LEXINGTON, Va. – After getting 10 signees in the early signing day period in December, VMI Football added another 11 to their 2025 class on Wednesday.  

The February signing group includes five defensive backs, four defensive linemen, a quarterback and a wide receiver.

"It's an exciting day for VMI football," said VMI Football Coach Danny Rocco. "Really excited about what our staff was able to do between the December and February signing days. I want to acknowledge Coach AJ Hampton, who did a really good job organizing this whole process. We had a lot of success from guys who visited during spring, summer and fall. I see really good alignment with this group in terms of the Institute and Core Values."

Donovan Burnett – Defensive Line – Penn Hills – Pittsburgh, PA
Competing at the varsity level since his sophomore year, Burnett looks to be a force on the defensive line for the Keydets. At Penn Hills, Burnett broke NFL Defensive Lineman Aaron Donald's school records for both sacks and tackles.  
 
HT/WT: 6'3", 260 pounds
Twitter/X: @DJBurnett58
 
Ethan Haston – Corner – William Byrd – Roanoke, VA
Competing for William Byrd out of Roanoke, Haston – who projects as a corner - saw time at wide receiver. A member of the track & field team (pole vault, triple jump and long jump), Haston played two years of basketball before turning his focus to the football field.
 
HT/WT: 6'0", 175 pounds
Twitter/X: @EthanHaston25
 
Caleb Knight – Corner – Mallard Creek – Charlotte, NC
A high school quarterback and track athlete (110 hurdles), Knight will help solidify a proud VMI secondary. Knight, who has interest in commissioning, saw time at wide receiver for Mallard Creek and rushed the ball for 271 yards (5.0 yards per carry) as a junior.
 
HT/WT: 6'0", 180 pounds
Twitter/X: @calebxl_
 
Logan Marshall – Defensive Back – Hylton – Woodbridge, VA
One of many Virginia products in this class, Marshall unfortunately had a season-ending injury this past year, but projects to fit into the rover role at VMI. While competing for Hylton High School, Marshall saw time at running back.
 
HT/WT: 6'0", 180 pounds
Twitter/X: @Logann_Marshall
 
Justice Foster – Defensive Line – Rock Hill – Rock Hill, SC
An explosive player on the line, Foster earned his varsity stripes as a sophomore and continued to thrive the last two seasons at Rock Hill High School. A state qualifying powerlifter, Foster squats over 600 pounds and benches over 350 pounds.
 
HT/WT: 6'2", 295 pounds
Twitter/X: @JusticeFoster43
 
Carson Gue – Defensive Line – Cabell Midland – Ona, W.VA
Another defensive line recruit, Gue hails from Ona West Virginia where he has played a key role on the Cabell Midland defense the last two years. Gue, who stands 6-foot-3, 225, has interest in commissioning after his time at VMI.  
 
HT/WT: 6'3", 225 pounds
Twitter/X: @guy_carson
 
Rod Tasco – Linebacker – Patrick Henry – Roanoke, VA
An edge player who can move inside, Tasco will help bolster the linebacking unit of the Keydets. A versatile athlete, Tasco also plays basketball and lacrosse at Patrick Henry.
 
HT/WT: 6'4", 215 pounds
Twitter/X:  @Rodswrld_
 
Luis Navarro – Defensive Line – Fork Union – Fork Union, VA
Originally from Long Island, Navarro competed this past year for the Fork Union Military Academy post graduate team after competing for Walt Whitman High School in New York. Navarro, who checks in at 6-foot-5, projects to bring size and athleticism to the defensive front.
 
HT/WT: 6'5", 252 pounds
Twitter/X: @Luis_Navarro50
 
Tra'veion Slaughter – Wide Receiver – Indian River – Chesapeake, VA
A four-year member of the varsity squad at Indian River, Slaughter hails from Chesapeake, Virginia. While Slaughter saw time on both offense and defense for Indian River, he looks to add a spark to the receiving game for VMI.
 
HT/WT: 5'11", 185 pounds
Twitter/X: @Tra_officia1
 
Nana Utsey – Quarterback – Glen Allen – Richmond, VA
A versatile player, Utsey competed for Glen Allen High School in the Richmond, Virginia area. A tough-minded approach, Utsey is also an all-state wrestler at the 195-pound weight class.
 
HT/WT: 6'2", 185 pounds
Twitter/X: @NanaUtsey
 
Latrell Washington – Defensive Back – Hermitage – Richmond, VA
Saw time at receiver and defensive back for Hermitage High School, Washington spent the majority of his last season at the strong safety position. A two-sport athlete, Washington currently competes for the Hermitage basketball team.

HT/WT: 6'1", 185 pounds
Twitter/X:  @Latrellwash2