University of St. Thomas Athletics
Three local transfers highlight Football’s second signing day
2/1/2023 10:02:00 AM | Football
St. Paul, Minn. – St. Thomas football continues to build its roster with the addition of three local transfer students making their formal commitment to the University joining Coach Glenn Caruso's program this spring.
This group of three student athletes are not only from Minnesota, all three prepped within the greater metro.
"I think our staff did a phenomenal job identifying and landing three high-profile local recruits from the 2021 signing class," said Coach Caruso. "Although we traditionally do not take large numbers in terms of transfers, they have been very high on quality and these three are cut from the same cloth. We've been very fortunate that the young men who have transferred back home to St. Thomas throughout the years have been little building blocks for our team and culture and helped create the program we now have."
The group includes three offensive players – a quarterback, wide receiver and an offensive lineman, and two defensive linemen. Two of the three transfers came from Division I programs, including one FCS and one FBS school.
St. Thomas Football Transfers
Nate Elmes
Position: QB
Hometown/HS: Maple Grove, Minn./Maple Grove
Previous School: Minnesota-Duluth
High School Highlights: a three-sport prep athlete, earning varsity letters in all three sports…first-team all-academic honoree…a member of the A-Honor Roll…served as a team captain
Family: Son of Patrick and Carrie Elmes
Family Members Compete in College Sports: Father, Patrick, played football at Minnesota State-Moorhead from 1995-1998.
Twitter: @Elmesnate
Instagram: @nate.elmes
"Nate Elmes, who played quarterback in high school proved that he was athletic and competitive enough to play several different positions on both sides of the ball. From the moment he decided to transfer, he has been on board with St. Thomas and who we are as a program and a culture," said Caruso.
Terrance Kamara
Position: WR
Hometown/HS: Minneapolis, Minn./North Senior
Previous School: Northern Iowa
High School Highlights: Led the state of Minnesota in rushing with 2,369 yards and 32 touchdowns his junior year in 2019...was originally committed to Air Force, was the No. 12 recruit in the state of Minnesota for the 2021 recruiting class...played high school football in 2020 and enrolled early in January.
Family: Son of Alieu Kamara and Korpo Kamara…has three siblings,
Urmou, Alieu Jr., and Masorna
Twitter: @Terrance_Kamara
Instagram: @TerranceKamara
"Terrance Kamara was one of my favorite players to recruit out of the 2021 class. Certainly, a dynamic running back among the state's leaders in nearly every category. Moreover, he has a tremendous personality that captivated both his high school team as well as his community. I'm looking forward to seeing his growth continue in those areas both on our field and then our locker room," Caruso added.
Tyler Magnuson
Position: OL
Hometown/HS: Plymouth, Minn./Wayzata
Previous School: Syracuse
High School Highlights: Played offensive line for head coach Lambert Brown for four years…rated as the No. 9 prospect in Minnesota according to 247Sports.com…earned AP All-State First Team honors…all-conference selection…helped Wayzata High School to a 2019 MSHSL 6A State Championship…2020 KARE All-Metro Offensive Team…Minneapolis Star Tribune All-Metro Second-Team Offense…CCX Sports All-Area (2020)…served as team captain…also played lacrosse.
Family: Son of Eric and Colleen Magnuson…has one brother and three sisters
Twitter: @TylerMagnuson7
"Tyler was about as high on our board as any recruit we've ever had two years ago. When he committed to go to Syracuse and play in the ACC, it was truly no surprise. He's a massive and dynamic athlete who can play anywhere across the line and we're looking forward to working with him this spring," stated Caruso.
"To be able to have a home area like the Twin Cities where grade players were serious about their academics can return to is a blessing," Caruso concluded.
Additionally, Coach Caruso announced the signing of two high school seniors that will join the team for the 2023 campaign.
St. Thomas Football High School Signees
Christian Kemp
Position: DL
Hometown/HS: Madison, Ala./Bob Jones HS
High School Highlights: A first-team all-region selection and received All-Huntsville First-Team honors.
Family: Son of Kelly and Maurice Kemp
Twitter: @ChristianKemp89
Instagram: @Christian89Kemp
Emmanuel Olagbaju
Position: DL
Hometown/HS: Brooklyn Park, Minn./Osseo
Family: Son of Yinka and James
Twitter: @EOlagbau13
This group of three student athletes are not only from Minnesota, all three prepped within the greater metro.
"I think our staff did a phenomenal job identifying and landing three high-profile local recruits from the 2021 signing class," said Coach Caruso. "Although we traditionally do not take large numbers in terms of transfers, they have been very high on quality and these three are cut from the same cloth. We've been very fortunate that the young men who have transferred back home to St. Thomas throughout the years have been little building blocks for our team and culture and helped create the program we now have."
The group includes three offensive players – a quarterback, wide receiver and an offensive lineman, and two defensive linemen. Two of the three transfers came from Division I programs, including one FCS and one FBS school.
St. Thomas Football Transfers
- Nate Elmes, QB, 6-3, 223, Maple Grove, Minn./Maple Grove/Minnesota-Duluth
- Terrance Kamara, WR, 5-10, 172, Minneapolis, Minn./North Senior/Northern Iowa
- Tyler Magnuson, OL, 6-6, 280, Plymouth, Minn./Wayzata/Syracuse
Nate Elmes
Position: QB
Hometown/HS: Maple Grove, Minn./Maple Grove
Previous School: Minnesota-Duluth
High School Highlights: a three-sport prep athlete, earning varsity letters in all three sports…first-team all-academic honoree…a member of the A-Honor Roll…served as a team captain
Family: Son of Patrick and Carrie Elmes
Family Members Compete in College Sports: Father, Patrick, played football at Minnesota State-Moorhead from 1995-1998.
Twitter: @Elmesnate
Instagram: @nate.elmes
"Nate Elmes, who played quarterback in high school proved that he was athletic and competitive enough to play several different positions on both sides of the ball. From the moment he decided to transfer, he has been on board with St. Thomas and who we are as a program and a culture," said Caruso.
Terrance Kamara
Position: WR
Hometown/HS: Minneapolis, Minn./North Senior
Previous School: Northern Iowa
High School Highlights: Led the state of Minnesota in rushing with 2,369 yards and 32 touchdowns his junior year in 2019...was originally committed to Air Force, was the No. 12 recruit in the state of Minnesota for the 2021 recruiting class...played high school football in 2020 and enrolled early in January.
Family: Son of Alieu Kamara and Korpo Kamara…has three siblings,
Urmou, Alieu Jr., and Masorna
Twitter: @Terrance_Kamara
Instagram: @TerranceKamara
"Terrance Kamara was one of my favorite players to recruit out of the 2021 class. Certainly, a dynamic running back among the state's leaders in nearly every category. Moreover, he has a tremendous personality that captivated both his high school team as well as his community. I'm looking forward to seeing his growth continue in those areas both on our field and then our locker room," Caruso added.
Tyler Magnuson
Position: OL
Hometown/HS: Plymouth, Minn./Wayzata
Previous School: Syracuse
High School Highlights: Played offensive line for head coach Lambert Brown for four years…rated as the No. 9 prospect in Minnesota according to 247Sports.com…earned AP All-State First Team honors…all-conference selection…helped Wayzata High School to a 2019 MSHSL 6A State Championship…2020 KARE All-Metro Offensive Team…Minneapolis Star Tribune All-Metro Second-Team Offense…CCX Sports All-Area (2020)…served as team captain…also played lacrosse.
Family: Son of Eric and Colleen Magnuson…has one brother and three sisters
Twitter: @TylerMagnuson7
"Tyler was about as high on our board as any recruit we've ever had two years ago. When he committed to go to Syracuse and play in the ACC, it was truly no surprise. He's a massive and dynamic athlete who can play anywhere across the line and we're looking forward to working with him this spring," stated Caruso.
"To be able to have a home area like the Twin Cities where grade players were serious about their academics can return to is a blessing," Caruso concluded.
Additionally, Coach Caruso announced the signing of two high school seniors that will join the team for the 2023 campaign.
St. Thomas Football High School Signees
- Christian Kemp, DL, 6-3, 240, Madison Ala./Bob Jones HS
- Emmanuel Olagbaju, DL, 6-3, 280, Brooklyn Park, Minn./Osseo HS
Christian Kemp
Position: DL
Hometown/HS: Madison, Ala./Bob Jones HS
High School Highlights: A first-team all-region selection and received All-Huntsville First-Team honors.
Family: Son of Kelly and Maurice Kemp
Twitter: @ChristianKemp89
Instagram: @Christian89Kemp
Emmanuel Olagbaju
Position: DL
Hometown/HS: Brooklyn Park, Minn./Osseo
Family: Son of Yinka and James
Twitter: @EOlagbau13
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