Welcome to the #TNSF (The New South Florida) Prepping for the 2021 Season series where we are covering the newest additions to the Bulls roster along with other news and notes for the 2021 season! Let’s welcome in DE Xander Yarberough to the Bulls!
DE Xander Yarberough – New Mexico State University
Previously at New Mexico State where he spent four seasons (counting the 2020 calendar year) with the Aggies, Yarberough transferred to USF on February 9th. After two seasons at tight end from 2017-2018, Yarberough moved to defensive end in 2019 where he appeared in 12 games and started 9 during the year. 2019 stat-line included 26 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 3 sacks, and one forced fumble on the season. Due to COVID-19, the Aggies elected not to participate in the 2020 CFB season. As a Grad transfer, Yarberough will have one year of eligibility remaining with the Bulls.
Mike’s Take:
Get ready for a CRAZY competition battle at DE/LEO during spring/fall camp! I’m excited to see who comes out on top at the two positions and who can work themselves into the rotation when the season begins as Yarberough adds another piece to the DE puzzle with playing experience at both end and defensive tackle. Count Yarberough as someone that could be an early season contributor for this program depending on how fall camp goes as the USF defense looks for DL that can generate some pass rush for the Bulls this season.
USF Football Recruiting Class of 2021
| # | Name | Pos. | School | 247 | Rivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunnar Greenwald | TE | Satellite HS | 0.8559 | 5.6 |
| 2 | Gabe Nealy | S | Gulliver Prep | 0.8485 | 5.5 |
| 3 | Cardrece Mobley | WR | Clearwater HS | 0.8336 | 5.4 |
| 4 | Nickolas Tshivuadi | WR | Clearwater Academy International | 0.8347 | 5.5 |
| 5 | Jalen Herring | CB | Lawton Chiles HS | 0.8335 | 5.5 |
| 6 | CJ Ross | LB | Trinity Christian Academy | 0.8322 | 5.5 |
| 7 | Timmy McClain | QB | Seminole HS | 0.843 | 5.6 |
| 8 | Drew Cornelius | OL | Heard County HS | 0.8235 | 5.4 |
| 9 | Jaelen Stokes | CB | Auburndale HS | 0.8453 | 5.4 |
| 10 | Davon Hicks | LB | Vero Beach HS | 0.8410 | 5.5 |
| 11 | Cole Best | OL | Trinity Prep | 0.8248 | 5.4 |
| 12 | Keeon Terrell | DE | Fort Myers HS | 0.8302 | 5.4 |
| 13 | Dequan Stanley | CB | St. Augustine HS | 0.8329 | 5.3 |
| 14 | K'Wan Powell | RB | Vernon HS | 0.8547 | 5.6 |
| 15 | Jimmy Horn Jr. | WR | Seminole HS | 0.8466 | 5.5 |
| 16 | Andrew Kilfoyl | OL | Gaither HS | 0.8227 | 5.4 |
| 17 | Andrew Stokes | P | ProKick Australia | 0.7791 | 5.3 |
| 18 | Jarren Williams | QB | Central Gwinnett HS | 0.8614 | N/A |
| 19 | Matthew Hill | S | Brookwood HS | 0.9562 | N/A |
| 20 | Will Jones II | DB | Summit HS | 0.8668 | N/A |
| 21 | Jamari Stewart | DE | Centennial HS | 0.8615 | N/A |
| 22 | Christian Williams | DB | Daphne HS | 0.9328 | N/A |