NOTE: Recruiting class listed as of 11:50 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8
(LEBANON, Ill., Feb. 3)—McKendree University head football coach
Mike Babcock has announced the addition of 42 new players during National Signing Day on Wednesday. The newcomers will join the Bearcats' program for the 2016 season.
"I think we were very specific in what we were looking for this year," said Babcock, who recently wrapped up his third season as the Bearcats' head coach. "As far as our needs for the coming year and beyond, I really feel like we definitely addressed those needs. We feel like we got the top recruits at each position for our class. I'm really excited to see what this group can do when they set foot on campus in August. When you look at everything and who we brought in, I believe we have another strong recruiting class here at McKendree."
The McKendree football team is coming off its most successful season since making the transition to NCAA Division II membership in 2013. The Bearcats posted a regular-season record of 8-2 in 2015 while finishing second in Great Lakes Valley Conference play with a 6-2 league mark. McKendree placed a total of 15 players on the All-GLVC squad, and the team garnered votes in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) coaches' poll for the first time.
Below is a list showing the McKendree Football Class of 2016. Click on a player's name to read their bio and to watch their highlight video.
2016 McKendree University Football Signees
| Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Hometown/HS |
| Jim Ebbole |
DB |
6'1" |
185 |
Glen Ellyn, IL/Glenbard South |
| Nick Foster |
DB |
5'10" |
175 |
Belleville, IL/Belleville West |
