College football calendar is non-stop. The Aztecs’ 2024 season has not been over for a week, and Early Signing Day for the Class of 2025 starts today.

Below is a list of athletes who have verbally committed to the program. SDSU hosted around half a dozen official visitors this past weekend, so there could be more added to the class.

QB JP Mialovski (6’2, 205 lbs)

Millikan High School (Long Beach, CA)

MaxPrep Stats: 101/159 for 1,589 yards, 16 TDs and 9 INTs.

The southern California signal caller possesses all the tools needed to excel at the next level. Mialovski’s development at SDSU under Sean Lewis and QB coach Matt Johnson will determine if he reaches his potential.

Mialovski has already experienced unique success that should fill him with confidence. He led Millikan High to its first Moore League Title since 1973 by defeating Long Beach Poly, which was 161-2 in league play over the past 30 years heading into its contest with Milikan.

Mialovski’s work ethic is already elite. He has seen that labor pay off.

WR Jaylon Hawkins (6’0, 180 lbs)

Liberty Christian High School (Argyle, TX)

MaxPreps Stats: 65 receptions, 1010 yards and 16 TDs. He also had 4 special teams scores.

Speed is Hawkins’ calling card. He owns the school record in the 400m dash (47.51). The men’s world record is 43.03, and the women’s is 48.17. He also ran the 100m in 11.05 and the 200m in 21.71.

Hawkins is a threat to take the ball the distance every time he touches it. He is a dilemma for defenses. Hawkins can stretch the field vertically, but if given space underneath, he has the quickness to break tackles in space. Hawkins is also terrific in the red zone. He has good body control and leaping ability.

Hawkins is also a terrific blocker.

WR Marcus Mozer (6’3, 190 lbs)

Fossil Ridge High School (Fort Collins,CO)

MaxPreps Stats: 66 receptions, 933 yards and 13 TDs. He also added 5 TDs on only 8 rushing attempts.

Another track guy, Mozer, excelled in the 100m (10.85), 200m (21.73), and 400m (48.69). He packages that with terrific size. If he can keep his speed while adding weight to his frame, he could be a nightmare for opposing defenses.

The Aztecs plucked Mozer from future Pac-12 rival Colorado State’s backyard. If Mozer figures out how to utilize his high-end athleticism, polished route running, and good size at SDSU, he might trigger an internal re-evaluation of CSU’s recruiting department.

Mozer is also an excellent blocker.

TE Jacob Alvarez (6’5, 250 lbs)

Murrieta Valley High School (Murrieta, CA)

MaxPrep Stats:21 receptions for 304 yards and 6 TDs

Alvarez has the size to compete right away for the Aztecs. At a minimum, he should be able to step in immediately as a blocker. What makes him stand out is the potential he has to be utilized all over the field.

SDSU rarely played with tempo this season for a variety of reasons. As they get up to speed, they will need a tight end who can play in the backfield, on the line, or split out wide to give them the formational variation to reach their peak. Alvarez profiles as that type of athlete.

OT Ashdon Wnetrzak (6’9, 325 lbs)

Sierra Canyon High School (Chatsworth, CA)

Sierra Canyon is the sixth-ranked team in California. Wnetrzak held down right tackle for the Trailblazers. The southern California prospect reworked his body this year. He looked quicker on his feet, pulling along the line and getting to the second level as a high school senior.

Sierra Canyon’s season ended in a playoff loss to Mater Dei, the no. 1 team in the nation. The Monarchs’ Nasir Wyatt is one of the premier pass rushers in the nation. He is a four-star prospect who is committed to Oregon. Matched up against Wnetrzak in the playoffs, Wyatt had no TFLs and just a pair of stops.

OT Delon Craft (6’6, 270 lbs)

Salesian High School (Richmond, CA)

Athleticism is Craft’s super power. His quickness and speed at his size are special. Like most freshman offensive linemen, Craft projects to have a redshirt season with a chance to provide depth in 2026 and compete for a starting job in 2027. Craft could beat those expectations by gaining good weight quickly and utilizing his plus athleticism to find atypical ways to compete.

OL Chase Duarte (6’5, 300 lbs)

Clayton Valley HS (Concord, CA)

Duarte is a heady player who already approaches the game like a coach. While many athletes aim for pancake blocks and flexing over an opponent, Duarte wants to find the next defender to block.

Guard could be the position Duarte settles in at, but he should also be able to play anywhere on the line. His strength is a great asset and he should bring push to the interior of SDSU’s attack in the coming years.

OL Ikbahl Kassim (6’2 and 295 lbs)

Centennial High School (Corona, CA)

Centennial is the top public school in the state. Kassim held down right tackle this year for the national powerhouse. He profiles as a guard at the next level.

Kassim’s athleticism is elite. His quickness in the screen game, adjusting to stunts, and pulling along the line could see him compete early in his career.

Kassim might be the steal of the class. He did not play much before this season. SDSU saw him at an on-campus camp and offered him almost immediately. He committed on the spot.

Jett Thomas (6’4, 300 lbs)

La Jolla High School

The Hometown Hero plans to enroll early and compete for playing time as a true freshman. Most athletes who are new to college are physically unable to compete. That is especially true on the offensive line, but Thomas could be the exception. The Aztecs need help on the interior of its line and Thomas could slot in at guard, especially if Ross Ulugalu-Maseuli moves back to center.

EDGE Brian Townsend (6’4, 230 lbs)

Arbor View HS (Las Vegas, NV)

MaxPrep Stats: 27 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 TFLs

Explosive is the best way to describe Townsend. In his first full season playing football, he burst onto the recruiting scene. He earned ten offers, including the one he accepted from the Aztecs.

Time will tell how quickly he can learn the nuances of the game, but if SDSU can coach Townsend to where his athletic ability can take over, he should contribute to victories down the road.

EDGE Jeremiah Tuiileila (6’2, 240 lbs)

Grant Union High School (Sacramento, CA)

MaxPrep Stats: 87 tackles,13 sacks, 20 TFLs

Tuiileila’s season is not over. He is competing on Friday in the state playoffs. The Northern California star profiles as a rush EDGE in SDSU’s system. His production leaps out because he did not allow the position he plays to isolate him. Tuiileila’s motor to make tackles outside of his area stands out.

DT Sidney Dupuy (6’6, 260 lbs)

Cathedral Catholic High School

MaxPrep Stats: 31 tackles, 5 TFLs, 3 sacks, 3 hurries

Cathedral Catholic’s Sidney Dupuy arguably has the highest ceiling of any Aztec recruit this year. He played out of position for the Dons at nose tackle and could not display his athleticism as much as a result. Walking around Snapdragon Stadium at SDSU games this season, Dupuy’s size is impressive. He will need to add weight to his frame to play defensive tackle, but could impact the game right away as a field EDGE against jumbo formations.

LB Etene Pritchard (6’2, 205 lbs)

Pittsburg High School (Pittsburg, CA)

MaxPrep Stats: 69 tackles, 6 sacks, 12 TFLs

High schools typically place their best defenders in the middle of the field and let them read and react to what the offense does. Pritchard did that for Pittsburg High School, which is one of the top 25 teams in California. He played middle linebacker but profiles as a weakside linebacker or even a strong safety in college. What makes Pritchard special is his physicality and production.

DB Braylon Cardwell (6’3, 180 lbs)

Mount Miguel High School (Spring Valley, CA)

MaxPreps Stats: 21 tackles, 2 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery.

A local prep athlete who selected the Aztecs over offers from Arizona, Boise State, and Cal, Cardwell is the prototypical cornerback for the modern game. He has great size and should be able to hold his own on 50/50 balls that have become prevalent in the modern passing game. Cardwell’s stats mirror his film. Opposing offenses rarely looked his way. How he maximizes his physicality will determine his ceiling.

DB Chase Shumate (6’1, 175 lbs)

Mountain Pointe High School (Phoenix, AZ)

MaxPrep Stats: 48 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 10 passes defended

Shumate fits the mold of an SDSU-type prospect of the past and present. A multisport athlete who also ran track, he has verified speed with an 11.1 in the 100m and 22.65 in the 200m. Shumate played corner, safety, and receiver for Mountain Pointe. He excelled in zone coverage from the outside. He profiles as a free safety but should have the athleticism to compete at STUD. His receiving ability (30 rec, 440 yards, & 5 TDs) projects above-average hands from the defensive back position. A team captain and first-team 6A All-Region athlete, he chose the Aztecs over Colorado State.

DB Kaimana Tufaga (6’1, 190 lbs)

La Serna High School (Whittier, CA)

MaxPrep Stats: 99 tackles, 4 INTs, 1 TFL

As a “read and react” safety at La Serna, Tufaga dominated defensively. He already has college size and will only get bigger under Jeff Sobol’s tutelage. He profiles as a strong safety but could play the other safety spots depending on how his coverage skills develop. Tufaga was an effective two-way player. He had 43 catches and seven touchdowns as a wide receiver. Among other offers, he chose the Aztecs over Texas State and Nevada.

RB Jordin Thomas (5’10. 205 lbs)

Lincoln High School (Stockton, CA)

MaxPrep Stats: 219 carries, 1291 yards, 17 TDs

Thomas verbally committed to SDSU last night after revoking his Fresno State pledge on Monday. The talented running back visited SDSU over the weekend.

His patient running style should fit the Aztecs system well because Thomas takes advantage of his blockers. He makes defenders miss and falls forward as he goes to the ground. Elusiveness and vision appear to be his best attributes.

Paul Garrison

My earliest sport’s memory involve tailgating at the Murph, running down the circular exit ramps, and seeing the Padres, Chargers and Aztecs play. As a second generation Aztec, I am passionate about all things SDSU. Other interests include raising my four children, being a great husband and teaching high school.