Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College(NEO) and Head Football Coach Zach Crissup announced the addition of more than 50 new student-athletes to the 2026 roster on National Signing Day, February 4, 2026.
 
NEO Football is coming off a strong 2025 season that ended with a 6-4 record overall and 5-2 in conference play, which secured them a ticket to the 2025 Southwest Junior College Football Conference Championship.
 
This signing class brings a strong combination of size and speed across the board, addressing key needs on both sides of the ball. The Golden Norsemen added significant depth, with a heavy emphasis on offensive and defensive linemen, while also upgrading overall team speed at the skill positions.
 
NEO signed 10 from Oklahoma, 16 from Florida, five from Alabama, four from Georgia, three from Arkansas, two from South Carolina, and one from Texas, giving the program a diverse and competitive group for the 2026 season.
 
"This is easily the most geographically diverse signing class we have had in almost 30 years," said NEO Football Head Coach Zach Crissup. "Our staff did a great job covering the country and finding the right guys to bring top-tier talent to the Banks of Tar Creek. I am fired up to get this group here in the summer and see what they can do this fall. I am just as excited about the guys already on campus as we gear up for spring ball. Row Norse Row!"
 
Positionally, the class is built around the line of scrimmage and defensive depth, with 11 incoming offensive linemen, 12 defensive linemen, four linebackers, and three defensive backs. Joining them are four wide receivers, one tight end, one quarterback, two specialists, and one ATH.
 
This group provides immediate competition, strengthens roster balance, and positions our program to continue building toward championship-level football.
 
NEO Football will join the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference/Iowa Community College Athletic Conference scheduling alliance for the 2026-2027 seasons. This move provides our student-athletes with increased exposure through 10 guaranteed games against opponents from across Kansas and Iowa.