{"id":166470,"date":"2026-02-06T08:38:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T08:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/166470\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T08:38:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T08:38:05","slug":"spartans-add-22-transfers-to-2026-spring-roster-sign-three-more-on-nsd-sjsu-athletics-official-athletics-website-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/166470\/","title":{"rendered":"Spartans Add 22 Transfers to 2026 Spring Roster, Sign Three More on NSD – SJSU Athletics – Official Athletics Website"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Spartans have added transfers Jordan Anderson<\/a>, Jackson Barton<\/a>, Isaiah Buxton<\/a>, Sam Cowart<\/a>, Brian Dukes, Jr.<\/a>, Agenhart Ellis IV<\/a>, Anthony Ivey<\/a>, Tyler Jacklich<\/a>, Aizik Mahuka<\/a>, Jerry McClure<\/a>, Jayland McGlothen<\/a>, Dominique McKenzie<\/a>, Jaelen Nichols<\/a>, Ian Shewell<\/a>, Trajan Sinatra<\/a>, Brian Tapu<\/a>, Lavaka Taukeiaho<\/a>, Jeremiah Tuiileila<\/a>, Ikiansio Tupou<\/a>, Pierce Walker<\/a>, Jonathan Watts<\/a>, and\u00a0Luke Weaver<\/a> to the 2026 spring football roster and signed Auma Jennings<\/a>, Shane Kiley<\/a> and Viliami Lotoaniu<\/a> on National Signing Day for the 2026 football season, announced by head coach Ken Niumatalolo<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Out of the 22 spring transfers, seven come from “power four” schools and five come from Mountain West schools. The Spartans had 29 transfers in 2024 and 22 in 2025.<\/p>\n

Freshmen Carson Clark<\/a>, Devin Olmande<\/a>, Daniel Rolovich<\/a>, and Skylar Tiatia<\/a> graduated from high school early and have already joined the Spartans for the spring.<\/p>\n

The annual spring game is set for April 25 at CEFCU Stadium, and further details regarding kickoff time and fan activities will be released at a later date.<\/p>\n

\"Jordan<\/p>\n

Jordan Anderson<\/a>, WR, Redshirt Sophomore, Inglewood, Calif.\/Newport Harbor HS\/Oregon State\/Sac State<\/p>\n

Rated four stars by Rivals.com and On3 and three stars by 247Sports coming out of high school
\nRanked second on Sac State last season with 24 receptions for 361 yards (15.0 ypc)
\nCaught at least one pass in 11 of the 12 games at Sac State last season and had multiple receptions in six games<\/p>\n

Jackson Barton<\/a>, S, Redshirt Sophomore, Phoenix, Ariz.\/Sandra Day O’Connor HS\/Nevada<\/p>\n

Three-star prospect out of high school as rated by 247Sports
\nAppeared in 10 games over two seasons, mostly on special teams at Nevada
\nMade 33 tackles (27 solo), while breaking up eight passes and blocking a field goal as a senior in high school<\/p>\n

\"Isaiah<\/p>\n

Isaiah Buxton<\/a>, CB, Redshirt Sophomore, San Diego, Calif.\/Mater Dei Catholic HS\/San Diego State<\/p>\n

Rated as a high three-star athlete by 247Sports, and a three-star cornerback recruit by On3, Rivals, and ESPN coming out of high school
\nPlayed in nine games last season at SDSU, including one start, and had 11 solo tackles with two pass breakups
\nHad career-high nine tackles with two pass breakups vs. North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl (12\/27\/25)<\/p>\n

Sam Cowart<\/a>, LS, Redshirt Freshman, Redwood City, Calif.\/Woodside HS\/Foothill College<\/p>\n

Played in four games last season at Foothill College
\nHad two tackles at Foothill College
\nEarned three letters while making 128 total tackles and 11 tackles for loss with one sack at Woodside High School<\/p>\n

\"Brian<\/p>\n

Brian Dukes, Jr.<\/a>, S, Redshirt Senior, Spring Valley, Calif.\/Mater Dei Catholic HS\/Cal Poly<\/p>\n

Played in four games and had 15 tackles with two interceptions in 2025 at Cal Poly
\nPlayed in all 11 games with a total of 51 tackles, 34 solo and 17 assisted in 2024 at Cal Poly
\nRecorded an interception which resulted in a pick-six, two pass breakups, and two tackles for loss in 2024 at Cal Poly<\/p>\n

Agenhart Ellis IV<\/a>, DB, Sophomore, Honolulu, Hawai\u2018i\/Punahou HS\/Cal Lutheran<\/p>\n

Played in all 10 games in 2024 at Cal Lutheran
\nTotaled 44 tackles (24 solo, 20 assisted)\u00a0in 2024 at Cal Lutheran
\nRanked second on the Kingsmen with six pass breakups in 2024 at Cal Lutheran<\/p>\n

\"Ivey.jpg\"<\/p>\n

Anthony Ivey<\/a>, WR, Redshirt Senior, Lancaster, Penn.\/Manheim Township HS\/Penn State<\/p>\n

Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports, On3, Rivals and ESPN coming out of high school
\nRated the No. 213 prospect, No. 34 wide receiver, and No. 6 in Pennsylvania by On3
\nPlayed in 11 games last season at Penn State<\/p>\n

\"Tyler<\/p>\n

Tyler Jacklich<\/a>, RB, Redshirt Junior, Modesto, Calif.\/Modesto Central HS\/Wyoming\/Merced College\/West Virginia<\/p>\n

Played in six games and had eight carries for 36 yards, including a long of 14 at WVU last season
\nRushed for 842 yards on 163 carries and nine touchdowns at Merced College
\nRanked No. 3 in California in rushing with 2,278 rushing yards on 201 carries and scored 32 touchdowns in his senior year of high school<\/p>\n

\"Aizik<\/p>\n

Aizik Mahuka<\/a>, LB, Junior, Mililani, Hawai\u2018i\/Mililani HS\/Weber State<\/p>\n

Had 17 tackles with two for loss and one sack, plus a pass deflection and forced fumble in 12 games played at Weber State in 2025
\nHad three tackles with two tackles for loss and a sack at Arizona (09\/06\/25)
\nHad four tackles and one forced fumble at JMU (08\/30\/25)<\/p>\n

\"Jerry<\/p>\n

Jerry McClure<\/a>, WR, Redshirt Junior, Coronado, Calif.\/Mater Dei Catholic HS\/UCLA\/San Diego State<\/p>\n

Four-star recruit according to ESPN coming out of high school
\nThree-star recruit according to 247Sports and Rivals coming out of high school
\nPlayed in 12 games at SDSU last season<\/p>\n

\"Jayland<\/p>\n

Jayland McGlothen<\/a>, DL, Junior, Las Vegas, Nev.\/Silverado HS\/Sac State<\/p>\n

Second Team All-Big Sky (Sac State, 2025)
\nAppeared in all 12 games in 2025 at Sac State and finished the season with 31 total tackles, including 19 solo
\nTallied 9.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 2025<\/p>\n

\"Dominique<\/p>\n

Dominique McKenzie<\/a>, WR, Redshirt Sophomore, St. George, Utah\/Pine View HS\/BYU<\/p>\n

Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports coming out of high school
\nPlayed in six games and had one rush for 41 yards and a touchdown in 2025 at BYU
\nHad 149 receptions for 3,208 yards and 30 touchdowns in high school<\/p>\n

Jaelen Nichols<\/a>, LS\/S, Redshirt Junior, Modesto, Calif.\/Central Catholic HS\/Modesto Junior College\/Campbell<\/p>\n

Did not play in a game at Campbell
\nTotaled 87 tackles, including 3.0 stops for loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two pass breakups over two seasons at Modesto JC
\nEarned First Team All-Valley Oak League twice in high school<\/p>\n

\"Ian<\/p>\n

Ian Shewell<\/a>, DL, Redshirt Senior, Gilbert, Ariz.\/Williams Field HS\/New Mexico\/Arizona State<\/p>\n

Played in five games with one tackle in 2025 at ASU
\nRecorded nine tackles on the season with 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, an interception, a quarterback hurry, and a pass breakup at UNM
\nNamed Second Team All-Region 5A San Tan by AZPreps.com in high school<\/p>\n

\"Trajan<\/p>\n

Trajan Sinatra<\/a>, K, Junior, San Jose, Calif.\/Silver Creek HS\/Foothill College\/Idaho State<\/p>\n

First Team All-Big Sky (Idaho State, 2025)
\nSet the Idaho State single-season kick scoring record with 97 total points in 2025
\nConverted 18-of-22 field goal attempts on the year, finishing with an 81.8% success rate in 2025<\/p>\n

\"Brian<\/p>\n

Brian Tapu<\/a>, OL, Redshirt Freshman, South Auckland, New Zealand\/Salt Lake City West HS\/Nebraska<\/p>\n

Went to Salt Lake City West High School in Salt Lake City, Utah
\nTapu was a three-star recruit who was regarded as one of the top 10 recruits in Utah
\nRivals ranked Tapu as one of the top 65 offensive tackle prospects in the country<\/p>\n

\"Taukeiaho.jpg\"<\/p>\n

Lavaka Taukeiaho<\/a>, OL, Redshirt Senior, South Jordan, Utah\/Bingham HS\/Weber State\/Oklahoma State<\/p>\n

Played in eight games at Oklahoma State last season
\nPlayed in nine of 12 games and started all nine that he played in 2024 at Weber State
\nPlayed more than 600 snaps without allowing a sack\u00a0in 2024 at Weber State<\/p>\n

Jeremiah Tuiileila<\/a>, DL, Redshirt Freshman, Sacramento, Calif.\/Grant Union HS\/San Diego State<\/p>\n

A three-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN, and On3 out of high school
\nHad 217 tackles (160 solo), 60 tackles for loss, 36 sacks, five forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in high school
\nEarned 2024 MaxPreps All-San Joaquin Section first team honors<\/p>\n

\"Ikiansio<\/p>\n

Ikiansio Tupou<\/a>, OL, Redshirt Sophomore, Palo Alto, Calif.\/Palo Alto HS\/BYU<\/p>\n

A three-star recruit on 247Sports coming out of high school
\nPlayed in one game at BYU last season
\nPosted 97 total pancake blocks in high school<\/p>\n

\"Pierce<\/p>\n

Pierce Walker<\/a>, S, Redshirt Sophomore, Keizer, Ore.\/North Salem HS\/Portland State<\/p>\n

Started all 12 games and had 73 tackles with 4.5 for loss, six pass deflections, and one fumble recovery at Portland State in 2025
\nHad career-high 12 tackles with one for loss and a quarterback hurry vs. Northern Arizona (9\/27\/25)
\nLettered in football and track and field at North Salem High School<\/p>\n

Jonathan Watts<\/a>, S, Redshirt Sophomore, Union City, Calif.\/James Logan HS\/Laney College\/Idaho State<\/p>\n

Appeared in two games during the 2025 season at Idaho State
\nPlayed in seven games at Laney College
\nHad one interception with a 22-yard return and two pass breakups at Laney College<\/p>\n

\"Luke<\/p>\n

Luke Weaver<\/a>, QB, Redshirt Senior, Manteca, Calif.\/East Union HS\/Modesto Junior College\/Hawai\u2018i<\/p>\n

Played in five games, completing 63 passes for 628 yards and three touchdowns in 2025 at Hawai\u2018i
\nAlso ran for 73 yards on 27 attempts in 2025 at Hawai\u2018i
\nThrew game-winning touchdown in the Hawai\u2018i Bowl against Cal (12\/24\/25)<\/p>\n

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY<\/p>\n

Auma Jennings<\/a>, DL, Freshman, Long Beach, Calif.\/Orange Lutheran HS<\/p>\n

Two-time All-CIF\u00a0
\nHad 208 total tackles (85 solo) over four years (45 games) on varsity
\nIn his senior year, he had 13 tackles for loss and 52 over his career<\/p>\n

Shane Kiley<\/a>, TE, Freshman, San Clemente, Calif.\/San Clemente HS<\/p>\n

Had 47 catches for 591 yards and six touchdowns in his senior season
\nFirst-Team All-League
\nFirst-Team All-CIF<\/p>\n

Viliami Lotoaniu<\/a>, LB, Freshman, Antioch, Calif.\/Liberty HS<\/p>\n

Had 43 tackles with 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks his senior year of high school
\nFirst-Team All-League – Bay Valley Athletic League
\nHad two sacks with eight tackles and two tackles for loss in the GSF All-Star Senior Game<\/p>\n

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