VMI Football: Keydets ink three on National Signing Day

VMI Football announced Wednesday that three new recruits had signed with the program on National Signing Day.

“We are excited to add three new members to the VMI Football Family today,” said head coach Scott Wachenheim. “We got pair of athletic offensive tackles and a versatile offensive talent to add fuel to the offensive fire we ignited last season. We are looking forward to adding several more outstanding student-athletes to this class #WeAreVMI9 on Feb. 6, 2019.”

Check back on vmikeydets.com for signing updates in February.

2018 VMI Football Signees 

• Tristan Mann – OL, Monacan High (VA), HT: 6’6, WT: 245, North Chesterfield, VA
• Jarvis Chandler – OL, James River High (VA), HT: 6’5, WT: 270, Bon Air, VA
• Leroy Thomas – WR, Patrick Henry High (VA), HT: 5’11, WT: 180, Roanoke, VA

Signee Profiles

Tristan Mann – OL, Monacan High (VA), HT: 6’6, WT: 245, North Chesterfield, VA
Named first-team All-Region and second-team All-Metro at Monacan High School … was selected to compete in the Big River Rivalry High School All-Star Game … earned a spot on the Presidential Honor Roll … a member of the National Honor Society and the BETA Club … lettered four times in football and also once in baseball as a pitcher/first baseman … plans to major in biology with a minor in business.

Jarvis Chandler – OL, James River High (VA), HT: 6’5, WT: 270, Bon Air, VA
Lettered for two seasons under head coach Robert Henderson at tackle … earned second-team all-region accolades … also competed on the lacrosse team as an attackman … played Bon Air Basketball … his uncle played defensive end for Nebraska’s first national championship team … plans to major in international studies with a minor in national security.

Leroy Thomas – WR, Patrick Henry High (VA), HT: 5’11, WT: 180, Roanoke, VA
Lettered three times at Patrick Henry, playing three positions (WR, RB and DB) … was named All-District and All-Region during his high school career … gained 1,007 yards rushing as a senior and caught 38 passes for 786 yards … lettered for three seasons as a point guard on the basketball team.