2019 SIGNEES
| Name | Position | Height | Weight | Hometown/High School | Date Signed | Time Signed |
| Justin Dinka | RB | 5-11 | 180 | Flower Mound, Texas/Marcus HS | 12/19/18 | 5:45 a.m. PT |
| Kyron White | DB | 5-11 | 180 | Fort Worth, Texas/Arlington HS | 12/19/18 | 6:48 a.m. PT |
| Anthony Landphere | TE | 6-5 | 220 | Mountain View, California/St. Francis HS | 12/19/18 | 7:12 a.m. PT |
| Shawn Nielsen | DL | 6-2 | 265 | Newport Beach, California/JSerra Cathloic HS | 12/19/18 | 7:16 a.m. PT |
| Garret Fountain | LB | 6-4 | 215 | Turlock, California/Turlock HS | 12/19/18 | 7:17 a.m. PT |
| Joe Green | QB | 6-4 | 205 | Sammamish, Washington/Skyline HS | 12/19/18 | 7:19 a.m. PT |
| Kyle Trombley | OL | 6-5 | 260 | Yorba Linda, California/Yorba Linda HS | 12/19/18 | 7:26 a.m. PT |
| Nassir Sims | DL | 6-2 | 295 | Goodyear, Arizona/Desert Edge HS | 12/19/18 | 8:00 a.m. PT |
| Michael Shawcroft | LB | 6-2 | 225 | San Diego, California/Helix HS | 12/19/18 | 8:09 a.m. PT |
| Daniel To'oto'o | DL | 6-3 | 230 | Mesa, Arizona/Skyline HS | 12/19/18 | 8:15 a.m. PT |
| Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson | OL | 6-6 | 260 | Inglewood, California/Narbonne HS | 12/19/18 | 8:48 a.m. PT |
| Jacob Capra | OL | 6-5 | 320 | Auburn, California/Placer HS/Oregon | 12/19/18 | 12:03 p.m. PT |
| Joey Capra | OL | 6-4 | 275 | Auburn, California/Placer HS | 12/19/18 | 12:03 p.m. PT |
| Brionne Penny | ATH | 6-3 | 190 | Norwalk, Calif./Narbonne HS | 12/20/18 | |
| Jordon Brookshire | QB | 6-2 | 200 | Santa Rosa, Calif./Cardinal Newman High/Laney College | 1/24/19 | |
| Jeffrey Blake | DL | 6-4 | 230 | Norcross, Ga./Greater Christian HS | 2/6/19 | 7:15 a.m. PT |
| Jacob Jimenez | OL | 6-5 | 300 | Pflugerville, Texas/Pflugerville HS/Brigham Young | 2/6/19 | 8:06 a.m. PT |
| Noah Tumblin | ATH | 6-2 | 175 | San Diego, Calif./Mira Mesa HS | 2/6/19 | 8:46 a.m. PT |
| Liloa Kapiko | DL | 6-5 | 235 | Honolulu, Hawaii/St. Louis HS | 2/6/19 | 9:51 a.m. PT |
| Jonah Tavai | DL | 6-0 | 315 | Manhattan Beach, Calif./Mira Costa HS/El Camino College | 2/6/19 | 10:35 a.m. PT |
| Eric Wilson | DB | 6-0 | 185 | Oceanside, Calif./El Camino HS/Riverside College | 2/6/19 | 10:41 a.m. PT |
| Patrick McMorris | DB | 6-0 | 180 | Santa Ana, Calif./Santa Ana HS | 2/6/19 | 11:31 a.m. PT |
Justin Dinka
Running Back
5-11, 180
Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus High)
Was a three-year varsity letterwinner at Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas, where he rushed for 3,549 yards and 44 touchdowns on 624 carries, according to 247Sports ... Also caught 32 passes for 218 yards and three TDs during his prep career ... Received first-team all-district recognition as a junior in 2017 after running for 1,145 yards and 15 touchdowns in 204 attempts ... Garnered District 5-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year accolades in 2016 after finishing his sophomore campaign with 1,711 yards and 20 touchdowns on 277 attempts ... Was listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports ... Received a grade of 86 by 247Sports and a 77 from ESPN ... Chose the Aztecs over offers from Arizona, Baylor, Iowa, Kansas State, Missouri and Ole Miss among others ... Also competes in track and field for Marcus High.
Kyron White
Defensive Back
5-11, 180
Fort Worth, Texas (Arlington High)
Received first-team all-District 4-6A honors at safety as a junior in 2017 for Arlington (Texas) High School ... Helped the Colts to a 10-3 record that season and their first regional berth since 2012 ... Finished with 119 tackles and three interceptions during his sophomore campaign in 2016, according the Fort Worth Star-Telegram ... Was rated a three-star recruit by Rivals and 247Sports ... Earned a grade of 80 by 247Sports and a 72 by ESPN ... Chose the Aztecs over the likes of Baylor, Colorado State, Iowa State, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico and North Texas ... Also competes in basketball and track for Arlington High.
Anthony Landphere
Tight End
6-5, 220
Mountain View, Calif. (St. Francis High)
Prepped at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. … Helped the squad to an 11-3 record in 2018 and a 7-0 record and West Catholic League title … Is listed as a three-star prospect by ESPN and 247sports, and a two-star recruit by Rivals … Ranked as the 37th-best tight end by ESPN … Received a scout grade of 82 by 247sports and 71 by ESPN … Picked the Aztecs over an offer from San Jose State … Also plays basketball for the Lancers.
Shawn Nielsen
Defensive Line
6-2, 265
Newport Beach, Calif. (JSerra Catholic High)
Starred for JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capristrano, Calif. … Was a three-year letterwinner, helping the Lions improve their win total from five in 2016 to seven in 2017 to nine in 2018 … According to MaxPreps, totaled 137 tackles over his three seasons (108 solo), 21.5 tackles for loss, 22 sacks, 17 quarterback hurries, a fumble recovery and three blocked field goals … Also added two rushing touchdowns last year … Was a two-time first-team all-Trinity League selection (2017-18) and a second-team pick as a sophomore in 2016 … Is a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247sports, and a two-star prospect by Rivals … Received a grade of 82 by 247sports and 72 by ESPN … Picked San Diego State over offers from Northern Illinois, San Jose State and Eastern Washington.
Garret Fountain
Linebacker
6-4, 215
Turlock, Calif. (Turlock High)
Lettered at Turlock High School in Turlock, Calif. … Led the Bulldogs to a 5-0 Central California Conference record as a senior and a league championship … Had 46 tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss last year, according to MaxPreps … Also scored a pair of touchdowns on offense … Is a two-star recruit by 247sports … Received a grade of 78 from 247sports … Also is a member of the baseball team at Turlock High.
Joe Green
Quarterback
6-4, 205
Sammamish, Wash. (Skyline High)
Pro-style quarterback who completed 401 of 609 passes (65.8 percent) for 5,080 yards and 44 touchdowns in his two years as a starter at Skyline High School in Sammamish, Wash., according to MaxPreps ... Threw for 2,579 yards and 19 touchdowns with just three interceptions on 192-for-309 passing (62.1 percent) as a senior in 2018, earning a spot on the 4A KingCo-Crest All-League second team ... Also rushed for 218 yards with four touchdowns this past season ... Racked up 2,501 yards and 25 touchdowns against six interceptions through the air after connecting on 209 of 300 attempts (69.7 percent) as a junior in 2017 ... Was listed as a two-star recruit by Rivals and 247 Sports ... Received a grade of 81 by 247 Sports ... Verbally committed to Harvard before signing with the Aztecs ... Also fielded offers from Columbia, Florida International, Georgetown, Idaho and Montana.
Kyle Trombley
Offensive Line
6-5, 260
Yorba Linda, Calif. (Yorba Linda High)
Lettered at Yorba Linda High School, helping the Mustangs advance to the second round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Division 4 playoffs as a senior in 2018 ... Received a grade of 80 by 247Sports ... Also competes in wrestling for Yorba Linda High.
Nassir Sims
Defensive Line
6-2, 295
Goodyear, Ariz. (Desert Edge High)
Earned three letters at Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Ariz. … Led the Scorpions to a 26-11 record over the three years with two league championships (2016 and 2018) … Amassed 123 tackles (76 solo), 36.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries (according to MaxPreps) … Also scored four rushing touchdowns (three in 2018) … A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247sports … Received a grade of 82 by 247sports, while being listed as the 33rd-best recruit in Arizona … Also has a Scout Grade of 73 by ESPN and is ranked 32nd in Arizona … Picked San Diego State over offers from Washington State, Syracuse, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon State, New Mexico State and Northern Arizona.
Michael Shawcroft
Linebacker
6-2, 225
San Diego, Calif. (Helix High)
Played three seasons at nearby Helix High School in La Mesa, the same high school current true freshmen Carson Baker and Rashad Scott … Scored seven touchdowns over his career on offense (according to MaxPreps, which didn’t list defensive stats) … Led Helix to five shutouts in 2017 … Was the 2018 CIF San Diego Section Defensive Player of the Year and a two-time all-CIF first-team selection (2017-18) … Is a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247sports, and a two-star prospect by Rivals … Received a grade of 81 by 247sports and 75 by ESPN … Committed to the Aztecs early in the process over offers from Army West Point, Utah State, Nevada, Hawai’i, Air Force, UNLV, Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Yale and Holy Cross.
Daniel To’oto’o
Defensive Line
6-3, 230
Mesa, Ariz. (Skyline High)
From the same high school (Skyline High) as former Aztec and two-time Mountain West defensive end Alex Barrett … Had a solid 2018 season with 58 tackles (41 solo), 12 sacks, eight quarterback hurries, two pass deflections and an interception, according to MaxPreps … Over his three-year career, totaled 118 tackles (69 solo), 16.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two interceptions … A two-star recruit out by Rivals … Picked the Aztecs over offers from Northern Arizona and South Dakota State.
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson
Offensive Line
6-6, 260
Inglewood, Calif. (Narbonne High)
Joins the Aztecs with from Narbonne High School … Helped lead the Gauchos to a 10-4 record in 2018 … According to MaxPreps, finished with 12 pancake blocks last year … A three-star recruit by ESPN and 247sports, and a two-star prospect by Rivals … Received a scout grade of 81 by 247sports and 73 by ESPN … Picked the Aztecs over an offer from Arizona State.
Jacob Capra
Offensive Line
6-5, 320
Auburn, Calif. (Placer High/Univ. of Oregon)
Spent three years at Univ. of Oregon, but can play right away after graduating with a degree in general social science and crime law society … Played in 15 games over the last two seasons with the Ducks, starting once as a redshirt freshman in 2017 against UCLA … Was a two-time Academic All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection (2017-18) and three-time member of the school’s Dean’s List … Helped Oregon to a 15-10 record over his two years with back-to-back bowl appearances, including an 8-4 record this year with a spot in the Redbox Bowl on Dec. 31 … According to Pro Football Focus, logged a combined 357 snaps over the last two years, including 252 in 2018 … Has allowed just two sacks and one quarterback hurry over his two-year career (PFF), and has committed just two penalties … Redshirted as a true freshman in 2016 after joining the Ducks in January 2016 … Prepped at Placer High School in Auburn, Calif. … Helped lead the Hillmen to the semifinals of the 2015 Sac-Joaquin Section Division III state championship playoffs and a 12-1 record ... Keyed the program’s ground game that rushed for over 4,500 yards (351.0 avg.) and 59 touchdowns in his senior season ... Also had 45 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a pair of blocked field goals over his final two seasons … Competed at the Army All-American Combine … Was a two-time first-team all-Metro selection (2014-15) by the Sacramento Bee, while earning first-team All-Sac-Joaquin Section and first-team all-Northern California honors by MaxPreps in 2015 after claiming second-team all-Northern California recognition in 2014 … Was the offensive MVP as a senior … Also competed on the school’s track and field team … A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247sports out of high school … Ranked the No. 26 offensive guard and No. 54 player in the state of California by Rivals … ESPN tabbed him the No. 33 offensive guard … Originally chose Oregon out of Placer HS over Arizona State, California, Kansas, Nevada, San Jose State, Utah, Washington and Washington State … Older brother, Johnny, is finishing up his junior season at Utah … Younger brother, Joey, is joining the Aztecs as well this Signing Day.
Joey Capra
Offensive Line
6-4, 275
Auburn, Calif. (Placer High)
Expected to join the Aztecs in January after graduating Placer High early … Comes from a talent rich family as his older brothers both play Division I football … Oldest brother, Johnny, is finishing up his junior season at Utah, while his older brother, Jacob, is joining the Aztecs after spending three years at Oregon, playing the last two … Led Placer High School to a 12-1 record last year en route to becoming league champions … Hillmen were also 13-2 and the state runner-up in 2017 … Also competed on the track and field team with at Placer HS … Is a consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports … Ranked as the 11th-best center by 247sports … Listed as the 81st-best recruit in California regardless of position … Picked the Aztecs over numerous offers, including Oregon, Washington State, Arizona State, Boise State, Fresno State, Utah, Utah State, Duke, Army West Point, Nevada, Wyoming, Air Force, Oregon State, UNLV, Rice, San Jose State, Cal Poly, Cornell, Harvard, Princeton, Sacramento State and Yale.
Brionne Penny
Athlete
6-3, 190
Norwalk, Calif. (Narbonne High)
Comes from a talent rich family as his two older brothers both play in the NFL … Older brother, Rashaad, set a program record with 2,248 rushing yards and 2,974 all-purpose yards in 2017, both which were the fifth most in NCAA FBS history, and was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks … Oldest brother, Elijhaa, led Idaho in rushing in his two seasons at Idaho (2014-15) and now plays for the New York Giants … Played his senior season at Narbonne High School and his sophomore and junior seasons at Norwalk High School … Over his career, totaled 29 touchdowns in 28 games (according to MaxPreps), including 24 rushing scores, two kick return touchdowns, and one apiece via receiving, punt return and interception … A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247sports … Received an 85 grade from 247sports and a 73 by ESPN … Picked San Diego State over offers from Utah State, New Mexico and San Jose State.
Jordon Brookshire
Quarterback
6-2, 200
Santa Rosa, Calif. (Cardinal Newman High/Laney CC)
Joined the Aztecs in January for spring drills, where he will have three years to play two seasons … Led Laney College to the 2018 California Community College Athletic Association championship … Team was 11-2 overall, winning its final six games, including a 40-35 win over Ventura College in the championship … Was named the MVP of the NorCal State Championship game … In his one season with Laney, was 180-for-285 (63.2 pct.) for 2,181 yards and 22 touchdowns against seven interceptions … On the ground rushed for 750 yards and 15 touchdowns on 142 attempts (5.3 avg.) … Played the 2017 campaign at Santa Rosa Junior College, completing 65 of 127 passes for 1,006 yards and 10 touchdowns, while rushing for 202 yards and a touchdown in 71 carries … In high school at Cardinal Newman, was named the All-Empire Large School Player of the Year as a senior in 2016 … Led the Cardinals to a 31-9 record in three seasons, including a 20-1 mark in the North Bay League … Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals out of Laney CC.
Jeffrey Blake
Defensive Line
6-4, 230
Norcross, Ga. (Greater Christian High)
A multi-time all-region selection at Greater Christian High School in Norcross, Ga., including the defensive MVP of the region last season … Over this three years, he lead the Spartans to a 34-7 overall record, including an 18-0 mark in league play with three straight conference titles … Starred on both sides of the ball, catching 42 passes for 473 yards (11.3 avg.) and 11 touchdowns (according to MaxPreps) over this three seasons as a tight end, while recording 125 tackles and nine sacks as a defensive end … A consensus three-star recruit by Rivals, 247sports and ESPN … Received a grade of 82 by 247sports and 77 by ESPN … ESPN had him as the 22nd-best tight end in the 2019 signing class … Picked the Aztecs over 24 offers, including Kentucky, Kansas State, Michigan State, Cincinnati, Minnesota, Purdue, USF, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Colorado, Iowa State, Syracuse, Maryland, Pittsburgh, North Carolina, South Alabama, Texas State, Tulane, Wake Forest, Appalachian State, Florida International, Georgia Southern, Georgia State and Jacksonville State.
Jacob Jimenez
Offensive Line
6-5, 300
Pflugerville, Texas (Pflugerville High/Brigham Young)
Joins the Aztecs after spending four years at Brigham Young, playing in 15 games and 134 offensive snaps across three seasons … Played in nine games in 2018, logging 46 snaps … Missed 2017 with an injury … Logged 17 snaps across three games in 2016 and 62 snaps as a freshman in three games in 2015 … Helped lead Pflugerville High School to an 8-4 record and 5-2 district record in 2014 … Selected to the 2013 All-District 16-5A Second Team and was an academic all-district selection for three years … Was a three-star recruit out of high school by ESPN, and a two-start recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Picked the Cougars out of high school over other offers from Oregon State, North Texas and UTEP.
Noah Tumblin
Athlete
6-2, 175
San Diego, Calif. (Mira Mesa High)
Played three seasons at nearby Mira Mesa High School … According to MaxPreps, as a dual-threat quarterback, was 314-for-536 for 4,589 yards and 40 touchdowns against just 11 interceptions, while running for 1,891 yards and 23 touchdowns on 281 carries (6.7 avg.) … Best season statistically last year, where he led the Marauders to a 10-3 overall record, going 111-for-176 (63.1 pct.) for 1,865 yards and 20 touchdowns with just one interception … Also rushed for 966 yards and 15 touchdowns on 176 carries (5.5 avg.) … A three-star recruit by 247sports as a dual-threat quarterback with a scout grade of 81, and a two-star dual-threat quarterback by Rivals … Chose San Diego State over offers from Brigham Young, Cal Poly and San Diego … Also a star point guard on the Mira Mesa basketball team.
Liloa Kapiko
Defensive Line
6-5, 235
Honolulu, Hawaii (St. Louis High)
Comes to SDSU after starring at St. Louis High School in Honolulu, Hawaii … Led the Crusaders to a 33-1 record over this three seasons and three state championships … Was honorable mention all-Hawaii Open Division as a senior … A three-star recruit by 247sports and a two-star honoree by Rivals … Received a scout grade of 81 by 247sports, where he was also listed as the 20th-best recruit in the state of Hawaii … Chose the Aztecs over offers from Hawai’i and Utah State.
Jonah Tavai
Defensive Line
6-0, 315
Manhattan Beach, Calif. (Mira Costa High/El Camino College)
Has spent the last two years at El Camino College, where he was a two-time second-team All-Central Division honoree … Totaled 73 tackles over the last two seasons, while adding four sacks and 15 ½ tackles for loss … Had 34 tackles, six tackles for loss and 1 ½ sacks in 2018, and 41 tackles, 9 ½ sacks and 2 ½ sacks in 2017 … Played three years at Mira Costa High School … Picked the Aztecs over other offers from Iowa State, Oregon State and San Jose State.
Eric Wilson
Defensive Back
6-0, 185
Oceanside, Calif. (El Camino High/Riverside City College)
Local product from Oceanside, who played the last two years at Riverside City College … Totaled 69 tackles (50 solo) over his two seasons to go along with four tackles for loss, five interceptions, 18 pass breakups and a blocked kick … Earned All-California honors as a sophomore in 2018, and was a two-time all-league selection (first team in 2018, second team in 2017) … Registered 43 tackles, three interceptions, eight pass deflections and two fumble recoveries as a senior at El Camino High School.