App State Football has officially added transfer Donte Small, Mountaineers head coach Shawn Clark announced.

Small, a cornerback from Union, N.J., started in 22 of his 23 appearances from 2017-19 for Morgan State, which did not compete in football during the 2020-21 calendar. As a graduate transfer from Morgan State, he will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Mountaineers once the 2021 season begins.

Small was a preseason All-MEAC selection during an injury-shortened 2019 season, which followed a 2018 season in which he led the conference and ranked No. 7 at the FCS level in passes defended per game. That year, he recorded 31 tackles, broke up 11 passes and had four interceptions, including a 45-yard return for a touchdown.

In high school, Small was teammates with current App State tight end Henry Pearson, as they helped Paramus Catholic win a state title in 2016. Small received all-area recognition as a senior.