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  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 200 lbs
    80

    Braylon Agee

    Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill
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    Freshman Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill
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  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 251 lbs
    94

    Brendan Alexander

    Fr. Monaca, Pa. Central Valley
    Full Bio
    Freshman Monaca, Pa. Central Valley
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  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 302 lbs
    58

    Christopher Allen

    R-Sr. Raleigh, N.C. Wake Forest High School North Carolina A&T
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Raleigh, N.C. Wake Forest High School North Carolina A&T
    Full Bio
  • Malik Armstrong - View Profile
    Safety S 6'0" 192 lbs
    14

    Malik Armstrong

    R-Sr. Joliet, Ill. Minooka Community
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Joliet, Ill. Minooka Community
    Full Bio
  • Jordan Bellamy - View Profile
    Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 314 lbs
    55

    Jordan Bellamy

    R-Fr. St. Petersburg, Fla. Armwood
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman St. Petersburg, Fla. Armwood
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  • Defensive End DE 6'5" 250 lbs
    19

    James Bradley

    R-Jr. New Orleans, La. John F. Kennedy HS Mississippi Valley State University
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior New Orleans, La. John F. Kennedy HS Mississippi Valley State University
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  • Charles Brooks III - View Profile
    Defensive End DE 6'5" 242 lbs
    53

    Charles Brooks III

    R-Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Cardinal Ritter
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    Redshirt Freshman St. Louis, Mo. Cardinal Ritter
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  • Quarterback QB 6'6" 200 lbs
    10

    Bryshawn Brown

    Fr. Cincinnati, Oh. Winton Woods
    Full Bio
    Freshman Cincinnati, Oh. Winton Woods
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  • La'Don Bryant - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 204 lbs
    0

    La'Don Bryant

    R-So. Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School
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  • Montrel Canion - View Profile
    Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 295 lbs
    0

    Montrel Canion

    R-Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Western
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Western
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  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 180 lbs
    32

    Jalen Carter

    Fr. Aurora, Ill. Kaneland
    Full Bio
    Freshman Aurora, Ill. Kaneland
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  • Tyler Chambers - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'5" 300 lbs
    76

    Tyler Chambers

    R-Fr. Western Springs, Ill. Lyons Township
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Western Springs, Ill. Lyons Township
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  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 190 lbs
    12

    Tavaris Coles

    Jr. Birmingham, Ala. McAdory Itawamba Community College
    Full Bio
    Junior Birmingham, Ala. McAdory Itawamba Community College
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  • Safety S 5'11" 195 lbs
    16

    Kyon Conyers

    Jr. Millville, N.J. Millville Senior Long Island University
    Full Bio
    Junior Millville, N.J. Millville Senior Long Island University
    Full Bio
  • Micah Cook - View Profile
    Defensive End DE 6'6" 251 lbs
    87

    Micah Cook

    R-Fr. Johnston, Iowa Johnston
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Johnston, Iowa Johnston
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  • Reginald Craig - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'11" 210 lbs
    32

    Reginald Craig

    R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. South Shore
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Chicago, Ill. South Shore
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  • Running Back RB 5'9" 190 lbs
    20

    Jaidaun Cranford

    Fr. Metamora, Ill. Metamora
    Full Bio
    Freshman Metamora, Ill. Metamora
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  • Brady Davidson - View Profile
    Quarterback QB 6'5" 230 lbs
    2

    Brady Davidson

    So. Columbia, Mo. Rock Bridge
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Columbia, Mo. Rock Bridge
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  • Quarterback QB 5'11" 180 lbs
    5

    Taron Dickens

    R-Jr. Miami, Fla. Northwestern HS Western Carolina
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Miami, Fla. Northwestern HS Western Carolina
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  • George Dimopoulos - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 200 lbs
    9

    George Dimopoulos

    Jr. Crystal Lake, Ill. Crystal Lake Central
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    Junior Crystal Lake, Ill. Crystal Lake Central
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  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 195 lbs
    34

    Justus Donahoo

    Fr. Niceville, Fla. Niceville
    Full Bio
    Freshman Niceville, Fla. Niceville
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  • Andruw Ellis - View Profile
    Safety S 6'0" 196 lbs
    30

    Andruw Ellis

    R-Fr. Roxana, Ill. Roxana
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Roxana, Ill. Roxana
    Full Bio
  • Long Snapper LS 5'10" 229 lbs
    43

    Jason Evans

    Jr. Lodi, Cali. Tokay American River College
    Full Bio
    Junior Lodi, Cali. Tokay American River College
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'3" 190 lbs
    5

    Yassine Falke

    Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. Ben Davis Marian University
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    Junior Indianapolis, Ind. Ben Davis Marian University
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  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 170 lbs
    81

    Justin Faulkner

    Fr. Bremen, Ga. Bremen HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Bremen, Ga. Bremen HS
    Full Bio
  • Jake Ference - View Profile
    Punter P 6'0" 195 lbs
    36

    Jake Ference

    So. St. Louis, Mo. Lafayette
    Full Bio
    Sophomore St. Louis, Mo. Lafayette
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  • Jason Fowler - View Profile
    Tight End TE 6'5" 255 lbs
    83

    Jason Fowler

    R-So. Skokie, Ill. Niles West
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Skokie, Ill. Niles West
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 268 lbs
    79

    Kellen Gamble

    Fr. Flossmoor, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Flossmoor, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor HS
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 308 lbs
    50

    Brendan Grabot

    Fr. Pleasant Prairie, Wis Indian Trail HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Pleasant Prairie, Wis Indian Trail HS
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 195 lbs
    21

    Jermaine Green Jr.

    Fr. Omaha, Neb. Bellevue West
    Full Bio
    Freshman Omaha, Neb. Bellevue West
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  • Logan Gross - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'4" 300 lbs
    69

    Logan Gross

    R-So. Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie East
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    Redshirt Sophomore Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie East
    Full Bio
  • Ben Gustafson - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'8" 305 lbs
    61

    Ben Gustafson

    R-So. Elkhorn, Neb. Elkhorn South
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Elkhorn, Neb. Elkhorn South
    Full Bio
  • Caleb Haack - View Profile
    Tight End TE 6'9" 250 lbs
    82

    Caleb Haack

    R-Fr. Marengo, Iowa Iowa Valley
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Marengo, Iowa Iowa Valley
    Full Bio
  • Devin Habermehl - View Profile
    Tight End TE 6'1" 255 lbs
    49

    Devin Habermehl

    So. Collinsville, Ill. Collinsville
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Collinsville, Ill. Collinsville
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  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 200 lbs
    15

    Ean Hamric

    R-Sr. Glenville, W.V. Gilmer County University of Charleston
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Glenville, W.V. Gilmer County University of Charleston
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'8" 315 lbs
    77

    Daine Hanson

    R-Sr. La Grange Park, Ill. Nazareth Academy UTPB
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior La Grange Park, Ill. Nazareth Academy UTPB
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 185 lbs
    35

    Cristian Harkins

    Fr. Lombard, Ill. Montini Catholic
    Full Bio
    Freshman Lombard, Ill. Montini Catholic
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'4" 202 lbs
    7

    Justin Harris

    R-Jr. Richmond, Va. Mills Godwin Central State University
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Richmond, Va. Mills Godwin Central State University
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 230 lbs
    86

    Brady Hasquin

    Fr. Edwardsville, Ill. Edwardsville HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Edwardsville, Ill. Edwardsville HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'4" 275 lbs
    95

    Ryan Hassett

    Fr. Calgary, Alberta, Canada Rabun Gap (GA)
    Full Bio
    Freshman Calgary, Alberta, Canada Rabun Gap (GA)
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 259 lbs
    91

    Jvon Hatcher

    Fr. Delray Beach, Fla. Atlantic
    Full Bio
    Freshman Delray Beach, Fla. Atlantic
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'6" 202 lbs
    13

    Kevin Holmes Jr.

    R-Jr. Bryan, Tx. Rudder Texas A&M Kingsville
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Bryan, Tx. Rudder Texas A&M Kingsville
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 220 lbs
    30

    Da’sean Howard

    Fr. Brunswick, Ga. Glynn Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Brunswick, Ga. Glynn Academy
    Full Bio
  • Landon Hron - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'3" 335 lbs
    63

    Landon Hron

    R-Jr. Hartford, Wis. Hartford
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Hartford, Wis. Hartford
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  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs
    47

    Eliot Hummer

    R-Fr. O'Fallon, Mo. Fort Zumwalt West
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman O'Fallon, Mo. Fort Zumwalt West
    Full Bio
  • Afy Ibekwe - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 200 lbs
    6

    Afy Ibekwe

    R-Fr. Anoka, Minn. Anoka
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Anoka, Minn. Anoka
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 210 lbs
    16

    Asa Johnson

    Fr. Aurora, Ill. Aurora Christian
    Full Bio
    Freshman Aurora, Ill. Aurora Christian
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  • Telly Johnson Jr. - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'11" 215 lbs
    45

    Telly Johnson Jr.

    Jr. Augusta, Ga. Hephzibah
    Full Bio
    Junior Augusta, Ga. Hephzibah
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    2

    Avery Jones

    Sr. Baltimore, Md. Mount St. Joseph Lafayette College
    Full Bio
    Senior Baltimore, Md. Mount St. Joseph Lafayette College
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs
    25

    Brady Kerperin

    R-So. Jefferson City, Mo. Blair Oaks Iowa Western Community College
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Jefferson City, Mo. Blair Oaks Iowa Western Community College
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 227 lbs
    23

    Deacon King

    Fr. Westfield, Ind. Westfield
    Full Bio
    Freshman Westfield, Ind. Westfield
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 250 lbs
    97

    JT King

    Fr. North Charleston, S.C. Ashley Ridge
    Full Bio
    Freshman North Charleston, S.C. Ashley Ridge
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 260 lbs
    89

    Tyler Klaner

    Fr. Boonville, Ind. Boonville
    Full Bio
    Freshman Boonville, Ind. Boonville
    Full Bio
  • Punter P 5'11" 180 lbs
    35

    Carter Klementzos

    Fr. Salem, Wis Westosha Central HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Salem, Wis Westosha Central HS
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 200 lbs
    18

    Cole Latimer

    Fr. DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb HS
    Full Bio
  • Kenji Lewis - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 200 lbs
    4

    Kenji Lewis

    R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. Memphis East UAPB
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Memphis, Tenn. Memphis East UAPB
    Full Bio
  • Ross Liegel - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'6" 278 lbs
    58

    Ross Liegel

    R-So. Rock Springs, Wis. Baraboo
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Rock Springs, Wis. Baraboo
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'3" 200 lbs
    3

    Liam Lindo

    R-Sr. Wallkill, N.Y. Wallkill Bryant University
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Wallkill, N.Y. Wallkill Bryant University
    Full Bio
  • James Little IV - View Profile
    Cornerback CB 5'11" 181 lbs
    4

    James Little IV

    So. Fort Myers, Fla. Bishop Verot
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Fort Myers, Fla. Bishop Verot
    Full Bio
  • Jalen Macon - View Profile
    Quarterback QB 6'5" 230 lbs
    14

    Jalen Macon

    R-Sr. Nashville, Tenn. Hillsboro UAPB
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Nashville, Tenn. Hillsboro UAPB
    Full Bio
  • Lane Mahnesmith - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'8" 320 lbs
    66

    Lane Mahnesmith

    R-So. Troy, Ill. Triad
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Troy, Ill. Triad
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 275 lbs
    71

    Cian Mahoney

    Fr. Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart-Griffin
    Full Bio
    Freshman Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart-Griffin
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 307 lbs
    72

    Mason Markel

    Fr. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs
    Full Bio
    Freshman Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    8

    Cooper Mau

    Jr. San Diego, Cali. La Costa Canyon San Diego Mesa
    Full Bio
    Junior San Diego, Cali. La Costa Canyon San Diego Mesa
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 316 lbs
    92

    Jacob McGhee

    Jr. Chicago, Ill. Wendell Phillips Lincoln University
    Full Bio
    Junior Chicago, Ill. Wendell Phillips Lincoln University
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 170 lbs
    19

    Kelan McInerney

    So. Hinsdale, Ill. Hinsdale Central HS San Bernardino Valley
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Hinsdale, Ill. Hinsdale Central HS San Bernardino Valley
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 195 lbs
    88

    Zaire McKinney

    Fr. Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City
    Full Bio
    Freshman Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 296 lbs
    55

    Ty Mead

    Sr. Avon, Ind. Avon Northwood University
    Full Bio
    Senior Avon, Ind. Avon Northwood University
    Full Bio
  • Zach Morrisroe - View Profile
    Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 300 lbs
    54

    Zach Morrisroe

    R-Fr. Oswego, Ill. Oswego East
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Oswego, Ill. Oswego East
    Full Bio
  • Erik Murray - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'5" 275 lbs
    74

    Erik Murray

    R-Fr. Arlington Heights, Ill. Prospect
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Arlington Heights, Ill. Prospect
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 236 lbs
    44

    Jack Murray

    Fr. Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
    Full Bio
    Freshman Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs
    6

    Jashawn Nelson

    R-Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind. Wayne
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Fort Wayne, Ind. Wayne
    Full Bio
  • Trenton Nixon - View Profile
    Defensive End DE 6'2" 245 lbs
    45

    Trenton Nixon

    R-Fr. Merrillville, Ind. Merrillville
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Merrillville, Ind. Merrillville
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'7" 258 lbs
    56

    Joseph Nnamuchi

    Jr. Louisville, Ky. DeSales Garden City Community College
    Full Bio
    Junior Louisville, Ky. DeSales Garden City Community College
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 215 lbs
    33

    Ross Odgen

    Fr. Bloomington, Ind. Bloomington South
    Full Bio
    Freshman Bloomington, Ind. Bloomington South
    Full Bio
  • Fawzy Omotoso - View Profile
    Defensive End DE 6'3" 251 lbs
    93

    Fawzy Omotoso

    R-Fr. Avon, Ind. Avon
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Avon, Ind. Avon
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'9" 290 lbs
    75

    Braden Petzel

    Fr. Mankato, Minn. Mankato East HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Mankato, Minn. Mankato East HS
    Full Bio
  • Elijah Porter - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'11" 208 lbs
    24

    Elijah Porter

    R-So. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
    Full Bio
  • Trey Porter - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 6'0" 211 lbs
    27

    Trey Porter

    R-Sr. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
    Full Bio
  • Dev'ion Reynolds - View Profile
    Cornerback CB 6'1" 190 lbs
    9

    Dev'ion Reynolds

    R-So. Zion, Ill. Carmel Catholic
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Zion, Ill. Carmel Catholic
    Full Bio
  • Tyler Rindels - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'4" 295 lbs
    67

    Tyler Rindels

    R-Fr. Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 270 lbs
    72

    Terry Robinson

    Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Cardinal Ritter
    Full Bio
    Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. Cardinal Ritter
    Full Bio
  • DeAree Rogers - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 200 lbs
    1

    DeAree Rogers

    R-Sr. Lexington, S.C. Irmo Lenoir-Rhyne
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Lexington, S.C. Irmo Lenoir-Rhyne
    Full Bio
  • Keagan Ruane-Martino - View Profile
    Safety S 5'11" 190 lbs
    22

    Keagan Ruane-Martino

    R-Fr. Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Full Bio
  • Liam Russo - View Profile
    Tight End TE 6'5" 250 lbs
    87

    Liam Russo

    R-Fr. St. Louis, Mo. De Smet Jesuit
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman St. Louis, Mo. De Smet Jesuit
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 285 lbs
    50

    Matthew Scarlett

    R-Jr. Temple Hills, Md. Archbishop Carroll Virginia State
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Temple Hills, Md. Archbishop Carroll Virginia State
    Full Bio
  • JJ Schlenhardt - View Profile
    Kicker K 5'11" 185 lbs
    33

    JJ Schlenhardt

    R-Fr. Park Ridge, Ill. Maine South
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Park Ridge, Ill. Maine South
    Full Bio
  • Samir Senenat - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'4" 28 lbs
    68

    Samir Senenat

    R-So. Carol Stream, Ill. Glenbard North
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Carol Stream, Ill. Glenbard North
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 6'0" 185 lbs
    39

    Ryan Short

    Sr. Hinsdale, Ill. Nazareth Academy Butler University
    Full Bio
    Senior Hinsdale, Ill. Nazareth Academy Butler University
    Full Bio
  • Luke Skartvedt - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'3" 337 lbs
    53

    Luke Skartvedt

    R-Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'2" 190 lbs
    31

    Champ Smith III

    Fr. Miami, Fla. Gulliver Prep
    Full Bio
    Freshman Miami, Fla. Gulliver Prep
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'1" 240 lbs
    13

    Mathias Smith-Davis

    R-So. Detroit, Mich. Southfield A&T High School Central State University
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Detroit, Mich. Southfield A&T High School Central State University
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 255 lbs
    90

    Kole Sneed

    R-Jr. Oak Park, Ill. Oak Park & River Forest University of St. Thomas
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Oak Park, Ill. Oak Park & River Forest University of St. Thomas
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'2" 200 lbs
    26

    Tyrese Stanley

    R-Jr. Baltimore, Md. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Morehouse College
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Baltimore, Md. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Morehouse College
    Full Bio
  • Joe Stein - View Profile
    Tight End TE 6'6" 252 lbs
    85

    Joe Stein

    R-So. Grand Island, Neb. Northwest
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Grand Island, Neb. Northwest
    Full Bio
  • Long Snapper LS 5'9" 195 lbs
    41

    Troy Stumbaugh

    Fr. Plainfield, Ill. Montini Catholic
    Full Bio
    Freshman Plainfield, Ill. Montini Catholic
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 245 lbs
    24

    Darrius Summers III

    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Cass Technical
    Full Bio
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Cass Technical
    Full Bio
  • Rickey Taylor Jr. - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    3

    Rickey Taylor Jr.

    R-So. Chicago, Ill. Brother Rice
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Brother Rice
    Full Bio
  • Jay'shon Thomas - View Profile
    Defensive End DE 6'4" 246 lbs
    18

    Jay'shon Thomas

    R-Jr. Cataula, Ga. Harris County
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Cataula, Ga. Harris County
    Full Bio
  • Cam Thompson - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 200 lbs
    7

    Cam Thompson

    R-Sr. Youngstown, Ohio Boardman Mississippi State
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Youngstown, Ohio Boardman Mississippi State
    Full Bio
  • Austin Tillman - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'11" 190 lbs
    21

    Austin Tillman

    R-Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Christian Brothers College Prep
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman St. Louis, Mo. Christian Brothers College Prep
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 290 lbs
    70

    Chevy Trask

    R-Sr. Chicago, Ill. Evans HS South Carolina State
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Chicago, Ill. Evans HS South Carolina State
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 309 lbs
    65

    Eli Valencia

    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Saint Patrick HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Saint Patrick HS
    Full Bio
  • Romelo Walker - View Profile
    Cornerback CB 6'1" 184 lbs
    29

    Romelo Walker

    R-So. Orlando, Fla. Olympia
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Orlando, Fla. Olympia
    Full Bio
  • Romelo Ware - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'9" 200 lbs
    11

    Romelo Ware

    R-So. Orlando, Fla. Olympia
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Orlando, Fla. Olympia
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 208 lbs
    12

    Aaron Warren

    R-Sr. Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park East New Mexico University
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park East New Mexico University
    Full Bio
  • Amari Washington - View Profile
    Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 295 lbs
    11

    Amari Washington

    R-Fr. Bettendorf, Iowa Bettendorf
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Bettendorf, Iowa Bettendorf
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'2" 180 lbs
    20

    Marshall Washington

    Jr. Camden, N.J. Eastside Long Island University
    Full Bio
    Junior Camden, N.J. Eastside Long Island University
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 260 lbs
    84

    Glen Weber

    Jr. Oakdale, Cali. Oakdale Modesto Junior College
    Full Bio
    Junior Oakdale, Cali. Oakdale Modesto Junior College
    Full Bio
  • Jacob Welch - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'6" 316 lbs
    78

    Jacob Welch

    R-Jr. Johnsburg, Ill. Johnsburg
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Johnsburg, Ill. Johnsburg
    Full Bio
  • Triston White - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'10" 214 lbs
    8

    Triston White

    R-Fr. Nashville, Ga. Valwood
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Nashville, Ga. Valwood
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'3" 185 lbs
    28

    Omar Williams Jr.

    Fr. Lafayette, Ind. Lafayette Jefferson
    Full Bio
    Freshman Lafayette, Ind. Lafayette Jefferson
    Full Bio
  • Broderick Windham - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs
    15

    Broderick Windham

    Sr. Corona, Calif. Norco Saddleback CC
    Full Bio
    Senior Corona, Calif. Norco Saddleback CC
    Full Bio

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Interim Head Coach

    Rob Harley

    Full Bio
  • Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

    Tony Petersen

    Full Bio
  • Co-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers

    Quinn Sanders

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Running Backs

    Ty Boles

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Tight Ends

    Joseph Hawkins

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Offensive Line

    Matt White

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Asst. Offensive Line

    Brayden Patton

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Tackles

    Justin Robinson

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Ends

    Chris West

    Full Bio
  • Special Teams Coordinator / Linebackers

    Cory Connolly

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks/Pass Defense Coordinator

    DJ Bland

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Safeties

    Kai Ross

    Full Bio

Football Support Staff

  • Assistant Athletic Director - Football Operations

    Dan Wolfe

    Full Bio
  • Director of Video & Creative Media

    Angelo Sebastiano

    Full Bio
  • General Manager

    Andy Wang

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    Jake Manning

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    Juney Barnett

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2026 NIU Football Roster
# Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Hometown High School Previous School
80 Braylon Agee WR 6-4 200 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill
94 Brendan Alexander DT 6-2 251 Fr. Monaca, Pa. Central Valley
58 Christopher Allen DT 6-4 302 R-Sr. Raleigh, N.C. Wake Forest High School North Carolina A&T
14 Malik Armstrong S 6-0 192 R-Sr. Joliet, Ill. Minooka Community
55 Jordan Bellamy DT 6-2 314 R-Fr. St. Petersburg, Fla. Armwood
19 James Bradley DE 6-5 250 R-Jr. New Orleans, La. John F. Kennedy HS Mississippi Valley State University
53 Charles Brooks III DE 6-5 242 R-Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Cardinal Ritter
10 Bryshawn Brown QB 6-6 200 Fr. Cincinnati, Oh. Winton Woods
0 La'Don Bryant WR 6-4 204 R-So. Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School
0 Montrel Canion DT 6-2 295 R-Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Western
32 Jalen Carter CB 6-1 180 Fr. Aurora, Ill. Kaneland
76 Tyler Chambers OL 6-5 300 R-Fr. Western Springs, Ill. Lyons Township
12 Tavaris Coles WR 6-3 190 Jr. Birmingham, Ala. McAdory Itawamba Community College
16 Kyon Conyers S 5-11 195 Jr. Millville, N.J. Millville Senior Long Island University
87 Micah Cook DE 6-6 251 R-Fr. Johnston, Iowa Johnston
32 Reginald Craig RB 5-11 210 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. South Shore
20 Jaidaun Cranford RB 5-9 190 Fr. Metamora, Ill. Metamora
2 Brady Davidson QB 6-5 230 So. Columbia, Mo. Rock Bridge
5 Taron Dickens QB 5-11 180 R-Jr. Miami, Fla. Northwestern HS Western Carolina
9 George Dimopoulos WR 6-2 200 Jr. Crystal Lake, Ill. Crystal Lake Central
34 Justus Donahoo DB 6-1 195 Fr. Niceville, Fla. Niceville
30 Andruw Ellis S 6-0 196 R-Fr. Roxana, Ill. Roxana
43 Jason Evans LS 5-10 229 Jr. Lodi, Cali. Tokay American River College
5 Yassine Falke CB 6-3 190 Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. Ben Davis Marian University
81 Justin Faulkner WR 6-1 170 Fr. Bremen, Ga. Bremen HS
36 Jake Ference P 6-0 195 So. St. Louis, Mo. Lafayette
83 Jason Fowler TE 6-5 255 R-So. Skokie, Ill. Niles West
79 Kellen Gamble OL 6-5 268 Fr. Flossmoor, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor HS
50 Brendan Grabot OL 6-3 308 Fr. Pleasant Prairie, Wis Indian Trail HS
21 Jermaine Green Jr. WR 6-0 195 Fr. Omaha, Neb. Bellevue West
69 Logan Gross OL 6-4 300 R-So. Sun Prairie, Wis. Sun Prairie East
61 Ben Gustafson OL 6-8 305 R-So. Elkhorn, Neb. Elkhorn South
82 Caleb Haack TE 6-9 250 R-Fr. Marengo, Iowa Iowa Valley
49 Devin Habermehl TE 6-1 255 So. Collinsville, Ill. Collinsville
15 Ean Hamric QB 6-1 200 R-Sr. Glenville, W.V. Gilmer County University of Charleston
77 Daine Hanson OL 6-8 315 R-Sr. La Grange Park, Ill. Nazareth Academy UTPB
35 Cristian Harkins CB 6-0 185 Fr. Lombard, Ill. Montini Catholic
7 Justin Harris S 6-4 202 R-Jr. Richmond, Va. Mills Godwin Central State University
86 Brady Hasquin TE 6-6 230 Fr. Edwardsville, Ill. Edwardsville HS
95 Ryan Hassett DT 6-4 275 Fr. Calgary, Alberta, Canada Rabun Gap (GA)
91 Jvon Hatcher DT 6-2 259 Fr. Delray Beach, Fla. Atlantic
13 Kevin Holmes Jr. WR 6-6 202 R-Jr. Bryan, Tx. Rudder Texas A&M Kingsville
30 Da’sean Howard RB 6-1 220 Fr. Brunswick, Ga. Glynn Academy
63 Landon Hron OL 6-3 335 R-Jr. Hartford, Wis. Hartford
47 Eliot Hummer LB 6-2 230 R-Fr. O'Fallon, Mo. Fort Zumwalt West
6 Afy Ibekwe WR 6-1 200 R-Fr. Anoka, Minn. Anoka
16 Asa Johnson QB 6-4 210 Fr. Aurora, Ill. Aurora Christian
45 Telly Johnson Jr. RB 5-11 215 Jr. Augusta, Ga. Hephzibah
2 Avery Jones DB 6-0 195 Sr. Baltimore, Md. Mount St. Joseph Lafayette College
25 Brady Kerperin LB 6-2 230 R-So. Jefferson City, Mo. Blair Oaks Iowa Western Community College
23 Deacon King LB 6-1 227 Fr. Westfield, Ind. Westfield
97 JT King DE 6-4 250 Fr. North Charleston, S.C. Ashley Ridge
89 Tyler Klaner TE 6-4 260 Fr. Boonville, Ind. Boonville
35 Carter Klementzos P 5-11 180 Fr. Salem, Wis Westosha Central HS
18 Cole Latimer QB 6-4 200 Fr. DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb HS
4 Kenji Lewis WR 6-1 200 R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. Memphis East UAPB
58 Ross Liegel OL 6-6 278 R-So. Rock Springs, Wis. Baraboo
3 Liam Lindo CB 6-3 200 R-Sr. Wallkill, N.Y. Wallkill Bryant University
4 James Little IV CB 5-11 181 So. Fort Myers, Fla. Bishop Verot
14 Jalen Macon QB 6-5 230 R-Sr. Nashville, Tenn. Hillsboro UAPB
66 Lane Mahnesmith OL 6-8 320 R-So. Troy, Ill. Triad
71 Cian Mahoney OL 6-5 275 Fr. Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart-Griffin
72 Mason Markel OL 6-5 307 Fr. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs
8 Cooper Mau LB 6-1 225 Jr. San Diego, Cali. La Costa Canyon San Diego Mesa
92 Jacob McGhee DT 6-2 316 Jr. Chicago, Ill. Wendell Phillips Lincoln University
19 Kelan McInerney WR 6-2 170 So. Hinsdale, Ill. Hinsdale Central HS San Bernardino Valley
88 Zaire McKinney WR 6-4 195 Fr. Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City
55 Ty Mead OL 6-2 296 Sr. Avon, Ind. Avon Northwood University
54 Zach Morrisroe DT 6-2 300 R-Fr. Oswego, Ill. Oswego East
74 Erik Murray OL 6-5 275 R-Fr. Arlington Heights, Ill. Prospect
44 Jack Murray LB 6-2 236 Fr. Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
6 Jashawn Nelson LB 6-2 230 R-Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind. Wayne
45 Trenton Nixon DE 6-2 245 R-Fr. Merrillville, Ind. Merrillville
56 Joseph Nnamuchi DE 6-7 258 Jr. Louisville, Ky. DeSales Garden City Community College
33 Ross Odgen LB 6-3 215 Fr. Bloomington, Ind. Bloomington South
93 Fawzy Omotoso DE 6-3 251 R-Fr. Avon, Ind. Avon
75 Braden Petzel OL 6-9 290 Fr. Mankato, Minn. Mankato East HS
24 Elijah Porter RB 5-11 208 R-So. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
27 Trey Porter LB 6-0 211 R-Sr. Ankeny, Iowa Centennial
9 Dev'ion Reynolds CB 6-1 190 R-So. Zion, Ill. Carmel Catholic
67 Tyler Rindels OL 6-4 295 R-Fr. Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City
72 Terry Robinson DT 6-3 270 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Cardinal Ritter
1 DeAree Rogers WR 5-11 200 R-Sr. Lexington, S.C. Irmo Lenoir-Rhyne
22 Keagan Ruane-Martino S 5-11 190 R-Fr. Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
87 Liam Russo TE 6-5 250 R-Fr. St. Louis, Mo. De Smet Jesuit
50 Matthew Scarlett DT 6-3 285 R-Jr. Temple Hills, Md. Archbishop Carroll Virginia State
33 JJ Schlenhardt K 5-11 185 R-Fr. Park Ridge, Ill. Maine South
68 Samir Senenat OL 6-4 28 R-So. Carol Stream, Ill. Glenbard North
39 Ryan Short K 6-0 185 Sr. Hinsdale, Ill. Nazareth Academy Butler University
53 Luke Skartvedt OL 6-3 337 R-Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
31 Champ Smith III S 6-2 190 Fr. Miami, Fla. Gulliver Prep
13 Mathias Smith-Davis DE 6-1 240 R-So. Detroit, Mich. Southfield A&T High School Central State University
90 Kole Sneed DE 6-2 255 R-Jr. Oak Park, Ill. Oak Park & River Forest University of St. Thomas
26 Tyrese Stanley S 6-2 200 R-Jr. Baltimore, Md. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Morehouse College
85 Joe Stein TE 6-6 252 R-So. Grand Island, Neb. Northwest
41 Troy Stumbaugh LS 5-9 195 Fr. Plainfield, Ill. Montini Catholic
24 Darrius Summers III DE 6-4 245 Fr. Detroit, Mich. Cass Technical
3 Rickey Taylor Jr. WR 6-1 180 R-So. Chicago, Ill. Brother Rice
18 Jay'shon Thomas DE 6-4 246 R-Jr. Cataula, Ga. Harris County
7 Cam Thompson WR 6-0 200 R-Sr. Youngstown, Ohio Boardman Mississippi State
21 Austin Tillman DB 5-11 190 R-Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Christian Brothers College Prep
70 Chevy Trask OL 6-5 290 R-Sr. Chicago, Ill. Evans HS South Carolina State
65 Eli Valencia DT 6-1 309 Fr. Chicago, Ill. Saint Patrick HS
29 Romelo Walker CB 6-1 184 R-So. Orlando, Fla. Olympia
11 Romelo Ware RB 5-9 200 R-So. Orlando, Fla. Olympia
12 Aaron Warren DB 6-3 208 R-Sr. Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park East New Mexico University
11 Amari Washington DT 6-3 295 R-Fr. Bettendorf, Iowa Bettendorf
20 Marshall Washington CB 6-2 180 Jr. Camden, N.J. Eastside Long Island University
84 Glen Weber TE 6-6 260 Jr. Oakdale, Cali. Oakdale Modesto Junior College
78 Jacob Welch OL 6-6 316 R-Jr. Johnsburg, Ill. Johnsburg
8 Triston White RB 5-10 214 R-Fr. Nashville, Ga. Valwood
28 Omar Williams Jr. CB 6-3 185 Fr. Lafayette, Ind. Lafayette Jefferson
15 Broderick Windham LB 6-2 220 Sr. Corona, Calif. Norco Saddleback CC

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
FB Def Coordinator (2025) Rob Harley (Ark St) Rob Harley Interim Head Coach
FB26 Tony Petersen Tony Petersen Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
Offensive Coordinator (FB) Quinn Sanders 2025 Quinn Sanders Co-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers
FB23 - Ty Boles HS (GA Coach) Ty Boles Assistant Coach / Running Backs
FB22 - Coach Joe Hawkins HS Joseph Hawkins Assistant Coach / Tight Ends
FB26 Matt White Matt White Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
Asst Coach (FB) Brayden Patton 2025 Brayden Patton Assistant Coach / Asst. Offensive Line
Asst. FB Coach Justin Robinson 2025 Justin Robinson Assistant Coach / Defensive Tackles
FB26 Chris West Chris West Assistant Coach / Defensive Ends
Asst. FB Coach Cory Connolly (2025) Cory Connolly Special Teams Coordinator / Linebackers
FB23 - Coach DJ Bland (Staff) DJ Bland Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks/Pass Defense Coordinator
Asst Coach (FB) Kai Ross 2025 Kai Ross Assistant Coach / Safeties

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Asst. AD Football Operations Dan Wolfe Dan Wolfe Assistant Athletic Director - Football Operations
Angelo Sebastiano Angelo Sebastiano Director of Video & Creative Media
Andy Wang Andy Wang General Manager
Jake Manning FB26 Jake Manning Assistant Director of Football Operations
Juney Barnett Juney Barnett Director of Sports Performance - Football

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff

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