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Players

  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 300 lbs
    R-Sr. Hospitality Entrepreneurship Louisville, Ky. Trinity
    Redshirt Senior Hospitality Entrepreneurship Louisville, Ky. Trinity
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 225 lbs
    Sr. Houston, Texas Cypress Woods Univ. of Incarnate Word
    Senior Houston, Texas Cypress Woods Univ. of Incarnate Word
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 210 lbs
    R-Jr. Sport Management McKees Rocks, Pa. Sto-Rox Junior-Senior
    Redshirt Junior Sport Management McKees Rocks, Pa. Sto-Rox Junior-Senior
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 190 lbs
    R-So. Little Rock, Ark. Lone Star (Frisco, Texas) Mississippi Valley State Univ.
    Redshirt Sophomore Little Rock, Ark. Lone Star (Frisco, Texas) Mississippi Valley State Univ.
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 185 lbs
    R-Jr. Psychology North Richland Hills, Texas Richland Univ. of Houston
    Redshirt Junior Psychology North Richland Hills, Texas Richland Univ. of Houston
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 205 lbs
    Jr. Glendale, Calif. Glendale Glendale College
    Junior Glendale, Calif. Glendale Glendale College
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 205 lbs
    R-So. Broomfield, Colo. Broomfield Univ. of Wisconsin
    Redshirt Sophomore Broomfield, Colo. Broomfield Univ. of Wisconsin
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 195 lbs
    R-Sr. Interdisciplinary Studies Galveston, Texas Ball Univ. of Houston
    Redshirt Senior Interdisciplinary Studies Galveston, Texas Ball Univ. of Houston
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 195 lbs
    R-So. Sport & Recreation Management Mahomet, Ill. Mahomet-Seymour
    Redshirt Sophomore Sport & Recreation Management Mahomet, Ill. Mahomet-Seymour
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 180 lbs
    R-So. Fashion Merchandising Chula Vista, Calif. Mater Dei Catholic Univ. of Kansas
    Redshirt Sophomore Fashion Merchandising Chula Vista, Calif. Mater Dei Catholic Univ. of Kansas
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 235 lbs
    Jr. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Hillcrest Riverside City College
    Junior Tuscaloosa, Ala. Hillcrest Riverside City College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 180 lbs
    Gr. Engineering Technology Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
    Graduate Student Engineering Technology Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 205 lbs
    R-So. Corporate Communication Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
    Redshirt Sophomore Corporate Communication Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
  • Safety SAF 6'0" 205 lbs
    Gr. Jersey City, NJ Hoboken Morehead State Univ.
    Graduate Student Jersey City, NJ Hoboken Morehead State Univ.
  • Safety SAF 6'2" 210 lbs
    Gr. CMN: Interpersonal Communication Sacramento, Calif. Elk Grove Sacramento City College
    Graduate Student CMN: Interpersonal Communication Sacramento, Calif. Elk Grove Sacramento City College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 190 lbs
    R-Jr. Sport & Recreation Management Wharton, NJ St. Peter's Prep Union College
    Redshirt Junior Sport & Recreation Management Wharton, NJ St. Peter's Prep Union College
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Toledo, Ohio Whitmer
    Freshman Toledo, Ohio Whitmer
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 315 lbs
    R-So. Psychology St. Louis, Mo. DeSmet Jesuit
    Redshirt Sophomore Psychology St. Louis, Mo. DeSmet Jesuit
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Dallas, Texas Princeton Dodge City CC
    Redshirt Junior Dallas, Texas Princeton Dodge City CC
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 185 lbs
    R-Jr. Norfolk, Va. Chaminade Prep Willamette Univ. (Ore.)
    Redshirt Junior Norfolk, Va. Chaminade Prep Willamette Univ. (Ore.)
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Finance North Olmsted, Ohio North Olmsted
    Redshirt Freshman Finance North Olmsted, Ohio North Olmsted
  • Punter P 6'0" 185 lbs
    Gr. Avon, Ind. Avon Marian Univ.
    Graduate Student Avon, Ind. Avon Marian Univ.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 205 lbs
    Gr. Sports Administration Sterling, Ill. Sterling
    Graduate Student Sports Administration Sterling, Ill. Sterling
  • Defensive Back DB 5'8" 175 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mt. Carmel
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mt. Carmel
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Ada, Mich. Grand Rapids Central Catholic
    Redshirt Freshman Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Ada, Mich. Grand Rapids Central Catholic
  • Safety SAF 5'11" 205 lbs
    Jr. San Marcos, Calif. Mission Hills San Diego Mesa College
    Junior San Marcos, Calif. Mission Hills San Diego Mesa College
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 235 lbs
    Fr. Brighton, Mich. Brighton
    Freshman Brighton, Mich. Brighton
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Computer & Information Technology New Lenox, Ill. Providence Catholic Diamond Football Academy
    Redshirt Junior Computer & Information Technology New Lenox, Ill. Providence Catholic Diamond Football Academy
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 240 lbs
    Sr. Marketing Linden, Calif. Linden College of the Sequoias
    Senior Marketing Linden, Calif. Linden College of the Sequoias
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    Gr. Biological Sciences Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield
    Graduate Student Biological Sciences Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 200 lbs
    R-So. Psychology O'Fallon, Ill. O'Fallon Western Kentucky Univ.
    Redshirt Sophomore Psychology O'Fallon, Ill. O'Fallon Western Kentucky Univ.
  • Safety SAF 5'11" 200 lbs
    Jr. Fontana, Calif. Etiwanda Riverside City College
    Junior Fontana, Calif. Etiwanda Riverside City College
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 195 lbs
    R-Jr. Finance Antioch, Tenn. Brentwood Academy Morehead State Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Finance Antioch, Tenn. Brentwood Academy Morehead State Univ.
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio St. Xavier Akron Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Cincinnati, Ohio St. Xavier Akron Univ.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    So. Finance Rockton, Ill. Hononegah
    Sophomore Finance Rockton, Ill. Hononegah
  • Safety SAF 6'0" 220 lbs
    Sr. Howell, NJ Howell Marist College
    Senior Howell, NJ Howell Marist College
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    R-So. Construction Management St. Louis, Mo. De Smet Jesuit
    Redshirt Sophomore Construction Management St. Louis, Mo. De Smet Jesuit
  • Safety SAF 6'0" 190 lbs
    R-So. Computer and Info Technology Bettendorf, Iowa Pleasant Valley
    Redshirt Sophomore Computer and Info Technology Bettendorf, Iowa Pleasant Valley
  • Safety SAF 6'1" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Analytics & Info Systems Suwanee, Ga. Peachtree Ridge
    Redshirt Freshman Business Analytics & Info Systems Suwanee, Ga. Peachtree Ridge
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 195 lbs
    R-Fr. KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Hahira, Ga. Lowndes
    Redshirt Freshman KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Hahira, Ga. Lowndes
  • Safety SAF 6'2" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Toledo, Ohio Whitmer College of DuPage
    Redshirt Junior Toledo, Ohio Whitmer College of DuPage
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 240 lbs
    R-Jr. Finance Monticello, Ill. Monticello St. Ambrose Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Finance Monticello, Ill. Monticello St. Ambrose Univ.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Accounting Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park
    Redshirt Freshman Accounting Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 215 lbs
    Fr. Mattoon, Ill. Mattoon
    Freshman Mattoon, Ill. Mattoon
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    Fr. Louisville, Ky. Atherton
    Freshman Louisville, Ky. Atherton
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 230 lbs
    R-Fr. Exercise Science Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
    Redshirt Freshman Exercise Science Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 210 lbs
    Jr. Highland Ranch, Colo Highland Ranch Univ. of South Dakota Mines
    Junior Highland Ranch, Colo Highland Ranch Univ. of South Dakota Mines
  • Safety SAF 6'3" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Finance Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
    Redshirt Freshman Finance Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
  • Safety SAF 5'10" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Suwanee, Ga North Gwinnett Iowa Western CC
    Redshirt Junior Suwanee, Ga North Gwinnett Iowa Western CC
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Exercise Science Richmond, Ill. Richmond-Burton
    Redshirt Freshman Exercise Science Richmond, Ill. Richmond-Burton
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Phillips
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Phillips
  • Safety SAF 6'5" 230 lbs
    R-So. Computer Science Suwanee, Ga. Collins Hill
    Redshirt Sophomore Computer Science Suwanee, Ga. Collins Hill
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 235 lbs
    Fr. Kankakee, Ill. Kankakee
    Freshman Kankakee, Ill. Kankakee
  • Punter P 6'5" 205 lbs
    So. Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley College of DuPage
    Sophomore Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley College of DuPage
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 230 lbs
    Jr. Clovis, Calif. Clovis College of the Sequoias
    Junior Clovis, Calif. Clovis College of the Sequoias
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 260 lbs
    Jr. Alief, Texas Alief Taylor Tyler JC
    Junior Alief, Texas Alief Taylor Tyler JC
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 220 lbs
    R-So. Corporate Communication Redondo Beach, Calif. Redondo Union
    Redshirt Sophomore Corporate Communication Redondo Beach, Calif. Redondo Union
  • Kicker K 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Administration Naperville, Ill. Metea Valley
    Redshirt Freshman Business Administration Naperville, Ill. Metea Valley
  • Kicker K 6'1" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Management New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way Central
    Redshirt Freshman Management New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way Central
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 250 lbs
    Jr. San Diego, Calif Kearny San Diego Mesa College
    Junior San Diego, Calif Kearny San Diego Mesa College
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 235 lbs
    Gr. Community Health Nipomo, Calif. Nipomo Allan Hancock College
    Graduate Student Community Health Nipomo, Calif. Nipomo Allan Hancock College
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 235 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. DePaul College Prep
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. DePaul College Prep
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    Jr. Murrieta, Calif. Vista Murrieta Palomar CC
    Junior Murrieta, Calif. Vista Murrieta Palomar CC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 265 lbs
    Fr. Rockford, Ill. Boylan Central Catholic
    Freshman Rockford, Ill. Boylan Central Catholic
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 315 lbs
    R-Fr. Exercise Science Decatur, Ill. Decatur MacArthur
    Redshirt Freshman Exercise Science Decatur, Ill. Decatur MacArthur
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 330 lbs
    Jr. Sport & Recreation Management Wyandotte, Mich. Gabriel Richard
    Junior Sport & Recreation Management Wyandotte, Mich. Gabriel Richard
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 295 lbs
    R-Jr. Mesquite, Texas Mesquite Horn College of the Sequoias
    Redshirt Junior Mesquite, Texas Mesquite Horn College of the Sequoias
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    Jr. Criminology/Criminal Justice Sunbury, Ohio Big Walnut Notre Dame College
    Junior Criminology/Criminal Justice Sunbury, Ohio Big Walnut Notre Dame College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 325 lbs
    R-So. Business Chicago, Ill. Loyola Academy
    Redshirt Sophomore Business Chicago, Ill. Loyola Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 330 lbs
    R-Sr. Montgomery Village, Md. Quince Orchard Robert Morris (Pa.) Univ.
    Redshirt Senior Montgomery Village, Md. Quince Orchard Robert Morris (Pa.) Univ.
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 225 lbs
    Fr. Mahomet, Ill. Mahomet-Seymour
    Freshman Mahomet, Ill. Mahomet-Seymour
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 260 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Charleston, Ill. Charleston
    Redshirt Freshman Business Charleston, Ill. Charleston
  • Kicker K 5'11" 185 lbs
    R-So. Business Mundelein, Ill. Carmel Catholic
    Redshirt Sophomore Business Mundelein, Ill. Carmel Catholic
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 330 lbs
    Jr. Turlock, Calif. Turlock Modesto JC
    Junior Turlock, Calif. Turlock Modesto JC
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 310 lbs
    R-Jr. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Heath, Texas Rockwall-Heath
    Redshirt Junior Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Heath, Texas Rockwall-Heath
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    R-So. Snohomish, Wash. Glacier Peak Adams State Univ.
    Redshirt Sophomore Snohomish, Wash. Glacier Peak Adams State Univ.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'8" 340 lbs
    Fr. Delta, British Columbia (Canada) Football Canada North
    Freshman Delta, British Columbia (Canada) Football Canada North
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 310 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Blue Island, Ill. Dwight D. Eisenhower
    Redshirt Freshman Business Blue Island, Ill. Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 315 lbs
    R-Jr. Exercise Science Sterling, Ill. Sterling College of DuPage
    Redshirt Junior Exercise Science Sterling, Ill. Sterling College of DuPage
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 350 lbs
    R-Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio Sycamore Tennessee State Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Cincinnati, Ohio Sycamore Tennessee State Univ.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 280 lbs
    Fr. Pasadena, Calif. Pasadena
    Freshman Pasadena, Calif. Pasadena
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 260 lbs
    Fr. Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart Griffin
    Freshman Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart Griffin
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 325 lbs
    R-Fr. Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
    Redshirt Freshman Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 325 lbs
    R-Sr. Management Lancaster, Calif. Bishop Alemany College of the Canyons
    Redshirt Senior Management Lancaster, Calif. Bishop Alemany College of the Canyons
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 320 lbs
    Fr. Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield North
    Freshman Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield North
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 330 lbs
    Jr. Business Saratoga, Calif. Prospect San Jose City College
    Junior Business Saratoga, Calif. Prospect San Jose City College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 305 lbs
    R-Sr. Business Indianapolis, Ind. Bishop Chatard Appalachian State Univ.
    Redshirt Senior Business Indianapolis, Ind. Bishop Chatard Appalachian State Univ.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 320 lbs
    R-Jr. Boulder, Colo. New Vista San Diego Mesa College
    Redshirt Junior Boulder, Colo. New Vista San Diego Mesa College
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio Withrow
    Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Withrow
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 235 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Lebanon, Tenn. Watertown
    Redshirt Freshman Business Lebanon, Tenn. Watertown
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 260 lbs
    R-Sr. Management Madison Heights, Mich. Lamphere
    Redshirt Senior Management Madison Heights, Mich. Lamphere
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary's
    Redshirt Freshman Business Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary's
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Gary Comer College Prep
    Redshirt Freshman Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Gary Comer College Prep
  • Long Snapper LS 6'0" 240 lbs
    R-Fr. Copley, Ohio Revere Marist College
    Redshirt Freshman Copley, Ohio Revere Marist College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 210 lbs
    R-Jr. Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East Central Michigan Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East Central Michigan Univ.
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 240 lbs
    R-Jr. Enviro/Physical Geography Wentzville, Mo. Holt
    Redshirt Junior Enviro/Physical Geography Wentzville, Mo. Holt
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 235 lbs
    Gr. Hattiesburg, Miss. Oak Grove Univ. of Nebraska Kearney
    Graduate Student Hattiesburg, Miss. Oak Grove Univ. of Nebraska Kearney
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'6" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary's
    Redshirt Freshman Business Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary's
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 260 lbs
    R-Jr. Baltimore, Md. Dunbar Riverside City College
    Redshirt Junior Baltimore, Md. Dunbar Riverside City College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 260 lbs
    R-So. Humble, Texas Atascocita Tyler JC
    Redshirt Sophomore Humble, Texas Atascocita Tyler JC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 295 lbs
    R-Jr. Brooklyn Park, Minn. Park Center Independence CC
    Redshirt Junior Brooklyn Park, Minn. Park Center Independence CC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 295 lbs
    R-Fr. Criminology/Criminal Justice Mt. Washington, Ky. Bullitt East
    Redshirt Freshman Criminology/Criminal Justice Mt. Washington, Ky. Bullitt East
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 290 lbs
    Fr. Park Ridge, Ill. Maine South
    Freshman Park Ridge, Ill. Maine South
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 255 lbs
    Gr. Marketing Annawan, Ill. Annawan-Wethersfield
    Graduate Student Marketing Annawan, Ill. Annawan-Wethersfield
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 300 lbs
    R-So. Pre Pharmacy Lockport, Ill. Lockport Township
    Redshirt Sophomore Pre Pharmacy Lockport, Ill. Lockport Township
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 250 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Danville, Ind. Danville Community
    Redshirt Freshman Business Danville, Ind. Danville Community
  • Long Snapper LS 6'1" 230 lbs
    Gr. Construction Management Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Graduate Student Construction Management Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 305 lbs
    R-Jr. San Antonio, Texas Veterans Memorial Monterey Peninsula College
    Redshirt Junior San Antonio, Texas Veterans Memorial Monterey Peninsula College
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 180 lbs
    Sr. Sanford, Fla. Orangewood Christian Defiance College
    Senior Sanford, Fla. Orangewood Christian Defiance College
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Fremont, Calif. American San Jose City College
    Redshirt Junior Fremont, Calif. American San Jose City College
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 210 lbs
    Gr. Community Health Decatur, Ill. St. Teresa
    Graduate Student Community Health Decatur, Ill. St. Teresa

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Football Coach

    Chris Wilkerson

  • Associate Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks

    Kyle Derickson

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator

    Andrew Strobel

  • Assistant Coach / Special Teams Coordinator & Safeties

    Andrew Brady

  • Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks & Defensive Pass Game Coordinator

    Maurice Fleming

  • Assistant Coach / Running Backs & Recruiting Coordinator

    Spencer Treadwell

  • Assistant Coach / Offensive Line

    Cole Hoover

  • Assistant Coach / Tight Ends

    Mason Keeler

  • Assistant Coach / Linebackers

    Rodman Noel

  • Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers

    Tino Smith II

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Line

    Carlif Taylor

  • Director of Football Operations

    David Brubaker

  • Director of Football Performance

    Jacob Hillmann

  • Football Graduate Assistant - Defense

    Ryan DeMarois

  • Football Graduate Assistant - Offense

    Joshua George

  • Football Quality Control - Defense

    Matt Lindsey

  • Football Quality Control - Special Teams

    Kevin Moynihan

  • Graduate Assistant - Football Operations

    Andrew Scheff

  • Graduate Assistant - Strength Coach

    Andreas Missios

  • Student Assistant Coach

    Peyton Wilkerson

  • Student Assistant Coach

    Ryan Kilburg

  • Football Quality Control - Strength & Conditioning

    Arie Jenkins

  • Director of Football Player Personnel

    Liam Whelan

  • Football Recruiting Analyst

    Brendan Lamanna

2025 Football Roster
# Image Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year Hometown / High School Previous School Major
0 Jefferson_AJ_FB Alton Jefferson DL 6-0 300 R-Sr. Louisville, Ky. / Trinity Hospitality Entrepreneurship
1 Tylan Foster 2025 Football Tylan Foster LB 5-11 225 Sr. Houston, Texas / Cypress Woods Univ. of Incarnate Word
1 Jay Pearson 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Jay Pearson RB 6-0 210 R-Jr. McKees Rocks, Pa. / Sto-Rox Junior-Senior Sport Management
2 Bruce Mitchell 2025 EIU Football Bruce Mitchell DB 6-0 190 R-So. Little Rock, Ark. / Lone Star (Frisco, Texas) Mississippi Valley State Univ.
2 CJ Nelson 2024 FB CJ Nelson WR 5-11 185 R-Jr. North Richland Hills, Texas / Richland Univ. of Houston Psychology
3 Daniel Autrey Daniel Autrey DB 6-2 205 Jr. Glendale, Calif. / Glendale Glendale College
3 Cole LaCrue Cole LaCrue QB 6-1 205 R-So. Broomfield, Colo. / Broomfield Univ. of Wisconsin
4 Alexander Moses Moses Alexander DB 6-3 195 R-Sr. Galveston, Texas / Ball Univ. of Houston Interdisciplinary Studies
4 Quenton Rodgers 2023 Football Quenton Rogers WR 6-2 195 R-So. Mahomet, Ill. / Mahomet-Seymour Sport & Recreation Management
5 Surahz Buncom 2024 FB Surahz Buncom WR 6-3 180 R-So. Chula Vista, Calif. / Mater Dei Catholic Univ. of Kansas Fashion Merchandising
5 Ja Ja'Wuan Nickson LB 6-0 235 Jr. Tuscaloosa, Ala. / Hillcrest Riverside City College
6 DeAirious Smith 2022 EIU Football Head Shot DeAirious Smith WR 6-0 180 Gr. Lexington, Ky. / Lexington Christian Academy Engineering Technology
7 Blainey Dowling Blainey Dowling QB 6-2 205 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Mount Carmel Corporate Communication
7 Jihad McCall Jihad McCall SAF 6-0 205 Gr. Jersey City, NJ / Hoboken Morehead State Univ.
8 Fridge,Tienne_EIUFB_2025 Tienne Fridge SAF 6-2 210 Gr. Sacramento, Calif. / Elk Grove Sacramento City College CMN: Interpersonal Communication
8 Landers Green Landers Green WR 6-3 190 R-Jr. Wharton, NJ / St. Peter's Prep Union College Sport & Recreation Management
9  Brady Ford 2025 EIU Football Brady Ford QB 6-0 205 Fr. Toledo, Ohio / Whitmer
9 Trevon Piggie-Blake 2023 Football Trevon Piggee DL 6-1 315 R-So. St. Louis, Mo. / DeSmet Jesuit Psychology
11 Noah Williams Noah Williams LB 5-11 205 R-Jr. Dallas, Texas / Princeton Dodge City CC
12 Salah Hill Salah Hill DB 5-11 185 R-Jr. Norfolk, Va. / Chaminade Prep Willamette Univ. (Ore.)
12 Collin Willard 2024 FB Collin Willard WR 5-11 200 R-Fr. North Olmsted, Ohio / North Olmsted Finance
13 Mason Miller Mason Miller P 6-0 185 Gr. Avon, Ind. / Avon Marian Univ.
13 Willman_Cooper_FB Cooper Willman WR 6-1 205 Gr. Sterling, Ill. / Sterling Sports Administration
14 Le Le'Javier Payne DB 5-8 175 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Mt. Carmel
15 Connor Wolf 2024 FB Connor Wolf QB 6-3 210 R-Fr. Ada, Mich. / Grand Rapids Central Catholic Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
15 Brandon Worsley Brandon Worsley SAF 5-11 205 Jr. San Marcos, Calif. / Mission Hills San Diego Mesa College
16 Reed Blake-Thomas 2025 Football Reed Blake-Thomas LB 6-0 235 Fr. Brighton, Mich. / Brighton
16 Conway_Kevin_FB Kevin Conway QB 6-2 205 R-Jr. New Lenox, Ill. / Providence Catholic Diamond Football Academy Computer & Information Technology
19 Alex Herrera Alex Herrera TE 6-2 240 Sr. Linden, Calif. / Linden College of the Sequoias Marketing
19 Porter_Phoenix_FB Phoenix Porter LB 6-1 220 Gr. Fairfield, Ohio / Fairfield Biological Sciences
20 Chris Caldwell 2024 FB Chris Caldwell RB 5-9 200 R-So. O'Fallon, Ill. / O'Fallon Western Kentucky Univ. Psychology
20 Saipeti Maiava 2025 EIU Football Saipeti Maiava Jr SAF 5-11 200 Jr. Fontana, Calif. / Etiwanda Riverside City College
21 Kaleb Lyons_EIUFB_2023 Kaleb Lyons DB 5-11 195 R-Jr. Antioch, Tenn. / Brentwood Academy Morehead State Univ. Finance
22 Charles Kellom 2025 EIU Football Charles Kellom RB 6-0 205 R-Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio / St. Xavier Akron Univ.
23 Isaiah Houi 2024 FB Isaiah Houi DB 5-10 175 So. Rockton, Ill. / Hononegah Finance
24 Nick Vecchiarelli Nick Vecchiarelli SAF 6-0 220 Sr. Howell, NJ / Howell Marist College
25 Christopher Sharp 2023 Football Christopher Sharp DB 5-11 180 R-So. St. Louis, Mo. / De Smet Jesuit Construction Management
26 Makhi Wilson 2023 Football Makhi Wilson SAF 6-0 190 R-So. Bettendorf, Iowa / Pleasant Valley Computer and Info Technology
27 Josh Brown 2024 FB Josh Brown SAF 6-1 200 R-Fr. Suwanee, Ga. / Peachtree Ridge Business Analytics & Info Systems
28 Jacarre Fleming 2024 FB Jacarre Fleming RB 5-8 195 R-Fr. Hahira, Ga. / Lowndes KSR: Teacher Licensure Option
29 Kham Boecker 2025 EIU Football Kham Boecker SAF 6-2 205 R-Jr. Toledo, Ohio / Whitmer College of DuPage
30 Joey Sprinkle Joey Sprinkle TE 6-4 240 R-Jr. Monticello, Ill. / Monticello St. Ambrose Univ. Finance
31 Johnovan Wysinger 2024 FB Johnovan Wysinger WR 6-1 175 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Morgan Park Accounting
32 Cale Kimbro 2025 EIU Football Cale Kimbro LB 6-2 215 Fr. Mattoon, Ill. / Mattoon
33 Michael Curry Jr 2025 EIU Football Micheal Curry Jr RB 5-10 190 Fr. Louisville, Ky. / Atherton
34 Jordyn Stewart 2024 FB Jordyn Stewart LB 6-0 230 R-Fr. Homewood, Ill. / Homewood-Flossmoor Exercise Science
35 Isaac Engle Isaac Engle DL 6-1 210 Jr. Highland Ranch, Colo / Highland Ranch Univ. of South Dakota Mines
36 Dillon Conway 2024 FB Dillon Conway SAF 6-3 225 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Mount Carmel Finance
37 Taylor Goodson_EIUFB_2025 Taylor Goodson SAF 5-10 205 R-Jr. Suwanee, Ga / North Gwinnett Iowa Western CC
38 Max Loveall 2024 FB Max Loveall WR 6-3 210 R-Fr. Richmond, Ill. / Richmond-Burton Exercise Science
39 Davian Humphrey Davian Humphrey LB 6-2 210 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Phillips
40 Isaiah Richardson 2023 Football Isaiah Richardson SAF 6-5 230 R-So. Suwanee, Ga. / Collins Hill Computer Science
41 Kennyan Chandler 2025 EIU Football Kennyan Chandler LB 5-11 235 Fr. Kankakee, Ill. / Kankakee
42 Aaron Rice 2025 EIU Football Aaron Rice P 6-5 205 So. Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley College of DuPage
43 Tovie Martin Tovie Martin DL 6-4 230 Jr. Clovis, Calif. / Clovis College of the Sequoias
44 Samuel Robles 2025 EIU Football Samuel Robles DL 6-2 260 Jr. Alief, Texas / Alief Taylor Tyler JC
45 Caden Telleson Caden Telleson LB 5-11 220 R-So. Redondo Beach, Calif. / Redondo Union Corporate Communication
46 Nico Carrier, EIU FB, 2025 Nico Carrier K 5-9 175 R-Fr. Naperville, Ill. / Metea Valley Business Administration
47 Drew Schiller 2024 FB Drew Schiller K 6-1 175 R-Fr. New Lenox, Ill. / Lincoln-Way Central Management
48 Maximo Vaughn 2025 EIU Football Maximo Vaughn DL 6-5 250 Jr. San Diego, Calif / Kearny San Diego Mesa College
49 Jesse Garza 2023 Football Jesse Garza LB 6-2 235 Gr. Nipomo, Calif. / Nipomo Allan Hancock College Community Health
50 Jett Reese 2025 EIU Football Jett Reese LB 6-2 235 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / DePaul College Prep
51 Steven Arteaga Steven Arteaga LB 6-0 220 Jr. Murrieta, Calif. / Vista Murrieta Palomar CC
52 Barron Sholl 2025 EIU Football Barron Sholl DL 6-4 265 Fr. Rockford, Ill. / Boylan Central Catholic
53 King Smith 2024 FB King Smith DL 6-3 315 R-Fr. Decatur, Ill. / Decatur MacArthur Exercise Science
54 Nic DiSanto Nic DiSanto OL 6-5 330 Jr. Wyandotte, Mich. / Gabriel Richard Sport & Recreation Management
55 James Collins James Collins DL 6-2 295 R-Jr. Mesquite, Texas / Mesquite Horn College of the Sequoias
56 Christian Takatch Christian Takatch DL 6-3 250 Jr. Sunbury, Ohio / Big Walnut Notre Dame College Criminology/Criminal Justice
57 Panayiotis Mihalopoulos 2023 EIU Football Panayiotis Mihalopoulos OL 6-3 325 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Loyola Academy Business
58 Dante Thompson Dante Thompson OL 6-1 330 R-Sr. Montgomery Village, Md. / Quince Orchard Robert Morris (Pa.) Univ.
59 Brock VanDeveer 2025 EIU Football Brock VanDeveer LB 5-11 225 Fr. Mahomet, Ill. / Mahomet-Seymour
60 Aidan Archibald 2024 FB Aidan Archibald DL 6-2 260 R-Fr. Charleston, Ill. / Charleston Business
61 Ruben Popoca Ruben Popoca K 5-11 185 R-So. Mundelein, Ill. / Carmel Catholic Business
64 Cody Weaver 2025 EIU Football Cody Weaver OL 6-6 330 Jr. Turlock, Calif. / Turlock Modesto JC
65 Carson Fichtel 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Carson Fichtel OL 6-3 310 R-Jr. Heath, Texas / Rockwall-Heath Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
66 Jordan Yandila Jordan Yandila OL 6-4 310 R-So. Snohomish, Wash. / Glacier Peak Adams State Univ.
67 Dejan Guzina Dejan Guzina OL 6-8 340 Fr. Delta, British Columbia (Canada) / Football Canada North
69 Kwan Johnson 2024 FB Kwan Johnson OL 6-5 310 R-Fr. Blue Island, Ill. / Dwight D. Eisenhower Business
70 Alejandro Arellano 2024 FB Alejandro Arellano OL 6-3 315 R-Jr. Sterling, Ill. / Sterling College of DuPage Exercise Science
71 Jourden Hale-Frater 2025 EIU Football Jourden Hale-Frater OL 6-4 350 R-Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio / Sycamore Tennessee State Univ.
72 Brandin Carpenter Brandin Carpenter OL 6-6 280 Fr. Pasadena, Calif. / Pasadena
73 Chuck Lanier Chuck Lanier OL 6-6 260 Fr. Springfield, Ill. / Sacred Heart Griffin
74 Rahfeeq Katumbusi 2024 FB Rahfeeq Katumbusi OL 6-3 325 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Mount Carmel Construction Management
75 Arellano_Johnathan_FB Johnathan Arellano OL 6-3 325 R-Sr. Lancaster, Calif. / Bishop Alemany College of the Canyons Management
76 Dominic Fasano 2025 Football Dominic Fasano OL 6-3 320 Fr. Plainfield, Ill. / Plainfield North
77 Sandro Malicevic 2024 FB Sandro Malicevic OL 6-5 330 Jr. Saratoga, Calif. / Prospect San Jose City College Business
78 Joseph Solomon 2024 FB Joseph Solomon OL 6-5 305 R-Sr. Indianapolis, Ind. / Bishop Chatard Appalachian State Univ. Business
79 Aidan Hubble 2025 EIU Football Aidan Hubble OL 6-7 320 R-Jr. Boulder, Colo. / New Vista San Diego Mesa College
80 Carlyun Neal 2025 EIU Football Carlyun Neal WR 5-11 190 Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio / Withrow
81 Chase McConnell 2024 FB Chase McConnell TE 6-6 235 R-Fr. Lebanon, Tenn. / Watertown Business
82 McNab_Joseph_FB Joe McNab TE 6-6 260 R-Sr. Madison Heights, Mich. / Lamphere Management
83 David Ajose 2024 FB Taiye Ajose WR 6-5 225 R-Fr. Akron, Ohio / St. Vincent-St. Mary's Business
84 Jeremy Reeves 2024 FB Jeremy Reeves WR 6-4 210 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Gary Comer College Prep Construction Management
85 Jefferson McKinnon Jefferson McKinnon LS 6-0 240 R-Fr. Copley, Ohio / Revere Marist College
86 Jack Tremblay Jack Tremblay WR 6-0 210 R-Jr. Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East Central Michigan Univ.
87 Alex Ginnever 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Alex Ginnever TE 6-5 240 R-Jr. Wentzville, Mo. / Holt Enviro/Physical Geography
88 Trayvon Moore TE 6-4 235 Gr. Hattiesburg, Miss. / Oak Grove Univ. of Nebraska Kearney
89 Daniel Ajose 2024 FB Kenny Ajose WR 6-6 225 R-Fr. Akron, Ohio / St. Vincent-St. Mary's Business
90 Gerlirer Ervin Gerliaer Ervin DL 6-4 260 R-Jr. Baltimore, Md. / Dunbar Riverside City College
91 Knowledge Davis Knowledge Davis DL 6-2 260 R-So. Humble, Texas / Atascocita Tyler JC
92 Tyler Miller 2025 EIU Football Tyler Miller DL 6-3 295 R-Jr. Brooklyn Park, Minn. / Park Center Independence CC
93 Isaiah Hare 2024 FB Isaiah Hare DL 6-2 295 R-Fr. Mt. Washington, Ky. / Bullitt East Criminology/Criminal Justice
94 Tyler Fortis 2025 EIU Football Tyler Fortis DL 6-3 290 Fr. Park Ridge, Ill. / Maine South
95 VanHyfte_Drake_FB Drake Van Hyfte DL 6-4 255 Gr. Annawan, Ill. / Annawan-Wethersfield Marketing
96 Silzer_Cole_FB Cole Silzer DL 6-3 300 R-So. Lockport, Ill. / Lockport Township Pre Pharmacy
97 Tray Ross 2024 FB Tray Ross DL 6-4 250 R-Fr. Danville, Ind. / Danville Community Business
98 Brett Galetti 2024 FB Brett Galletti LS 6-1 230 Gr. Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East Construction Management
99 Kefa Pereira Kefa Pereira DL 6-1 305 R-Jr. San Antonio, Texas / Veterans Memorial Monterey Peninsula College
Jerry Addo-Boateng Jerry Addo-Boateng DB 6-1 180 Sr. Sanford, Fla. / Orangewood Christian Defiance College
Jesse Lajes Jesse Lajes RB 5-10 205 R-Jr. Fremont, Calif. / American San Jose City College
Zeke Lewis 2024 FB Zeke Lewis RB 6-0 210 Gr. Decatur, Ill. / St. Teresa Community Health

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Chris Wilkerson Chris Wilkerson Head Football Coach
Kyle Derickson Kyle Derickson Associate Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks
Andrew Strobel - Football Coach Andrew Strobel Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator
Andrew Brady Andrew Brady Assistant Coach / Special Teams Coordinator & Safeties
Maurice Fleming Maurice Fleming Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks & Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
Spencer Treadwell, EIUFB_2025 Spencer Treadwell Assistant Coach / Running Backs & Recruiting Coordinator
Cole Hoover 2024 Football Cole Hoover Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
Mason Keeler Mason Keeler Assistant Coach / Tight Ends
Rodman Noel, EIUFB 2025 Rodman Noel Assistant Coach / Linebackers
Tino Smith II - Football Coach Tino Smith II Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers
Carlif Taylor, Football Coach Carlif Taylor Assistant Coach / Defensive Line
David Brubaker 2023 Director of Football Operations David Brubaker Director of Football Operations
Jacob Hillmann, Director of Football Performance Jacob Hillmann Director of Football Performance
Ryan DeMarois Ryan DeMarois Football Graduate Assistant - Defense
Joshua George 2025 EIU Football GA Joshua George Football Graduate Assistant - Offense
Matt Lindsey Matt Lindsey Football Quality Control - Defense
Kevin Moynihan, EIU FB 2025 Kevin Moynihan Football Quality Control - Special Teams
Andrew Scheff Andrew Scheff Graduate Assistant - Football Operations
Andreas Missios 2025 EIU Football Strength GA Andreas Missios Graduate Assistant - Strength Coach
Peyton Wilkerson 2023 Football Peyton Wilkerson Student Assistant Coach
Ryan Kilburg Ryan Kilburg Student Assistant Coach
Arie Jenkins 2025 EIU Football Strength Quality Control Arie Jenkins Football Quality Control - Strength & Conditioning
Liam Whelan 2025 EIU Football Quality Control Liam Whelan Director of Football Player Personnel
Brendan Lamanna 2025 EIU Football Quality Control Brendan Lamanna Football Recruiting Analyst

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

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