WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary football Head Coach Mike London finalized the Tribe's 2026 recruiting class Wednesday, as he announced the addition of seven talented student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent as well as four transfers.
Wednesday's 11 roster additions join a group of 10 standouts who signed NLI's with W&M during the early signing period in December.
"This group compliments the December early signing period class," London said. "We addressed additional areas that solidify the class of talented players at all positions. These talented student-athletes, which includes four accomplished transfers, excelled in multiple sports, earning all-state, MVP and player of the year honors. They are also outstanding students who exemplify what it means to be William & Mary student-athletes. We look forward to welcoming this entire group of talented players onto our 2026 roster and begin our inaugural season in the Patriot League."
Bio information for the newest signees is available below, while W&M's early signing period class announcement is available here.
| 2026 W&M TRIBE FOOTBALL FEBRUARY SIGNING PERIOD CLASS |
| NAME |
POS |
HT |
WT |
HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL |
| Jack Beheler |
DL |
6-6 |
235 |
Buchanan, Va. / James River HS |
| Patrick Blee |
QB/ATH |
6-0 |
205 |
Belmont, N.C. / South Point HS |
| Jah'Kei Chavis |
RB |
5-10 |
185 |
Richmond, Va. / Armstrong HS (Hampton) |
| MJ Jackson Jr. |
DB |
6-1 |
165 |
Richmond, Va. / Hermitage HS |
| DJ Jordan |
OL |
6-4 |
295 |
Nokesville, Va. / Kettle Run HS |
| Max Lipinski |
K |
6-1 |
205 |
King George, Va. / King George HS (James Madison) |
| Isaiah McDaniel |
DB |
5-11 |
170 |
Norfolk, Va. / Maury HS |
| Pryce Roberts |
OL |
6-5 |
300 |
Woodinville, Wash. / Woodinville HS (Portland State) |
| Taygen Sanchez Huerta |
DL |
6-3 |
250 |
Daleville, Va. / Lord Botetourt HS |
| Bryce Shelton |
OLB |
6-3 |
200 |
Alexandria, Va. / Thomas Edison HS |
| Winston Watkins |
QB |
6-5 |
245 |
Pasadena, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph's HS (Towson) |
Jack Beheler
Defensive Lineman
6-6, 235
Buchanan, Va. • James River HS
What Beheler brings to the Tribe: "Jack is a dual sport athlete who is very disruptive and plays with a good motor. He has great length and bends really well for his size. He will help provide depth on the defensive line."
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout defensive lineman for head coach Jack Baker at James River High School … All-region selection as a senior … Two-time all-district honoree (2024, 2025) … Also lettered in track, wrestling and basketball … State medalist in discus, while also claiming the district and region titles … Member of the National Honor Society …
PERSONAL: Son of Tom and Amanda Beheler … Enjoys hunting, playing guitar and welding.
Patrick Blee
Quarterback/Athlete
6-0, 205
Belmont, N.C. • South Point HS
What Blee brings to the Tribe: "Patrick is a four year starter at quarterback and is a proven winner. He's dangerous with the ball in his hands and has the skill set to play quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. We love his competitive toughness and versatility."
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner as a quarterback for head coach Adam Hodge at South Point High School … Four-time all-conference standout … Two-time Academic All-American … Finished his prep career as the school record holder for total yards (6,490) and total touchdowns (95) … Rushed for 4,461 yards and 67 touchdowns … Passed for 2,029 yards with 28 touchdowns … Earned freshman all-state honors … Also lettered in baseball and basketball … Two-time all-region and all-conference standout as an outfielder in baseball … Member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club and National Technical Honor Society …
PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Deborah Blee … Brother, Jackson, is a tight end at W&M … Enjoys the beach, reading and working out.
Jah'Kei Chavis
Running Back
5-10, 185
Richmond, Va. • Armstrong HS / Hampton
What Chavis brings to the Tribe: "Jah'Kei flashed as a true freshman. He has shown the ability to have great contact balance combined with vision and acceleration. Those traits were on display last season when he scampered for an explosive 75-yard touchdown vs. Elon."
AT HAMPTON (2025): Led Hampton in rushing, totaling 354 yards on 72 carries, with three touchdowns … Averaged 4.9 yards per carry and a team-high 32.2 rushing yards per game … Also recorded nine receptions for 93 yards with a touchdown … Rushed for a career-high 94 yards on 11 carries with a touchdown at Elon … Rushed for 91 yards on 13 carries with a score versus Elizabeth City State …
HIGH SCHOOL: 2024 All-Metro Player of the Year at Armstrong High School … Rushed for 1,217 yards on 113 carries with 19 touchdowns … Also registered 39 receptions for 1,014 yards with 11 scores.
MJ Jackson Jr.
Defensive Back
6-1, 165
Richmond, Va. • Hermitage HS
What Jackson brings to the Tribe: "MJ is a long athlete with good straight-line speed and short area quickness. He is very explosive out of his breaks, which allows him to make a ton of plays on the football. MJ's playmaking ability, willingness to make tackles and elite cover skills will be a great addition to the William & Mary secondary."
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner as a standout defensive back for head coach Timothy Jean-Pierre at Hermitage High School … Team captain … Two-time all-region selection … Earned HHS Coaches Award four times (2022-25) … Finished his career with 16 interceptions, including three pick-sixes, 20 PBUs, 110 tackles and 4.0 TFL … Also a three-year letterwinner on the track & field team and earned all-state and all-region honors in 2025 … HHS team MVP as a junior … Member of the National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society, History National Honor Society, Health Occupations Students of America and Sports Backers All-Stars Program … "A" Honor Roll student …
PERSONAL: Son of Michael Jackson Sr. and Kenya Jackson … Father played football at Wingate University … Enjoys bowling and video games.
DJ Jordan
Offensive Line
6-4, 295
Nokesville, Va. • Kettle Run HS
What Jordan brings to the Tribe: "DJ has the versatility to play all five positions. He has the quickness and communication skills to play center, but also the length and athleticism to play guard and even tackle. We are excited to see what he will add to the OL room."
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner as a standout offensive lineman for head coaches Charles Porterfield and Delmar Christian at Kettle Run High School … Two-time first-team all-state selection (2024, 2025), becoming the initial first-team all-state offensive lineman honoree in school history … Also garnered first-team all-region and first-team all-district honors as a junior and as senior … Earned 33 career starts … Also a member of the wrestling and track & field (shot put, discus) teams … Member of the National Honor Society, DECA and Morgan's Message … Three-time all-district standout in choir …
PERSONAL: Son of Joe Jordan and Terri Bruce … Grandpa, Terry Bruce, played football at West Texas State University … Enjoys singing, walks, working out and basketball.
Max Lipinski
Kicker
6-1, 205
King George, Va. • King George HS / James Madison
What Lipinski brings to the Tribe: "Max is a transfer from JMU who has been a great asset for them and will be for us. He was one of the best high school kickers in the state of Virginia and has the potential of being an all-conference kicker. We are very excited to have him with us and his future looks great."
AT JAMES MADISON (2024-25): Appeared in three games and converted 1-of-2 field goal attempts and was a perfect 7-of-7 on point-after attempts … Sun Belt Conference Commissioner's List … Dean's List in 2024 and 2025 … JMU Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete honoree multiple times …
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-state selection as a kicker at King George High School, earning first-team honors as a senior … First-team all-state, all-region and all-area punter as a senior … Two-time first-team all-region kicker … Three-time first-team all-area and all-district honoree as a kicker … Two-time first-team all-district selection as a punter … Finished his prep career with 168 extra points and was 13-of-18 on field goal attempts … Totaled 88 career touchbacks and averaged 41.0 yards per punt … Helped KGHS win the 2023 region title and claim back-to-back district titles (2022, 2023) … Also lettered in soccer and swimming & diving … Two-time all-district standout as a goalkeeper … Also earned all-region honors … Distinguished Honor Roll student … Member of the National Honor Society …
PERSONAL: Son of Christ and Aubree Lipinski … Brother, Cole, played soccer and lacrosse at Ferrum.
Isaiah McDaniel
Defensive Back
5-11, 170
Norfolk, Va. • Maury HS
What McDaniel brings to the Tribe: "Isaiah brings a winning mentality to our program with multiple high school state championships. He is a good athlete with good speed and quickness. He demonstrates the ability to cover man to man and tackle. He adds a competitive attitude to the William & Mary secondary."
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout defensive back and wide receiver for head coach Dyrri McCain at Maury High School … Helped lead MHS to back-to-back state titles in 2024 and 2025 … Finished his prep career with four interceptions, 15 PBU, 112 tackles, six TFL and a forced fumbles … Also totaled 326 receiving yards and three touchdowns … Competed in track & field as a sprinter and in basketball at MHS … 2023 Adidas Track & Field Nationals Long Jump All-American … VHSL Eastern District long jump champion … Member of the A-B Honor Roll, President's List and Dean's List …
PERSONAL: Son of Joseph and Latisha McDaniel … Brother, Aaron McDaniel, plays football at Elizabeth City State … Enjoys hunting, gaming and basketball.
Pryce Roberts
Offensive Lineman
6-5, 300
Woodinville, Wash. • Woodinville HS / Portland State
What Roberts brings to the Tribe: "Pryce has size and good height. His position flexibility will add to the Tribe offensive line unit. He's a player with high football IQ and shown the ability to play with good pad level and footwork. While at Portland State, he was named to the President's List for his academic performance."
AT PORTLAND STATE (2023-25): Appeared in three games at PSU … Named to the President's List …
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year standout at Woodinville High School … Team captain … Second-team All-Kingco League selection as a senior … Earned AP Scholar honors …
PERSONAL: Son of Beth and Ray Roberts … Father played nine seasons in the NFL and was a first round draft pick by the Seattle Seahawks … Enjoys playing the saxophone, basketball and video games.
Taygen Sanchez Huerta
Defensive Line
6-3, 250
Daleville, Va. • Lord Botetourt HS
What Sanchez Huerta brings to the Tribe: "Taygen is a two-way standout linemen who is going to help provide depth on the defensive lien. Has great play strength and uses his hands really well. He is very disruptive will be a great addition."
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year standout as a defensive and offensive lineman for head coach Jamie Harless at Lord Botetourt High School … Second-team all-state selection as an offensive lineman in 2025 …
PERSONAL: Son of Carlos and Jennifer Sanchez Huerta … Enjoys hunting and fishing.
Bryce Shelton
Outside Linebacker
6-3, 200
Alexandria, Va. • Thomas Edison HS
What Shelton brings to the Tribe: "Bryce is a long athlete who has played at a high level in high school. He demonstrates the things that we look for at the linebacker position and will be a great addition to the OLB room, the defense, and the program."
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout for head coach Robert May at Carlton Kell High School … Four-time all-district standout … Helped lead Kell HS to a top-10 ranking in Georgia during the 2025 season … Allowed just two catches during his two seasons at Kell HS … Began his career at Edison High School (Alexandria, Va.) where he set freshman varsity school records for most touchdowns, catches and yards … Also a member of the basketball and track teams … Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader … Member of Give for Good club and Cross Fire club … Volunteered as a Best Buddies counselor …
PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Elisangela Shelton … Brother, Chase Shelton, played football at Saint Francis University … Enjoys guitar, painting, hiking, kayaking and history.
Winston Watkins
Quarterback
6-5, 245
Pasadena, Md. • Mount Saint Joseph's HS / Towson
What Watkins brings to the Tribe: "Winston has great size and brings a dual threat component to the quarterback room and offense as a whole. He has performed on and off the field as he has been named as a member of the CAA Commissioner's Honor Roll."
AT TOWSON (2024-25): Appeared in 11 games … Rushed for 159 yards on 30 carries with two touchdowns … Averaged 5.3 yards per carry … Completed 4-of-6 passes for 103 yards with three touchdowns … Threw a 64-yard touchdown pass versus Campbell and a 38-yards scoring strike at North Carolina A&T …
HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a 3-start prospect by 247 Sports … Two-time MIAA-A All-Conference selection … One of just five players in MIAA A history with more than 5,000 career passing yards … Finished his prep career with 5,807 passing yards and 51 touchdowns … Also lettered in track & field (discus, shot put) and won the 2023 MIAA gold medal in discus.
