UCF Knights Football opened the month of May with a slew of commitments from players who are expected to raise the level of play for the program in the coming seasons.
UCF announced on May 1 that former Toledo and Louisville running back Peny Boone has committed to join the Knights.
BREAKING: Former Toledo and Louisville RB Peny Boone has Committed to UCF, he tells @on3sports
The 2023 MAC Player of the Year rushed for 1,400 yards and 15 TDs last season
Will have 2 years of eligibility remaining
One of the Top RBs in the Portalhttps://t.co/c6U0VrOxby pic.twitter.com/GSPh4MDOaQ
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 1, 2024
Boone was considered one of the best running backs on the transfer portal after rushing for 1,400 yards and 15 TDs for Toledo last season. His terrific performance on the field earned him the 2023 MAC Player of the Year.
UCF’s new Running Back duo is ELITE⚔️@UCF_Football pic.twitter.com/7iy4H11e6t
— PFF College (@PFF_College) May 3, 2024
Boone, who will have two more years left in his eligibility, is expected to form a dynamic partnership with fellow running back RJ Harvey, significantly bolstering the Knights’ rushing offense.
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UCF Football also announced this past week the commitment of former Ohio wideout Jacoby Jones and ETSU safety Sheldon Arnold III.
BREAKING: Former Ohio WR Jacoby Jones has Committed to UCF, he tells @on3sports
The 6’3 230 WR totaled 53 Receptions for 923 Yards & 6 TDs in the last 2 seasons
Will have 1 year of eligibility remaining https://t.co/sGszZC6ReX pic.twitter.com/Bum33kwAdI
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 1, 2024
Standing at 6-foor-3, Jones will provide the Knights some size in their receiving corps and a potential target for KJ Jefferson next season.
In two seasons at Ohio, Jones posted 53 Receptions for 923 Yards & 6 TDS. He will have 1 year of eligibility.
BREAKING: Former ETSU Safety Sheldon Arnold II has Committed to UCF, he tells @on3sports
The 2023 1st Team FCS All-American totaled 87 Tackles, 9 TFL, 4 INT, 3 FF, 3 FR, & 2 Defensive TDs last season
Will have 1 year of eligibility remaining https://t.co/TfpGXTY9U4 pic.twitter.com/lmyGQGa4j1
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 1, 2024
Meanwhile, former Eastern Tennessee State University safety Sheldon Arnold III also committed to play for UCF next season after a stellar 2023 campaign in which he tallied 87 Tackles, 9 TFL, 4 INT, 3 FF, 3 FR, & 2 Defensive TDs. The first team FCS All-American will have one year of eligibility to play college football.
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