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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Player News - Robert Ford II Transferring to West Chester

Robert Ford II (Monsignor Bonner) is transferring to West Chester University. The Friars captured the PIAA Class 4A state championship in his senior year. He spent this past season at King's where he made 15 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown for the Monarchs.



Monday, February 9, 2026

Player News - Teddy Walmsley Signs with the Golden Rams

Teddy Walmsley (Upper Merion) has signed with West Chester University. The 6-1, 215lb linebacker served as a captain for the Vikings this past season and racked up 76 tackles including 18 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble. Walmsley, who chose the Golden Rams over Ursinus, also plays baseball for Upper Merion.

- 2025 Second Team All-Pioneer Frontier Division


Player News - Brody Mchugh Issues Commitment to WCU

Brody Mchugh (Emmaus) is joining the West Chester football family. At 6-3, 305lbs, McHugh was a standout on both sides of the line. In 2024, Emmaus captured the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference title and qualified for the PIAA Class 6A playoffs. This past season, the Hornets rushed for over 200 yards per game.


- 2025 First Team Morning Call All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (OT)
- 2025 Second Team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (OT)
- 2025 First Team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Lehigh Division (OT)
- 2025 First Team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Lehigh Division (DT)
- 2024 Second Team PAFootball News Class 6A All-State (DT)
- 2024 Second Team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (OT)
- 2024 First Team All-Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Lehigh Division (OT)



Sunday, February 8, 2026

Player News - Blake Thomas Transferring to West Chester

Blake Thomas (DePaul Catholic) is transferring to West Chester University. In his senior season with the Spartans, the 6-2, 195lb receiver made 23 catches for 417 yards and five touchdowns as DePaul Catholic captured the NJSIAA Non-Public B championship. He appeared in two games in his three seasons at Maine.



Player News - Christian Velardi Signs with West Chester

Christian Velardi (Bergen Catholic) has signed to play football with the Golden Rams. After the 6-8, 305lb offensive tackle captured the NJSIAA Non-Public A State Championship with the Bergen Catholic Crusaders in 2024, he played last season at The Peddie School. The Peddie Falcons amassed almost 3,000 yards of offense this past year.


Saturday, February 7, 2026

Player News - Reese Clark Transferring to West Chester

Reese Clark (St. Joseph's Prep) is transferring to West Chester University. After winning back-to-back PIAA Class 6A state championships with the Hawks, the 6-4, 220lb receiver redshirted at Temple in 2022. In 2023, he made 18 catches for 145 yards and one touchdown with the Owls, before being limited to just three games and one catch in 2024 due to an injury. Last season for the Delaware State Hornets, Clark made ten catches for 125 yards and a touchdown.



Player News - Connor Tuk Transferring to West Chester

Connor Tuk (Kennett) is transferring to play football with the Golden Rams. The 6-4, 325lb offensive lineman was introduced as a member of Army's 2023 recruiting class, then spent 2024 at Garden City Community College and last year with Wagner where he played in four games. After his senior year with the Blue Demons, he participated in the Valor Bowl.

- 2022 Second Team All-Ches-Mont American



Friday, February 6, 2026

Player News - Mason Beck Signs with West Chester

Mason Beck (Cedar Creek) has signed to continue his education and football career with the Golden Rams. The 6-2, 290lb defensive tackle registered 18 tackles for loss for a Pirates team that captured the NJSIAA Group 3 championship. He also played offensive line for a team that rushed for almost 3,500 yards in 2025. Beck selected West Chester over Football Championship Subdivision Wagner.

- 2025 First Team Cape Atlantic All-Public
- 2025 First Team West Jersey Football League Constitution Division



Player News - Tanner Coll Joins the Golden Rams

Tanner Coll (Springfield) will continue his academic and football careers at West Chester University. The 5-10, 192lb outside linebacker was named Co-MVP of the Central League after racking up 67 tackles on defense and 1,500 yards and 16 touchdowns on offense. After advancing to the District 1 Class 5A finals in 2024, the Cougars captured the district championship and advanced to the PIAA Class 5A semi-finals this past season. Coll selected West Chester over PSAC East rival Shippensburg and Dickinson.

- 2025 Second Team All-EasternPAFootball.com Class 5A (SP)
- 2025 First Team All-Delco (AP)
- 2024 Honorable Mention Team All-Delco (RB)
- 2024 Honorable Mention Team All-Central (RB)



Thursday, February 5, 2026

Player News - Zahaid Edwards-Boone Signs with the Golden Rams

Zahaid Edwards-Boone (Pope John Paul II) has signed with West Chester University. The 6-2, 175lb defensive back also played wide receiver for the Golden Panthers which advanced to the District I Class 4A championship game. Edwards-Boone also plays for the PJPII basketball team.


- 2025 Honorable Mention All-EasternPAFootball.com Class 4A
- 2025 First Team All-Pioneer Frontier Division (DB)
- 2025 Second Team All-Pioneer Frontier Division (WR)
- 2024 First Team All-Pioneer Frontier Division (DB)
- 2023 First Team All-Pioneer Frontier Division (WR)