ANTIGONISH, NS – X-Men football head coach Gary Waterman is pleased to announce the commitment of 17 recruits to the StFX football program for the 2014 season.

"We are excited about the new additions to the program," comments Coach Waterman. "We were able to go and get the type of student-athletes that we want here at StFX. This class is off to a great start and we are looking forward to finishing strong with more players that fit the standard that we value here when recruiting." 

On the defensive side of the ball, the X-Men are welcoming the following nine athletes:

Liam Turgeon, DL, 6'4", 330 lbs from Tide Head, NB
David Bond, DT, 6'3", 280 lbs from Antigonish, NS
Mitch Johnson, LB, 6'3", 195 lbs from Bolton, ON
Tyler Codeiro, DT, 6'4", 360 lbs from Oakville, ON
Dylan Bell, DB, 6'0", 190 lbs, Brockville, ON
Tanner Cranford, DE, 6'5", 252 lbs from Niagara Falls, ON
Luke Bowler, DE, 6'3", 220 lbs from Cary, NC
Joseph Wedsworth, DE, 6'2", 225 lbs from Cole Harbour, NS
Abtin Motamedi, DB, 6'0", 180 lbs from Calgary, AB

On the offense, the X-Men are pleased to announce the following eight commitments:

Connor Perry, OL, 6'2", 280 lbs from Mississauga, ON
Kieffer Fowler, TE, 6'4", 235 lbs from Bolton, ON
Jesse Elves, WR, 6'3", 185 lbs from Barrie, ON
Will Johnson, FB, 5'10", 220 lbs from Ottawa, ON
Jeremy Pike, QB, 5'11", 175 lbs from Cornwall, ON
Pete Alexander, OL, 6'4", 260 lbs from Saint John, NB
Kyle McCluskey, WR, 6'1", 180 lbs from Riverview, NB
Josh Miller, QB, 6'6", 201 lbs from Ottawa, ON
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