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  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 207 lbs
    0

    Jakob Dixon

    Jr. Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park
    Full Bio
    Junior Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 296 lbs
    0

    Tommy Ziesmer

    R-So. Danville, Ky. Boyle County Kentucky
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Danville, Ky. Boyle County Kentucky
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'2" 225 lbs
    1

    Cam Junior

    R-Sr. Miami, Fla. Middletown Cincinnati
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Miami, Fla. Middletown Cincinnati
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 208 lbs
    2

    Cameron Hergott

    R-Jr. Fort Thomas, Ky. Beechwood HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Fort Thomas, Ky. Beechwood HS
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 190 lbs
    3

    Marcus Calwise Jr.

    So. Youngstown, Ohio Newton
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Youngstown, Ohio Newton
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 277 lbs
    4

    Jeremiah Bailey

    R-Jr. Smyrna, Tenn. Smyrna
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Smyrna, Tenn. Smyrna
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    5

    Khatavian Franks

    Gr. Americus, Ga. Creekside HS Duquesne
    Full Bio
    Graduate Student Americus, Ga. Creekside HS Duquesne
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 188 lbs
    5

    Jordyn Potts

    Jr. Powell, Tenn. Powell HS Tennessee Tech
    Full Bio
    Junior Powell, Tenn. Powell HS Tennessee Tech
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 175 lbs
    6

    Vito Tisdale Jr.

    R-Sr. Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green Colorado/Kentucky
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green Colorado/Kentucky
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 182 lbs
    6

    Ron Vann Jr.

    R-Sr. San Diego, CA Bonita Vista Reedley College/NMSU
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior San Diego, CA Bonita Vista Reedley College/NMSU
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 234 lbs
    7

    Colbey Lamberth

    R-So. Dickson, Tenn. Dickson County HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Dickson, Tenn. Dickson County HS
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'4" 229 lbs
    7

    Gabe Stephens

    R-Sr. Mount Holly, N.C. Mountain Island Charter North Carolina
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Mount Holly, N.C. Mountain Island Charter North Carolina
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 189 lbs
    9

    Jaheim Ward

    R-Sr. Moultrie, Ga. Colquitt County Austin Peay
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Moultrie, Ga. Colquitt County Austin Peay
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 213 lbs
    10

    Myles Burkett

    R-Jr. Milwaukee, Wisc. Franklin HS Albany
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Milwaukee, Wisc. Franklin HS Albany
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 206 lbs
    10

    Derek Taylor

    R-Jr. Greenbrier, Tenn. Greenbrier HS Cumberland (Tenn.)
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Greenbrier, Tenn. Greenbrier HS Cumberland (Tenn.)
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 179 lbs
    11

    D.J. Galva

    So. Bartow, Fla. Bartow HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Bartow, Fla. Bartow HS
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 194 lbs
    12

    Telly McCallister

    R-Sr. Akron, Ohio Streetsboro
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Akron, Ohio Streetsboro
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 213 lbs
    13

    Kam Montgomery

    Fr. Spring, Texas Canton McKinley HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Spring, Texas Canton McKinley HS
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 220 lbs
    14

    Brayden Latham

    Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville West HS
    Full Bio
    Junior Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville West HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 201 lbs
    15

    Garnell Wilds Jr.

    Sr. Tampa, Fla. JW Mitchell
    Full Bio
    Senior Tampa, Fla. JW Mitchell
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 200 lbs
    16

    Jackson House

    R-So. Baton Rouge, La. Dunham School
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Baton Rouge, La. Dunham School
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 202 lbs
    17

    Aden Tagaloa-Nelson

    R-So. Lexington, Ky. Woodford County HS West Virginia
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Lexington, Ky. Woodford County HS West Virginia
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 210 lbs
    17

    Tyler Travers

    Fr. Mount Juliet, Tenn. Mount Juliet HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Mount Juliet, Tenn. Mount Juliet HS
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 185 lbs
    19

    Dequan Stanley

    R-Sr. St. Augustine, Fla. St. Augustine South Florida
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior St. Augustine, Fla. St. Augustine South Florida
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 191 lbs
    20

    Charles Ingram V

    R-Jr. Nashville, Tenn. Ensworth Furman
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Nashville, Tenn. Ensworth Furman
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 163 lbs
    21

    Rishad Hence

    R-Sr. Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King HS Akron
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King HS Akron
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 190 lbs
    21

    Gervaris Leaphart Jr.

    Fr. Fort Myers, Fla. Island Coast HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Fort Myers, Fla. Island Coast HS
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'1" 235 lbs
    22

    Frank Lee IV

    Gr. Orangeburg, S.C. Orangeburg Wilkinson Carson-Newman
    Full Bio
    Graduate Student Orangeburg, S.C. Orangeburg Wilkinson Carson-Newman
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 171 lbs
    23

    Jalen Montgomery

    R-Sr. Columbia, S.C. Cardinal Newman Middle Tenn. St.
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Columbia, S.C. Cardinal Newman Middle Tenn. St.
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 222 lbs
    24

    Kaden Smith

    So. Campbellsville, Ky Taylor County HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Campbellsville, Ky Taylor County HS
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'3" 225 lbs
    25

    Jack McGrath

    Rf. Deerfield, Ill. Loyola Academy
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Deerfield, Ill. Loyola Academy
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 186 lbs
    26

    Peyton Smith

    Fr. Campbellsville, Ky. Frederick Douglass HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Campbellsville, Ky. Frederick Douglass HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 158 lbs
    27

    EJ Clinkscale

    Rf. Youngstown, Ohio Frederick Douglass HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Youngstown, Ohio Frederick Douglass HS
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 230 lbs
    28

    Jaylen Herrud

    Gr. Nashville, Tenn. Summit
    Full Bio
    Graduate Student Nashville, Tenn. Summit
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 201 lbs
    30

    Jeffrey Kinley

    R-Jr. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Richmond, Ky. Madison Central HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 200 lbs
    31

    Isaiah Brutus

    Fr. Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga HS
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'3" 217 lbs
    32

    Jack Chappell

    Rf. London, Ky North Laurel HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman London, Ky North Laurel HS
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 245 lbs
    33

    Braden Sullivan

    Jr. New Smyrna Beach, Fla. New Smyrna Beach Highland CC
    Full Bio
    Junior New Smyrna Beach, Fla. New Smyrna Beach Highland CC
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    34

    Brody Wells

    R-So. Corbin, Ky. Corbin
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Corbin, Ky. Corbin
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'3" 199 lbs
    35

    Davion Sturgis

    Fr. Versailles, Ky. Woodford County HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Versailles, Ky. Woodford County HS
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 6'0" 175 lbs
    36

    Buzz Flabiano

    R-Jr. Murphy, Texas Plano East HS UTEP
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Murphy, Texas Plano East HS UTEP
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker/Long Snapper LB/LS 6'2" 225 lbs
    37

    Blake Howard

    R-So. Cincinnati, Ohio Princeton East Tennessee
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio Princeton East Tennessee
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 161 lbs
    38

    Tavarion James

    Fr. Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Central HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Central HS
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 240 lbs
    39

    Cam Jessee

    Fr. Louisville, Ky. DuPont Manual HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. DuPont Manual HS
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 208 lbs
    40

    Brock Driver

    Fr. Danville, Ky. Boyle County HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Danville, Ky. Boyle County HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 178 lbs
    41

    Darius Akal

    Fr. Lynch, Ky. Harlan HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Lynch, Ky. Harlan HS
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 211 lbs
    42

    Brady Hensley

    So. Richmond, Ky Lexington Christian Academy
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Richmond, Ky Lexington Christian Academy
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 261 lbs
    43

    Zach Russell

    R-Sr. Johnson County, Ky. Johnson Central Bowling Green
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Johnson County, Ky. Johnson Central Bowling Green
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 270 lbs
    44

    Davi'yon Hawkins-Ingram

    Rf. Cocoa, Fla. Cocoa HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Cocoa, Fla. Cocoa HS
    Full Bio
  • Long Snapper LS 6'0" 227 lbs
    45

    Quaid Luginbill

    Rf. Waxhaw, N.C. Weddington HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Waxhaw, N.C. Weddington HS
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 218 lbs
    46

    Leland Germany

    Fr. Dallas, Texas Lake Highlands HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Dallas, Texas Lake Highlands HS
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'1" 205 lbs
    47

    Jacquez McGowan

    Sr. Valdosta, Ga. Valdosta Tennessee Tech
    Full Bio
    Senior Valdosta, Ga. Valdosta Tennessee Tech
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'1" 261 lbs
    48

    CJ Tolbert III

    Jr. Katy, Texas James E. Taylor Bakersfield CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Katy, Texas James E. Taylor Bakersfield CC
    Full Bio
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'2" 214 lbs
    49

    Jacob Baker

    R-So. Corbin, Ky. Corbin
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Corbin, Ky. Corbin
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    50

    Liam Coppinger

    R-Sr. Everson, Wash. Nooksack Valley College of Idaho
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Everson, Wash. Nooksack Valley College of Idaho
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 231 lbs
    51

    Druce Clarke Jr.

    R-So. Decatur, Ala. Austin HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Decatur, Ala. Austin HS
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'6" 336 lbs
    52

    Brandon McGraw

    Gr. Rising Sun, Ind. South Dearborn Wilmington College
    Full Bio
    Graduate Student Rising Sun, Ind. South Dearborn Wilmington College
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'6" 264 lbs
    53

    Fenadale Hicks

    Fr. Camilla, Ga. Mitchell County HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Camilla, Ga. Mitchell County HS
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'7" 314 lbs
    55

    Brody Riffe

    R-So. Ocoee, Fla. West Orange Pittsburgh
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Ocoee, Fla. West Orange Pittsburgh
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'7" 313 lbs
    57

    Graysen Riffe

    R-So. Ocoee, Fla. West Orange Pittsburgh
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Ocoee, Fla. West Orange Pittsburgh
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 308 lbs
    58

    Isaiah Bunn

    R-Sr. Lauderhill, Fla. Deerfield Beach Butler C.C.
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Lauderhill, Fla. Deerfield Beach Butler C.C.
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'1" 294 lbs
    60

    Anthony Johns

    R-Jr. Winchester, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Winchester, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 262 lbs
    61

    Brendan Pohl

    Rf. Asheville, N.C. A.C. Reynolds HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Asheville, N.C. A.C. Reynolds HS
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 309 lbs
    63

    Hunter Gulley

    Rf. Winchester, Ky. George Rogers Clark HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Winchester, Ky. George Rogers Clark HS
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 288 lbs
    64

    Samuel Eskridge

    Jr. Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain HS Norfolk State
    Full Bio
    Junior Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain HS Norfolk State
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 294 lbs
    65

    Joe Schlarman

    Rf. Lexington, Ky Lexington Catholic HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Lexington, Ky Lexington Catholic HS
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 300 lbs
    71

    O'Brien Jackson

    R-Sr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Blackman
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Murfreesboro, Tenn. Blackman
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 318 lbs
    72

    Fred Hinton

    So. Miami, Fla. IMG Academy
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Miami, Fla. IMG Academy
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 286 lbs
    76

    Mason Sulla

    R-So. Lancaster, Ky. Garrard County HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Lancaster, Ky. Garrard County HS
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 312 lbs
    77

    Zane Mullins

    R-So. Stanford, Ky. Lincoln County HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Stanford, Ky. Lincoln County HS
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 294 lbs
    78

    Jaylen Eberhardt

    Rf. Cincinnati, OH Princeton
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Cincinnati, OH Princeton
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 312 lbs
    79

    Antonio Gaines

    R-Jr. Columbia, S.C. Ridge View HS Charlotte
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Columbia, S.C. Ridge View HS Charlotte
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 234 lbs
    80

    Jakobie Hughes

    R-Jr. Springfield, Ky. Washington County HS Cumberlands (Ky.)
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Springfield, Ky. Washington County HS Cumberlands (Ky.)
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 243 lbs
    81

    Mena Mannan

    R-So. Franklin, Tenn. Franklin HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Franklin, Tenn. Franklin HS
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 170 lbs
    82

    Jayden West

    R-So. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Richmond, Ky. Madison Central HS
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 182 lbs
    83

    Bryant Mathis

    Fr. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Richmond, Ky. Madison Central HS
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 194 lbs
    84

    AJ Johnson

    Fr. Gary, Ind. Cathedral HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Gary, Ind. Cathedral HS
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'7" 168 lbs
    85

    Braylon Newcomb

    Fr. Dayton, Ohio Bellefontaine HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Dayton, Ohio Bellefontaine HS
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 162 lbs
    86

    T.J. Mitchell III

    R-Fr. Brunswick, Ga, Brunswick
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Brunswick, Ga, Brunswick
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 189 lbs
    87

    Kyle Vaka

    R-Fr. Johns Creek, Ga. Kell
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Johns Creek, Ga. Kell
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 312 lbs
    88

    Darius Sterling

    R-Sr. Richmond, Va. Thomas Dale Lincoln Univ.
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Richmond, Va. Thomas Dale Lincoln Univ.
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 190 lbs
    88

    Tyree Weatherspoon

    Fr. Deltona, Fla. Lake Mary HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Deltona, Fla. Lake Mary HS
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 240 lbs
    89

    Caeleb Schlachter

    R-Jr. Kelowna, B.C., Canada Clearwater Academy International South Alabama
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Kelowna, B.C., Canada Clearwater Academy International South Alabama
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 251 lbs
    90

    Andrew Hines

    Fr. Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga
    Full Bio
    Freshman Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 6'0" 202 lbs
    91

    Devin Orr

    Rf. Cincinnati, Ohio Archbishop Moeller HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Archbishop Moeller HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 272 lbs
    92

    Simon Ghee

    R-So. Bowling Green, Ky. Warren East HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Bowling Green, Ky. Warren East HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 293 lbs
    93

    Brad Gurley Jr.

    R-Jr. Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Junior Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'5" 212 lbs
    94

    Preston Swope

    Fr. West Palm Beach, Fla. Seminole Ridge HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman West Palm Beach, Fla. Seminole Ridge HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'3" 256 lbs
    95

    RJ Dardy

    R-So. Dublin, Ga. Dublin Kennesaw State
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Dublin, Ga. Dublin Kennesaw State
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'3" 318 lbs
    96

    Jalen Hand

    R-So. Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglass HS Western Kentucky
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Sophomore Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglass HS Western Kentucky
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'1" 297 lbs
    98

    Cedric Andrews Jr.

    Rf. Panama City, Fla. Rutherford
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Panama City, Fla. Rutherford
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 285 lbs
    99

    Gabe Fletcher

    R-Sr. Memphis, Tenn. Maplewood
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Memphis, Tenn. Maplewood
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 285 lbs

    Malachai Battle

    Fr. Nashville, Tenn. Ensworth
    Full Bio
    Freshman Nashville, Tenn. Ensworth
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line OL 5'11" 280 lbs

    Ryan Bell

    Fr. Dacula, Ga. Mill Creek
    Full Bio
    Freshman Dacula, Ga. Mill Creek
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 5'10" 150 lbs

    Blake Bolger

    Fr. Orlando, Fla. William R Boone HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Orlando, Fla. William R Boone HS
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs

    Luke DiNardo

    Fr. Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay HS
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 180 lbs

    Graham Dunn

    Fr. Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglass
    Full Bio
    Freshman Lexington, Ky. Frederick Douglass
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 6'0" 205 lbs

    Vasillos Fotopoulos

    Rf. Tampa, Fla. Gaither Charlotte
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Tampa, Fla. Gaither Charlotte
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'1" 216 lbs

    Bryson Gardner

    R-Fr. Lenoir City, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Lenoir City, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic HS
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'2" 227 lbs

    CJ Green

    Rf. Tampa, Fla. IMG Academy
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Tampa, Fla. IMG Academy
    Full Bio
  • Long Snapper LS 6'0" 220 lbs

    Deacon Jansen

    Fr. Naples, Fla. First Baptist Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Naples, Fla. First Baptist Academy
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 175 lbs

    Avaion Johnson

    Fr. Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 275 lbs

    Taveon Kirby

    Fr. Richmond, Ky. Frederick Douglass HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Richmond, Ky. Frederick Douglass HS
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 175 lbs

    Elijah Lilly

    Fr. Georgetown, Ky. Scott County HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Georgetown, Ky. Scott County HS
    Full Bio
  • Punter P 5'11" 180 lbs

    Austin Luther

    Fr. Wilmington, N.C. New Hanover HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Wilmington, N.C. New Hanover HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 255 lbs

    Le'Andre Maxwell

    Fr. Louisville, Ky. St. Xavier HS Cumberlands (Ky.)
    Full Bio
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. St. Xavier HS Cumberlands (Ky.)
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 160 lbs

    Landon Quinney

    Fr. Wartburg, Tenn. Wartburg Central HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Wartburg, Tenn. Wartburg Central HS
    Full Bio
  • Outside Linebacker OLB 6'4" 225 lbs

    Tucker Roth

    Fr. Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park HS
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 170 lbs

    Cortez Stone

    Fr. Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central HS
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs

    Adam Surrey

    Fr. Fort Thomas, Ky. Highlands HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Fort Thomas, Ky. Highlands HS
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 170 lbs

    Amontez Woolfolk

    Fr. Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central HS
    Full Bio

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Walt Wells

    Full Bio
  • Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach

    Jake Johnson

    Full Bio
  • Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach

    Andy Richman

    Full Bio
  • General Manager / Wide Receivers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

    Caleb Cox

    Full Bio
  • Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers Coach

    Derek Day

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Head Coach/Nickels Coach

    Mike Dietzel

    Full Bio
  • Quarterbacks Coach

    Maxwell Smith

    Full Bio
  • Defensive Secondary Coach

    Rashad Watson

    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line Coach

    Eric Ravellette

    Full Bio
  • Defensive Line Coach

    Dayton LeBlanc

    Full Bio
  • Tight Ends Coach

    Isaac McClain

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Defensive Backs Coach

    Josh McClurg

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Offensive Line Coach

    Ryan Jackson

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Wide Receivers Coach

    Jalen Burbage

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Linebackers Coach

    Alex Cline

    Full Bio

Football Support Staff

  • Chief of Staff

    Jeff Griffith

    Full Bio
  • Director of Football Operations

    Daniel Berezowitz

    Full Bio
  • Director of Football Sports Performance

    Billy Brown

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Director of Football Sports Performance

    Carson Kipp

    Full Bio
  • Director of Football Equipment

    Pierce Hamilton

    Full Bio
  • Director of Player Personnel & Recruiting

    Jax Egan

    Full Bio
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 HS
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 HS
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 HS
7 Stephens, Gabe Gabe Stephens OLB 6-4 229 R-Sr. Mount Holly, N.C. North Carolina Mountain Island Charter
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, Wisc. Albany Franklin HS
10 Tagaloa-Nelson, Aden Derek Taylor DB 6-3 206 R-Jr. Greenbrier, Tenn. Cumberland (Tenn.) Greenbrier HS
11 Galva, D.J. D.J. Galva DB 6-1 179 So. Bartow, Fla. Bartow HS
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 HS
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 HS
17 Travers, Tyler Tyler Travers QB 6-4 210 Fr. Mount Juliet, Tenn. Mount Juliet HS
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 HS
21 Gervaris Leaphart Jr. Gervaris Leaphart Jr. RB 5-8 190 Fr. Fort Myers, Fla. Island Coast HS
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 HS
25 McGrath, Jack Jack McGrath OLB 6-3 225 Rf. Deerfield, Ill. Loyola Academy
26 Smith, Peyton Peyton Smith RB 5-8 186 Fr. Campbellsville, Ky. Frederick Douglass HS
27 Clinkscale, EJ EJ Clinkscale DB 5-9 158 Rf. Youngstown, Ohio Frederick Douglass HS
28 Herrud, Jaylen Jaylen Herrud LB 6-3 230 Gr. Nashville, Tenn. Summit
30 Kinley, Jeffrey Jeffrey Kinley DB 6-0 201 R-Jr. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central HS
31 Brutus, Isaiah Isaiah Brutus DB 6-2 200 Fr. Kissimmee, Fla. Tohopekaliga HS
32 Chappell, Jack Jack Chappell OLB 6-3 217 Rf. London, Ky North Laurel HS
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 HS
36 Flabiano, Buzz Buzz Flabiano K 6-0 175 R-Jr. Murphy, Texas UTEP Plano East HS
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 HS
39 Jessee, Cam Cam Jessee LB 6-1 240 Fr. Louisville, Ky. DuPont Manual HS
40 Driver, Brock Brock Driver LB 6-2 208 Fr. Danville, Ky. Boyle County HS
41 Akal, Darius Darius Akal DB 5-10 178 Fr. Lynch, Ky. Harlan HS
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 HS
45 Luginbill, Quaid Quaid Luginbill LS 6-0 227 Rf. Waxhaw, N.C. Weddington HS
46 Germany, Leland Leland Germany TE 6-4 218 Fr. Dallas, Texas Lake Highlands HS
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 HS
55 Riffe, Brody Brody Riffe OL 6-7 314 R-So. Ocoee, Fla. Pittsburgh West Orange
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 HS
63 Gulley, Hunter Hunter Gulley OL 6-3 309 Rf. Winchester, Ky. George Rogers Clark HS
64 Eskridge, Samuel Samuel Eskridge OL 6-2 288 Jr. Kings Mountain, N.C. Norfolk State Kings Mountain HS
65 Schlarman, Joe Joe Schlarman OL 6-3 294 Rf. Lexington, Ky Lexington Catholic HS
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 HS
77 Mullins, Zane Zane Mullins OL 6-4 312 R-So. Stanford, Ky. Lincoln County HS
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 HS
80 Hughes, Jakobie Jakobie Hughes TE 6-4 234 R-Jr. Springfield, Ky. Cumberlands (Ky.) Washington County HS
81 Mannan, Mena Mena Mannan TE 6-3 243 R-So. Franklin, Tenn. Franklin HS
82 West, Jayden Jayden West WR 6-3 170 R-So. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central HS
83 Mathis, Bryant Bryant Mathis WR 5-8 182 Fr. Richmond, Ky. Madison Central HS
84 Johnson, AJ AJ Johnson WR 6-5 194 Fr. Gary, Ind. Cathedral HS
85 Newcomb, Braylon Braylon Newcomb WR 5-7 168 Fr. Dayton, Ohio Bellefontaine HS
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, Fla. Lake Mary HS
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 HS
92 Ghee, Simon Simon Ghee DL 6-2 272 R-So. Bowling Green, Ky. Warren East HS
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 HS
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 HS
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 HS
Dinardo, Luke Luke DiNardo LB 6-0 205 Fr. Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay HS
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 HS
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 HS
Taveon Kirby Taveon Kirby DL 6-2 275 Fr. Richmond, Ky. Frederick Douglass HS
Elijah Lilly Elijah Lilly WR 6-0 175 Fr. Georgetown, Ky. Scott County HS
Austin Luther Austin Luther P 5-11 180 Fr. Wilmington, N.C. New Hanover HS
Le Le'Andre Maxwell DL 6-0 255 Fr. Louisville, Ky. Cumberlands (Ky.) St. Xavier HS
Landon Quinney Landon Quinney WR 6-1 160 Fr. Wartburg, Tenn. Wartburg Central HS
Tucker Roth Tucker Roth OLB 6-4 225 Fr. Louisville, Ky. Pleasure Ridge Park HS
Cortez Stone Cortez Stone RB 5-10 170 Fr. Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central HS
Adam Surrey Adam Surrey WR 5-11 180 Fr. Fort Thomas, Ky. Highlands HS
Amontez Woolfolk Amontez Woolfolk DB 6-1 170 Fr. Louisville, Ky. Louisville Central HS

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
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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
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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

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff