BOWIE, Md. - With the hashtags #UNLEASH19 and #HOMEGROWN symbolizing the mindset of the Bowie State University Bulldogs Staff; Alumni, Bowie State Athletic Department Hall of Fame Inductees and Parents, 19 Bulldog Signees gathered at The Greene Turtle in Crofton, Maryland on February 7, 2019 to continue celebrating the 2018 CIAA Conference Championship win and showcase the future of the Program. Recruiting Coordinator and current Linebacker Coach Kyle Jackson said, "it was a pleasure being able to connect the old with the new! The young Bulldogs had the opportunity to see what #BULLDOGNATION is made of".
 
With graduating seniors to include BoxToRow, HBCU Game Day, CIAA Offensive Player and Black College Player of the Year quarterback Amir Hall offense creating roster spots, the staff knew recruiting would be key and decided to "mine in their own backyard" by selecting many of the quality players right from within the State of Maryland. "Events like this are what makes a program successful. Not only will Alumni know our players for being stars on the field, but they will also know our guys for who they are off the field as well", Jackson added.
 
After welcome remarks by Bowie State University Vice President of Athletics & Recreation Clyde Doughty, Jr., former Bulldogs Cavin Murray and Brian Redmond spoke with signees about their experiences as All-CIAA Conference football players and how their playing days have turned into lifelong friendships. Former Bulldog and current NFL Tight End Khari Lee expressed "dreams do come true at Bowie State" having played for the Houston Texans, Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills during his professional career thus far. At the end of the evening, Student-Athlete Development Coordinator M. Burton Cornish, Jr. further welcomed the parents and guardians of the newest Bulldogs by having them sign individual "Letters of Intent" similar to what their sons signed earlier in the week solidifying their support and commitment to the team and the team's Pledge to them. Each parent's signature was followed by their Bulldog and a member of the Coaching Staff making it official.
 
Head Football Coach Damon Wilson added, "This is an event that we would like to build upon. For me as Head Coach to have incoming parents sign their Letter of Intent was the highlight of the evening". Wilson concluded, "As a program, not only do we have student-athletes that are committed but their parents and guardians are all in as well". With Spring Ball on the horizon, Bowie State Football and #BULLDOGNATION seem poised and positioned to defend their CIAA Conference title.