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2025 Football Roster

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  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 207 lbs
    Jr. Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park
    Junior Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 296 lbs
    R-So. Danville, Ky. Boyle County Kentucky
    Redshirt Sophomore Danville, Ky. Boyle County Kentucky
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'2" 225 lbs
    R-Sr. Miami, Fla. Middletown Cincinnati
    Redshirt Senior Miami, Fla. Middletown Cincinnati
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 208 lbs
    R-Jr. Fort Thomas, Ky. Beechwood
    Redshirt Junior Fort Thomas, Ky. Beechwood
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 190 lbs
    So. Youngstown, Ohio Newton
    Sophomore Youngstown, Ohio Newton
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 277 lbs
    R-Jr. Smyrna, Tenn. Smyrna
    Redshirt Junior Smyrna, Tenn. Smyrna
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    Gr. Americus, Ga. Creekside HS Duquesne
    Graduate Student Americus, Ga. Creekside HS Duquesne
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 188 lbs
    Jr. Powell, Tenn. Powell Tennessee Tech
    Junior Powell, Tenn. Powell Tennessee Tech
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 175 lbs
    R-Sr. Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green Colorado/Kentucky
    Redshirt Senior Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green Colorado/Kentucky
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 182 lbs
    R-Sr. San Diego, CA Bonita Vista Reedley College/NMSU
    Redshirt Senior San Diego, CA Bonita Vista Reedley College/NMSU
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 234 lbs
    R-So. Dickson, Tenn. Dickson County
    Redshirt Sophomore Dickson, Tenn. Dickson County
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'4" 229 lbs
    R-Sr. Mount Holly, N.C. Mountain Island Charter North Carolina
    Redshirt Senior Mount Holly, N.C. Mountain Island Charter North Carolina
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 220 lbs
    Gr. Southaven, Miss. DeSoto Central Northwest Mississippi C.C.
    Graduate Student Southaven, Miss. DeSoto Central Northwest Mississippi C.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 189 lbs
    R-Sr. Moultrie, Ga. Colquitt County Austin Peay
    Redshirt Senior Moultrie, Ga. Colquitt County Austin Peay
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 213 lbs
    R-Jr. Milwaukee, Wis. Franklin Albany (N.Y.)
    Redshirt Junior Milwaukee, Wis. Franklin Albany (N.Y.)
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 206 lbs
    R-Jr. Greenbrier, Tenn. Greenbrier Cumberland (Tenn.)
    Redshirt Junior Greenbrier, Tenn. Greenbrier Cumberland (Tenn.)
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 179 lbs
    So. Bartow, Fla. Bartow
    Sophomore Bartow, Fla. Bartow
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 194 lbs
    R-Sr. Akron, Ohio Streetsboro
    Redshirt Senior Akron, Ohio Streetsboro
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 213 lbs
    Fr. Spring, Texas Canton McKinley HS
    Freshman Spring, Texas Canton McKinley HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 220 lbs
    Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville West
    Junior Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville West
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 201 lbs
    Sr. Tampa, Fla. JW Mitchell
    Senior Tampa, Fla. JW Mitchell
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 200 lbs
    R-So. Baton Rouge, La. Dunham School
    Redshirt Sophomore Baton Rouge, La. Dunham School
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 202 lbs
    R-So. Lexington, Ky. Woodford County West Virginia
    Redshirt Sophomore Lexington, Ky. Woodford County West Virginia
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 210 lbs
    Fr. Mount Juliet, Tenn. Mount Juliet
    Freshman Mount Juliet, Tenn. Mount Juliet
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 195 lbs
    Jr. Clayton, Ga Morrow Tuskegee
    Junior Clayton, Ga Morrow Tuskegee
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 185 lbs
    R-Sr. St. Augustine, Fla. St. Augustine South Florida
    Redshirt Senior St. Augustine, Fla. St. Augustine South Florida
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 191 lbs
    R-Jr. Nashville, Tenn. Ensworth Furman
    Redshirt Junior Nashville, Tenn. Ensworth Furman
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 163 lbs
    R-Sr. Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King Akron
    Redshirt Senior Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King Akron
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'1" 235 lbs
    Gr. Orangeburg, S.C. Orangeburg Wilkinson Carson-Newman
    Graduate Student Orangeburg, S.C. Orangeburg Wilkinson Carson-Newman
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 171 lbs
    R-Sr. Columbia, S.C. Cardinal Newman Middle Tenn. St.
    Redshirt Senior Columbia, S.C. Cardinal Newman Middle Tenn. St.
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 222 lbs
    So. Campbellsville, Ky Taylor County
    Sophomore Campbellsville, Ky Taylor County
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'3" 225 lbs
    Rf. Deerfield, IL Loyola Academy
    Redshirt Freshman Deerfield, IL Loyola Academy
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 186 lbs
    Fr. Campbellsville, Ky. Frederick Douglass
    Freshman Campbellsville, Ky. Frederick Douglass
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 158 lbs
    Rf. Youngstown, OH Frederick Douglass
    Redshirt Freshman Youngstown, OH Frederick Douglass
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 230 lbs
    Gr. Nashville, Tenn. Summit
    Graduate Student Nashville, Tenn. Summit
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 175 lbs
    Sr. Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central Saint Francis (Fort Wayne)
    Senior Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central Saint Francis (Fort Wayne)
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 201 lbs
    R-Jr. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central
    Redshirt Junior Richmond, Ky. Madison Central
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 194 lbs
    Fr. Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga
    Freshman Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'3" 217 lbs
    Rf. London, Ky North Laurel
    Redshirt Freshman London, Ky North Laurel
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 245 lbs
    Jr. New Smyrna Beach, Fla. New Smyrna Beach Highland CC
    Junior New Smyrna Beach, Fla. New Smyrna Beach Highland CC
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    R-So. Corbin, Ky. Corbin
    Redshirt Sophomore Corbin, Ky. Corbin
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'3" 199 lbs
    Fr. Versailles, Ky. Woodford County
    Freshman Versailles, Ky. Woodford County
  • Kicker K 6'0" 175 lbs
    R-Jr. Murphy, Texas Plano East UTEP
    Redshirt Junior Murphy, Texas Plano East UTEP
  • Linebacker/Long Snapper LB/LS 6'2" 225 lbs
    R-So. Cincinnati, Ohio Princeton East Tennessee
    Redshirt Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio Princeton East Tennessee
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 161 lbs
    Fr. Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Central
    Freshman Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Central
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 240 lbs
    Fr. Louisville, Ky. DuPont Manual
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. DuPont Manual
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 208 lbs
    Fr. Danville, Ky. Boyle County
    Freshman Danville, Ky. Boyle County
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 178 lbs
    Fr. Lynch, Ky. Harlan
    Freshman Lynch, Ky. Harlan
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 211 lbs
    So. Richmond, Ky Lexington Christian Academy
    Sophomore Richmond, Ky Lexington Christian Academy
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 261 lbs
    R-Sr. Johnson County, Ky. Johnson Central Bowling Green
    Redshirt Senior Johnson County, Ky. Johnson Central Bowling Green
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 270 lbs
    Rf. Cocoa, Fla. Cocoa
    Redshirt Freshman Cocoa, Fla. Cocoa
  • Long Snapper LS 6'0" 227 lbs
    Rf. Waxhaw, NC Weddington
    Redshirt Freshman Waxhaw, NC Weddington
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 218 lbs
    Fr. Dallas, Texas Lake Highlands
    Freshman Dallas, Texas Lake Highlands
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'1" 205 lbs
    Sr. Valdosta, Ga. Valdosta Tennessee Tech
    Senior Valdosta, Ga. Valdosta Tennessee Tech
  • Tight End TE 6'1" 261 lbs
    Jr. Katy, Texas James E. Taylor Bakersfield CC
    Junior Katy, Texas James E. Taylor Bakersfield CC
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'2" 214 lbs
    R-So. Corbin, Ky. Corbin
    Redshirt Sophomore Corbin, Ky. Corbin
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    R-Sr. Everson, Wash. Nooksack Valley College of Idaho
    Redshirt Senior Everson, Wash. Nooksack Valley College of Idaho
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 231 lbs
    R-So. Decatur, Ala. Austin HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Decatur, Ala. Austin HS
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'6" 336 lbs
    Gr. Rising Sun, Ind. South Dearborn Wilmington College
    Graduate Student Rising Sun, Ind. South Dearborn Wilmington College
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'6" 264 lbs
    Fr. Camilla, Ga. Mitchell County
    Freshman Camilla, Ga. Mitchell County
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'7" 314 lbs
    R-So. Ocoee, Fla. West Orange Pittsburgh
    Redshirt Sophomore Ocoee, Fla. West Orange Pittsburgh
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 300 lbs
    Gr. Goodyear, Ariz. Verrado Tennessee State
    Graduate Student Goodyear, Ariz. Verrado Tennessee State
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'7" 313 lbs
    R-So. Ocoee, Fla. West Orange Pittsburgh
    Redshirt Sophomore Ocoee, Fla. West Orange Pittsburgh
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 308 lbs
    R-Sr. Lauderhill, Fla. Deerfield Beach Butler C.C.
    Redshirt Senior Lauderhill, Fla. Deerfield Beach Butler C.C.
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'1" 294 lbs
    R-Jr. Winchester, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
    Redshirt Junior Winchester, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 262 lbs
    Rf. Asheville, N.C. A.C. Reynolds
    Redshirt Freshman Asheville, N.C. A.C. Reynolds
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 309 lbs
    Rf. Winchester, Ky. George Rogers Clark
    Redshirt Freshman Winchester, Ky. George Rogers Clark
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 288 lbs
    Jr. Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain Norfolk State
    Junior Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain Norfolk State
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 294 lbs
    Rf. Lexington, Ky Lexington Catholic
    Redshirt Freshman Lexington, Ky Lexington Catholic
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 300 lbs
    R-Sr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Blackman
    Redshirt Senior Murfreesboro, Tenn. Blackman
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 318 lbs
    So. Miami, Fla. IMG Academy
    Sophomore Miami, Fla. IMG Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 286 lbs
    R-So. Lancaster, Ky. Garrard County
    Redshirt Sophomore Lancaster, Ky. Garrard County
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 312 lbs
    R-So. Stanford, Ky. Lincoln County
    Redshirt Sophomore Stanford, Ky. Lincoln County
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 294 lbs
    Rf. Cincinnati, OH Princeton
    Redshirt Freshman Cincinnati, OH Princeton
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 312 lbs
    R-Jr. Columbia, S.C. Ridge View Charlotte
    Redshirt Junior Columbia, S.C. Ridge View Charlotte
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 234 lbs
    R-Jr. Springfield, Ky. Washington County Uni. of the Cumberlands
    Redshirt Junior Springfield, Ky. Washington County Uni. of the Cumberlands
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 243 lbs
    R-So. Franklin, Tenn. Franklin
    Redshirt Sophomore Franklin, Tenn. Franklin
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 170 lbs
    R-So. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central
    Redshirt Sophomore Richmond, Ky. Madison Central
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 182 lbs
    Fr. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central
    Freshman Richmond, Ky. Madison Central
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 194 lbs
    Fr. Gary, Ind. Cathedral
    Freshman Gary, Ind. Cathedral
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'7" 168 lbs
    Fr. Dayton, Ohio Bellefontaine
    Freshman Dayton, Ohio Bellefontaine
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 162 lbs
    R-Fr. Brunswick, Ga, Brunswick
    Redshirt Freshman Brunswick, Ga, Brunswick
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 189 lbs
    R-Fr. Johns Creek, Ga. Kell
    Redshirt Freshman Johns Creek, Ga. Kell
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 312 lbs
    R-Sr. Richmond, Va. Thomas Dale Lincoln Univ.
    Redshirt Senior Richmond, Va. Thomas Dale Lincoln Univ.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 190 lbs
    Fr. Deltona Lake Mary
    Freshman Deltona Lake Mary
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 240 lbs
    R-Jr. Kelowna, B.C., Canada Clearwater Academy International South Alabama
    Redshirt Junior Kelowna, B.C., Canada Clearwater Academy International South Alabama
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 251 lbs
    Fr. Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga
    Freshman Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga
  • Kicker K 6'0" 202 lbs
    Rf. Cincinnati, Ohio Archbishop Moeller
    Redshirt Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Archbishop Moeller
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 272 lbs
    R-So. Bowling Green, Ky. Warren East
    Redshirt Sophomore Bowling Green, Ky. Warren East
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 293 lbs
    R-Jr. Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green
    Redshirt Junior Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'5" 212 lbs
    Fr. West Palm Beach, Fla. Seminole Ridge
    Freshman West Palm Beach, Fla. Seminole Ridge
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'3" 256 lbs
    R-So. Dublin, Ga. Dublin Kennesaw State
    Redshirt Sophomore Dublin, Ga. Dublin Kennesaw State
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'3" 318 lbs
    R-So. Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglass Western Kentucky
    Redshirt Sophomore Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglass Western Kentucky
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'1" 297 lbs
    Rf. Panama City, Fla. Rutherford
    Redshirt Freshman Panama City, Fla. Rutherford
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 285 lbs
    R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. Maplewood
    Redshirt Senior Memphis, Tenn. Maplewood
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 285 lbs
    Fr. Nashville, Tenn. Ensworth
    Freshman Nashville, Tenn. Ensworth
  • Offensive Line OL 5'11" 280 lbs
    Fr. Dacula, Ga. Mill Creek
    Freshman Dacula, Ga. Mill Creek
  • Kicker K 5'10" 150 lbs
    Fr. Orlando, Fla. William R Boone
    Freshman Orlando, Fla. William R Boone
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
    Freshman Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 180 lbs
    Fr. Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglass
    Freshman Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglass
  • Kicker K 6'0" 205 lbs
    Rf. Tampa, Fla. Gaither Charlotte
    Redshirt Freshman Tampa, Fla. Gaither Charlotte
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'1" 216 lbs
    R-Fr. Lenoir City, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic
    Redshirt Freshman Lenoir City, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'2" 227 lbs
    Rf. Tampa, Fla. IMG Academy
    Redshirt Freshman Tampa, Fla. IMG Academy
  • Long Snapper LS 6'0" 220 lbs
    Fr. Naples, Fla. First Baptist Academy
    Freshman Naples, Fla. First Baptist Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 275 lbs
    Fr. Richmond, Ky. Frederick Douglass
    Freshman Richmond, Ky. Frederick Douglass
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 190 lbs
    Fr. Fort Myers, Fla. Island Coast
    Freshman Fort Myers, Fla. Island Coast
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. Georgetown, Ky. Scott County
    Freshman Georgetown, Ky. Scott County
  • Punter P 5'11" 180 lbs
    Fr. Wilmington, N.C. New Hanover
    Freshman Wilmington, N.C. New Hanover
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 255 lbs
    Sr. Louisville, Ky. St. Xavier Uni. of the Cumberlands
    Senior Louisville, Ky. St. Xavier Uni. of the Cumberlands
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 160 lbs
    Fr. Wartburg, Tenn. Wartburg Central
    Freshman Wartburg, Tenn. Wartburg Central
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'4" 225 lbs
    Fr. Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 170 lbs
    Fr. Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    Fr. Fort Thomas, Ky. Highlands
    Freshman Fort Thomas, Ky. Highlands
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 170 lbs
    Fr. Louisville, Ky. Central
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. Central

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Walt Wells

  • Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach

    Jake Johnson

  • Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach

    Andy Richman

  • General Manager / Wide Receivers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

    Caleb Cox

  • Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers Coach

    Derek Day

  • Assistant Head Coach/Nickels Coach

    Mike Dietzel

  • Quarterbacks Coach

    Maxwell Smith

  • Defensive Secondary Coach

    Rashad Watson

  • Offensive Line Coach

    Eric Ravellette

  • Defensive Line Coach

    Dayton LeBlanc

  • Tight Ends Coach

    Isaac McClain

  • Assistant Defensive Backs Coach

    Josh McClurg

  • Assistant Offensive Line Coach

    Ryan Jackson

  • Assistant Wide Receivers Coach

    Jalen Burbage

  • Assistant Linebackers Coach

    Alex Cline

Football Support Staff

  • Chief of Staff

    Jeff Griffith

  • Director of Football Operations

    Daniel Berezowitz

  • Director of Football Sports Performance

    Billy Brown

  • Assistant Director of Football Sports Performance

    Carson Kipp

  • Director of Football Equipment

    Pierce Hamilton

  • Director of Player Personnel & Recruiting

    Jax Egan

  • Video Coordinator

    Alex Morgan

2025 Football Roster
No. Image Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown Previous School High School
0 Dixon, Jakob Jakob Dixon WR 6-4 207 Jr. Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park
0 Ziesmer, Tommy Tommy Ziesmer DL 6-2 296 R-So. Danville, Ky. Kentucky Boyle County
1 Junior, Cam Cam Junior OLB 6-2 225 R-Sr. Miami, Fla. Cincinnati Middletown
2 Hergott, Cameron Cameron Hergott WR 6-3 208 R-Jr. Fort Thomas, Ky. Beechwood
3 Calwise Jr., Marcus Marcus Calwise Jr. WR 5-10 190 So. Youngstown, Ohio Newton
4 Bailey, Jeremiah Jeremiah Bailey DL 6-2 277 R-Jr. Smyrna, Tenn. Smyrna
5 Franks, Khatavian Khatavian Franks LB 6-1 220 Gr. Americus, Ga. Duquesne Creekside HS
5 Potts, Jordyn Jordyn Potts QB 6-0 188 Jr. Powell, Tenn. Tennessee Tech Powell
6 Tisdale Jr. , Vito Vito Tisdale Jr. DB 5-11 175 R-Sr. Bowling Green, Ky. Colorado/Kentucky Bowling Green
6 Vann Jr., Ron Ron Vann Jr. WR 6-2 182 R-Sr. San Diego, CA Reedley College/NMSU Bonita Vista
7 Lamberth, Colbey Colbey Lamberth QB 6-4 234 R-So. Dickson, Tenn. Dickson County
7 Stephens, Gabe Gabe Stephens OLB 6-4 229 R-Sr. Mount Holly, N.C. North Carolina Mountain Island Charter
8 Robinson, Kylan Kylan Robinson LB 5-11 220 Gr. Southaven, Miss. Northwest Mississippi C.C. DeSoto Central
9 Taylor, Derek Jaheim Ward DB 6-2 189 R-Sr. Moultrie, Ga. Austin Peay Colquitt County
10 Burkett, Myles Myles Burkett QB 6-0 213 R-Jr. Milwaukee, Wis. Albany (N.Y.) Franklin
10 Tagaloa-Nelson, Aden Derek Taylor DB 6-3 206 R-Jr. Greenbrier, Tenn. Cumberland (Tenn.) Greenbrier
11 Galva, D.J. D.J. Galva DB 6-1 179 So. Bartow, Fla. Bartow
12 McCallister, Telly Telly McCallister RB 5-9 194 R-Sr. Akron, Ohio Streetsboro
13 Montgomery, Kam Kam Montgomery QB 6-4 213 Fr. Spring, Texas Canton McKinley HS
14 Latham, Brayden Brayden Latham RB 5-11 220 Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville West
15 Wilds Jr., Garnell Garnell Wilds Jr. DB 6-1 201 Sr. Tampa, Fla. JW Mitchell
16 House, Jackson Jackson House WR 6-0 200 R-So. Baton Rouge, La. Dunham School
17 Aden Tagaloa-Nelson Aden Tagaloa-Nelson DB 6-1 202 R-So. Lexington, Ky. West Virginia Woodford County
17 Travers, Tyler Tyler Travers QB 6-4 210 Fr. Mount Juliet, Tenn. Mount Juliet
18 Grimes Jr. , Rossie Rossie Grimes Jr. DB 6-2 195 Jr. Clayton, Ga Tuskegee Morrow
19 Stanley, Dequan Dequan Stanley WR 5-10 185 R-Sr. St. Augustine, Fla. South Florida St. Augustine
20 Ingram V, Charles Charles Ingram V DB 5-11 191 R-Jr. Nashville, Tenn. Furman Ensworth
21 Hence, Rishad Rishad Hence DB 5-11 163 R-Sr. Detroit, Mich. Akron Martin Luther King
22 Lee IV, Frank Frank Lee IV OLB 6-1 235 Gr. Orangeburg, S.C. Carson-Newman Orangeburg Wilkinson
23 Montgomery, Jalen Jalen Montgomery RB 5-9 171 R-Sr. Columbia, S.C. Middle Tenn. St. Cardinal Newman
24 Smith, Kaden Kaden Smith LB 6-2 222 So. Campbellsville, Ky Taylor County
25 McGrath, Jack Jack McGrath OLB 6-3 225 Rf. Deerfield, IL Loyola Academy
26 Smith, Peyton Peyton Smith RB 5-8 186 Fr. Campbellsville, Ky. Frederick Douglass
27 Clinkscale, EJ EJ Clinkscale DB 5-9 158 Rf. Youngstown, OH Frederick Douglass
28 Herrud, Jaylen Jaylen Herrud LB 6-3 230 Gr. Nashville, Tenn. Summit
29 Ford, Kevin Kevin Ford DB 6-0 175 Sr. Indianapolis, Ind. Saint Francis (Fort Wayne) Warren Central
30 Kinley, Jeffrey Jeffrey Kinley DB 6-0 201 R-Jr. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central
31 Brutus, Isaiah Isaiah Brutus DB 6-2 194 Fr. Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga
32 Chappell, Jack Jack Chappell OLB 6-3 217 Rf. London, Ky North Laurel
33 Sullivan, Braden Braden Sullivan LB 6-2 245 Jr. New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Highland CC New Smyrna Beach
34 Wells, Brody Brody Wells LB 6-1 225 R-So. Corbin, Ky. Corbin
35 Sturgis, Davion Davion Sturgis OLB 6-3 199 Fr. Versailles, Ky. Woodford County
36 Flabiano, Buzz Buzz Flabiano K 6-0 175 R-Jr. Murphy, Texas UTEP Plano East
37 Howard, Blake Blake Howard LB/LS 6-2 225 R-So. Cincinnati, Ohio East Tennessee Princeton
38 James, Tavarion Tavarion James DB 5-10 161 Fr. Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Central
39 Jessee, Cam Cam Jessee LB 6-1 240 Fr. Louisville, Ky. DuPont Manual
40 Driver, Brock Brock Driver LB 6-2 208 Fr. Danville, Ky. Boyle County
41 Akal, Darius Darius Akal DB 5-10 178 Fr. Lynch, Ky. Harlan
42 Hensley, Brady Brady Hensley RB 5-11 211 So. Richmond, Ky Lexington Christian Academy
43 Russell, Zach Zach Russell TE 6-3 261 R-Sr. Johnson County, Ky. Bowling Green Johnson Central
44 Hawkins, Davi Davi'yon Hawkins-Ingram DL 6-2 270 Rf. Cocoa, Fla. Cocoa
45 Luginbill, Quaid Quaid Luginbill LS 6-0 227 Rf. Waxhaw, NC Weddington
46 Germany, Leland Leland Germany TE 6-4 218 Fr. Dallas, Texas Lake Highlands
47 McGowan, Jacquez Jacquez McGowan OLB 6-1 205 Sr. Valdosta, Ga. Tennessee Tech Valdosta
48 Tolbert III, CJ CJ Tolbert III TE 6-1 261 Jr. Katy, Texas Bakersfield CC James E. Taylor
49 Baker, Jacob Jacob Baker K/P 6-2 214 R-So. Corbin, Ky. Corbin
50 Coppinger, Liam Liam Coppinger OL 6-3 300 R-Sr. Everson, Wash. College of Idaho Nooksack Valley
51 Clarke Jr., Druce Druce Clarke Jr. LB 5-11 231 R-So. Decatur, Ala. Austin HS
52 McGraw, Brandon Brandon McGraw OL 6-6 336 Gr. Rising Sun, Ind. Wilmington College South Dearborn
53 Hicks, Fenadale Fenadale Hicks OL 6-6 264 Fr. Camilla, Ga. Mitchell County
55 Riffe, Brody Brody Riffe OL 6-7 314 R-So. Ocoee, Fla. Pittsburgh West Orange
56 Gamez, Blake Blake Gamez OL 6-2 300 Gr. Goodyear, Ariz. Tennessee State Verrado
57 Riffe, Graysen Graysen Riffe OL 6-7 313 R-So. Ocoee, Fla. Pittsburgh West Orange
58 Bunn, Isaiah Isaiah Bunn OL 6-2 308 R-Sr. Lauderhill, Fla. Butler C.C. Deerfield Beach
60 Johns, Anthony Anthony Johns OL 6-1 294 R-Jr. Winchester, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
61 Pohl, Brendan Brendan Pohl OL 6-3 262 Rf. Asheville, N.C. A.C. Reynolds
63 Gulley, Hunter Hunter Gulley OL 6-3 309 Rf. Winchester, Ky. George Rogers Clark
64 Eskridge, Samuel Samuel Eskridge OL 6-2 288 Jr. Kings Mountain, N.C. Norfolk State Kings Mountain
65 Schlarman, Joe Joe Schlarman OL 6-3 294 Rf. Lexington, Ky Lexington Catholic
71 Jackson, O O'Brien Jackson OL 6-4 300 R-Sr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Blackman
72 Hinton, Fred Fred Hinton OL 6-4 318 So. Miami, Fla. IMG Academy
76 Sulla, Mason Mason Sulla OL 6-4 286 R-So. Lancaster, Ky. Garrard County
77 Mullins, Zane Zane Mullins OL 6-4 312 R-So. Stanford, Ky. Lincoln County
78 Eberhardt, Jaylen Jaylen Eberhardt OL 6-3 294 Rf. Cincinnati, OH Princeton
79 Gaines, Antonio Antonio Gaines OL 6-2 312 R-Jr. Columbia, S.C. Charlotte Ridge View
80 Hughes, Jakobie Jakobie Hughes TE 6-4 234 R-Jr. Springfield, Ky. Uni. of the Cumberlands Washington County
81 Mannan, Mena Mena Mannan TE 6-3 243 R-So. Franklin, Tenn. Franklin
82 West, Jayden Jayden West WR 6-3 170 R-So. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central
83 Mathis, Bryant Bryant Mathis WR 5-8 182 Fr. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central
84 Johnson, AJ AJ Johnson WR 6-5 194 Fr. Gary, Ind. Cathedral
85 Newcomb, Braylon Braylon Newcomb WR 5-7 168 Fr. Dayton, Ohio Bellefontaine
86 Mitchell III, T.J. T.J. Mitchell III WR 5-8 162 R-Fr. Brunswick, Ga, Brunswick
87 Vaka, Kyle Kyle Vaka WR 6-0 189 R-Fr. Johns Creek, Ga. Kell
88 Sterling, Darius Darius Sterling DL 6-2 312 R-Sr. Richmond, Va. Lincoln Univ. Thomas Dale
88 Weatherspoon, Tyree Tyree Weatherspoon WR 6-5 190 Fr. Deltona Lake Mary
89 Schlachter, Caeleb Caeleb Schlachter TE 6-3 240 R-Jr. Kelowna, B.C., Canada South Alabama Clearwater Academy International
90 Hines, Andrew Andrew Hines DL 6-3 251 Fr. Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga
91 Orr, Devin Devin Orr K 6-0 202 Rf. Cincinnati, Ohio Archbishop Moeller
92 Ghee, Simon Simon Ghee DL 6-2 272 R-So. Bowling Green, Ky. Warren East
93 Gurley Jr. , Brad Brad Gurley Jr. DL 6-3 293 R-Jr. Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green
94 Swope, Preston Preston Swope OLB 6-5 212 Fr. West Palm Beach, Fla. Seminole Ridge
95 Dardy, Ramontei RJ Dardy DL 6-3 256 R-So. Dublin, Ga. Kennesaw State Dublin
96 Hand, Jalen Jalen Hand DL 6-3 318 R-So. Lexington, Ky. Western Kentucky Frederick Douglass
98 Andrews Jr., Cedric Cedric Andrews Jr. DL 6-1 297 Rf. Panama City, Fla. Rutherford
99 Gabe Fletcher Gabe Fletcher DL 6-3 285 R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. Maplewood
Malachai Battle Malachai Battle OL 6-0 285 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. Ensworth
Ryan Bell Ryan Bell OL 5-11 280 Fr. Dacula, Ga. Mill Creek
Blake Bolger Blake Bolger K 5-10 150 Fr. Orlando, Fla. William R Boone
Dinardo, Luke Luke Dinardo LB 6-0 205 Fr. Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
Graham Dunn Graham Dunn TE 6-2 180 Fr. Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglass
Vasillos Fotopoulos Vasillos Fotopoulos K 6-0 205 Rf. Tampa, Fla. Charlotte Gaither
Gardner, Bryson Bryson Gardner OLB 6-1 216 R-Fr. Lenoir City, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic
Green, CJ CJ Green OLB 6-2 227 Rf. Tampa, Fla. IMG Academy
Jansen, Deacon Deacon Jansen LS 6-0 220 Fr. Naples, Fla. First Baptist Academy
Avaion Johnson Avaion Johnson DB 6-0 175 Fr. Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central
Taveon Kirby Taveon Kirby DL 6-2 275 Fr. Richmond, Ky. Frederick Douglass
Gervaris Leaphart Jr. Gervaris Leaphart Jr. RB 5-8 190 Fr. Fort Myers, Fla. Island Coast
Elijah Lilly Elijah Lilly WR 6-0 175 Fr. Georgetown, Ky. Scott County
Austin Luther Austin Luther P 5-11 180 Fr. Wilmington, N.C. New Hanover
Le Le'Andre Maxwell DL 6-0 255 Sr. Louisville, Ky. Uni. of the Cumberlands St. Xavier
Landon Quinney Landon Quinney WR 6-1 160 Fr. Wartburg, Tenn. Wartburg Central
Tucker Roth Tucker Roth OLB 6-4 225 Fr. Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park
Cortez Stone Cortez Stone RB 5-10 170 Fr. Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central
Adam Surrey Adam Surrey WR 5-11 180 Fr. Fort Thomas, Ky. Highlands
Amontez Woolfolk Amontez Woolfolk DB 6-1 170 Fr. Louisville, Ky. Central

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Walt Wells Walt Wells Head Coach
Jake Johnson Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach
Andy Richman Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach
Caleb Cox General Manager / Wide Receivers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Derek Day Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers Coach
Mike Dietzel Assistant Head Coach/Nickels Coach
Maxwell Smith Quarterbacks Coach
Rashad Watson Defensive Secondary Coach
Eric Ravallette Eric Ravellette Offensive Line Coach
Dayton LeBlanc Dayton LeBlanc Defensive Line Coach
Isaac McClain Tight Ends Coach
Josh McClurg Josh McClurg Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
Ryan Jackson Ryan Jackson Assistant Offensive Line Coach
Jalen Burbage Jalen Burbage Assistant Wide Receivers Coach
Alex Cline Alex Cline Assistant Linebackers Coach

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Jeff Griffith Chief of Staff
Daniel Berezowitz Daniel Berezowitz Director of Football Operations
Billy Brown Director of Football Sports Performance
Carson Kipp Carson Kipp Assistant Director of Football Sports Performance
Pierce Hamilton Director of Football Equipment
Jax Egan Jax Egan Director of Player Personnel & Recruiting
Alex Morgan - Football Alex Morgan Video Coordinator

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff