DAVIS, Calif. – UC Davis football inked 12 prospective student-athletes to National Letters of Intent on the Early Period of National Signing Day, head coach Dan Hawkins announced on Wednesday.

"I am excited to welcome these young men to the Davis experience," Hawkins said. "I love the overall balance of their play on the field and the people they are off it. This is a very athletic group that we are all looking forward to having on campus and starting their journeys as an Aggie."

Alphabetically, the December NLI class is comprised of linebacker Nick Afato from Yuba City High School, Modesto Junior College transfer tight end Holden Baldwin, and Rancho Cotate High School standout offensive lineman Malik Cleveland.

The lone out-of-state signee in the Early Signing Period for the Aggies was record-breaking running back Jordan Fisher from Westview High School in Portland, Ore. Also joining the Ags is versatile defensive William Fowler IV from Washington Union High School, defensive back Devon Gusta from Grand Terrace High School, Archbishop Riordan wide receiver Zachary Jones, fellow wide receiver Robbie Mascheroni from Campolindo High School, Corona Del Mar signal-caller David Rasor, and a trio of offensive linemen in Izaiah Souriolle (Chaparral HS), Matthew Staycer (Torrey Pines HS) and Cristian Viola (Crean Lutheran HS).

EARLY SIGNING PERIOD ROSTER
 

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown	Previous School / High School
Nick Afato	LB/QB	6-0	210	Marysville, Calif.	Yuba City HS
Holden Baldwin	TE	6-4	238	Turlock, Calif.	Modesto JC / Turlock HS
Malik Cleveland	OL/DL	6-2	295	Rohnert Park, Calif.	Rancho Cotate HS
Jordan Fisher	RB	5-8	170	Portland, Ore.	Westview HS
William Fowler IV	DB/WR	6-1	175	Fresno, Calif.	Washington Union HS
Devon Gusta	DB/QB	5-11	170	Grand Terrace, Calif.	Grand Terrace HS
Zachary Jones	WR/DB	5-9	165	Daly City, Calif.	Archbishop Riordan HS
Robbie Mascheroni	WR	6-4	190	Moraga, Calif.	Campolindo HS
David Rasor	QB	6-0	196	Newport Beach, Calif.	Corona Del Mar HS
Izaiah Souriolle	OL	6-3	295	Temecula, Calif.	Chaparral HS
Matthew Staycer	OL/DL	6-4	300	Encinitas, Calif.	Torrey Pines HS
Cristian Viola	OL/DL	6-6	260	Irvine, Calif.	Crean Lutheran HS

EARLY SIGNING PERIOD PLAYER BIOS

Nick Afato
LB/QB | 6-0 | 210 | Marysville, Calif. / Yuba City

Comes to UC Davis from Yuba City High School … A three-time All-Metro selection at the linebacker position … A two-time All-Capital Valley Conference award winner … Garnered team MVP honors his junior season when he tallied 94 total tackles, three for a loss and one interception on the defensive side of the ball ... At quarterback, Afato amassed 1,551 yards and 21 total touchdowns … His senior season, he registered 100 tackles, 11 for a loss and two interceptions … On offense, Afato totaled 1,309 yards and 15 touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Full name is Nick Salapiu Afato … Son of Fa'afouina and Shari Afato … Has six siblings named Pete, Sophie, Luke, Kalea, Nyla, and Max … Played for Coach Willy Burns at Yuba City in football … Also played rugby, baseball, basketball and competed in track & field … A state participant in the shot put … Played rugby for the Barbarian Rugby Club … A Principals Honor Roll selection throughout his high school academic career … Off the field, Afato enjoys cooking and snowboarding … He has flown a helicopter and is no stranger to UC Davis, as a seventh grader he competed in a robotics coding competition on campus … Plans to major in engineering.

Holden Baldwin
TE | 6-4 | 238 | Turlock, Calif. / Turlock / Modesto JC

Heads to UC Davis from Modesto Junior College … Played in 19 games for the Pirates, hauling in 37 passes for 438 yards and five touchdowns … In his second year at Modesto, Baldwin caught 19 passes for 202 yards and two scores … His first season with the Pirates, the 6-4 Turlock native found the endzone three times on 18 receptions for 236 yards … His MJC coach Rusty Stivers played at UC Davis for Bob Biggs at running back where he earned his B.A. in exercise science … At Turlock HS, Baldwin helped lead the Bulldogs to two straight Central California Athletic League championships … Playing for Coach James Peterson, Baldwin was a two-time CCAL selection at wide receiver.

PERSONAL: Full name is Holden Nicholaus Baldwin … Son of Darren and Kelli Baldwin … Has four siblings named Hudson, Hunter, Hailee, and Hayden … Named to the honors list all four years at Turlock and ranked 27^th in his graduating class … Enjoys outdoor activities, especially anything in the snow … Volunteered for LOVEModesto community service cleanups … Plans to major in business administration.

Malik Cleveland
OL/DL | 6-2 | 295 | Rohnert Park, Calif. / Rancho Cotate 

Comes to the Aggies from Rancho Cotate High School, where he played on both the offensive and defensive lines … Played for Coach Gehrig Hotaling … Helped lead the Cougars to a North Oak League title his junior season and back-to-back sectional semifinal appearances … A two-time all-league selection on both the offensive and defensive line.

PERSONAL: Son of Paige Delucchi … Has three siblings named Hahn, Kylie and Kadan … Plans to major in sociology … Coaches youth football … Enjoys engines and mechanics. 

Jordan Fisher
RB | 5-8 | 170 | Portland, Ore. / Westview
Attended Westview High School in Portland, Ore. … Named Metro League Player of the Year … Set a school record with 2,964 yards and 40 touchdowns his senior season … First high school player in the Beaverton School District in over a decade to break the 2,000-yard rushing mark … Averaged nearly nine yards per carry … Two-time all-league selection … Named Columbia Cup Championship Player of the Game … Ranked No. 1 in the state in rushing yards, touchdowns and total points scored … Metro League Offensive Player of the Year … Broke every rushing record in Westview history.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jordan Dean Fisher … Son of Robert and Lisa Fisher … Enjoys the culinary arts and wants to learn how to fish.

William Fowler IV
DB/WR | 6-1 | 175 | Fresno, Calif. / Washington Union

Attended Washington Union High School … Played on both sides of the ball at defensive back and wide receiver … Played for Coach Paul Holland at Washington Union … A three-time all-league selection in football … Earned first-team honors his junior year when he amassed 90 tackles … Registered 75 tackles as a senior from his free safety position … Also competed in track and field where he was a three-time all-league honoree in the 200 and 400m … Garnered the Panther Award, Athlete of the Season, and set the Maxie Park 100m record in track.

PERSONAL: Full name is William Lee Fowler IV … Son of Shawntoya Burks … Has one sibling named Chrishawn … Honor Roll … Participated in the Black Excellence Cabinet … Enjoys giving back to the youth in his hometown and making art in his spare time.

Devon Gusta 
DB/QB | 5-11 | 170 | Grand Terrace, Calif. / Grand Terrace

Comes to UC Davis from Grand Terrace High School … Also attended Cajon High School … Earned All-San Andreas League first team accolades his senior season … Named Defensive MVP … Grand Terrace Scholar-Athlete Award … Also competed in track where he was a league champion in the 100m, 4x100m relay and 200m.

PERSONAL: Full name is Devon Monet Gusta … Son of Steven and Melanie West … Has six siblings named Ashley, Amanda, Ivette, Anthony, Alisha and David … Plans to study cyber security … Enjoys camping, acting and modeling … Has visited Big Sur, Yosemite and Yellowstone … His brother David plays defensive tackle for Washington State.

Zachary Jones 
WR/DB | 5-9 | 165 | Daly City, Calif. / Archbishop Riordan

Attended Archbishop Riordan in San Francisco, Calif. … A two-time first-team all-league selection … Named the team MVP and was the team captain in 2022 … First-team All-Metro selection … Averaged over 20 yards per reception over his prep career … Also played basketball as he helped the Crusaders to the CCS Open Championship … Named the Athlete of the Month in October, 2022.

PERSONAL: Full name is Zachary Channing Jones III … Son of Dennis and Leslie … Has one brother named Deion … Has worked with children in various capacities, including as a camp counselor and as a babysitter … Volunteered at the Black Student Union for Thanksgiving Service and at the Festus Ezeli at the YMCA.

Robbie Mascheroni  
WR | 6-4 | 190 | Moraga, Calif. / Campolindo

Heads east to UC Davis from Campolindo High School, where he played for Kevin Macy … Helped lead Campo to a 10-0 undefeated season and an NCS runner-up finish … Named team captain his senior season … A first-team all-league selection … Campolindo Team MVP … Set a Campolindo HS record with 32 touchdowns … His No. 28 jersey number will be retired in May, 2023 … Garnered the prestigious Brandon Burlsworth Character Honoree Award … Amassed 2,560 yards and 32 touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Son of Rob and Karen Mascheroni … Has volunteered at the Homeward Bound Dog Shelter, St. Perpetua Youth Group and served as a math tutor … Has participated in the sports broadcasting, cooking, women empowerment, vinyl past & present music and yearbook clubs … Plans to major in communications.

David Rasor  
QB | 6-0 | 196 | Newport Beach, Calif. / Corona Del Mar

Attended Corona Del Mar High School, where he played for Coach Dan O'Shea … Competed in football and track & field … Helped Corona Del Mar compile a record of 38-9 over his prep career … 2021 Los Angeles Times Daily Pilot, Dream Team Offensive Player of the Year … Earned third-team All-State honors … 2021 All-Sunset Offensive Back of the Year … Two-time All-Sunset League first-team selection … 2021-22 Elite 11 Regional Invite … 2022 Polynesian Bowl Regional invite … 2022 ESPN 300 Elite Invitational Quarterback MVP … Helped the CDM 4x100m relay qualify for the Southern Section Championships.

PERSONAL: Full name is David August Rasor … Son of Jeff and Janette Rasor … Has a sister named Sevilla … Mother Janette was a collegiate national champion in figure skating at the University of Denver … Earned the CDM SeaKing Academics Student Pride Leadership Award … Has volunteered at the Boundless Athletes non-profit Sports Camp … Rock Harbor Church fifth grade student ministry leader … Newport Beach Seahawks seventh grade football quarterback coach.

Izaiah Souriolle   
OL | 6-3 | 295 | Temecula, Calif. / Chaparral

Comes to UC Davis from Chaparral High School in Temecula, Calif., where he played for Coach Andrew Ramer … A three-time All-Southwestern League selection, including two first-team honors … CIF Division IV first-team selection on offense … Helped Chaparral reach the playoffs in three of his four seasons that included two quarterfinal appearances … Has been enshrined on the Chaparral Wall of Fame for Athletics … Also competed in track & field where he posted a top-10 mark in the shot put.

PERSONAL: Son of Jason and Iza Souriolle … Has two siblings named Jason and Malani … A three-time scholar athlete … Named to the Principal's Honor Roll all four years … Worked with the Unified Sports Club that helps promote athletics to those with special needs … Enjoys board games … Participates in a bowling league … Owns 15 different pairs on Crocs.

Matthew Staycer   
OL/DL | 6-4 | 300 | Encinitas, Calif. / Torrey Pines

Attended Torrey Pines High School, where he played for coaches Ron Gladnick and Robert Collins … Competed in football and track & field … A four-time scholar-athlete … Three-time all-league selection, including a first team honor his senior season … First-team All-San Diego and second-team All-CIF as a senior … Named Falcon and Lineman of the Year.

PERSONAL: Full name is Matthew Edward Staycer … Son of Timothy and Nancy Staycer … Has one sibling named Jacob … Father Timothy played football at Akron … Member of the Black Student Union and Fellowship of Christian Athletes … Volunteered at Bible and Youth Football Camps for four years … Enjoys to cook, listen to music, play the guitar and travel … A student of military aircraft, classical music and movies … Interested in a military career after college.

Boston Stovall   
ATH | 5-8 | 150 | Inglewood, Calif. / Lawndale

Heads north to UC Davis from Lawndale High School where he was a two-sport athlete in football and track & field … Played football for Coach Travis Clark … Helped lead Lawndale to three playoff appearances, including two second round showings … Played defensive back, wide receiver and was a returner on special teams … Named Breakthrough Athlete of the Year his junior season when he finished the season as one of the top punt returners in the division … Team captain … All-league … Defensive Player of the Year his senior season … Ran a leg on the school record 4x100m relay.

PERSONAL: Full name is Boston Xavier Stovall … Son of Micah and Sasha Stovall … Has one sibling named Navii … A mainstay on the Principal's and Superintendent's Honor Roll all four years of high school … Active in the community, participating in Africa Active, NIMBY, and Village of Mothers – Los Angeles … Owns a clothing brand … States he loves community building and his little sister … Plans to major in managerial economics.

Cristian Viola 
OL/DL | 6-6 | 260 | Irvine, Calif. / Crean Lutheran

Comes to UC Davis from Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, Calif … Helped lead the Saints to a 10-2 record his senior season … Was credited with 53 pancake blocks over his junior and senior seasons … Also totaled 47 tackles, including 16 solo stops on the defensive side of the ball … Two-time all-league selection, including first team honors his senior season … Named an OC All-Star … Set the school record in the deadlift.

PERSONAL: Full name is Cristian Francisco Viola … Son of Juan Luis and Tracy … Father Juan Luis played basketball at Southern Miss … A National Hispanic Merit Award winner … Took 10 honor classes … Was a baby model … Competed as a junior Olympic swimmer.

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