Boise State announces much-needed transfers, local walk-ons on traditional signing day

College football’s traditional signing period has begun, and while Boise State wasn’t as busy Wednesday as it was on the early signing day in December, the Broncos weren’t just sitting on the sidelines.

They announced the addition of five transfers, many of whom are already on campus, and a group of walk-ons that includes six players from Idaho: defensive backs Cole Miller (Bishop Kelly), Ryker Clinger (Shelley) and Troy Wilkey (Rocky Mountain), kicker Joshua Horn (Bishop Kelly), offensive lineman Bridjer Bivens (Meridian) and quarterback Max Cutforth (Skyview).

The Broncos signed 22 recruits on early signing day.

Here is a look at the transfers Boise State announced as part of its 2023 recruiting class on Wednesday.

Edge Kivon “Cheese” Wright, 6-2, 232, Boston College, Athens, Georgia

Wright transferred to Boise State after one year at Boston College. He has four years of eligibility remaining, and he is already on campus. He was a three-star recruit coming out of Manvel High School in Texas, according to 247Sports. In six games as a senior, he registered 23 tackles, seven tackles for loss, six sacks, 13 quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.

Edge Tyler Wegis, 6-6, 242, Utah, Mission Viejo, California

Wegis announced he was transferring to Boise State in January and is already on campus. He spent the past three years at Utah. He has three years of eligibility remaining. As a senior at San Juan Hills High School, he posted 92 tackles, including 37 for-loss, 10.5 sacks, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and blocked an extra-point attempt

S Milo Lopez, 6-1, 200, Cerritos College, Whittier, California

Former Cerritos College safety Milo Lopez has racked up 101 tackles and two interceptions the past two seasons. He announced he was transferring to Boise State in January and has three years of eligibility left. He played on both sides of the ball at La Serna High in California. As a senior, he recorded 102 tackles, 14 pass breakups, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and blocked a field goal. On offense, he amassed 508 yards receiving and seven touchdowns on 29 receptions, adding 127 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 15 carries.

OT Olugbenga Komolafe, 6-4, 290, Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, California

Komolafe announced in January that he was transferring to Boise State with four years of eligibility after spending one year at Los Medanos College in California. He is already on campus. He went to Los Medanos straight out of Liberty High School in California and spend last season playing left tackle.

DT Sheldon Newton, 6-4, 315, Northern Arizona, San Jacinto, California

Newton also announced in January that he was joining the Broncos after spending three years at Northern Arizona. He has three years of eligibility remaining. Last season, he played in 11 games and posted 36 tackles, six tackles for loss and three sacks. Newton finished his career at San Jacinto High in California with 109 tackles and 12.0 sacks, 10 of which he recorded as a senior.

Boise State’s 2023 recruiting class

QB CJ Tiller, 6-3, 200, Rancho Cucamonga (California) High

LB Wyatt Milkovic, 6-1, 233, Basha High, Chandler, Arizona

OL Jason Steele, 6-4, 280, Murrieta Valley (California) High

RB Jambres Dubar, 6-0, 200, Anna (Texas) High

WR Jackson Grier, 6-0, 175, St. Thomas Aquinas High, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

CB Franklyn Johnson Jr., 5-11, 175, Little Elm (Texas) High

OT Kyle Cox, 6-6, 270, Eatonville (Washington) High

OT Carson Rasmussen, 6-5, 300, Owyhee High, Meridian, Idaho

TE Cayden Dawson, 6-5, 232, University City High, San Diego, California

TE Oliver Fisher, 6-5, 225, Sherwood (Oregon) High

DL Michael Madrie, 6-4, 260, Argyle (Texas) High

DL Max Stege, 6-5, 250, Cologne Crocodiles, Germany

Edge Demanuel Brown, 6-4, 230, Dekaney High, Houston, Texas

CB Khai Taylor, 6-2, 174, Pittsburg (California) High

DB Ty Benefield, 6-2, 185, Crean Luthern, Rancho Sanata Margarita, California

CB Nick Hawthorne, 6-2, 175, Boswell (Texas) High

S Titus Toler, 5-11, 195, Wisconsin, Long Beach, California

LB Chase Martin, 6-1, 205, Thousand Oaks (California) High

CB Gabe Tahir, 6-2, 180, Kamiakin High, Kennewick, Washington

CB A’marion McCoy, 6-1, 170, Laney College, Atherton, California

WR Chase Penry, 6-1, 190, Colorado, Greenwood Village, Colorado

TE Matt Wagner, 6-5, 230, Rock Hill High, Prosper, Texas

Edge Kivon Wright, 6-4, 220, Boston College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Edge Tyler Wegis, 6-6, 240, Utah, Ladera Ranch, California

DL Sheldon Newton, 6-4, 315, Northern Arizona, San Jacinto, California

S Milo Lopez, 6-3, 210, Cerritos College, Whittier, California

OT Olugbenga Komolafe, 6-4, 290, Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, California