A multiple all-state and all-conference honoree, Spencer tallied 77 receptions for more than 1,600 yards and 25 touchdowns in his scholastic career.
"Tyair has all the tools to be an outstanding pass catcher at the college level," said Milstead. "He is a hard worker and winner who comes to us from an outstanding high school program. We're excited to again attract one of the top players in the state to the university and our squad."
Delaware State has also inked Ethan Capone, a two-way standout (TE/DE) from Toms River, N.J. (Donovan Catholic HS). Capone is expected to compete at tight end only for the Hornets.  An all-county and all-division selection, he recorded 27 catches for 263 yards to help lead  Donovan Catholic to a division championship in his junior season. His senior season was also highlighted by county and division championships for the school.
According to Milstead, "Ethan is a good athlete with outstanding route running, pass catching and blocking skills from the tight end position. I feel good about our tight ends heading into this spring and fall seasons,  and the addition of Capone gives a great deal of hope in the years ahead as well."
Darren Cook, a defensive lineman from Washington, D.C. (Friendship Collegiate Academy) has also committed to the Hornets. Cook was credited with 100 tackles, including 17 sacks in three high school seasons. He helped lead Friendship Collegiate to back-to-back District of Columbia championships, earning MVP honors in the title game as a sophomore.  
"Darren will give us another big, athletic body along the defensive front," said Milstead. "He has good technique and foot work, and plays with a great deal of intensity."
Milstead stated he expects another top Delaware product to sign with the Hornets this week.

Delaware State has scheduled a five-game spring 2021 football campaign after the fall 2020 season was called off due to the pandemic. The Hornets' spring slate is
scheduled to begin on Feb. 20 at Morgan State. The spring home opener is Mar. 6 against Howard. DSU will also host Morgan State on Mar. 20 and visit Howard on Apr. 3 before welcoming the University of Delaware to Alumni Stadium for the first time on Apr. 10.

DELAWARE STATE FEB. 2021  FOOTBALL SIGNEES
Ethan Capone       Freshman              TE           6-3/230                    Toms River, N.J. / Donovan Catholic HS
High School: Two-way standout at Donovan Catholic (TE / DE) … four-year varsity football and lacrosse letterwinner …  helped lead football team to Ocean County and division championships, along with a conference finals appearance during senior season … also selected to all-county, division and conference teams as a senior … team leader with 27 catches for 263 yards as a junior … also member of Liberty Division championship and state semifinalist teams in junior year … earned all-division, county and conference honors as an 11^th grader .
Personal: Son of Charles and Rebecca Capone … has one brother (Christian) and one sister (Sarah) … born 8/3/02

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Tyair Spencer        Freshman              WR          6-3/200                    Wilmington, Del. / Howard HS
High School: Key contributor on back-to-back state and conference championship teams at Howard HS, where Delaware State record-setting quarterback and Hall of Fame member Rahsaan Matthews is an assistant coach … recorded 77 receptions for more than 1,600 yards and 25 touchdowns in his scholastic career … helped lead Wildcats to 8-0 record and second straight State Division II title as a senior in 2020 … Delaware All-State First Team wide receiver, All-State Second Team defensive back and All- Blue Hen Conference First Team receiver as a senior … tallied 26 receptions for 700 yards and 15 touchdowns in senior year …  member of 12-1 state championship squad as a junior in 2019 …  credited with 39 catches for 710 yards and six scores in junior season… earned First Team all-conference honors as an 11^th grader … All-Conference First Team receiver after catching 11 balls 197 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore …helped lead team to 8-3 overall record in sophomore season …  varsity member of 8-3 team as a freshman … four-year varsity football letterwinner
Personal: Son of Stephanie Kennedy and James Gibbs … has seven sisters and four brothers … born 7/6/02 in Wilmington, Del. … plans to major in Business Management at DSU

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Darren Cook          Freshman              DT           6-3/315                    Washington, D.C / Friendship Collegiate Academy
High School: Four-year varsity football letterwinner at Friendship Collegiate … also lettered in wrestling, track and field (shot put) and baseball (third base) … helped lead team to DCSAA championship as a junior in 2019 … recorded 41 tackles, including 18 behind the line-of-scrimmage, and seven sacks in junior season …  selected as MVP of school's DCSAA championship game victory as a sophomore … credited with 35 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss and six sacks in sophomore season … collected 24 tackles, seven backfield stops and four sacks in freshman year …  school's 2020 football season was called off due to pandemic … 
Personal: Son of Dawn Cook … has one sister (Danaja) and one brother (DeAndre) … 11/30/03 in Washington, D.C. … grandfather Lonnie Perrin played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins, Denver Broncos and Chicago, and collegiately for the University of Illinois … plans to major in Wildlife Management and minor in Environmental Science at DSU
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