Judd departs & first recruiting wave announced

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The first wave of Acadia Football committed recruits was announced by head coach Jeff Cummins today. Finishing is 13th season as head coach of the Acadia Axemen, Cummins was happy with the first eight recruits who have committed to the Axemen.

January 11, 2016

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The first wave of Acadia Football committed recruits was announced by head coach Jeff Cummins today. Finishing is 13th season as head coach of the Acadia Axemen, Cummins was happy with the first eight recruits who have committed to the Axemen.

"We are extremely excited to announce our first wave of 2016 recruits. These young men are exactly the types of student athletes and people we want as members of our Acadia Axemen Football Family", pointed out Cummins.

"Their on-field success is extremely impressive with MVP's, Players of the Year and multiple All Star awards", said Cummins. "They have made a decision to become one of Acadia's first wave of recruits and have chosen a great place to win championships and get an incredible degree. We are very excited about this group and cannot wait for August so we can see them perform on the field."

Bailey Feltmate
Ht. 6'1" Wt. 240 lbs.
Position: Linebacker
High School: Moncton High School (Moncton, N.B.)
Other teams: Team New Brunswick (2015 Canada Cup) (Moncton, NB)

Accolades:|
2015 MVP Team New Brunswick Canada Cup
2015 New Brunswick Defensive Player of the Year
2015 New Brunswick All Star
2014 New Brunswick All Star

Terrek Bryant
Ht. 6'6" Wt. 280 lbs.
Position: Offensive Line
Club: Victoria Island Raiders (Errington, B.C.)
Video Link: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1143261/highlights/306819556/v2

Brett Switzer
Ht. 6'2" Wt. 170 lbs.
Position: Defensive Back
High School: Oakville Trafalgar High School (Oakville, Ont.)
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yllU9ad9a5g

Joey Boniface
Ht. 6'2 Wt. 250 lbs.
Position: Fullback / Offensive Line
Club: Almonte Thunderbolts (Almonte, Ont.)

Trey Russel-Johnson
Ht. 6'1" Wt. 255 lbs.
Position: Offensive Line
Club Myers Ryders – Kanata Knights (Ottawa, Ont.)

Accolades:
2015 Outstanding Offensive Linemen Kanata Knights
2015 AIA all-star
2015 NCAFA all-star
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhFb9zRNghk

Brant Guimond
Ht. 6' Wt. 170 lbs.
Postion: Receiver / Tailback
High School: Riverview High School (Riverview, N.B.)

Accolades
2015 New Brunswick High School Offensive Player of the Year
2015 New Brunswick All Star
2014 New Brunswick All Star
Video link - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4014906/brant-guimond

Dillon Fortune
Ht. 5'10" Wt. 200 lbs.
Position: Tailback
Club: Okanagan Sun BCFC (Kelowna, B.C.)
Notes: led the Okanagan Sun in rushing yds 2015, originally from Brooklyn, NY attended New Utrecht HS in Brooklyn
Video Link - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4877743/dillon-fortune

Ethan Kimura
Ht. 5'11" Wt. 160 lbs.
Position: Receiver
High School: Dr. E.P Scarlett HS (Calgary, Alta.)
Other Teams: 2015 Team Alberta

Accolades:
2015 CAMFA all-star with Calgary Midget Bulldogs
Video Link - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3785394/ethan-kimura

Note:

Chris Judd, Acadia's Offensive Coordinator for the past five seasons will be leaving the Axemen to take on a new career opportunity. Judd was an AUS All-Star quarterback for the Axemen prior to his coaching career.

Head Coach Jeff Cummins spoke highly of Judd's contribution to the program during his tenure as Coordinator. "Chris dedicated almost a decade of his life to Acadia as a student –athlete and coach", commented Cummins. Adding "He is one of my best friends and we will miss him immensely on the field and in the office. I am sure Chris will not be a stranger to Acadia football and hope he will be around valley football for many years to come."

A new offensive coordinator will be announced in the coming days.