WILLIAMSBURG — The William & Mary football program bolstered its roster during the early signing period Wednesday, as Head Coach Mike London announced the addition of 13 talented student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Tribe.
The dynamic incoming class features standouts on both sides of the ball and includes a quarterback, running back, two wide receivers, tight end, offensive lineman, defensive lineman, three linebackers and three defensive backs.
“Our staff is pleased with this 2025 recruiting class,” London said. “This is a highly gifted group, perhaps as talented as we have had since we’ve been here. This group brings speed, skill, and size to our roster and helps build critical depth. We will continue to look for ways to build our program over the next several months, but we look forward to seeing these 13 young men come in and positively impact our program and the community.”
Complete bio information for the entire class is below.
Kai Austin
Wide Receiver
6-0, 185
Springfield, Va. • Lake Braddock Secondary HS
What Austin brings to the Tribe: “Kai is a really good ball-in-the-hands guy who is very explosive. He possesses good ball skills, is an excellent route runner and high points the ball well. He’s also a dangerous returner.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout wide receiver for head coach Michael Dougherty at Lake Braddock Secondary High School … Two-time first-team all-conference selection … Set a single-season record for receiving yards … Honor Roll student …
PERSONAL: Son of Kenny and Christina Austin … Father played football at Gallaudet University … Enjoys basketball and video games.
Trevon Cannon
Defensive Back
5-11, 165
Norfolk, Va. • Maury HS
What Cannon brings to the Tribe: “Trevon is an explosive, scrapy player who can cover inside and outside. He gives us flexibility at corner and nickel. He possesses good long speed and can cover with great change of direction.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout defensive back for head coach Dyrri McCain at Maury High School … Helped lead MHS to a state championship …
PERSONAL: Son of TJ and Talena Cannon … Dad played football collegiately at Norfolk State … Enjoys video games.
Carter Carroll
Quarterback
6-3, 205
Cohasset, Mass. • Boston College HS
What Carroll brings to the Tribe: “Carter is a pro-style quarterback with high level arm talent. He has a very high football IQ and combines it will a love for the game. He’s a true competitor and great leader.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner as a quarterback for head coach Paul Zukauskas at Boston College High School … Three-year starter who set school records for passing yards (6,859), touchdowns (66) and consecutive starts by a quarterback (28) … Led team to a 20-8 record as a starter … Gatorade Player of the Year finalist as a senior … Boston Hearld All-Star … Boston Globe All-Star … Two-time Catholic Conference All-Star … Two-time Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic … Also lettered multiple times as a third baseman in baseball … Honor Roll student every semester …
PERSONAL: Son of Rich and Morgen Carroll … Dad swam collegiately at Gettysburg College … Enjoys water sports and skiing.
Leon Clark
Running Back
5-7, 185
Portsmouth, Va. • Maury HS
What Clark brings to the Tribe: “Leon is a physical runner with contact balance. He does a great job breaking tackles and getting the tough yards. He also possesses good lateral agility with the ability to carry the load.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner as a running back and linebacker for head coach Dyrri McCain at Maury High School … Helped lead MHS to a state championship …
PERSONAL: Son of Thomas and Bonita Clark … Enjoys playing video games.
Benny Denby
Tight End
6-7, 215
Palmyra, Va. • Fluvanna County HS
What Denby brings to the Tribe: “Benny is a long, athletic tight end who has great ball skills. He’s a smooth runner, shows balance running with the ball and possesses very good body control when ball is in the air.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner as a tight end for head coach Mitchell Pace at Fluvanna County High School … Finished his career with 64 catches for 1,259 yards and 10 touchdowns … Two-time first-team all-district selection … Also earned first-team all-region and All-Central Virginia distinction … Member of the mentoring program, Fluco Club (FCHS leadership club), FCA and Student Life …
PERSONAL: Son of Chris and Abby Denby … Enjoys church, fishing and music.
Xavier Dillard
Linebacker
6-2, 190
Aldie, Va. • Lightridge HS
What Dillard brings to the Tribe: “Xavier possesses good size, straight-line speed and exceptional tackling ability. He has also demonstrated good ball skills. His position flexibility allows him to play inside and outside linebacker on all downs.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner, three-year starter and three-year captain for head coach Bobby Eavenson at Lightridge High School … In his final two seasons (21 games), he totaled 264 tackles (205 solo), 26 TFL, 5 sacks, 4 interceptions and 15 passes defended … Ranked seventh in the state in tackles as a senior … All-Metropolitan selection by the Washington Post … Two-time all-district honoree … All-regions standout in 2022 … Two-time All-LOCO and All-County selection … Also garnered all-area distinction once … Chose W&M among 16 Division I offers … Honor Roll …
PERSONAL: Son of Rodney and Tracy Dillard … Enjoys, thrift shopping, training, video games and the beach.
Miles Glover
Offensive Lineman
6-8, 330
Smyrna, Ga. • Pace Academy
What Glover brings to the Tribe: “Miles has developed tremendously with his skillset and has prototypical size to develop into a dominate player at the next level.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout offensive lineman for head coaches Nick Bach and Kevin Johnson at Pace Academy … All-region selection as a senior …
PERSONAL: Son of Mark and Shonnta Glover … Enjoys swimming, cooking, baking, grilling, bowling and laser tag.
Christopher Higgins
Linebacker
6-2, 215
Chesapeake, Va. • Atlantic Shores Christian HS
What Higgins brings to the Tribe: “Christopher is a big athlete who provides position flexibility at inside and outside linebacker. He also possesses tremendous ball skills.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner for head coach Wayne Lance at Atlantic Shores Christian High School … First-team VISAA and second-team all-state … In his final two seasons, he totaled 197 tackles, 14 TFL, 3 sacks, 10 interceptions, 22 pass breakups, 2,223 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns … Also a member of the ASCHS basketball team …
PERSONAL: Son of Adam and Michelle Higgins … Enjoys basketball and video games.
Alfred Honesty
Wide Receiver
6-2, 175
Aldie, Va. • Lightridge HS
What Honesty brings to the Tribe: “Alfred is true deep threat who has good size and speed. He tracks the ball really well and does a great job making the tough catches.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner as a wide receiver and defensive back for head coach Bobby Eavenson at Lightridge High School … Team MVP … First-team all-region and all-district selection … Finished prep career with 110 receptions, 1,669 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns … Set single-game school record for receiving yards and touchdowns … Also lettered in track and basketball …
PERSONAL: Son of Al and Alyssa Honesty … Enjoys fishing, hiking, bike riding and fishing.
Branson Leduc-Mattox
Defensive Back
6-2, 170
Martinsville, Va. • Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
What Leduc-Mattox brings to the Tribe: “Branson is a long, explosive athlete with good ball skills, straight-line speed and change of direction. His traits give him good position flexibility.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner as a defensive back and wide receiver for head coach Kenis Maciel and Brandon Johnson at Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy … Earned all-state honors as a defensive back and a wide receiver … Also lettered four times in basketball and earned first-team all-state honors … Scored more than 1,000 points during his career … Member of the drama club …
PERSONAL: Son of DeMario and Stephanie Leduc … Father played basketball collegiately at Hampton University and Wingate … Enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking and visiting the mountains and the beach.
Xavier Main
Linebacker
6-3, 215
Fairfax, Va. • Lake Braddock Secondary HS
What Main brings to the Tribe: “Xavier is a big and long physical downhill linebacker who was a tackling machine this year. We love his movement traits and he possesses good ball skills.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner as a linebacker and wide receiver for head coach Mike Dougherty at Lake Braddock Secondary High School … Two-time all-district selection as a linebacker who ranked among the top five in the state in tackles … Also earned all-district honors as a wide receiver once … Averaged 12.5 tackles per game … Also lettered in basketball and earned all-district honors multiple times …
PERSONAL: Son of Jay and Suzanne Main … Father played basketball collegiately at United States Coast Guard Academy … Grandfather, Jim Main, played football collegiately at Washington and Lee University … Enjoys hiking and fishing.
Caleb Martin
Defensive Lineman
6-2, 295
Danville, Va. • Magna Vista HS
What Martin brings to the Tribe: “Caleb possesses a tremendous motor and great explosiveness. He has demonstrated the ability to be very disruptive in the backfield and will be a great addition to this team.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner as a defensive tackle for head coach Joe Favero at Magna Vista High School … Two-time first-team all-district selection … Second-team all-region honoree in 2023 after totaling 54 solo tackles, 18 TFL and 3.5 sacks … Honorable mention all-region in 2022 after recording 35 solo stops, 6 TFL and 2 sacks … Student Council Member … Honor Student …
PERSONAL: Son of Clide Hairston and Barbara Crews-Hairston … Cousin, Josh Hairston, played basketball at Duke University … Enjoys working out, video games and listening to music.
Elijah Williams
Defensive Back
6-0, 175
Yorktown, Va. • Warhill HS
What Willams brings to the Tribe: “Elijah is a physical defensive back who has the ability to cover with good range. He also possesses good speed and change of direction with good ball skills.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout defensive back and wide receiver for head coach Jerome Rhodes at Warhill High School … Earned all-district accolades … Garnered student-athlete academic honors … Also lettered in track …
PERSONAL: Son of Gene and Sherry White … Enjoys video games.
