FCS Football Front Page: The Latest News, Notes, & Recruiting Updates (Feb. 7)

The latest news from around FCS football, including wide receiver Rico Powers returning to Jackson State and NDSU OL Jalen Sundell going to NFL Combine

The FCS Football Front Page will deliver the biggest and most important storylines across the FCS during the offseason.

Each day we will bring you the top stories from around the country regarding FCS football. From coaching changes to recruiting updates, and everything in between the FCS Football Front Page has you covered.

Rico Powers Announces Return To Jackson State For 2024 Season

Jackson State wide receiver Rico Powers has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal and will return for the 2024 season. He will have two seasons of eligibility remaining for the Tigers.

Over two seasons at Jackson State, Powers recorded 49 receptions for 593 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. He led the Tigers in receiving yards in the first three games of last season, including a career-high 119 yards against Florida A&M.

Powers started his career at South Carolina, signing with the Gamecocks as a four-star prospect in the class of 2020. He saw action in 11 games at South Carolina, recording 31 receiving yards. He was ranked the No. 304 overall prospect and No. 51 wide receiver in the country. 

Jackson State WR Rico Powers has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal and will return to JSU for the upcoming season, per his social media. 🐅

He recorded 385 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns during the 2023 season.#GuardTheeYard @912_TopBoy pic.twitter.com/n6IdoopNDJ

— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) February 6, 2024

3-Star WR John Cineas Signs With West Georgia

Three-star wide receiver John Cineas has officially signed with West Georgia. He signed with the Wolves over offers from Louisville, Toledo, Cincinnati, Liberty, and multiple other FBS programs.

Cineas is the No. 182 wide receiver and No. 156 player in Georgia, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound wide receiver is from Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. 

Cineas finished his senior season with 50 receptions for 1,112 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns. He earned second-team All-State and first-team All-Region honors. He had a breakout junior season with 450 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.

A ⭐️⭐️⭐️ playmaker outside is bringing his talents West!

John Cineas
🏈: Wide Receiver
🏡: Loganville, GA
🎓: Grayson HS
📏: 6-1 | 197
📽️: https://t.co/MARWZ7TBFW#WeRunTogether | #Pack24 | @TrittRealty pic.twitter.com/GggCqnKQkE

— West Georgia Football (@UWGFootball) February 7, 2024

North Dakota State OL Jalen Sundell Accepts Invite To NFL Combine

Former North Dakota State offensive lineman Jalen Sundell received an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine. He is the 18th player in school history to participate in the event. It will be the seventh consecutive year that the Bison will be represented at the combine. 

Sundell earned FCS All-American honors from multiple publications after starting 15 games at left tackle. Over five seasons, Sundell saw action in 57 games and started 40 consecutive games for the Bison. He earned Freshman All-American honors in 2019. 

Sundell is looking to become the 14th North Dakota State player to be selected in the NFL Draft since 2014. He was the 15th player in program history to participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl last week. The NFL Scouting Combine is scheduled for Feb. 29 through March 3 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. 

Shrine Bowl ➡️ NFL Combine

Jalen Sundell is on the path to join five former NDSU offensive linemen playing in the NFL. The Bison have had a lineman drafted each of the past three years.

🗒️: https://t.co/yd7bVVGlrg pic.twitter.com/OZL4cT9ffH

— NDSU Football (@NDSUfootball) February 6, 2024

2024 RB Zion Dobson Signs With North Carolina Central

Running back Zion Dobson officially signed with North Carolina Central. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound running back is from Hampton County High School in Hampton, South Carolina.

Dobson was named the 2023 Gatorade South Carolina Player of the Year, becoming the first player in his school's history to win the award. He finished his senior season with 2,629 rushing yards and 40 rushing touchdowns, leading Hampton to the semifinals of the 2A state playoffs. 

Over his high school career, Dobson recorded 4,189 rushing yards and 57 rushing touchdowns. He earned first-team All-State honors and was a finalist for the state's Mr. Football award as a junior. 

WELCOME TO THE #NCCU FAMILY! Zion Dobson, RB, 5-10, 170. Hampton County HS (Hampton, S.C.) 2023-24 Gatorade SC Football Player of the Year after rushing for 2,629 yard and 40 touchdowns.

SIGNING DAY CENTRAL:https://t.co/h3H68n3407#EaglePride #BeGREAT @NCCU_Football pic.twitter.com/0vIK8BRow7

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) February 7, 2024

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