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  • Tight End TE 6'7" 215 lbs
    Fr. Ankeny, Iowa Ankeny
    Freshman Ankeny, Iowa Ankeny
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 245 lbs
    R-So. Lincoln, Neb. Southeast Nebraska
    Redshirt Sophomore Lincoln, Neb. Southeast Nebraska
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 179 lbs
    R-So. Joliet, Ill. Minooka Community
    Redshirt Sophomore Joliet, Ill. Minooka Community
  • Safety S 6'3" 202 lbs
    R-Fr. Flint, Mich. Mountain View [Ga.]
    Redshirt Freshman Flint, Mich. Mountain View [Ga.]
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 225 lbs
    Sr. Rocklin, Calif. Rocklin American River CC
    Senior Rocklin, Calif. Rocklin American River CC
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 230 lbs
    Fr. Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield East
    Freshman Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield East
  • Safety S 6'1" 195 lbs
    Sr. Davenport, Iowa Pleasant Valley Iowa Western CC
    Senior Davenport, Iowa Pleasant Valley Iowa Western CC
  • Cornerback CB 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. Saint Rita of Cascia
    Redshirt Junior Chicago, Ill. Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 219 lbs
    Sr. Savannah, Ga. Beach
    Senior Savannah, Ga. Beach
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 195 lbs
    Fr. Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School
    Freshman Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School
  • Kicker K 5'10" 195 lbs
    Fr. Bettendorf, Iowa Pleasant Valley
    Freshman Bettendorf, Iowa Pleasant Valley
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 312 lbs
    Sr. Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly
    Senior Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 191 lbs
    Sr. Milwaukee, Wis. Rufus King
    Senior Milwaukee, Wis. Rufus King
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 275 lbs
    Fr. Olympia Fields, Ill. Rich Township
    Freshman Olympia Fields, Ill. Rich Township
  • Tight End TE 6'7" 240 lbs
    R-Sr. Detroit, Mich. Detroit Country Day Howard
    Redshirt Senior Detroit, Mich. Detroit Country Day Howard
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 321 lbs
    Sr. Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
    Senior Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 177 lbs
    R-So. Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
    Redshirt Sophomore Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 275 lbs
    R-So. Columbus, Ga. Carver
    Redshirt Sophomore Columbus, Ga. Carver
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 301 lbs
    R-So. Janesville, Wis. Parker
    Redshirt Sophomore Janesville, Wis. Parker
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 186 lbs
    Sr. Atlanta, Ga. Cherokee Bluff Kansas
    Senior Atlanta, Ga. Cherokee Bluff Kansas
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 254 lbs
    Sr. Canton, Mich. Plymouth
    Senior Canton, Mich. Plymouth
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 195 lbs
    Fr. Crystal Lake, Ill. Crystal Lake Central
    Freshman Crystal Lake, Ill. Crystal Lake Central
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs
    Sr. Des Plaines, Ill. Maine West
    Senior Des Plaines, Ill. Maine West
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 176 lbs
    R-So. Birmingham, Ala. Hoover
    Redshirt Sophomore Birmingham, Ala. Hoover
  • Punter P 6'4" 234 lbs
    R-Sr. Peoria, Ill. Peoria Notre Dame Minnesota
    Redshirt Senior Peoria, Ill. Peoria Notre Dame Minnesota
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 240 lbs
    Fr. Skokie, Ill. Niles West
    Freshman Skokie, Ill. Niles West
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 235 lbs
    Sr. Mesa, Ariz. Queen Creek Garden City CC/SEMO
    Senior Mesa, Ariz. Queen Creek Garden City CC/SEMO
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 225 lbs
    R-So. Omaha, Neb. Millard South
    Redshirt Sophomore Omaha, Neb. Millard South
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 197 lbs
    R-Fr. Rochelle, Ill. Rochelle Township
    Redshirt Freshman Rochelle, Ill. Rochelle Township
  • Cornerback CB 6'2" 180 lbs
    Fr. Manassas, Va. Mount Zion Prep
    Freshman Manassas, Va. Mount Zion Prep
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 285 lbs
    R-Jr. Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield Upper Iowa
    Redshirt Junior Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield Upper Iowa
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
    Redshirt Freshman Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 285 lbs
    Fr. Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie East
    Freshman Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie East
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs
    Fr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. Mullen
    Freshman Highlands Ranch, Colo. Mullen
  • Offensive Line OL 6'8" 285 lbs
    Fr. Elkhorn, Neb. Elkhorn South
    Freshman Elkhorn, Neb. Elkhorn South
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 300 lbs
    Sr. Blair, Neb. Westside
    Senior Blair, Neb. Westside
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 216 lbs
    R-Jr. Elburn, Ill. Aurora Christian
    Redshirt Junior Elburn, Ill. Aurora Christian
  • Safety S 6'1" 192 lbs
    Sr. Arlington Heights, Ill. John Hersey
    Senior Arlington Heights, Ill. John Hersey
  • Long Snapper LS 6'2" 227 lbs
    R-Jr. Georgetown, Ind. Floyd Central
    Redshirt Junior Georgetown, Ind. Floyd Central
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 285 lbs
    R-Fr. Labadie, Mo. Washington
    Redshirt Freshman Labadie, Mo. Washington
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 192 lbs
    R-Fr. Marengo, Ill. Marengo Community
    Redshirt Freshman Marengo, Ill. Marengo Community
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 325 lbs
    R-Fr. Hartford, Wis. Hartford
    Redshirt Freshman Hartford, Wis. Hartford
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 200 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Urban Prep
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Urban Prep
  • Defensive End DE 6'5" 240 lbs
    Fr. Rochester, Ill. Rochester
    Freshman Rochester, Ill. Rochester
  • Safety S 6'1" 196 lbs
    R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
    Redshirt Junior Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 292 lbs
    R-So. Ocoee, Fla. Foundation Academy
    Redshirt Sophomore Ocoee, Fla. Foundation Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 315 lbs
    R-Fr. Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield East
    Redshirt Freshman Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield East
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 205 lbs
    R-So. Aurora, Ill. Metea Valley
    Redshirt Sophomore Aurora, Ill. Metea Valley
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 205 lbs
    Fr. Augusta, Ga. Hephzibah
    Freshman Augusta, Ga. Hephzibah
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 174 lbs
    R-So. Hollywood, Fla. Stranahan
    Redshirt Sophomore Hollywood, Fla. Stranahan
  • Fullback FB 6'1" 252 lbs
    Sr. Kenosha, Wis. Bradford
    Senior Kenosha, Wis. Bradford
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 200 lbs
    Jr. Memphis, Tenn. Memphis East UAPB
    Junior Memphis, Tenn. Memphis East UAPB
  • Defensive End DE 6'6" 245 lbs
    Fr. Rock Springs, Wis. Baraboo
    Freshman Rock Springs, Wis. Baraboo
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 311 lbs
    R-Sr. Milwaukee, Wis. Whitefish Bay
    Redshirt Senior Milwaukee, Wis. Whitefish Bay
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 220 lbs
    Jr. Rocklin, Calif. Rocklin American River CC
    Junior Rocklin, Calif. Rocklin American River CC
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 220 lbs
    R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. Mount Carmel Temple
    Redshirt Junior Chicago, Ill. Mount Carmel Temple
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 215 lbs
    R-Fr. Carol Stream, Ill. Glenbard West
    Redshirt Freshman Carol Stream, Ill. Glenbard West
  • Quarterback QB 6'5" 230 lbs
    R-Jr. Nashville, Tenn. Hillsboro UAPB
    Redshirt Junior Nashville, Tenn. Hillsboro UAPB
  • Offensive Line OL 6'8" 320 lbs
    Fr. Troy, Ill. Triad
    Freshman Troy, Ill. Triad
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 298 lbs
    R-So. Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie
    Redshirt Sophomore Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 200 lbs
    Fr. Smyrna, Ga. Campbell
    Freshman Smyrna, Ga. Campbell
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 192 lbs
    Sr. Bolingbrook, Ill. Bolingbrook St. Thomas
    Senior Bolingbrook, Ill. Bolingbrook St. Thomas
  • Safety S 6'2" 197 lbs
    R-Jr. Windsor, Ontario, Canada Holy Names Catholic HS/Clearwater Academy International
    Redshirt Junior Windsor, Ontario, Canada Holy Names Catholic HS/Clearwater Academy International
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. Guyton, Ga. Savannah Christian Prep
    Freshman Guyton, Ga. Savannah Christian Prep
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 225 lbs
    Fr. Covington, Ga. Riverwood
    Freshman Covington, Ga. Riverwood
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 304 lbs
    R-Fr. Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
    Redshirt Freshman Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 235 lbs
    Sr. Covina, Calif. Charter Oak Pasadena City College
    Senior Covina, Calif. Charter Oak Pasadena City College
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 215 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 186 lbs
    R-Jr. Blackshear, Ga. Pierce County
    Redshirt Junior Blackshear, Ga. Pierce County
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 311 lbs
    Fr. Clinton, Wis. Elkhorn Area
    Freshman Clinton, Wis. Elkhorn Area
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 293 lbs
    Sr. Midlothian, Ill. Bremen
    Senior Midlothian, Ill. Bremen
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 255 lbs
    R-Jr. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson
    Redshirt Junior Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 263 lbs
    R-Jr. Hazel Crest, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
    Redshirt Junior Hazel Crest, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 306 lbs
    R-Fr. Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Southwest
    Redshirt Freshman Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Southwest
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 175 lbs
    R-So. DeKalb, Ill. Marmion Academy
    Redshirt Sophomore DeKalb, Ill. Marmion Academy
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 252 lbs
    Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield
    Freshman Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 202 lbs
    R-So. Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
    Redshirt Sophomore Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 207 lbs
    R-Fr. Dallas, Ga. North Paulding
    Redshirt Freshman Dallas, Ga. North Paulding
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 190 lbs
    Fr. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
    Freshman Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
  • Safety S 6'0" 193 lbs
    R-So. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
    Redshirt Sophomore Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
  • Safety S 6'4" 190 lbs
    Fr. Belleville, Ill. East St. Louis
    Freshman Belleville, Ill. East St. Louis
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs
    Jr. Montclair, N.J. St. Peter's Prep Fordham
    Junior Montclair, N.J. St. Peter's Prep Fordham
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 187 lbs
    Sr. Pompano Beach, Fla. Blanche Ely
    Senior Pompano Beach, Fla. Blanche Ely
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 217 lbs
    Sr. Palatine, Ill. Fremd Upper Iowa
    Senior Palatine, Ill. Fremd Upper Iowa
  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Zion, Ill. Carmel Catholic
    Freshman Zion, Ill. Carmel Catholic
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 187 lbs
    R-Sr. Crete, Ill. Crete-Monee
    Redshirt Senior Crete, Ill. Crete-Monee
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 305 lbs
    Fr. Wales, Wis. Kettle Moraine
    Freshman Wales, Wis. Kettle Moraine
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 220 lbs
    Jr. Flint, Mich. Flint Powers Catholic Iowa Western CC
    Junior Flint, Mich. Flint Powers Catholic Iowa Western CC
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 298 lbs
    R-Sr. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Lincoln
    Redshirt Senior Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Lincoln
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 220 lbs
    Fr. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
    Freshman Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
  • Kicker K 6'1" 197 lbs
    R-Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle Ohio State
    Redshirt Junior Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle Ohio State
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 270 lbs
    Fr. Carol Stream, Ill. Glenbard North
    Freshman Carol Stream, Ill. Glenbard North
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 325 lbs
    R-Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
    Redshirt Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 200 lbs
    Fr. Santee, S.C. Calhoun County
    Freshman Santee, S.C. Calhoun County
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 245 lbs
    Fr. Grand Island, Neb. Northwest
    Freshman Grand Island, Neb. Northwest
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 308 lbs
    R-Sr. East St. Louis, Ill. East St. Louis
    Redshirt Senior East St. Louis, Ill. East St. Louis
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 160 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Brother Rice
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Brother Rice
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 251 lbs
    R-Sr. Pleasant Plains, Ill. Pleasant Plains
    Redshirt Senior Pleasant Plains, Ill. Pleasant Plains
  • Safety S 6'2" 185 lbs
    Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. Nicolet
    Freshman Milwaukee, Wis. Nicolet
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 231 lbs
    R-Fr. Cataula, Ga. Harris County
    Redshirt Freshman Cataula, Ga. Harris County
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 174 lbs
    R-Fr. Richton, Ill. Marian Catholic
    Redshirt Freshman Richton, Ill. Marian Catholic
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 262 lbs
    Sr. Racine, Wis. Washington Park
    Senior Racine, Wis. Washington Park
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 198 lbs
    R-So. Boardman, Ohio Boardman Eastern Illinois
    Redshirt Sophomore Boardman, Ohio Boardman Eastern Illinois
  • Safety S 6'0" 182 lbs
    R-Fr. DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb
    Redshirt Freshman DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb
  • Safety S 6'3" 195 lbs
    Fr. Waterford, Mich. West Bloomfield
    Freshman Waterford, Mich. West Bloomfield
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 226 lbs
    R-Sr. Mooseheart, Ill. Batavia North Dakota
    Redshirt Senior Mooseheart, Ill. Batavia North Dakota
  • Safety S 6'1" 192 lbs
    Sr. Greenfield, Wis. Whitnall South Dakota
    Senior Greenfield, Wis. Whitnall South Dakota
  • Kicker K 6'1" 206 lbs
    R-Fr. Kildeer, Ill. Lake Zurich
    Redshirt Freshman Kildeer, Ill. Lake Zurich
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 230 lbs
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    Fr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Prairie
    Freshman Cedar Rapids, Iowa Prairie
  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 185 lbs
    Fr. Orlando, Fla. Olympia
    Freshman Orlando, Fla. Olympia
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 175 lbs
    Fr. Orlando, Fla. Olympia
    Freshman Orlando, Fla. Olympia
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 302 lbs
    R-Sr. Canton, Ill. Canton
    Redshirt Senior Canton, Ill. Canton
  • Long Snapper LS 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. North Aurora, Ill. West Aurora
    Freshman North Aurora, Ill. West Aurora
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 310 lbs
    R-Fr. Johnsburg, Ill. Johnsburg
    Redshirt Freshman Johnsburg, Ill. Johnsburg
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 209 lbs
    R-Sr. Altoona, Iowa Dowling Catholic Iowa
    Redshirt Senior Altoona, Iowa Dowling Catholic Iowa
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 286 lbs
    R-Jr. Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield
    Redshirt Junior Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield
  • Defensive End DE 6'6" 251 lbs
    Jr. Crestwood, Ill. Alan B. Shepard
    Junior Crestwood, Ill. Alan B. Shepard
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Chicago Hope
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Chicago Hope
  • Kicker K 5'11" 167 lbs
    Sr. Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield North
    Senior Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield North
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 305 lbs
    R-Sr. Spencer, Wis. Spencer
    Redshirt Senior Spencer, Wis. Spencer

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Thomas Hammock

  • Defensive Coordinator/Safeties

    Nick Benedetto

  • Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs

    Wesley Beschorner

  • Assistant Coach/Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator

    Adam Breske

  • Assistant Coach/Quarterbacks

    Eric Eidsness

  • Assistant Coach/Defensive Line/Defensive Run Game Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator

    Jordan Gigli

  • Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks

    DJ Bland

  • Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers

    Joseph Hawkins

  • Assistant Coach/Offensive Line

    Luke Meadows

  • Assistant Coach/Defensive Ends

    Travis Moore

  • Assistant Coach/Tight Ends

    Cory White

  • Graduate Assistant/Running Backs

    Ty Boles

  • Graduate Assistant/Offense

    Caleb Richardson

  • Graduate Assistant/Linebackers

    Nate Palmer

Football Support Staff

  • Assistant Athletic Director - Football Operations

    Dan Wolfe

  • Assistant Director of Football Operations/Video

    Angelo Sebastiano

  • Assistant Director of Football Operations

    Kyle Keeton

  • Director of Player Personnel

    Andy Wang

  • Graduate Assistant/Football Operations

    Nate Otlewski

2024 NIU Football Roster
# Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Hometown High School Previous School
86 Devon Akers TE 6-7 215 Fr. Ankeny, Iowa Ankeny
80 Jake Appleget TE 6-4 245 R-So. Lincoln, Neb. Southeast Nebraska
14 Malik Armstrong CB 6-0 179 R-So. Joliet, Ill. Minooka Community
15 Santana Banner S 6-3 202 R-Fr. Flint, Mich. Mountain View [Ga.]
81 Grayson Barnes TE 6-5 225 Sr. Rocklin, Calif. Rocklin American River CC
59 Chidu Bekee LB 6-3 230 Fr. Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield East
31 Owen Belman S 6-1 195 Sr. Davenport, Iowa Pleasant Valley Iowa Western CC
19 Isaiah Bragg CB 5-9 175 R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. Saint Rita of Cascia
1 Antario Brown RB 5-10 219 Sr. Savannah, Ga. Beach
87 La'Don Bryant WR 6-4 195 Fr. Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School
99 Austin Bullock K 5-10 195 Fr. Bettendorf, Iowa Pleasant Valley
60 Evan Buss OL 6-6 312 Sr. Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly
2 JaVaughn Byrd CB 6-0 191 Sr. Milwaukee, Wis. Rufus King
48 Sirmaine Campbell DT 6-3 275 Fr. Olympia Fields, Ill. Rich Township
11 Chris Carter TE 6-7 240 R-Sr. Detroit, Mich. Detroit Country Day Howard
76 John Champe OL 6-4 321 Sr. Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
20 Andre Cobb DB 6-1 177 R-So. Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
93 Cam Crowell DT 6-3 275 R-So. Columbus, Ga. Carver
55 Abiathar Curry OL 6-3 301 R-So. Janesville, Wis. Parker
12 Cam'Ron "Shaad" Dabney CB 5-11 186 Sr. Atlanta, Ga. Cherokee Bluff Kansas
52 Ivan Davis DE 6-3 254 Sr. Canton, Mich. Plymouth
84 George Dimopoulos WR 6-2 195 Fr. Crystal Lake, Ill. Crystal Lake Central
26 Jaden Dolphin LB 6-2 220 Sr. Des Plaines, Ill. Maine West
3 Jacob Finley CB 5-11 176 R-So. Birmingham, Ala. Hoover
98 Tom Foley P 6-4 234 R-Sr. Peoria, Ill. Peoria Notre Dame Minnesota
83 Jason Fowler TE 6-5 240 Fr. Skokie, Ill. Niles West
44 Christian Fuhrman LB 6-1 235 Sr. Mesa, Ariz. Queen Creek Garden City CC/SEMO
25 Jake Gassaway LB 6-0 225 R-So. Omaha, Neb. Millard South
31 Garrett Gensler RB 6-0 197 R-Fr. Rochelle, Ill. Rochelle Township
24 Dashaun Gibson CB 6-2 180 Fr. Manassas, Va. Mount Zion Prep
0 Skyler Gill-Howard DT 6-1 285 R-Jr. Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield Upper Iowa
12 Christopher Gore WR 5-11 200 R-Fr. Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
69 Logan Gross OL 6-4 285 Fr. Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie East
45 AJ Guida LB 6-2 220 Fr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. Mullen
61 Ben Gustafson OL 6-8 285 Fr. Elkhorn, Neb. Elkhorn South
51 Cade Haberman DT 6-2 300 Sr. Blair, Neb. Westside
2 Ethan Hampton QB 6-3 216 R-Jr. Elburn, Ill. Aurora Christian
7 Jordan Hansen S 6-1 192 Sr. Arlington Heights, Ill. John Hersey
91 Isaac Hatfield LS 6-2 227 R-Jr. Georgetown, Ind. Floyd Central
57 Mark Hensley DT 6-3 285 R-Fr. Labadie, Mo. Washington
15 Josh Holst QB 6-4 192 R-Fr. Marengo, Ill. Marengo Community
63 Landon Hron OL 6-3 325 R-Fr. Hartford, Wis. Hartford
35 Tristan Hunter LB 6-2 200 Fr. Chicago, Ill. Urban Prep
95 Lance Ingold DE 6-5 240 Fr. Rochester, Ill. Rochester
6 Muhammed Jammeh S 6-1 196 R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
90 Reggie Jean DT 6-1 292 R-So. Ocoee, Fla. Foundation Academy
70 Michael Jimmar OL 6-5 315 R-Fr. Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield East
16 Jalen Johnson WR 6-3 205 R-So. Aurora, Ill. Metea Valley
22 Telly Johnson Jr. RB 5-11 205 Fr. Augusta, Ga. Hephzibah
5 Amariyun Knighten CB 6-0 174 R-So. Hollywood, Fla. Stranahan
49 Brock Lampe FB 6-1 252 Sr. Kenosha, Wis. Bradford
4 Kenji Lewis WR 6-1 200 Jr. Memphis, Tenn. Memphis East UAPB
58 Ross Liegel DE 6-6 245 Fr. Rock Springs, Wis. Baraboo
79 J.J. Lippe OL 6-5 311 R-Sr. Milwaukee, Wis. Whitefish Bay
6 Kenny Lueth QB 6-4 220 Jr. Rocklin, Calif. Rocklin American River CC
5 Justin Lynch RB 6-1 220 R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. Mount Carmel Temple
17 Filip Maciorowski LB 6-3 215 R-Fr. Carol Stream, Ill. Glenbard West
14 Jalen Macon QB 6-5 230 R-Jr. Nashville, Tenn. Hillsboro UAPB
66 Lane Mahnesmith OL 6-8 320 Fr. Troy, Ill. Triad
54 Evan Malcore OL 6-6 298 R-So. Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie
13 Luke Marble QB 6-4 200 Fr. Smyrna, Ga. Campbell
19 Andrew McElroy WR 6-3 192 Sr. Bolingbrook, Ill. Bolingbrook St. Thomas
22 Cyrus McGarrell S 6-2 197 R-Jr. Windsor, Ontario, Canada Holy Names Catholic HS/Clearwater Academy International
17 Jamari McIvory WR 6-0 175 Fr. Guyton, Ga. Savannah Christian Prep
41 KJ McRae LB 6-3 225 Fr. Covington, Ga. Riverwood
72 Christian Medlock OL 6-5 304 R-Fr. Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
42 Jordan Monroe LB 6-1 235 Sr. Covina, Calif. Charter Oak Pasadena City College
54 Ivan Moore Jr. DE 6-4 215 Fr. Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy
13 Ty Myles DB 5-10 186 R-Jr. Blackshear, Ga. Pierce County
50 Aiden Olson OL 6-4 311 Fr. Clinton, Wis. Elkhorn Area
8 Devonte O'Malley DT 6-2 293 Sr. Midlothian, Ill. Bremen
99 Pierce Oppong DE 6-3 255 R-Jr. Bloomington, Minn. Jefferson
77 Izuchukwu Ozoh OL 6-4 263 R-Jr. Hazel Crest, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
75 Thomas Paasch OL 6-5 306 R-Fr. Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Southwest
8 Dane Pardridge WR 5-11 175 R-So. DeKalb, Ill. Marmion Academy
92 Tanner Phelps DT 6-3 252 Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield
7 Keyshaun Pipkin WR 6-2 202 R-So. Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
28 Jaylen Poe RB 5-10 207 R-Fr. Dallas, Ga. North Paulding
24 Elijah Porter RB 5-11 190 Fr. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
27 Trey Porter S 6-0 193 R-So. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
33 Taylor Powell S 6-4 190 Fr. Belleville, Ill. East St. Louis
23 Marc Pretto LB 6-2 220 Jr. Montclair, N.J. St. Peter's Prep Fordham
1 Jashon Prophete DB 5-11 187 Sr. Pompano Beach, Fla. Blanche Ely
37 Joey Rattin LB 6-0 217 Sr. Palatine, Ill. Fremd Upper Iowa
21 Dev'ion Reynolds CB 6-1 180 Fr. Zion, Ill. Carmel Catholic
3 Trayvon Rudolph WR 5-10 187 R-Sr. Crete, Ill. Crete-Monee
62 Grey Rumohr OL 6-5 305 Fr. Wales, Wis. Kettle Moraine
28 Nevaeh Sanders DE 6-4 220 Jr. Flint, Mich. Flint Powers Catholic Iowa Western CC
64 Matt Schooley OL 6-2 298 R-Sr. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Lincoln
40 Chase Schutty TE 6-4 220 Fr. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
30 Jake Seibert K 6-1 197 R-Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle Ohio State
68 Samir Senenat DT 6-4 270 Fr. Carol Stream, Ill. Glenbard North
53 Luke Skartvedt OL 6-3 325 R-Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
27 Ahmir Smith RB 5-10 200 Fr. Santee, S.C. Calhoun County
85 Joe Stein TE 6-6 245 Fr. Grand Island, Neb. Northwest
10 Demond Taylor Jr. DT 6-2 308 R-Sr. East St. Louis, Ill. East St. Louis
88 Rickey Taylor Jr. WR 6-1 160 Fr. Chicago, Ill. Brother Rice
82 Tristen Tewes TE 6-3 251 R-Sr. Pleasant Plains, Ill. Pleasant Plains
30 Adrian Thomas S 6-2 185 Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. Nicolet
16 Jay'shon Thomas DE 6-4 231 R-Fr. Cataula, Ga. Harris County
10 Kyle Thomas WR 6-2 174 R-Fr. Richton, Ill. Marian Catholic
4 Raishein Thomas DE 6-4 262 Sr. Racine, Wis. Washington Park
0 Cam Thompson WR 6-0 198 R-So. Boardman, Ohio Boardman Eastern Illinois
18 Ethan Tierney S 6-0 182 R-Fr. DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb
38 Joshua Tillman S 6-3 195 Fr. Waterford, Mich. West Bloomfield
32 Quinn Urwiler LB 6-0 226 R-Sr. Mooseheart, Ill. Batavia North Dakota
9 Nate Valcarcel S 6-1 192 Sr. Greenfield, Wis. Whitnall South Dakota
90 Danny Vuckovic K 6-1 206 R-Fr. Kildeer, Ill. Lake Zurich
46 CJ Wade DE 6-3 230 Fr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Prairie
29 Romelo Walker CB 6-1 185 Fr. Orlando, Fla. Olympia
20 Romelo Ware RB 5-9 175 Fr. Orlando, Fla. Olympia
96 Jacob Waskow DT 6-2 302 R-Sr. Canton, Ill. Canton
93 Sean Weigand LS 6-2 210 Fr. North Aurora, Ill. West Aurora
78 Jacob Welch OL 6-6 310 R-Fr. Johnsburg, Ill. Johnsburg
21 Gavin Williams RB 5-11 209 R-Sr. Altoona, Iowa Dowling Catholic Iowa
11 Jalonnie Williams DE 6-4 286 R-Jr. Milwaukee, Wis. Greenfield
97 Roy Williams DE 6-6 251 Jr. Crestwood, Ill. Alan B. Shepard
34 Ryan Williams CB 6-0 175 Fr. Chicago, Ill. Chicago Hope
92 Kanon Woodill K 5-11 167 Sr. Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield North
65 Logan Zschernitz OL 6-3 305 R-Sr. Spencer, Wis. Spencer

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
FB HC Thomas Hammock (2024) Thomas Hammock Head Coach
FB22 - Coach Nick Benedetto HS Nick Benedetto Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
FB23 - Wesley Beschorner, Asst Coach Wesley Beschorner Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs
FB23 - Coach Adam Breske (Staff) Adam Breske Assistant Coach/Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator
Eric Eidsness Assistant Coach/Quarterbacks
Jordan Gigli Jordan Gigli Assistant Coach/Defensive Line/Defensive Run Game Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator
FB23 - Coach DJ Bland (Staff) DJ Bland Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks
FB22 - Coach Joe Hawkins HS Joseph Hawkins Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers
FB24 - Luke Meadows HS Luke Meadows Assistant Coach/Offensive Line
Travis Moore Travis Moore Assistant Coach/Defensive Ends
FB23 - Coach Cory White (Staff) Cory White Assistant Coach/Tight Ends
FB23 - Ty Boles HS (GA Coach) Ty Boles Graduate Assistant/Running Backs
FB23 - Caleb Richardson HS (GA) Caleb Richardson Graduate Assistant/Offense
FB24 - Nathan Palmer (Grad Asst) Nate Palmer Graduate Assistant/Linebackers

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Wolfe Dan Wolfe Assistant Athletic Director - Football Operations
Angelo Sebastiano Angelo Sebastiano Assistant Director of Football Operations/Video
FB23 - Kyle Keeton HS (Staff) Kyle Keeton Assistant Director of Football Operations
Andy Wang Andy Wang Director of Player Personnel
FB24 - Nathan Otlewski Nate Otlewski Graduate Assistant/Football Operations

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff

*** This roster is subject to change.. ***