UMass Football Adds Seven To Incoming Class During National Signing Day

AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts football welcomed the addition of seven signees during National Signing Day on Wednesday, including Kay'Ron Adams, Kenny Dudley, Michael Fitzgerald, Louce Julien, Tyler Lytle, Bryce Watts and Jonathan White.

The latest additions to the incoming class includes two running backs (Adams, White), two defensive backs (Dudley, Watts), one quarterback (Lytle), one defensive lineman (Julien) and one wide receiver (Fitzgerald).

Including those who signed in December, the Massachusetts football incoming class features 22 individuals – 10 on the offensive side of the ball and 12 on the defensive side. It breaks down 15 high school signees, five undergraduate four-year institution transfers and two junior college transfers.

Massachusetts previously signed 15 individuals during the December Early Signing Period. It included Devin Baldwin (DL), Javon Batten (DB), Eni Falayi (TE), Dorian Helm (DB), Phil Jeffs (OL), Jordan Mahoney (DB), Jonathan Martin (DL), Ryan Mosesso (TE), Raiheem Olalekan (DE/LB), Brady Olson (QB), Tray Pettway (WR), Bryson Richardson (DB), Jamir Roberts (WR), Aquan Robinson (DL) and Dominic Schofield (LB). More information on each of the Early Signing Period commitments is available here.

UMass Athetics also officially announced the 2021 football schedule, the six home game events and season ticket information on Wednesday following the UMass Football National Signing Day Show, presented by Milton CAT. Complete information on the schedule, home game events and season tickets is available here.

Information on each of Wednesday's signees is available below.

Kay'Ron Adams
Running Back • 5-10 • 205
Warren, Ohio • Warren G. Harding High School
Rutgers University
• Competed for Rutgers in 2019 and 2020
• Compiled 320 rushing yards and two TDs on 83 carries while playing in 18 career games at Rutgers
• Also hauled in six receptions for 120 yards and a touchdown with the Scarlet Knights
• Produced 159 yards and a touchdown on 35 carries in 2020
• Posted 48 carries for 161 yards and one score as a rookie in 2019
• Played for head coach Steve Arnold at Warren G Harding
• Rushed for 1,710 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior to lead Warren G Harding to Ohio state playoffs
• Also posted 191 receiving yards with three touchdowns
• Named Division II All-Ohio Third Team
• Rated the No. 36 recruit in Ohio by Rivals and 43rd by 247Sports
• Also competed on the track & field team

Kenny Dudley
Defensive Back • 5-11 • 175
Washington, D.C.
Friendship Collegiate Academy
• Three-star recruit ranked No. 13 in Washington, D.C. according to 247Sports Composite Rankings
• Also a three-star recruit and the No. 12 player in Washington, D.C. according to ESPN
• Played receiver and safety at DeMatha Catholic High School prior to his transfer to Friendship Collegiate Academy
• Won all-MET as a member of the Friendship Collegiate Academy indoor track team
• Drew interest from Power 5 Conference schools such as Baylor, Wake Forest and West Virginia prior to his commitment to Massachusetts

Michael Fitzgerald
Wide Receiver • 6-5 • 190
Roswell, Ga.
Roswell High School
• Three-star player according to 247Sports with an overall grade of 82
• Attended Roswell High School and played for head coaches Matt Kemper and Chris Prewett
• Provided 27 receptions covering 520 yards (19.3 per catch) with eight TDs in 2020
• Earned all-region honors following the 2019 season
• Helped Roswell finish the 2019 season with an 8-3 record overall and 4-1 mark in its conference Invited to the 2021 Georgia vs. Florida All-Star Game
• Also played basketball at Roswell High School

Louce Julien
Defensive Line • 6-3 • 235
Orange, N.J.
Orange High School
• Three-star defensive end ranked No. 30 in New Jersey with a grade of 83 according to 247Sports
• Also a three-star defensive end ranked No. 30 in New Jersey via ESPN
• Posted 33 tackles, 12 sacks, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and an interception through eight games in 2020
• Had 11 sacks as a junior in 2019, which ranked him tied for sixth among returning players across New Jersey high school football entering 2020
• Notched 55 tackles and three forced fumbles as well in 2019
• Also plays snaps at running back, receiver and as Orange's kicker
• Chose Massachusetts over offers from Buffalo, Central Michigan, Kent State, Temple and UConn, among others

Tyler Lytle
Quarterback • 6-5 • 220
Redondo Beach, Calif.
Servite High School
University of Colorado
• Played the 2017-19 seasons at Colorado University after arriving as an early enrollee in the winter, 2016
• Appeared in seven career games, including four during 2018 and three in 2019
• Completed 4-of-6 pass attempts for 55 yards in his action at Colorado
• Redshirted his true-freshman season in 2017
• Was a 2016 first-team All-Trinity League selection at quarterback playing under coach Scott Meyer at Servite High School
• Broke the school's single-season passing record by throwing for 2,759 yards and 19 touchdowns his senior season when he was named the Servite Player of the Year
• In 11 games in 2016 he completed 199-of-331 passes (60.1 percent) and averaged 250 yards per game
• Ranked second in the league in passing and added seven touchdowns rushing the ball, as he had 45 carries for 141 yards as a senior
• Was invited to play in the inaugural Polynesian Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu and in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl
• His father, Mike Lytle, played safety at the University of Hawai'i

Bryce Watts
Defensive Back • 6-0 • 175
Toms River, N.J.
Toms River North High School
Virginia Tech • University of North Carolina
• Transferred to North Carolina prior to the 2019 season and sat out due to NCAA Transfer Policy
• Spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons at Virginia Tech and started in the Hokies secondary in 2018
• Appeared in 25 games and made 12 starts at VA Tech
• Compiled 29 tackles, seven pass breakups and an interception while in Blacksburg
• Appeared in 12 games at defensive back and on special teams in 2018
• Posted 24 tackles, one interception and six PBUs as a sophomore
• Tallied six stops in his first career start against Florida State (9/3/18)
• Added six tackles and two PBUs at Old Dominion (9/22/18)
• Recorded three breakups at Duke (9/29/18)
• Notched two tackles, his first career interception and a pass breakup against Marshall (12/1/18)
• Appeared in all 13 games at defensive back and on special teams in 2017
• Tallied five tackles and a PBU during his rookie season at VA Tech
• Three-year letterman at Toms River North High School
• Listed as the top cornerback in the state of New Jersey and the No. 5 CB in the East region by Scout.com
• Named All-Group 5 First Team by NJ.com as a senior
• A second team all-state selection by NJ12 Varsity
• Posted 75 tackles, five TFLs, two interceptions, 19 PBUs and seven fumble recoveries
• Added 412 rushing yards, 1,336 receiving yards and 17 TDs on offense
• Coached by Dave Oizerowitz at Toms River North High School
• His mother, Melanie, ran track at Rutgers

Jonathan White
Running Back • 5-10 • 205
Quitman, Ga.
Brooks County High School
Hutchinson Community College (Kan.)
• Played two seasons at Hutchinson Community College
• Saw time in 16 games between the 2018 and 2019 seasons and rushed 91 times for 544 yards (6.0 yards per carry) and six touchdowns
• Posted 23 carries covering 250 yards and four touchdowns in seven games as a sophomore at Hutchinson Community College, an average of 10.9 yards per carry
• Played running back and linebacker for head coach Maurice Freeman at Brooks County High School
• Helped Brooks County reach the state playoff semifinal round in 2017
• Also competed in track and field for Brooks County

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