San Jose State announced the start of the early signing period on Wednesday with a class the Spartans hope could produce sooner rather than later.
Ten of the 18 players on SJSU’s list play defense, including five transfers, led by former University of Texas safety Larry Turner-Gooden and College of San Mateo defensive linemen Soane Kolokihakaufisi and Pau Reed.
SJSU also added a pair of highly-rated prep defenders in safety Joseph Bay and linebacker Jabari Mann, who recently helped Serra to its fourth straight CCS title.
San Jose State loses six starters from a defense that went a long way in helping the Spartans bounce back from a 1-5 start to tie for first place in the Mountain West and secure a spot in Saturday’s Hawaii Bowl.
SJSU also added depth on offense, signing Grambling State transfer Floyd Chalk IV, a Southern California native who drew interest from Hawaii, Penn State, San Diego State and Washington coming out of high school after averaging 9.2 yards per carry.
SJSU also added three-star quarterback recruit Alonzo Contreras, who passed for 4,597 yards and 54 touchdowns with a .624 completion percentage in two seasons at Calabasas High.
Below if the full list of San Jose State’s signees:
Joseph Bey, S, 6-0/195, San Mateo (Serra)
Floyd Chalk IV, RB, 5-9, 185, Mission Hills (Grambling State)
Marcellus Chandler, WR, 5-9/175, Fairfield (Vanden)
Alonzo Contreras, QB, 5-11/180, Santa Clarita (Calabasas)
TreyShun Hurry, WR, 6-2/185, Palmdale (Weber State)
Soane Kolokihakaufisi, DL, 6-1/264, San Mateo (College of San Mateo/San Mateo)
Jabari Mann, LB, 6-0/200, San Mateo (Serra)
Tevita Manukainiu, OT, 6-7/300, Shoreview (Aragon)
Gregory McClendon III, DL, 6-3/215, Los Angeles (Millikan)
Mohammad Othman, OT, 6-5/270, Elk Grove (Pleasant Grove)
Robert Rahimi, S, 6-1/190, Santa Ana (Liberty)
Pau Reed, DL, 6-4/255, San Jose (College of San Mateo/Willow Glen)
Manuel Serna. OT, 6-6/265, Pittsburg (Clayton Valley)
Noa Siaosi, DL, 6-3/230, Vacaville (Vacaville)
Jacob Stewart, TE, 6-6/230, Woodland (Sacramento City College)
Jaylen Thomas, S, 6-0, 175, Los Gatos (Los Gatos)
David Tuihalangingie, LB, 5-11/200, Humble, Texas (Trinity Valley CC)
Larry Turner-Gooden, S, 6-2/204, Los Angeles (University of Texas)