Carlton Winston III of the Campbell signing class announced Wednesday. (Photo/Kristen Zeis/The Virginian-Pilot)

BUIES CREEK — Campbell opened its 2021 football signing period on Wednesday, inking 10 future Camels.

The group includes six offensive and four defensive players, including three offensive linemen, two wide receivers and a running back, as well as three defensive linemen and a linebacker.

Of the 10 newcomers, four will stay in their home state of North Carolina, with two coming from South Carolina and one apiece from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Virginia.

The NCAA Division I Football early signing period runs December 16-18. The regular signing period also runs from February 3 until April 1.

December 16 signee list:

Avery Hewitt (6-4,300) OL, Dillon, S.C., Dillon High School
Greyson Houchins (6-6, 295) OL, Davidson, Hough High School
R.J. Jackson (6-0, 180) WR, Albemarle, Anson High School
Josh Lyles (6-1, 275) DL, Altamonte Springs, Fla., Seminole HS
Quincy Pugh (6-3, 245), DL, Garner, Middle Creek High School
Ethan Rennels (6-3, 300) DL, Boiling Springs, S.C., Boiling Springs HS
Keon Smith (5-11, 175) WR, Knoxville, Tenn., Austin East Magnet HS
C.J. Tillman (6-0, 230) LB, Rockingham, Richmond Senior High School
Carlton Winston III (5-9, 170) RB, Virginia Beach, Va., Ocean Lakes HS
Ryan Young (6-3, 290) OL, Snellville, Ga., Brookwood High School

(Campbell media services provided the basis for this report)