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2026 Football Roster

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Players

  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. Miami, Fla. Avante Garde Academy
    Redshirt Junior Miami, Fla. Avante Garde Academy
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Holly Springs, N.C. Apex Friendship
    Redshirt Freshman Holly Springs, N.C. Apex Friendship
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 182 lbs
    Fr. Greensboro, N.C. Northern Guilford HS
    Freshman Greensboro, N.C. Northern Guilford HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    So. Tulsa, Okla. Cypress Falls HS UTPB
    Sophomore Tulsa, Okla. Cypress Falls HS UTPB
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    R-So. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS Central Missouri
    Redshirt Sophomore Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS Central Missouri
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 185 lbs
    Sr. Fullerton, Calif. Las Lomas HS Fullerton CC
    Senior Fullerton, Calif. Las Lomas HS Fullerton CC
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 305 lbs
    Fr. Delaware, Ohio Delaware Hayes HS
    Freshman Delaware, Ohio Delaware Hayes HS
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    R-So. Chesapeake, Va. Great Bridge HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Chesapeake, Va. Great Bridge HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 245 lbs
    R-Sr. Hillsboro, Ohio Marshall
    Redshirt Senior Hillsboro, Ohio Marshall
  • Punter P 5'8" 175 lbs
    R-Jr. Greensboro, N.C. Southeast Guilford HS Campbell
    Redshirt Junior Greensboro, N.C. Southeast Guilford HS Campbell
  • Kicker K 5'11" 160 lbs
    Jr. Charlotte, N.C. Audrey Kell HS Barton
    Junior Charlotte, N.C. Audrey Kell HS Barton
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. El Paso, Texas Pebble Mills HS Coffeyville CC
    Redshirt Junior El Paso, Texas Pebble Mills HS Coffeyville CC
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 285 lbs
    R-Jr. Lincolnton, N.C. East Lincoln Appalachian State
    Redshirt Junior Lincolnton, N.C. East Lincoln Appalachian State
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 172 lbs
    R-Fr. Charlotte, N.C. William A. Hough HS
    Redshirt Freshman Charlotte, N.C. William A. Hough HS
  • Offensive Line OL 5'11" 260 lbs
    R-So. Duncan, S.C. Byrnes HS Limestone University
    Redshirt Sophomore Duncan, S.C. Byrnes HS Limestone University
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 165 lbs
    R-Fr. Sarasota, Fla. Booker HS
    Redshirt Freshman Sarasota, Fla. Booker HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 290 lbs
    Fr. Versailles, Ky. Woodford County HS
    Freshman Versailles, Ky. Woodford County HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. West Charleston, S.C. Northside Christian Academy
    Redshirt Freshman West Charleston, S.C. Northside Christian Academy
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 235 lbs
    R-Jr. Stafford, Va. Mountain View HS James Madison
    Redshirt Junior Stafford, Va. Mountain View HS James Madison
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 245 lbs
    R-Sr. Collierville, Tenn. Collierville HS
    Redshirt Senior Collierville, Tenn. Collierville HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 185 lbs
    R-So. Pelzer, S.C. Southside Christian School
    Redshirt Sophomore Pelzer, S.C. Southside Christian School
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 200 lbs
    R-Sr. Houston, Texas George Bush HS UTPB
    Redshirt Senior Houston, Texas George Bush HS UTPB
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 280 lbs
    R-Fr. Mooresville, N.C. Mooresville HS
    Redshirt Freshman Mooresville, N.C. Mooresville HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 260 lbs
    Fr. Gastonia, N.C. Ashbrook HS
    Freshman Gastonia, N.C. Ashbrook HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 235 lbs
    R-So. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Christian Kentucky Wesleyan
    Redshirt Sophomore Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Christian Kentucky Wesleyan
  • Wide Receiver Wr 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. Chattanooga, Tenn. Baylor School
    Freshman Chattanooga, Tenn. Baylor School
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 180 lbs
    Fr. North Augusta, S.C. North Augusta HS
    Freshman North Augusta, S.C. North Augusta HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 200 lbs
    So. Riverside, Calif. Western Christian HS Riverside CC
    Sophomore Riverside, Calif. Western Christian HS Riverside CC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 280 lbs
    R-Fr. Fort Mill, S.C. Nations Ford
    Redshirt Freshman Fort Mill, S.C. Nations Ford
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 170 lbs
    Fr. Mocksville, N.C. Davie County HS
    Freshman Mocksville, N.C. Davie County HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. Palatka, Fla. Palatka HS Murray State
    Redshirt Junior Palatka, Fla. Palatka HS Murray State
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 300 lbs
    R-Sr. Decatur, Ga. Woodland HS West Florida
    Redshirt Senior Decatur, Ga. Woodland HS West Florida
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 170 lbs
    Fr. Shelby, N.C. Crest HS
    Freshman Shelby, N.C. Crest HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 230 lbs
    Fr. Shelby, N.C. Shelby HS
    Freshman Shelby, N.C. Shelby HS
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 300 lbs
    Sr. Douglasville, Ga. Western Carolina
    Senior Douglasville, Ga. Western Carolina
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 275 lbs
    R-Sr. Makawao, Hawai'i Summit HS Lindenwood
    Redshirt Senior Makawao, Hawai'i Summit HS Lindenwood
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 225 lbs
    R-So. Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield HS
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'6" 300 lbs
    R-Jr. Marietta, Ga. Walton HS
    Redshirt Junior Marietta, Ga. Walton HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Rutherfordton, N.C. Chase HS
    Redshirt Freshman Rutherfordton, N.C. Chase HS
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 235 lbs
    R-So. Kannapolis, N.C. South Rowan HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Kannapolis, N.C. South Rowan HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 210 lbs
    Fr. Shelby, N.C. Shelby HS
    Freshman Shelby, N.C. Shelby HS
  • Quarterback QB 5'10" 180 lbs
    Fr. New Rochelle, N.Y. The Peddie School
    Freshman New Rochelle, N.Y. The Peddie School
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 170 lbs
    Jr. Farmingdale, N.Y. Long Island HS Lincoln Univ.
    Junior Farmingdale, N.Y. Long Island HS Lincoln Univ.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Belmont, N.C. South Point HS Bluefield
    Redshirt Freshman Belmont, N.C. South Point HS Bluefield
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    R-Jr. Charlotte, N.C. Hickory Ridge Lenoir-Rhyne University
    Redshirt Junior Charlotte, N.C. Hickory Ridge Lenoir-Rhyne University
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 315 lbs
    R-Sr. Warner Robins, Ga. Mercer
    Redshirt Senior Warner Robins, Ga. Mercer
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 185 lbs
    R-Sr. Greenville, N.C. JH Rose HS Morehead State
    Redshirt Senior Greenville, N.C. JH Rose HS Morehead State
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 190 lbs
    R-Jr. Jacksonville, Fla. Orange Park HS Georgia Southern
    Redshirt Junior Jacksonville, Fla. Orange Park HS Georgia Southern
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 215 lbs
    R-Sr. Columbus, Ohio Upper Arlington HS Tiffin
    Redshirt Senior Columbus, Ohio Upper Arlington HS Tiffin
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 300 lbs
    R-Sr. Ridgeland, S.C. Thomas Hayward Academy East Texas A&M
    Redshirt Senior Ridgeland, S.C. Thomas Hayward Academy East Texas A&M
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 205 lbs
    R-So. Raleigh, N.C. Wakefield HS Chowan
    Redshirt Sophomore Raleigh, N.C. Wakefield HS Chowan
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 205 lbs
    R-So. Harrisburg, N.C. Hickory Ridge HS Coastal Carolina
    Redshirt Sophomore Harrisburg, N.C. Hickory Ridge HS Coastal Carolina
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 194 lbs
    Sr. Villa Rica, Ga. South Paulding HS Campbellsville (Ky.)
    Senior Villa Rica, Ga. South Paulding HS Campbellsville (Ky.)
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 225 lbs
    R-Jr. Shelby, N.C. Burns HS
    Redshirt Junior Shelby, N.C. Burns HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 235 lbs
    R-Fr. Arlington, Texas Mansfield Timberview HS
    Redshirt Freshman Arlington, Texas Mansfield Timberview HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 280 lbs
    Fr. Shelby, N.C. Crest HS
    Freshman Shelby, N.C. Crest HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 205 lbs
    Sr. Atlanta, Ga. Ola HS Delta State
    Senior Atlanta, Ga. Ola HS Delta State
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 235 lbs
    R-Jr. Columbia, S.C. C.A. Johnson HS Anderson
    Redshirt Junior Columbia, S.C. C.A. Johnson HS Anderson
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 185 lbs
    R-Fr. Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton HS
    Redshirt Freshman Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 185 lbs
    R-Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio Fairfield HS West Virginia
    Redshirt Junior Cincinnati, Ohio Fairfield HS West Virginia
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Laurens, S.C. Laurens HS
    Redshirt Freshman Laurens, S.C. Laurens HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Columbia, Ky. Adair County HS
    Redshirt Freshman Columbia, Ky. Adair County HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 205 lbs
    Gr. Toledo, Ohio Toledo Catholic Central HS Hampton
    Graduate Student Toledo, Ohio Toledo Catholic Central HS Hampton
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 215 lbs
    R-So. Pendleton, S.C. Pendleton HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Pendleton, S.C. Pendleton HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 290 lbs
    R-Fr. Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
    Redshirt Freshman Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
  • Tight End TE 6'7" 245 lbs
    R-So. Elon, N.C. Western Alamance
    Redshirt Sophomore Elon, N.C. Western Alamance
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Anderson, S.C. Crescent HS
    Redshirt Freshman Anderson, S.C. Crescent HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 305 lbs
    R-Jr. Fort Myers, Fla. Bishop Verot Catholic HS Garden City CC
    Redshirt Junior Fort Myers, Fla. Bishop Verot Catholic HS Garden City CC
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 300 lbs
    Sr. Marietta, Ga. Wheeler HS Stetson
    Senior Marietta, Ga. Wheeler HS Stetson
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'5" 280 lbs
    R-So. Raliegh, N.C. Leesville Road HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Raliegh, N.C. Leesville Road HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 190 lbs
    Fr. Raleigh, N.C. Leesville Road HS
    Freshman Raleigh, N.C. Leesville Road HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Sr. San Diego, Calif. Vista Murrieta HS Fullerton College
    Senior San Diego, Calif. Vista Murrieta HS Fullerton College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 305 lbs
    R-Jr. Frisco, Texas Lone Star HS UTPB
    Redshirt Junior Frisco, Texas Lone Star HS UTPB
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 195 lbs
    R-Jr. Wake Forest, N.C. Wake Forest HS
    Redshirt Junior Wake Forest, N.C. Wake Forest HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 170 lbs
    R-Fr. Ponte Verde, Fla. Nease HS
    Redshirt Freshman Ponte Verde, Fla. Nease HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 210 lbs
    R-So. Matthews, N.C. Weddington HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Matthews, N.C. Weddington HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 300 lbs
    R-Jr. Munich, Germany Fairmont State
    Redshirt Junior Munich, Germany Fairmont State
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 260 lbs
    R-Fr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. Rock Canyon HS Moorhead State
    Redshirt Freshman Highlands Ranch, Colo. Rock Canyon HS Moorhead State
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs
    R-Jr. Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County HS Anderson (S.C.)
    Redshirt Junior Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County HS Anderson (S.C.)
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 195 lbs
    R-Fr. Rock Hill, S.C. Northwestern HS
    Redshirt Freshman Rock Hill, S.C. Northwestern HS
  • Line Backer LB 6'4" 225 lbs
    R-Sr. Rock Hill, S.C. Northwestern HS
    Redshirt Senior Rock Hill, S.C. Northwestern HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 190 lbs
    R-So. Shelby, N.C. Burns HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Shelby, N.C. Burns HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 170 lbs
    Fr. Garner, N.C. Garner Magnet HS
    Freshman Garner, N.C. Garner Magnet HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 200 lbs
    Fr. Bamberg, S.C. Bamberg Ehrhardt HS
    Freshman Bamberg, S.C. Bamberg Ehrhardt HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 195 lbs
    R-Sr. Charlotte, N.C. Hickory Ridge HS Davidson
    Redshirt Senior Charlotte, N.C. Hickory Ridge HS Davidson
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 240 lbs
    R-Jr. Durham, N.C. Southern Durham HS App State
    Redshirt Junior Durham, N.C. Southern Durham HS App State
  • Special Teams ST 5'7" 155 lbs
    R-Fr. Ocean Springs, Miss. IMG Academy Millsaps College
    Redshirt Freshman Ocean Springs, Miss. IMG Academy Millsaps College
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 260 lbs
    R-So. Farmington, Utah IMG Academy
    Redshirt Sophomore Farmington, Utah IMG Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 170 lbs
    R-Fr. Mooresville, N.C. Community School of Davidson
    Redshirt Freshman Mooresville, N.C. Community School of Davidson
  • Special Teams ST 6'3" 255 lbs
    R-Fr. Connelly Springs, N.C. Draughn HS
    Redshirt Freshman Connelly Springs, N.C. Draughn HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 185 lbs
    R-Fr. Kernsville, N.C. East Forsyth HS
    Redshirt Freshman Kernsville, N.C. East Forsyth HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Elon, N.C. Western Alamance HS
    Redshirt Freshman Elon, N.C. Western Alamance HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'5" 215 lbs
    R-So. Duncan, S.C. Byrnes HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Duncan, S.C. Byrnes HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 210 lbs
    Fr. Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain HS
    Freshman Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 220 lbs
    R-Sr. Versailles, Ky. Sayre HS Marshall
    Redshirt Senior Versailles, Ky. Sayre HS Marshall
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Rock Hill, S.C. Northwestern HS
    Redshirt Freshman Rock Hill, S.C. Northwestern HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 205 lbs
    Fr. Raleigh, N.C. Southeast Raleigh HS
    Freshman Raleigh, N.C. Southeast Raleigh HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    R-Jr. DeSoto, Texas DeSoto HS UTPB
    Redshirt Junior DeSoto, Texas DeSoto HS UTPB
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 310 lbs
    R-Jr. Oconee, Fla. West Orange HS Eastern Kentucky
    Redshirt Junior Oconee, Fla. West Orange HS Eastern Kentucky
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 230 lbs
    R-Fr. Goldsboro, N.C. Panther Creek HS Averett University
    Redshirt Freshman Goldsboro, N.C. Panther Creek HS Averett University
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 180 lbs
    Fr. Shelby, N.C. Shelby HS
    Freshman Shelby, N.C. Shelby HS
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'1" 280 lbs
    Sr. Wichita, Kan. Wichita Northwest HS Coffeyville CC
    Senior Wichita, Kan. Wichita Northwest HS Coffeyville CC
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-So. Marion, S.C. Marion HS App State
    Redshirt Sophomore Marion, S.C. Marion HS App State
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 195 lbs
    R-So. Tampa, Fla. Zephyrhills HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Tampa, Fla. Zephyrhills HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Thomasville, Ga. Thomasville HS
    Redshirt Freshman Thomasville, Ga. Thomasville HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    Fr. Louisville, N.C. Christian Academy of Louisville
    Freshman Louisville, N.C. Christian Academy of Louisville
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 220 lbs
    R-Fr. Monroe, N.C. Monroe HS
    Redshirt Freshman Monroe, N.C. Monroe HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Forestville, Md. Bishop McNamara HS
    Redshirt Freshman Forestville, Md. Bishop McNamara HS
  • Kicker K 6'1" 210 lbs
    R-Jr. Cumming, Ga. South Forsyth HS West Georgia
    Redshirt Junior Cumming, Ga. South Forsyth HS West Georgia
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 230 lbs
    R-Jr. Durham, N.C. Ravenscroft School Wagner College
    Redshirt Junior Durham, N.C. Ravenscroft School Wagner College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 285 lbs
    R-Fr. Wellford, S.C. Westside HS
    Redshirt Freshman Wellford, S.C. Westside HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 210 lbs
    Fr. Raleigh, N.C. Cardinal Gibbons HS
    Freshman Raleigh, N.C. Cardinal Gibbons HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 188 lbs
    R-Fr. Harrisburg, N.C. Jay M. Robinson
    Redshirt Freshman Harrisburg, N.C. Jay M. Robinson
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 245 lbs
    Fr. Seale, Ala. Russell Co. HS
    Freshman Seale, Ala. Russell Co. HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 205 lbs
    Sr. Whiteville, N.C. Whiteville HS Garden City CC
    Senior Whiteville, N.C. Whiteville HS Garden City CC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 245 lbs
    Jr. Fort Worth, Texas Byron Nelson HS Tyler CC
    Junior Fort Worth, Texas Byron Nelson HS Tyler CC
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 210 lbs
    Jr. Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian School
    Junior Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 280 lbs
    Fr. Chattanooga, Tenn. Baylor School
    Freshman Chattanooga, Tenn. Baylor School
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Shelby, N.C. Crest HS
    Freshman Shelby, N.C. Crest HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 290 lbs
    R-Fr. Forest City, N.C. East Rutherford HS
    Redshirt Freshman Forest City, N.C. East Rutherford HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 245 lbs
    Sr. Griffin, Ga. Griffin HS Thomas More (Ky.)
    Senior Griffin, Ga. Griffin HS Thomas More (Ky.)
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 185 lbs
    R-Fr. Roebuck, S.C. Woodruff HS
    Redshirt Freshman Roebuck, S.C. Woodruff HS
  • Kicker K 5'9" 155 lbs
    R-Fr. Ocoee, Fla. Foundation Academy
    Redshirt Freshman Ocoee, Fla. Foundation Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 260 lbs
    R-Fr. Milton, Ga. Milton HS
    Redshirt Freshman Milton, Ga. Milton HS
  • Quarterback QB 5'11" 170 lbs
    R-Fr. Bethel, N.C. North Pitt HS
    Redshirt Freshman Bethel, N.C. North Pitt HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    Jr. Frisco, Texas Lone Star HS UTPB
    Junior Frisco, Texas Lone Star HS UTPB
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 180 lbs
    Gr. Chicago, Ill. Chicago Hope Academy/Roger C. Sullivan HS Marshall
    Graduate Student Chicago, Ill. Chicago Hope Academy/Roger C. Sullivan HS Marshall
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. Providence School
    Redshirt Freshman Jacksonville, Fla. Providence School

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Kris McCullough

  • Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

    Kenneth Hrncir

  • Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends

    Brayle Brown

  • Defensive Coordinator

    Jake Shaw

  • Offensive Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line

    Kendrick Davis

  • Running Backs

    Ryver Rodriguez

  • Slot Wide Receivers/Director of High School Recruiting

    A.C. Whaley

  • Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers

    Pete Bennett

  • Defensive Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach

    MyQuon Stout

  • Defensive Pass Game Coordinator/Corners/Nickels

    Devin Gaulden

  • Director of Player Personnel/Safeties

    Brian Smith

  • Linebackers

    Hayden Kelly

  • Defensive Graduate Assistant

    Michael Walker

  • Director of Athletic Performance

    Sam Schroeder

Football Support Staff

  • Chief of Staff/Director of Football Operations

    Fred Proesel

  • Head Football Athletic Trainer

    Kenny Cabe

  • Football Team Chaplain

    Chadrick Roseboro

  • Equipment Manager

    Peyton Campbell

  • Equipment Manager

    Trey Nichols

  • Equipment Manager

    Devin Turner

  • Creative Content

    Dakota Hawxwell

  • Student Equipment Manager

    Noah Abernathy

  • On-Campus Recruiting

    Chyna Rutledge

2026 Football Roster
# Full Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School Previous School
Giovanni Adopte R-Jr. WR 6-1 180 Miami, Fla. Avante Garde Academy
Jaxon Alongi R-Fr. LB 6-3 210 Holly Springs, N.C. Apex Friendship
Bobby Bah Fr. DB 6-0 182 Greensboro, N.C. Northern Guilford HS
Shawn Battle So. DB 5-11 180 Tulsa, Okla. Cypress Falls HS UTPB
Trenton Bell R-So. DB 5-11 180 Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS Central Missouri
Jabre Bevineau Sr. WR 6-3 185 Fullerton, Calif. Las Lomas HS Fullerton CC
Nikolas Bivens Fr. OL 6-5 305 Delaware, Ohio Delaware Hayes HS
Carson Blachford R-So. OL 6-3 280 Chesapeake, Va. Great Bridge HS
Beau Blankenship R-Sr. TE 6-4 245 Hillsboro, Ohio Marshall
Aidan Bonde R-Jr. P 5-8 175 Greensboro, N.C. Southeast Guilford HS Campbell
Andrew Bontekoe Jr. K 5-11 160 Charlotte, N.C. Audrey Kell HS Barton
Jalile Bost R-Jr. WR 5-11 180 El Paso, Texas Pebble Mills HS Coffeyville CC
Blake Bradford R-Jr. OL 6-6 285 Lincolnton, N.C. East Lincoln Appalachian State
Sean Brady R-Fr. WR 5-9 172 Charlotte, N.C. William A. Hough HS
Gavin Brooks R-So. OL 5-11 260 Duncan, S.C. Byrnes HS Limestone University
Abraham Brown III R-Fr. DB 5-11 165 Sarasota, Fla. Booker HS
Carson Bugg Fr. OL 6-5 290 Versailles, Ky. Woodford County HS
Sam Burks R-Fr. RB 5-10 180 West Charleston, S.C. Northside Christian Academy
Collin Carroll R-Jr. TE 6-4 235 Stafford, Va. Mountain View HS James Madison
Antonio Chambers R-Sr. DL 6-2 245 Collierville, Tenn. Collierville HS
Ethan Chandler R-So. DB 5-9 185 Pelzer, S.C. Southside Christian School
Adrian Cormier R-Sr. RB 5-9 200 Houston, Texas George Bush HS UTPB
Drew Davis R-Fr. OL 6-1 280 Mooresville, N.C. Mooresville HS
Keegan Davis Fr. OL 6-4 260 Gastonia, N.C. Ashbrook HS
Ryan Demonbreun R-So. TE 6-4 235 Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Christian Kentucky Wesleyan
Kaiden Dewey Fr. Wr 6-0 175 Chattanooga, Tenn. Baylor School
Michael Doe Fr. RB 5-9 180 North Augusta, S.C. North Augusta HS
Jared Doolittle So. QB 6-3 200 Riverside, Calif. Western Christian HS Riverside CC
Sayvion Drayton R-Fr. DL 6-0 280 Fort Mill, S.C. Nations Ford
Ethan Driver Fr. WR 6-2 170 Mocksville, N.C. Davie County HS
Chavaris Dumas R-Jr. DB 6-1 180 Palatka, Fla. Palatka HS Murray State
Jabari Edwards R-Sr. OL 6-2 300 Decatur, Ga. Woodland HS West Florida
Michael Edwards Fr. WR 5-11 170 Shelby, N.C. Crest HS
Lan Farmer Fr. QB 6-4 230 Shelby, N.C. Shelby HS
Marselle Felton Sr. OL 6-4 300 Douglasville, Ga. Western Carolina
Maika Finau R-Sr. DL 6-2 275 Makawao, Hawai'i Summit HS Lindenwood
Talon Fisher R-So. LB 6-2 225 Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield HS
Will Fitzpatrick R-Jr. OL 6-6 300 Marietta, Ga. Walton HS
Zachary Frashier R-Fr. DB 6-0 180 Rutherfordton, N.C. Chase HS
Alex Furr R-So. TE 6-6 235 Kannapolis, N.C. South Rowan HS
Noah Gartner Fr. DL 6-3 210 Shelby, N.C. Shelby HS
Joey Gaston Fr. QB 5-10 180 New Rochelle, N.Y. The Peddie School
Joshua George Jr. WR 5-8 170 Farmingdale, N.Y. Long Island HS Lincoln Univ.
Gavin Gibson R-Fr. DL 6-3 210 Belmont, N.C. South Point HS Bluefield
Luke Gilbertson R-Jr. LB 6-0 220 Charlotte, N.C. Hickory Ridge Lenoir-Rhyne University
Jose Gonzalez R-Sr. OL 6-4 315 Warner Robins, Ga. Mercer
Montez Green R-Sr. WR 6-1 185 Greenville, N.C. JH Rose HS Morehead State
Brian Green Jr. R-Jr. WR 6-1 190 Jacksonville, Fla. Orange Park HS Georgia Southern
Carson Gresock R-Sr. RB 5-11 215 Columbus, Ohio Upper Arlington HS Tiffin
Preston Hamilton R-Sr. DL 6-0 300 Ridgeland, S.C. Thomas Hayward Academy East Texas A&M
Dominic Haney R-So. WR 6-4 205 Raleigh, N.C. Wakefield HS Chowan
Jalen Harris R-So. WR 6-4 205 Harrisburg, N.C. Hickory Ridge HS Coastal Carolina
Josiah Harris Sr. DB 6-2 194 Villa Rica, Ga. South Paulding HS Campbellsville (Ky.)
Cahari Haynes R-Jr. LB 6-2 225 Shelby, N.C. Burns HS
Ontario Hewitt Jr. R-Fr. DL 6-4 235 Arlington, Texas Mansfield Timberview HS
Denarion Hickman Fr. OL 6-6 280 Shelby, N.C. Crest HS
Tye Holsey Sr. DB 6-2 205 Atlanta, Ga. Ola HS Delta State
Terrill Hopkins R-Jr. DL 6-3 235 Columbia, S.C. C.A. Johnson HS Anderson
Carter Isaacs R-Fr. DB 6-0 185 Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton HS
Jordan Jackson R-Jr. DB 6-0 185 Cincinnati, Ohio Fairfield HS West Virginia
Malik Jackson R-Fr. DL 6-0 210 Laurens, S.C. Laurens HS
Easton Jessie R-Fr. QB 6-1 190 Columbia, Ky. Adair County HS
Tae'Shaun Johnson Gr. WR 5-11 205 Toledo, Ohio Toledo Catholic Central HS Hampton
Kory Jones R-So. WR 6-3 215 Pendleton, S.C. Pendleton HS
Brooks Kerwin R-Fr. OL 6-4 290 Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
Evan Kuehnel R-So. TE 6-7 245 Elon, N.C. Western Alamance
Darius Latimer R-Fr. RB 5-11 190 Anderson, S.C. Crescent HS
Joseph Lentine R-Jr. OL 6-3 305 Fort Myers, Fla. Bishop Verot Catholic HS Garden City CC
Renardo Lewis Sr. DL 5-11 300 Marietta, Ga. Wheeler HS Stetson
Preston Lilley R-So. OL 6-5 280 Raliegh, N.C. Leesville Road HS
Evan List Fr. TE 6-4 190 Raleigh, N.C. Leesville Road HS
Jordan Little Sr. DB 6-0 180 San Diego, Calif. Vista Murrieta HS Fullerton College
Kyle Lofye R-Jr. OL 6-3 305 Frisco, Texas Lone Star HS UTPB
Nigel Lucas R-Jr. DB 6-1 195 Wake Forest, N.C. Wake Forest HS
Elisha Luckett III R-Fr. DB 5-9 170 Ponte Verde, Fla. Nease HS
Michael Luisa Jr. R-So. LB 5-11 210 Matthews, N.C. Weddington HS
Liam Lyck R-Jr. OL 6-5 300 Munich, Germany Fairmont State
Cooper Malaniak R-Fr. DL 6-5 260 Highlands Ranch, Colo. Rock Canyon HS Moorhead State
Dylan Manders R-Jr. LB 6-2 230 Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County HS Anderson (S.C.)
Will Massey R-Fr. LB 6-0 195 Rock Hill, S.C. Northwestern HS
Will Mattison R-Sr. LB 6-4 225 Rock Hill, S.C. Northwestern HS
Ben Mauney R-So. QB 6-4 190 Shelby, N.C. Burns HS
Maddox McDowell Fr. DB 6-2 170 Garner, N.C. Garner Magnet HS
Jalen McGraw Fr. LB 6-2 200 Bamberg, S.C. Bamberg Ehrhardt HS
Sabin McLaughlin R-Sr. DB 5-11 195 Charlotte, N.C. Hickory Ridge HS Davidson
AJ Mebane R-Jr. DL 6-3 240 Durham, N.C. Southern Durham HS App State
Tyler Miller R-Fr. ST 5-7 155 Ocean Springs, Miss. IMG Academy Millsaps College
Marshall Moldre R-So. DL 6-2 260 Farmington, Utah IMG Academy
Steffen Morgan R-Fr. DB 5-9 170 Mooresville, N.C. Community School of Davidson
Jacob Mull R-Fr. ST 6-3 255 Connelly Springs, N.C. Draughn HS
Jaylin Murry R-Fr. RB 5-10 185 Kernsville, N.C. East Forsyth HS
James Newton R-Fr. WR 5-11 190 Elon, N.C. Western Alamance HS
James Oates R-So. LB 6-5 215 Duncan, S.C. Byrnes HS
Semaj Odems Fr. DL 6-3 210 Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain HS
Cole Pennington R-Sr. QB 6-4 220 Versailles, Ky. Sayre HS Marshall
Finley Polk R-Fr. QB 6-3 200 Rock Hill, S.C. Northwestern HS
Ty Powell Fr. QB 6-3 205 Raleigh, N.C. Southeast Raleigh HS
Jamarion Ravenell R-Jr. DB 5-10 175 DeSoto, Texas DeSoto HS UTPB
Graysen Riffe R-Jr. OL 6-7 310 Oconee, Fla. West Orange HS Eastern Kentucky
Ra'Shaun Robinson R-Fr. DL 6-3 230 Goldsboro, N.C. Panther Creek HS Averett University
Lorenzo Roseboro Fr. WR 6-2 180 Shelby, N.C. Shelby HS
Caden Ross Sr. DL 6-1 280 Wichita, Kan. Wichita Northwest HS Coffeyville CC
Tyshawn Sanders R-So. DB 6-0 180 Marion, S.C. Marion HS App State
Teddy Sands R-So. WR 6-2 195 Tampa, Fla. Zephyrhills HS
Rex Schofill R-Fr. WR 5-9 175 Thomasville, Ga. Thomasville HS
Jackson Settle Fr. LB 6-1 220 Louisville, N.C. Christian Academy of Louisville
Joey Shearin R-Fr. TE 6-2 220 Monroe, N.C. Monroe HS
Bryson Shelton R-Fr. DB 5-10 180 Forestville, Md. Bishop McNamara HS
Tyler Simpson R-Jr. K 6-1 210 Cumming, Ga. South Forsyth HS West Georgia
William Stevenson R-Jr. LB 6-1 230 Durham, N.C. Ravenscroft School Wagner College
AJ Suttles R-Fr. OL 6-2 285 Wellford, S.C. Westside HS
Noah Terry Fr. RB 5-9 210 Raleigh, N.C. Cardinal Gibbons HS
Dominic Testa R-Fr. WR 5-10 188 Harrisburg, N.C. Jay M. Robinson
Isaiah Thomas Fr. DL 6-3 245 Seale, Ala. Russell Co. HS
Daejuan Thompson Sr. LB 6-3 205 Whiteville, N.C. Whiteville HS Garden City CC
Ruben Tshilombo Jr. DL 6-4 245 Fort Worth, Texas Byron Nelson HS Tyler CC
Christian Vann Jr. RB 6-1 210 Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian School
Xavier Wade Fr. OL 6-5 280 Chattanooga, Tenn. Baylor School
Donovon Walton Fr. DB 6-1 180 Shelby, N.C. Crest HS
Zalen Watkins R-Fr. DL 6-3 290 Forest City, N.C. East Rutherford HS
Trey Weems Sr. DL 6-2 245 Griffin, Ga. Griffin HS Thomas More (Ky.)
Hunter West R-Fr. DB 6-2 185 Roebuck, S.C. Woodruff HS
Braedyn White R-Fr. K 5-9 155 Ocoee, Fla. Foundation Academy
Paul Williams R-Fr. DL 6-3 260 Milton, Ga. Milton HS
Famous Wilson R-Fr. QB 5-11 170 Bethel, N.C. North Pitt HS
Tre Yanez Jr. LB 6-1 215 Frisco, Texas Lone Star HS UTPB
Randy Young Gr. RB 5-10 180 Chicago, Ill. Chicago Hope Academy/Roger C. Sullivan HS Marshall
Ben Zelenka R-Fr. LB 5-11 210 Jacksonville, Fla. Providence School

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
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Kris McCullough Kris McCullough Head Coach
GWU Headshot Placeholder Kenneth Hrncir Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
GWU Headshot Placeholder Brayle Brown Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends
GWU Headshot Placeholder Jake Shaw Defensive Coordinator
GWU Headshot Placeholder Kendrick Davis Offensive Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line
GWU Headshot Placeholder Ryver Rodriguez Running Backs
GWU Headshot Placeholder A.C. Whaley Slot Wide Receivers/Director of High School Recruiting
Pete Bennett Pete Bennett Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers
MyQuon Stout MyQuon Stout Defensive Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach
GWU Headshot Placeholder Devin Gaulden Defensive Pass Game Coordinator/Corners/Nickels
GWU Headshot Placeholder Brian Smith Director of Player Personnel/Safeties
GWU Headshot Placeholder Hayden Kelly Linebackers
Mike Walker Michael Walker Defensive Graduate Assistant
Sam Schroeder Sam Schroeder Director of Athletic Performance

Football Support Staff

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Fred Proesel Chief of Staff/Director of Football Operations
GWU Headshot Placeholder Kenny Cabe Head Football Athletic Trainer
GWU Headshot Placeholder Chadrick Roseboro Football Team Chaplain
GWU Headshot Placeholder Peyton Campbell Equipment Manager
GWU Headshot Placeholder Trey Nichols Equipment Manager
GWU Headshot Placeholder Devin Turner Equipment Manager
Dakota Hawxwell Dakota Hawxwell Creative Content
GWU Headshot Placeholder Noah Abernathy Student Equipment Manager
GWU Headshot Placeholder Chyna Rutledge On-Campus Recruiting

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Football Coaching Staff

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