University of St. Thomas Athletics
Football adds seven to the signing class of 2022 in second signing period
2/1/2022 3:50:00 PM | Football
St. Paul, Minn. – St. Thomas football continues to build its roster with the addition of seven student-athletes making their formal commitment to the University and Coach Glenn Caruso's program.
The seven-player class features student-athletes from five states, including three from the Golden State. Of the seven prospects, four are offensive players and three are defenders.
The Tommies placed third out of 11 teams last fall in the Pioneer Football League in its inaugural Division I season. They closed with a 7-3 overall record to continue a streak in the 14-year Caruso era with seven or more victories in all 13 seasons with games played. St. Thomas had both the PFL's Offensive and Defensive Newcomer of the Year award recipients, and also had numerous players recognized as all-conference and academic all-conference.
"The opportunity that we have embraced as a first-year Division I university is special," said Head Coach Glenn Caruso. "It takes a lot of people believing in common values to attempt an unprecedented task like this. The entrepreneurial spirit that our locker room has always radiated has helped lay a groundwork so we can celebrate days like today and bring in the next group of leaders and student-athletes.
"Recruiting is certainly the lifeblood of any program but it's also an ongoing process and even though the lion share of the class was signed in the early signing period, it's always critical to make sure that we finish the class strong. These seven young men that we are able to add to the class rounds it out tremendously well. It's a balanced group of young men – they will fit in well to the culture of our team. In addition to their athletic abilities they hold dearly the importance of their education, and entrepreneurial spirit and a pioneering attitude," Caruso added.
Seth Bullard, LB, 6-0, 220, Castroville, Texas / Medina Valley
Colin Chase, WR, 6-1, 185, Orange County, Calif. / St. John Bosco
Den Juette, DB, 6-3, 175, Bellwood, Ill. / Fenwick
Brody Kallman, DL, 6-5, 230, Tucson, Ariz. / Cienega
Aidan Nasser, TE, 6-5, 220, Whittier, Calif. / La Mirada
Amari Powell, QB, 6-1, 185, Valencia, Calif. / Chaminade College Prep
Patrick Wagner, TE, 6-2, 200, Crofton, Md. / Archbishop Spalding
Seth Bullard
Position: LB
Hometown/HS: Castroville, Texas / Medina Valley
Expected Major: Business
Career Goal: NFL or Entrepreneur
High School Athletic Highlights: Two-time First-Team All-District Inside Linebacker, First-Team All-Area, San Antonio All-Star Game Selection, two-time San Antonio Preps Elite 33, UTSA Rivals High-5, two-time Academic All-District, team captain, three-time letter winner, four-time powerlifting letter winner, two-time state qualifying powerlifter.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "The winning culture and healthy foundation of the program as well as the passion I observed from the coaching staff and players on my official visit."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: "The people I met at St. Thomas were full of life and so extraordinarily passionate about the future of the athletics program and University."
Family: Son of Amber and Rick Bullard, has one sister, Madi (15).
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: N/A
Colin Chase
Position: WR
Hometown/HS: Orange County, Calif. / St. John Bosco Prep
Expected Major: Business with a minor in computer science
Career Goal: Finance/accounting
High School Athletic Highlights: Two-time 2nd-Team All-Trinity League, started at St. John Bosco, ranked 4th in the nation.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "I chose St. Thomas because of the culture that Coach Caruso has built in his winning program. St. Thomas checked all the boxed with the football aspect along with the exceptional academics, including the Opus School of Business."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: "St. Thomas is unique in my eyes because of the Tommy Tradition. The alumni are all very prideful of their school and the alumni connections are very strong with the job placement being one of the highest in the nation."
Family: Son of Leslie and Gene Chase, has one brother, Noah (19) and twin sisters, Sienna and Bella (16).
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: N/A
Den Juette
Position: DB
Hometown/HS: Bellwood, Ill. / Fenwick
Expected Major: Business
Career Goal: Marketing in corporate America
High School Athletic Highlights: PR2 All-State, All-Conference, team captain, State champion, led the team with six interceptions.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "St. Thomas gave me a 'home' feeling. Plus the academics along with the highest love of college sports, there was no better combination for me."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: "St. Thomas is unique to me because of the rich tradition it holds and many people I know went to St. Thomas and talks very highly of it."
Family: Son of Charmaine Coleman and Kevin Juette, a bonus brother Jalen McBride.
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: Bonus brother Jalen McBride played one year at Valpo.
Brody Kallnman
Position: DL
Hometown/HS: Tucson, Ariz. / Cienega
Expected Major: Computer Science/Data Software
Career Goal: Artificial Intelligence CEO
High School Athletic Highlights: 4A-5A All-Academic 1st-Team, 1st-Team All-Region 5A DL, 520 Sports Talk 5A SOAZ All-Star.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "I knew it was the best academic school for me. I loved the culture and presence of the people here, and it was my best path to becoming the entrepreneur I want to be."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: "In the athletic sense, I know it's a special place because the transition from D3 to D1 hasn't been done before. In the academic sense, the career development program intrigued me the most because it sets students up for success after college."
Family: Son of Leighann and Derrick Kallman, one sister Aubrey (15).
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: N/A
Aidan Nasser
Position: TE
Hometown/HS: Whittier, Calif. / La Mirada
Expected Major: Business
Career Goal: Corporate Finance
High School Athletic Highlights: Two-year varsity captain for football and basketball, First-Team All-League, Posted 110 yards and three touchdowns in final prep game.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "I really like the culture, familial feel, and the internships that are available to you during college to set you up better for life post-graduation."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: "St. Thomas is unique because it is a private, Catholic school. It is also a part of history, as it is the first ever transition from D3 to D1."
Family: Son of Ania and Erick Nasser, one brother Evan (16).
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: N/A
Amari Powell
Position: QB
Hometown/HS: Valencia, Calif. / Chaminade College Prep
Expected Major: Business
Career Goal: Business Analyst
High School Athletic Highlights: Two-time CIFSS Football Champion, Academic Honor Roll (Cum Laude).
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "Faith, Academics, and Athletics. The culture of the football team under Coach Caruso and the ambition to make St. Thomas Football a D1 powerhouse."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: " The priority on ensuring all graduates are prepared for their careers in their field of interests. Providing access to major courses as an undergrad, class sizes, and active alumni and community involvement. The location is ideal, in a major city, while balanced within a residential community. The emphasis on diversity and inclusion reflected across the campus proves it is a priority."
Family: Son of Sophia and Ali Powell, two brother Jameel (16) and Issa (7).
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: N/A
Patrick Wagner
Position: TE
Hometown/HS: Crofton, Md. / Archbishop Spalding
Expected Major: Marketing and Music
Career Goal: Marketing Job
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: St. Thomas felt like home away from home. I was welcomed in on my visit by all the coaches and players and felt like these were the people I wanted to be around. I want to experience something new and Minnesota is a great place to start, especially being so far from Maryland."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: " The people at St. Thomas are unique and really make a difference. I could tell how welcoming the people at the school are and how much they enjoyed being a Tommie. It made me want to be a part of something great.
Family: Son of Jane Ann and John Wagner, two sisters, Reilly Hause (24) and Colleen (22)
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: Father played water polo at Dayton for four years, mother played soccer at Dayton for four years and sister Reilly was an All-American track and cross country athlete at Misericordia University.
The seven-player class features student-athletes from five states, including three from the Golden State. Of the seven prospects, four are offensive players and three are defenders.
The Tommies placed third out of 11 teams last fall in the Pioneer Football League in its inaugural Division I season. They closed with a 7-3 overall record to continue a streak in the 14-year Caruso era with seven or more victories in all 13 seasons with games played. St. Thomas had both the PFL's Offensive and Defensive Newcomer of the Year award recipients, and also had numerous players recognized as all-conference and academic all-conference.
"The opportunity that we have embraced as a first-year Division I university is special," said Head Coach Glenn Caruso. "It takes a lot of people believing in common values to attempt an unprecedented task like this. The entrepreneurial spirit that our locker room has always radiated has helped lay a groundwork so we can celebrate days like today and bring in the next group of leaders and student-athletes.
"Recruiting is certainly the lifeblood of any program but it's also an ongoing process and even though the lion share of the class was signed in the early signing period, it's always critical to make sure that we finish the class strong. These seven young men that we are able to add to the class rounds it out tremendously well. It's a balanced group of young men – they will fit in well to the culture of our team. In addition to their athletic abilities they hold dearly the importance of their education, and entrepreneurial spirit and a pioneering attitude," Caruso added.
Seth Bullard, LB, 6-0, 220, Castroville, Texas / Medina Valley
Colin Chase, WR, 6-1, 185, Orange County, Calif. / St. John Bosco
Den Juette, DB, 6-3, 175, Bellwood, Ill. / Fenwick
Brody Kallman, DL, 6-5, 230, Tucson, Ariz. / Cienega
Aidan Nasser, TE, 6-5, 220, Whittier, Calif. / La Mirada
Amari Powell, QB, 6-1, 185, Valencia, Calif. / Chaminade College Prep
Patrick Wagner, TE, 6-2, 200, Crofton, Md. / Archbishop Spalding
Seth Bullard
Position: LB
Hometown/HS: Castroville, Texas / Medina Valley
Expected Major: Business
Career Goal: NFL or Entrepreneur
High School Athletic Highlights: Two-time First-Team All-District Inside Linebacker, First-Team All-Area, San Antonio All-Star Game Selection, two-time San Antonio Preps Elite 33, UTSA Rivals High-5, two-time Academic All-District, team captain, three-time letter winner, four-time powerlifting letter winner, two-time state qualifying powerlifter.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "The winning culture and healthy foundation of the program as well as the passion I observed from the coaching staff and players on my official visit."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: "The people I met at St. Thomas were full of life and so extraordinarily passionate about the future of the athletics program and University."
Family: Son of Amber and Rick Bullard, has one sister, Madi (15).
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: N/A
Colin Chase
Position: WR
Hometown/HS: Orange County, Calif. / St. John Bosco Prep
Expected Major: Business with a minor in computer science
Career Goal: Finance/accounting
High School Athletic Highlights: Two-time 2nd-Team All-Trinity League, started at St. John Bosco, ranked 4th in the nation.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "I chose St. Thomas because of the culture that Coach Caruso has built in his winning program. St. Thomas checked all the boxed with the football aspect along with the exceptional academics, including the Opus School of Business."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: "St. Thomas is unique in my eyes because of the Tommy Tradition. The alumni are all very prideful of their school and the alumni connections are very strong with the job placement being one of the highest in the nation."
Family: Son of Leslie and Gene Chase, has one brother, Noah (19) and twin sisters, Sienna and Bella (16).
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: N/A
Den Juette
Position: DB
Hometown/HS: Bellwood, Ill. / Fenwick
Expected Major: Business
Career Goal: Marketing in corporate America
High School Athletic Highlights: PR2 All-State, All-Conference, team captain, State champion, led the team with six interceptions.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "St. Thomas gave me a 'home' feeling. Plus the academics along with the highest love of college sports, there was no better combination for me."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: "St. Thomas is unique to me because of the rich tradition it holds and many people I know went to St. Thomas and talks very highly of it."
Family: Son of Charmaine Coleman and Kevin Juette, a bonus brother Jalen McBride.
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: Bonus brother Jalen McBride played one year at Valpo.
Brody Kallnman
Position: DL
Hometown/HS: Tucson, Ariz. / Cienega
Expected Major: Computer Science/Data Software
Career Goal: Artificial Intelligence CEO
High School Athletic Highlights: 4A-5A All-Academic 1st-Team, 1st-Team All-Region 5A DL, 520 Sports Talk 5A SOAZ All-Star.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "I knew it was the best academic school for me. I loved the culture and presence of the people here, and it was my best path to becoming the entrepreneur I want to be."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: "In the athletic sense, I know it's a special place because the transition from D3 to D1 hasn't been done before. In the academic sense, the career development program intrigued me the most because it sets students up for success after college."
Family: Son of Leighann and Derrick Kallman, one sister Aubrey (15).
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: N/A
Aidan Nasser
Position: TE
Hometown/HS: Whittier, Calif. / La Mirada
Expected Major: Business
Career Goal: Corporate Finance
High School Athletic Highlights: Two-year varsity captain for football and basketball, First-Team All-League, Posted 110 yards and three touchdowns in final prep game.
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "I really like the culture, familial feel, and the internships that are available to you during college to set you up better for life post-graduation."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: "St. Thomas is unique because it is a private, Catholic school. It is also a part of history, as it is the first ever transition from D3 to D1."
Family: Son of Ania and Erick Nasser, one brother Evan (16).
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: N/A
Amari Powell
Position: QB
Hometown/HS: Valencia, Calif. / Chaminade College Prep
Expected Major: Business
Career Goal: Business Analyst
High School Athletic Highlights: Two-time CIFSS Football Champion, Academic Honor Roll (Cum Laude).
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: "Faith, Academics, and Athletics. The culture of the football team under Coach Caruso and the ambition to make St. Thomas Football a D1 powerhouse."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: " The priority on ensuring all graduates are prepared for their careers in their field of interests. Providing access to major courses as an undergrad, class sizes, and active alumni and community involvement. The location is ideal, in a major city, while balanced within a residential community. The emphasis on diversity and inclusion reflected across the campus proves it is a priority."
Family: Son of Sophia and Ali Powell, two brother Jameel (16) and Issa (7).
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: N/A
Patrick Wagner
Position: TE
Hometown/HS: Crofton, Md. / Archbishop Spalding
Expected Major: Marketing and Music
Career Goal: Marketing Job
Why Did You Choose St. Thomas?: St. Thomas felt like home away from home. I was welcomed in on my visit by all the coaches and players and felt like these were the people I wanted to be around. I want to experience something new and Minnesota is a great place to start, especially being so far from Maryland."
What Makes St. Thomas Unique in Your Eyes?: " The people at St. Thomas are unique and really make a difference. I could tell how welcoming the people at the school are and how much they enjoyed being a Tommie. It made me want to be a part of something great.
Family: Son of Jane Ann and John Wagner, two sisters, Reilly Hause (24) and Colleen (22)
Any Family Members Compete in College Sports: Father played water polo at Dayton for four years, mother played soccer at Dayton for four years and sister Reilly was an All-American track and cross country athlete at Misericordia University.
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