VILLANOVA, Pa. – National Signing Day brings 11 newcomers to the Villanova men's lacrosse program, head coach Mike Corrado announced Wednesday. 

The signing class consists of two attackmen, four midfielders (one an SSDM and another a FOGO), four poles (one primarily an LSM) and a goalkeeper, all of whom will join the Wildcats for the 2027 campaign and beyond.

"Our staff is extremely excited to welcome these 11 outstanding student-athletes to the Villanova Lacrosse family," Corrado said. "Each player has proven to be an elite student and athlete, and we can't wait for their arrival here on the Main Line."

Will Bennett
SSDM / 5'11 / 190 lbs
Bow, N.H. / New Hampton School
Instagram: @Nhwillyb

New Hampton School: Played four years of varsity lacrosse … Named second team NHIAA all-state in 2023 … Selected as a team captain for 2025-26 … Also played football as a running and defensive back … Member of the cross country team for one season … Earned high honor roll academically in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Personal: Born 6/16/08 … Son of Jessica and Dan … Has one sibling, Sam … Plans to major in business … Chose to attend Villanova "for the excellent academic and athletic opportunities."

Grant Chase
LSM / 6'1 / 160 lbs
Atlanta, Ga. / Pace Academy
Instagram: @grant__chase

Pace Academy: Played four years of varsity lacrosse … Three-star recruit according to Inside Lacrosse … Was named to the all-state first team in both 2024 and 2025 … Played a year of football as a safety and wide receiver.

Personal: Born 10/26/07 … Parents are Hallie and Gary.

Johnny Krzywda
Defense / 6'2 / 195 lbs
Milton, Mass. / Boston College High
Instagram/Twitter: @johnnykrzywda

Boston College High School: Played four years of varsity lacrosse as a defender … Selected as a Boston Lax All-American … Earned three accolades as a Nike National All-Star … Played seven years of club with Laxachusetts … Member of the National Honors Society … A high honors student in all four years.

Personal: Born 1/11/08 … Parents are Elizabeth and Daniel … Has two siblings, James and Maya … Chose Villanova because of the "sense of community, values, academics and athletics" … Is fluent in French.

Luke McGlone
Defense / 6'0 / 180 lbs
Bethesda, Md. / Georgetown Prep
Instagram: @Lukemcglone_

Georgetown Preparatory School: Has earned three varsity letters as a defenseman/LSM … Named a four-star recruit by Inside Lacrosse … Selected to All-IAC and All-DMV teams in 2025 … Chosen as a team captain and scored four goals in the 2025 season … Named best defensive player in 2022 … Also played football as a safety and returner … Earned first honors academically in 2024 and 2023 … Played club with DC Express, earning all-world accolades.

Personal: Born 3/14/08 … Son of Corrina and Chris … Both parents played collegiate lacrosse, dad as defender at Washington College and mom as midfielder at Dickinson … Has two siblings, Dash and Ruby … Plans to major in liberal arts … Chose to attend Villanova because of "its excellent academic rigor and beautiful campus" … Noted his appreciation for the size of the VU student body and the overall atmosphere.

Gavin Morrissey
Faceoff / 5'10 / 185 lbs
Merion, Pa. / The Haverford School
Instagram: @Gavincm26

The Haverford School: Played varsity lacrosse as a face-off specialist … Also competed as a varsity wrestler.

Personal: Born 6/5/08 … Son of Jennifer and Michael … Dad played linebacker for Penn football … Has three siblings: Paige, Clare and Grace … Plans to major in finance … Chose Villanova because of the "athletic and academic reputation."

Joe Nicholson
Midfield / 6'0 / 185 lbs
Wantagh, N.Y. / Wantagh
Instagram: @joeenicholson

Wantagh High School: Has earned a total of 10 varsity letters in lacrosse, football and basketball … Selected as All-American Honorable Mention in addition to all-county and all-Long Island honors as a junior … Also earned all-county in sophomore year … Played club for Team 91 … Named all-conference as a basketball player … Earned academic high honor roll every quarter.

Personal: Born 4/25/08 … Parents are Laurie and James … Has two siblings, Julia and Olivia … Both sisters played collegiate lacrosse, Julia as a Jacksonville midfielder and Olivia as a Siena attacker … Plans to major in finance or real estate … Chose to attend Villanova "because it paves a way for me to be successful in life and lacrosse."

Devin Paccione
Attack / 5'8 / 155 lbs
Wantagh, N.Y. / Wantagh
Instagram: @devinpaccione

Wantagh High School: Has played four years on the varsity lacrosse team … Four-star recruit per Inside Lacrosse … Named an honorable mention All-American, first team all-state and second team all-Long Island as a junior … Has achieved 237 career points (101 goals, 136 assists) … Played 10 years of club with 91 Lacrosse … Also a three-year member of the football and basketball teams … Selected to academic honor roll in 2023-25.

Personal: Born 6/18/08 … Son of Katie and Daniel … Both parents played college lacrosse, mom at LIU Post and dad at UMass … Has two siblings, Luke and Madison … Plans to major in economics … Chose Villanova because of the "strong academics and great lacrosse program."

Thomas Ploszay
Goalkeeper / 5'11 / 165 lbs
Berwyn, Pa. / Malvern Prep
Instagram: @thomas_ploszay

Malvern Preparatory School: Has earned three years of varsity letters in lacrosse … Made a career-high 22 saves as a Friar … Played club with Team Ten … Also a five-year varsity golfer, earning All-Inter Ac and team captain status … Earned distinguished honors academically in all three years.

Personal: Born 5/21/08 … Parents are Kelly and AJ … Father played golf at Richmond from 1995-99 … Has two siblings, Jack and Kate … Brother is a punter on the Wake Forest football team … Plans to major in business … Chose Villanova because of the "high academics, amazing athletics and the chance to attend an Augustinian school for four more years."

Parker Smith
Midfield / 5'7 / 180 lbs
Berwyn, Pa. / Episcopal Academy
Instagram: @parker_smith39

Episcopal Academy: Received four varsity letters in lacrosse … Four-star recruit on Inside Lacrosse … Named First Team All-Inter Ac in 2025 after scoring 55 goals … Also golfed for a pair of seasons and wrestled for four years with 30 wins in the 2024-25 campaign … Named golf team's most improved player and second team all-Inter Ac.

Personal: Born 10/15/06 … Son of Roxanne and Ryan … Dad played baseball as a catcher at Ursinius from 1998-2002 … Mom works with Villanova Athletics as a NovaCare physical therapist … Has one sibling, Payton … Plans to major in business … Chose Villanova because "Villanova has always been my dream school and I am so grateful to get to play for a great coach."

Ryan Thurlow
Attack / 5'10 / 175 lbs
Darien, Conn. / Darien
Instagram: @ryanthurlow6

Darien High School: Earned four varsity letters as an attackman … Named a four-star and the nation's No. 97 recruit by Inside Lacrosse … Two-time All-FCIAC in addition to one all-state honor through his junior year … Played eight years of club with Eclipse LC … Also earned varsity letters in hockey, being named a senior captain in both sports … Member of the National Honors Society.

Personal: Born 7/3/07 … Parents are Ciara and Michael … Mom played Villanova women's lacrosse from 1989-93 … Has two siblings, Christopher and Patrick … Plans to major in business … Chose Villanova because "it gives me a place to explore my faith, study business and play lacrosse at a high level at a beautiful campus" … Noted the coaching staff as a major reason for his commitment, as well as his lifelong Villanova fandom.

Reed Verner
Defense / 6'1 / 195 lbs
Jarrettsville, Md. / Loyola Blakefield
Instagram: @reed_verner18

Loyola Blakefield: Played three years of varsity and one of JV as an LSM/defenseman … Rated a four-star recruit by Inside Lacrosse … Also wrestled for a year and played JV football as a linebacker … Has earned each of first, second and third honors academically in three different terms.

Personal: Born 8/17/07 … Son of Stacy and Ben … Has one sibling, Jack … Chose Villanova because "the academics, morals and athletics fit me perfectly."