Dayton head football coach Trevor Andrews has announced the addition of 32 incoming freshmen for the 2024 season, expressing excitement and confidence in the quality and versatility of the new recruits, noting that the team has become better and deeper as a result of this recruiting class.

By the Numbers
  • Ryan Barker OL - 6-5, 255 lbs, Westfield, Indiana
  • Declan Boutross OL - 6-4, 335 lbs, Evanston, Illinois
  • Tyler Brown RB/ATH - 5-11, 180 lbs, Lothian, Maryland
  • ... (and 29 more recruits)
  • The newest Flyers hail from eight states, with 25 of the 32 members of this class being team captains.
State of Play
  • Dayton was 4-7 in Andrews's first season, returning 17 starters for the upcoming season (nine offense, eight defense).
  • Key returning players include First Team All-Pioneer Football League center Dylan DeMaison and team MVP Ca'ron Coleman at strong safety.
Bottom Line

The addition of 32 new recruits brings excitement and depth to the University of Dayton football program, setting the stage for a promising 2024 season.