The UBC Football team is pleased to announce the signings of:

Adam Konar: LB/Safety - Vancouver College - Vancouver, B.C. - 6'2 - 200lbs.

Son of former Thunderbird and BC Lion great Kevin Konar. Adam was one of the leaders of the AAA provincial Champion Vancouver College Fighting Irish. "We identified Adam very early as one of 3 players in the province who's character, work ethic and talent could be the foundation of our program moving forward."

Eric Angerman: OL - Bishop O' Bryne - Calgary, Alberta - 6'5 - 265lbs.

Touted as the top OL in Alberta, Angerman is fast, strong and athletic with the frame to be 290lbs. in no time. Was one of the best OL at the Canada Cup in 2010. Watch for him to dominate as he matures at UBC.

Sam Adu: RB - Victoria Rebels - Victoria, B.C. - 5'9 - 190lbs.

Top RB in the BC Junior league for the last 2 seasons, Adu has rushed for over a 1000 yards in each of the last 2 years. He is an exciting, shifty runner who will be a nice compliment to our core of RB's.

Michael Spagnolo: DB - St. Albert Skyhawks - Edmonton, Alberta - 5'11 - 180lbs.

Team Alberta and High School Standout at QB/DB/K. A very versatile player with great athleticism and football savvy.

Peter Markel: DB - Corona Del Mar - Newport Beach, California - 6'1 - 185lbs.

Peter is a big hitter with execllent football instincts. He was one of the best DB's in his high school league in California. Very Solid fundamentals.

Cole Allinger: DL - McGill University/Handworth - Vancouver, B.C. - 6'5 - 270lbs.

Cole is a transfer from Mcgill. Played his High School Football at Handsworth and played as a freshman on the McGill Basketball team. He is a big natural athlete with great feet who's potential is huge

Charlie Thorpe: LB - Vancouver College - Vancouver, B.C. - 6'1 - 200lbs.

A two sport star at VC in both Rugby and Football. Charlie will play both sports at UBC. "He might have been the most dominating player on the field in the AAA Final vs Terry Fox." He is a tough as they come.

Tanner Carlile: OL - South Delta - Vancouver, B.C. - 6'1 - 250lbs.

Tanner was the anchor of the Sundevils OL. He has only played football for 3 years after excelling at Hockey in his youth.

Taylor Harrison: DL - South Delta - Vancouver, B.C. - 6'1 - 210lbs.

AA Def. player of the year who lead BC high school football in sacks and averaged 2 sacks per game. Taylor is an explosive pass rusher who brings athleticism and playmaking ability to the Thunderbird Defense.

Devin Spence: DB - OKM - Kelowna, B.C. - 6'0 - 190lbs.

Played QB and FS for the OKM Huskies. He was one of the top players in the interior this year and will bring athleticism and toughness to the defensive side of the ball.

Chris Adams: DB - South Delta - Vancouver, B.C. - 6'0 - 175lbs.

One of the fastest players in AA football. Chris is an explosive athlete who has only played 2 years of football.

Jonathon Waters: DL - Harry Ainley - Edmonton, Alberta - 6'1 - 220lbs.

Had distinguished high school career as a FB/DE. He was runner up for the top Edmonton High School player of the year. Lead his team to the provincial finals in Alberta in the highest Tier and was the offensive MVP at Harry Ainley. Very physical ball player.

Trace McLellan-Eeles: RB - Foothills Composite - Okotoks, Alberta - 5'10 - 200lbs.

Another Team Alberta standout. Top 10 High school RB's in Canada. He led his team to a provincial semi-finals in Alberta. Very elusive runner who finishes his runs and can also make you miss. Great vision as well.