LA GRANDE, Ore. - Eastern Oregon University Football has announced the first group of signings for the 2023 recruiting class.

""We are excited to welcome the 5 newest members of the EOU football program," Head Coach Tim Camp said. "I'd like to thank our coaching staff and all those involved in putting together this signing class as we prepare for our 2023 season. We're excited for the future of EOU football."

The first group of signees include four skill players and a specialist. One of the skill players is a quarterback.

"Our coaches did a really good job showing what we have to offer here at EOU," Camp said. "I think there is a lot of trust with these new signees and with us, we are putting together a really good class and I'm excited about it."

Listed below are the first wave of players that have signed with Eastern Oregon Football for today's National Signing Day. More signings will be announced in the coming days, keep checking eousports.com for more updates.

GROUP 1

Name	High School/Former College	Big/Skill/Combo	Hudl Link	Coaches Comments
Payton Howe	Marsh Valley HS,ID / Carroll College	Skill	P. Howe	"Payton is an electric defensive back. He has a knack for getting the football, and will add speed and athleticism to the EOU Defensive Backfield."
Aiden Mallory	Shasta Junior College. CA/ Hokinson High School, WA	Skill	A. Mallory	"Aidan comes to us with successful College Football experience under his belt. He will bring a different level of physicality and versatility to the EOU Defense."
Johan Poland	Madras High School, OR	Specialist	J. Poland	"Johan is not your typical specialist. He is a very good athlete, and will bring a whole new dynamic to EOU's kicking game."
Cooper Thomson	Cedar Valley High School, UT	QB	C. Thomson	"Cooper is a gunslinger! He's a Tall QB that is capable of making any throw on the field, and can hurt you with his legs as well."
Blake Groshong	Bend High School, OR	Skill	B. Groshong	"Blake is an incredible athlete. He is great catching the ball in traffic, and is the rare type of big and tall WR who can make teams pay after the catch as well."