CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel head football coach Maurice Drayton officially opened the Bulldogs' 2026 Recruiting Class on Wednesday, adding a pair of defensive linemen plus a quarterback to the program via Early National Signing Day.


The Citadel Football Class of 2026 | Early National Signing Day


Name: Collin Crider
Position: Defensive Line
Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.
High School: Christian Academy of Knoxville
HS Head Coach: Chad Speck
Height / Weight: 6-3 / 225
Notable Notes: As a senior, selected to participate in the Knoxville All-Star game...completed his final season with 27 tackles-for-loss along with 10 sacks...2024 All-State choice...son of Scott Crider, The Citadel Class of 1999


Name: Jaden Duckett
Position: Quarterback
Hometown: Marietta, Ga.
High School: Sprayberry HS
HS Head Coach: Fominaya
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 190
Notable Notes: First-team All-Region...Quarterback of the Year...Most touchdowns on school history


Name: Paul Jenkins
Position: Defensive Line
Hometown: Comer, Ga.
High School: East Jackson HS
HS Head Coach: Pettus
Height / Weight: 6-3 / 270
Notable Notes: First-team All-Region...two-time second-team All-Region




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