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2021 Football Roster

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  • Safety SAF 5'10" 210 lbs
    R-Jr. Exercise Physiology McDonough, Ga. Eagles Landing
    Redshirt Junior Exercise Physiology McDonough, Ga. Eagles Landing
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 165 lbs
    Fr. Accounting Detroit, Michigan Southfield A&T
    Freshman Accounting Detroit, Michigan Southfield A&T
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 215 lbs
    R-Jr. Cybersecurity Kissimmee, Fla. Liberty Syracuse Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Cybersecurity Kissimmee, Fla. Liberty Syracuse Univ.
  • Safety SAF 5'10" 185 lbs
    Fr. Finance Lincolnshire, Ill. Stevenson
    Freshman Finance Lincolnshire, Ill. Stevenson
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Marketing Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy Northern Illinois Univ.
    Redshirt Freshman Marketing Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy Northern Illinois Univ.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 155 lbs
    R-So. Digital Media Technology Tulsa, Okla. Booker T. Washington
    Redshirt Sophomore Digital Media Technology Tulsa, Okla. Booker T. Washington
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 160 lbs
    So. Bus Analytics & Info Systems Pearland, Texas Pearland
    Sophomore Bus Analytics & Info Systems Pearland, Texas Pearland
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 175 lbs
    Jr. KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Hinesville, Ga. Liberty County Butte College
    Junior KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Hinesville, Ga. Liberty County Butte College
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 205 lbs
    Fr. Undecided Carroll, Ohio Bloom Carroll
    Freshman Undecided Carroll, Ohio Bloom Carroll
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 190 lbs
    R-Sr. Communication Processes Gaffney, SC Gaffney Gardner-Webb Univ.
    Redshirt Senior Communication Processes Gaffney, SC Gaffney Gardner-Webb Univ.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Finance Louisville, Ky. Male
    Freshman Finance Louisville, Ky. Male
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 185 lbs
    R-Fr. KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East Univ. of Illinois
    Redshirt Freshman KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East Univ. of Illinois
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 215 lbs
    R-So. Sports Administration Chicago, Ill. Brooks Prep
    Redshirt Sophomore Sports Administration Chicago, Ill. Brooks Prep
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-Jr. Organizational Development Hilton Head, S.C. HIlton Head Purdue Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Organizational Development Hilton Head, S.C. HIlton Head Purdue Univ.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 165 lbs
    Fr. JOU: Sports Media Relations Olympia Fields, Ill. Rich Central
    Freshman JOU: Sports Media Relations Olympia Fields, Ill. Rich Central
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    R-Jr. Business Admin: Applied MGT Shorewood, Ill. Minooka Community South Dakota State Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Business Admin: Applied MGT Shorewood, Ill. Minooka Community South Dakota State Univ.
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 200 lbs
    So. Digital Media Technology Matteson, Ill. Rich Central
    Sophomore Digital Media Technology Matteson, Ill. Rich Central
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 185 lbs
    Fr. Marketing Grafton, Wis. Grafton
    Freshman Marketing Grafton, Wis. Grafton
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 170 lbs
    R-Jr. Talent Development Tampa, Fla. Seffner Christian Univ. of Central Florida
    Redshirt Junior Talent Development Tampa, Fla. Seffner Christian Univ. of Central Florida
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 215 lbs
    R-So. Organizational and Prof Devel Algonquin, Ill. Jacobs Duke Univ.
    Redshirt Sophomore Organizational and Prof Devel Algonquin, Ill. Jacobs Duke Univ.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 195 lbs
    R-So. Sport Management Chicago, Ill. De La Salle Institute Univ. of Hawai'i
    Redshirt Sophomore Sport Management Chicago, Ill. De La Salle Institute Univ. of Hawai'i
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 260 lbs
    R-Sr. Kinesiology and Sports Studies East Troy, Wis. East Troy Lake Erie College
    Redshirt Senior Kinesiology and Sports Studies East Troy, Wis. East Troy Lake Erie College
  • Safety SAF 6'1" 200 lbs
    Fr. Fashion Merchandising Nashville, Tenn. East Nashville Magnet
    Freshman Fashion Merchandising Nashville, Tenn. East Nashville Magnet
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Sports Administration Sterling, Ill. Sterling
    Freshman Sports Administration Sterling, Ill. Sterling
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 160 lbs
    So. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence Central
    Sophomore Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence Central
  • Defensive Line DL 6'6" 215 lbs
    R-Fr. Interdisciplinary Studies St. Louis, Mo. Belleville West
    Redshirt Freshman Interdisciplinary Studies St. Louis, Mo. Belleville West
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 205 lbs
    R-Fr. Sport Management Aurora, Colo. Cherokee Trail Univ. of Colorado
    Redshirt Freshman Sport Management Aurora, Colo. Cherokee Trail Univ. of Colorado
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 185 lbs
    R-Sr. Business Admin: Applied MGT Lexington, Ky. Tates Creek
    Redshirt Senior Business Admin: Applied MGT Lexington, Ky. Tates Creek
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Chicago, Ill. De La Salle Institute
    Freshman Sport Management Chicago, Ill. De La Salle Institute
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 155 lbs
    Fr. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City
    Freshman Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City
  • Safety SAF 6'4" 185 lbs
    Fr. MBA: Applied Management Harrodsburg, Ky. Mercer County
    Freshman MBA: Applied Management Harrodsburg, Ky. Mercer County
  • Safety SAF 6'0" 185 lbs
    Fr. Marketing Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central
    Freshman Marketing Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 185 lbs
    Fr. Marketing Kansas City, Mo. Platte County R-3
    Freshman Marketing Kansas City, Mo. Platte County R-3
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 160 lbs
    R-So. Exercise Science Maryland Heights, Mo. Pattonville
    Redshirt Sophomore Exercise Science Maryland Heights, Mo. Pattonville
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Chicago, Ill. Phillips
    Freshman Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Chicago, Ill. Phillips
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 165 lbs
    Fr. Hospitality Management Anna, Texas Anna
    Freshman Hospitality Management Anna, Texas Anna
  • Safety SAF 5'9" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Sport Management Naperville, Ill. Waubonsie Valley
    Redshirt Freshman Sport Management Naperville, Ill. Waubonsie Valley
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 185 lbs
    Fr. Management Calumet City, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
    Freshman Management Calumet City, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 200 lbs
    Fr. Business Painesville, Ohio Riverside
    Freshman Business Painesville, Ohio Riverside
  • Super Back SB 6'4" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Marketing Chicago, Ill. St. Patrick
    Redshirt Freshman Marketing Chicago, Ill. St. Patrick
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 205 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Bettendorf, Iowa Bettendorf
    Freshman Sport Management Bettendorf, Iowa Bettendorf
  • Safety SAF 5'11" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Management Chicago, Ill. Marist
    Redshirt Freshman Management Chicago, Ill. Marist
  • Safety SAF 5'11" 165 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Chicago, Ill. Chicago Ag & Sciences
    Freshman Sport Management Chicago, Ill. Chicago Ag & Sciences
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Fr. Community Health Decatur, Ill. St. Teresa
    Freshman Community Health Decatur, Ill. St. Teresa
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    Fr. Fashion Merchandising & Design Bellwood, Ill. Immaculate Conception
    Freshman Fashion Merchandising & Design Bellwood, Ill. Immaculate Conception
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    R-So. Human Services Program Adm. Broadview, Ill. Nazareth Academy South Dakota State Univ.
    Redshirt Sophomore Human Services Program Adm. Broadview, Ill. Nazareth Academy South Dakota State Univ.
  • Safety SAF 6'4" 200 lbs
    Fr. Psychology Louisville, Ky. Trinity
    Freshman Psychology Louisville, Ky. Trinity
  • Super Back SB 6'3" 240 lbs
    Fr. Business Glenview, Ill. Loyola Academy
    Freshman Business Glenview, Ill. Loyola Academy
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 210 lbs
    Fr. Biological Sciences Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield
    Freshman Biological Sciences Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield
  • Super Back SB 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Economics Morris, Ill. Morris Community
    Freshman Economics Morris, Ill. Morris Community
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 165 lbs
    Fr. Business New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Freshman Business New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Fr. Marketing Country Club Hills, Ill. Hillcrest
    Freshman Marketing Country Club Hills, Ill. Hillcrest
  • Super Back SB 6'2" 245 lbs
    So. Finance Lemont, Ill. Lemont
    Sophomore Finance Lemont, Ill. Lemont
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 210 lbs
    Fr. Marketing Chicago, Ill. Marist
    Freshman Marketing Chicago, Ill. Marist
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 220 lbs
    So. Finance Orland Hills, Ill. Andrew
    Sophomore Finance Orland Hills, Ill. Andrew
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 205 lbs
    Fr. Engineering Cooperative Lemont, Ill. Lemont
    Freshman Engineering Cooperative Lemont, Ill. Lemont
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 255 lbs
    R-So. Criminology/Criminal Justice Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
    Redshirt Sophomore Criminology/Criminal Justice Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
  • Super Back SB 6'1" 225 lbs
    So. Criminology/Criminal Justice Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart Griffin
    Sophomore Criminology/Criminal Justice Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart Griffin
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 260 lbs
    So. Criminology/Criminal Justice Markham, Ill. Hillcrest Northern Illinois Univ.
    Sophomore Criminology/Criminal Justice Markham, Ill. Hillcrest Northern Illinois Univ.
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 210 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Freshman Exercise Science Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    Fr. Marketing Lombard, Ill. Glenbard South
    Freshman Marketing Lombard, Ill. Glenbard South
  • Kicker K 5'11" 205 lbs
    So. Sport Management Collinsville, Ill. Althoff Catholic
    Sophomore Sport Management Collinsville, Ill. Althoff Catholic
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 240 lbs
    Fr. Marketing Annawan, Ill. Annawan-Wethersfield
    Freshman Marketing Annawan, Ill. Annawan-Wethersfield
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 290 lbs
    R-Fr. Theatre Arts Chicago, Ill. Chicago Perspectives Charter
    Redshirt Freshman Theatre Arts Chicago, Ill. Chicago Perspectives Charter
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 275 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Versailles, Ky. Woodford County
    Freshman Sport Management Versailles, Ky. Woodford County
  • Long Snapper LS 6'1" 205 lbs
    Fr. Construction Management Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Freshman Construction Management Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 275 lbs
    So. Criminology/Criminal Justice Auburn, Ala. Auburn
    Sophomore Criminology/Criminal Justice Auburn, Ala. Auburn
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 195 lbs
    Fr. Criminology/Criminal Justice Effingham, Ill. Effingham
    Freshman Criminology/Criminal Justice Effingham, Ill. Effingham
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 295 lbs
    Fr. Biological Sciences Normal, Ill. Normal Community
    Freshman Biological Sciences Normal, Ill. Normal Community
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 300 lbs
    R-Jr. Business Admin: Applied MGT Indianapolis, Ind. Bishop Chatard
    Redshirt Junior Business Admin: Applied MGT Indianapolis, Ind. Bishop Chatard
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    R-Fr. Management Lombard, Ill. Lombard Montini Kent State Univ.
    Redshirt Freshman Management Lombard, Ill. Lombard Montini Kent State Univ.
  • Kicker K 5'10" 150 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Ames, Iowa Ames
    Freshman Sport Management Ames, Iowa Ames
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 265 lbs
    R-Fr. Biological Sciences Assumption, Ill. Central A&M
    Redshirt Freshman Biological Sciences Assumption, Ill. Central A&M
  • Kicker K 5'10" 210 lbs
    Fr. Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
    Freshman Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
  • Long Snapper / Off. Line LS / OL 6'4" 250 lbs
    Fr. Engineering Cooperative Batavia, Ill. Batavia
    Freshman Engineering Cooperative Batavia, Ill. Batavia
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 280 lbs
    So. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Salem, Ala. Smiths Station
    Sophomore Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Salem, Ala. Smiths Station
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 265 lbs
    Fr. Computer Info Technology Elyria, Ohio Elyria
    Freshman Computer Info Technology Elyria, Ohio Elyria
  • Long Snapper LS 6'0" 245 lbs
    Jr. Enviro/Physical Geography Belleville, Ill. Belleville East
    Junior Enviro/Physical Geography Belleville, Ill. Belleville East
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 330 lbs
    So. Engineering Technology Naples, Fla. Barron Collier
    Sophomore Engineering Technology Naples, Fla. Barron Collier
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 290 lbs
    R-Fr. Management Antioch, Ill. Antioch
    Redshirt Freshman Management Antioch, Ill. Antioch
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 300 lbs
    Fr. Enviro/Physical Geography Malvern, Pa. Malvern Prep
    Freshman Enviro/Physical Geography Malvern, Pa. Malvern Prep
  • Super Back SB 6'6" 265 lbs
    R-Fr. Construction Management Lima, Ohio Shawnee
    Redshirt Freshman Construction Management Lima, Ohio Shawnee
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 275 lbs
    Fr. BIO: Environmental Biology Brownstown, Mich. Woodhaven College of DuPage
    Freshman BIO: Environmental Biology Brownstown, Mich. Woodhaven College of DuPage
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 290 lbs
    So. SPE: Standard Special Lincolnshire, Ill. Stevenson
    Sophomore SPE: Standard Special Lincolnshire, Ill. Stevenson
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 255 lbs
    Fr. Management Dawsonville, Ga. Dawson County
    Freshman Management Dawsonville, Ga. Dawson County
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 260 lbs
    Fr. Engineering Cooperative Lombard, Ill. Lombard Montini
    Freshman Engineering Cooperative Lombard, Ill. Lombard Montini
  • Punter P 6'2" 220 lbs
    Sr. Exercise Physiology Hicksville, Ohio Hicksville Ohio Dominican Univ.
    Senior Exercise Physiology Hicksville, Ohio Hicksville Ohio Dominican Univ.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 215 lbs
    R-Sr. Talent Development Buffalo, NY Bishop-Timon-St. Jude UNC Charlotte
    Redshirt Senior Talent Development Buffalo, NY Bishop-Timon-St. Jude UNC Charlotte
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. Enviro/Physical Geography Burleson, Texas Burleson Centennial
    Redshirt Junior Enviro/Physical Geography Burleson, Texas Burleson Centennial
  • Super Back SB 6'6" 240 lbs
    Fr. Management Madison Heights, Mich. Lamphere
    Freshman Management Madison Heights, Mich. Lamphere
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Psychology Chicago, Ill. De La Salle Institute Purdue Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Psychology Chicago, Ill. De La Salle Institute Purdue Univ.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 175 lbs
    Jr. Technology Pahokee, Fla. Pahokee Florida State Univ.
    Junior Technology Pahokee, Fla. Pahokee Florida State Univ.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 195 lbs
    Fr. Business Houston, Texas Mayde Creek
    Freshman Business Houston, Texas Mayde Creek
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'7" 155 lbs
    R-Jr. HPR: Emer Mgmt/Disaster Prep Pembroke Pines, Fla. West Broward Concordia College Chicago
    Redshirt Junior HPR: Emer Mgmt/Disaster Prep Pembroke Pines, Fla. West Broward Concordia College Chicago
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 175 lbs
    Fr. Engineering Technology Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
    Freshman Engineering Technology Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
  • Super Back SB 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Porvoo, Finland Porvoon
    Freshman Exercise Science Porvoo, Finland Porvoon
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 220 lbs
    Fr. Undecided Warren, Mich. De La Salle Collegiate
    Freshman Undecided Warren, Mich. De La Salle Collegiate
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 215 lbs
    Fr. Digital Media Technology Indianapolis, Ind. Decatur Central
    Freshman Digital Media Technology Indianapolis, Ind. Decatur Central
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 280 lbs
    R-Sr. Economics Meriden Conn. Maloney ND College of Science
    Redshirt Senior Economics Meriden Conn. Maloney ND College of Science
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 285 lbs
    So. Finance Chicago, Ill. Nazareth Academy
    Sophomore Finance Chicago, Ill. Nazareth Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 260 lbs
    Fr. Hospitality Entrepreneurship Louisville, Ky. Trinity
    Freshman Hospitality Entrepreneurship Louisville, Ky. Trinity
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 285 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Statesville, NC Statesville
    Freshman Sport Management Statesville, NC Statesville
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 290 lbs
    Fr. Computer Science Lumberton, NC Saint Paul's
    Freshman Computer Science Lumberton, NC Saint Paul's
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 240 lbs
    So. Finance Elk Grove Village, Ill. Elk Grove Village
    Sophomore Finance Elk Grove Village, Ill. Elk Grove Village
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 230 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management Naperville, Ill. Naperville North
    Freshman Sport Management Naperville, Ill. Naperville North
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 255 lbs
    Fr. KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Freshman KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
  • Super Back SB 6'4" 225 lbs
    R-Sr. Finance Oswego, Ill. Oswego Butler CC
    Redshirt Senior Finance Oswego, Ill. Oswego Butler CC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 220 lbs
    Fr. Engineering Technology Chicago, Ill. De La Salle Institute
    Freshman Engineering Technology Chicago, Ill. De La Salle Institute
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Westerville, Ohio Westerville Central
    Freshman Exercise Science Westerville, Ohio Westerville Central
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 210 lbs
    So. Communication In Organizations Lombard, Ill. Glenbard East
    Sophomore Communication In Organizations Lombard, Ill. Glenbard East
  • Super Back SB 6'3" 245 lbs
    Gr. MBA Grand Blanc, Mich. Goodrich Univ. of Dayton
    Graduate Student MBA Grand Blanc, Mich. Goodrich Univ. of Dayton
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 190 lbs
    Fr. CMN: Mass Communication Peoria, Ill. Peoria
    Freshman CMN: Mass Communication Peoria, Ill. Peoria
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 165 lbs
    Fr. Computer Science Cincinnati, Ohio Walnut Hills
    Freshman Computer Science Cincinnati, Ohio Walnut Hills

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Football Coach

    Adam Cushing

  • Assistant Head Coach / Director of Football Operations & Player Development

    Jesse Walton

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator

    Chris Bowers

  • Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator & Super Backs

    John Kuceyeski

  • Assistant Coach / Quarterbacks

    Chris Batti

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Run Game Coordinator & Linebackers

    Adam Gristick

  • Assistant Coach / Offensive Line

    Dan Hernandez

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Line

    Adam Morris

  • Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks

    Cliff Odom

  • Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers & Recruiting Cord.

    Mark Philmore II

  • Assistant Coach /Safeties & co-Special Teams

    Neal Renna

  • Assistant Coach / Running Backs & co-Special Teams

    Omar Young

  • Football Graduate Assistant - Offense

    Mark Gorogianis Jr.

  • Football Graduate Assistant - Defense

    Brad Jarman

  • Director of Football Performance

    Derek Stein

  • Football Graduate Assistant - Operations

    Jimmy Meussling

  • Football Quality Control - Recruiting

    Brian Gorsky

  • Football Quality Control - Offense

    Rocky Zingale

  • Football Quality Control - Recruiting

    Peyton Naylon

  • Football Quality Control - Operations

    DJ Marquardt

  • Football Quality Control - Defense

    Andrew Zimmer

  • Student Assistant - Data & Analytics

    Jason Tabit

  • Football Student Assistant - Offense

    Chris Rouse

2021 Football Roster
# Image Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year Hometown / High School Previous School Major
0 Bryce Dewberry Bryce Dewberry SAF 5-10 210 R-Jr. McDonough, Ga. / Eagles Landing Exercise Physiology
0 Arron Foulkes Arron Foulkes WR 5-8 165 Fr. Detroit, Michigan / Southfield A&T Accounting
1 Markenzy Pierre Markenzy Pierre RB 5-11 215 R-Jr. Kissimmee, Fla. / Liberty Syracuse Univ. Cybersecurity
1 Jordan Vincent Jordan Vincent SAF 5-10 185 Fr. Lincolnshire, Ill. / Stevenson Finance
2 Mark Aitken DB 5-9 175 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Kenwood Academy Northern Illinois Univ. Marketing
2 DeWayne Cooks Jr. DeWayne Cooks Jr WR 6-2 155 R-So. Tulsa, Okla. / Booker T. Washington Digital Media Technology
3 Jaelin Benefield Jaelin Benefield RB 5-10 160 So. Pearland, Texas / Pearland Bus Analytics & Info Systems
3 Russell Dandy DB 6-0 175 Jr. Hinesville, Ga. / Liberty County Butte College KSR: Teacher Licensure Option
4 Otto Kuhns Otto Kuhns QB 6-3 205 Fr. Carroll, Ohio / Bloom Carroll Undecided
4 Kobe Rodgers Kobe Rodgers DB 6-1 190 R-Sr. Gaffney, SC / Gaffney Gardner-Webb Univ. Communication Processes
5 Nick Coates Nick Coates DB 5-10 175 Fr. Louisville, Ky. / Male Finance
5 Matt Judd Matt Judd WR 6-2 185 R-Fr. Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East Univ. of Illinois KSR: Teacher Licensure Option
6 Joel Barrows Joel Barrows DL 6-3 215 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Brooks Prep Sports Administration
6 Tyler Hamilton Tyler Hamilton WR 5-9 175 R-Jr. Hilton Head, S.C. / HIlton Head Purdue Univ. Organizational Development
7 Tyris Harvey Tyris Harvey DB 5-11 165 Fr. Olympia Fields, Ill. / Rich Central JOU: Sports Media Relations
7 Isaiah Hill Isaiah Hill WR 5-11 190 R-Jr. Shorewood, Ill. / Minooka Community South Dakota State Univ. Business Admin: Applied MGT
8 Jason Johnson Jason Johnson LB 6-2 200 So. Matteson, Ill. / Rich Central Digital Media Technology
8 Zach Weir Zach Weir QB 6-3 185 Fr. Grafton, Wis. / Grafton Marketing
9 Elijah Benoit Elijah Benoit DB 6-0 170 R-Jr. Tampa, Fla. / Seffner Christian Univ. of Central Florida Talent Development
9 Chris Katrenick Chris Katrenick QB 6-3 215 R-So. Algonquin, Ill. / Jacobs Duke Univ. Organizational and Prof Devel
11 Eric Rooks Eric Rooks WR 6-3 195 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / De La Salle Institute Univ. of Hawai'i Sport Management
12 Justin Growel Justin Growel DL 6-4 260 R-Sr. East Troy, Wis. / East Troy Lake Erie College Kinesiology and Sports Studies
13 Trey Shaw III Trey Shaw III SAF 6-1 200 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. / East Nashville Magnet Fashion Merchandising
13 Cooper Willman Cooper Willman WR 6-1 180 Fr. Sterling, Ill. / Sterling Sports Administration
14 Kirk Pinkston Kirk Pinkston Jr. WR 5-10 160 So. Indianapolis, Ind. / Lawrence Central Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
15 Will Shumpert Will Shumpert DL 6-6 215 R-Fr. St. Louis, Mo. / Belleville West Interdisciplinary Studies
16 Grant Ciccarone QB 6-2 205 R-Fr. Aurora, Colo. / Cherokee Trail Univ. of Colorado Sport Management
19 Robbie Lofton Robbie Lofton WR 6-3 185 R-Sr. Lexington, Ky. / Tates Creek Business Admin: Applied MGT
20 Jason Moore Jr. RB 5-10 190 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / De La Salle Institute Sport Management
21 Demetrius Garrett Demetrius Garrett Jr. WR 5-11 155 Fr. Michigan City, Ind. / Michigan City Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
22 Kaelin Drakeford Kaelin Drakeford SAF 6-4 185 Fr. Harrodsburg, Ky. / Mercer County MBA: Applied Management
23 AJ Sanders AJ Sanders SAF 6-0 185 Fr. Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central Marketing
24 Collin Tyson Collin Tyson DB 6-0 185 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. / Platte County R-3 Marketing
25 Charles Shelton IV Charles Shelton IV DB 5-11 160 R-So. Maryland Heights, Mo. / Pattonville Exercise Science
26 Tyler Clark Tyler Clark RB 5-10 175 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Phillips Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
27 Zay Gentry Zay Gentry DB 6-0 165 Fr. Anna, Texas / Anna Hospitality Management
28 Brandon Guido Brandon Guido SAF 5-9 190 R-Fr. Naperville, Ill. / Waubonsie Valley Sport Management
29 Kendi Young Kendi Young RB 5-11 185 Fr. Calumet City, Ill. / Thornton Fractional North Management
30 Matthew Spofford Matthew Spofford RB 6-1 200 Fr. Painesville, Ohio / Riverside Business
31 Anthony Manaves Anthony Manaves SB 6-4 225 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / St. Patrick Marketing
32 Harrison Bey-Buie Harrison Bey-Buie RB 5-10 205 Fr. Bettendorf, Iowa / Bettendorf Sport Management
33 Nile Hill Nile Hill SAF 5-11 175 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Marist Management
34 Josh St. Preux Josh St. Preux SAF 5-11 165 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Ag & Sciences Sport Management
35 Zeke Lewis RB 6-0 190 Fr. Decatur, Ill. / St. Teresa Community Health
36 Chauncey Lee Chauncey Lee DB 5-9 175 Fr. Bellwood, Ill. / Immaculate Conception Fashion Merchandising & Design
37 Devin Blakely Devin Blakely DB 5-10 175 R-So. Broadview, Ill. / Nazareth Academy South Dakota State Univ. Human Services Program Adm.
38 Blake Ruffin Blake Ruffin SAF 6-4 200 Fr. Louisville, Ky. / Trinity Psychology
39 Liam Conaghan Liam Conaghan SB 6-3 240 Fr. Glenview, Ill. / Loyola Academy Business
40 Phoenix Porter Phoenix Porter LB 6-1 210 Fr. Fairfield, Ohio / Fairfield Biological Sciences
41 Zach Reddinger Zach Reddinger SB 6-2 210 Fr. Morris, Ill. / Morris Community Economics
42 Harry Woods Jr. Henry Woods Jr DB 5-10 165 Fr. New Lenox, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East Business
43 Elijawah Tolbert Elijawah Tolbert DB 6-1 225 Fr. Country Club Hills, Ill. / Hillcrest Marketing
44 Nick Stricker Nick Stricker SB 6-2 245 So. Lemont, Ill. / Lemont Finance
45 Colin Bohanek Colin Bohanek LB 6-0 210 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Marist Marketing
46 Ameer Agel Ameer Aqel DL 6-2 220 So. Orland Hills, Ill. / Andrew Finance
47 Albert Pontrelli Albert Pontrelli DL 6-2 205 Fr. Lemont, Ill. / Lemont Engineering Cooperative
48 Michael Jarosz Michael Jarosz LB 6-1 255 R-So. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North Criminology/Criminal Justice
49 Grant Eddwards Grant Edwards SB 6-1 225 So. Springfield, Ill. / Sacred Heart Griffin Criminology/Criminal Justice
50 Cam Mattox Cam Mattox DL 6-2 260 So. Markham, Ill. / Hillcrest Northern Illinois Univ. Criminology/Criminal Justice
51 Payton Orth Payton Orth LB 5-11 210 Fr. Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East Exercise Science
52 Jeremy Gelino Jeremy Gelino LB 6-0 220 Fr. Lombard, Ill. / Glenbard South Marketing
53 Stone Galloway Stone Galloway K 5-11 205 So. Collinsville, Ill. / Althoff Catholic Sport Management
54 Drake Van Hyfte Drake Van Hyfte DL 6-4 240 Fr. Annawan, Ill. / Annawan-Wethersfield Marketing
55 Dominic Moore Dominic Moore OL 6-7 290 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Perspectives Charter Theatre Arts
56 Daegan Bush Daegan Bush OL 6-3 275 Fr. Versailles, Ky. / Woodford County Sport Management
57 Brett Galletti LS 6-1 205 Fr. Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East Construction Management
58 Anthony Imperio Anthony Imperio OL 6-4 275 So. Auburn, Ala. / Auburn Criminology/Criminal Justice
59 Logan Brown Logan Brown LB 6-2 195 Fr. Effingham, Ill. / Effingham Criminology/Criminal Justice
60 Brock Griffin Brock Griffin OL 6-4 295 Fr. Normal, Ill. / Normal Community Biological Sciences
61 Ben Solomon Ben Solomon OL 6-2 300 R-Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. / Bishop Chatard Business Admin: Applied MGT
62 Michael McNicholas Michael McNicholas OL 6-4 310 R-Fr. Lombard, Ill. / Lombard Montini Kent State Univ. Management
63 William Orth William Orth K 5-10 150 Fr. Ames, Iowa / Ames Sport Management
64 Jerit Medler Jerit Medler OL 6-2 265 R-Fr. Assumption, Ill. / Central A&M Biological Sciences
65 Julian Patino Julian Patino K 5-10 210 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Mount Carmel Construction Management
66 Jack Valente Jack Valente LS / OL 6-4 250 Fr. Batavia, Ill. / Batavia Engineering Cooperative
67 Chad Strickland Chad Strickland OL 6-5 280 So. Salem, Ala. / Smiths Station Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
68 Simon France Simon France OL 6-1 265 Fr. Elyria, Ohio / Elyria Computer Info Technology
69 Stephen Elmore Stephen Elmore LS 6-0 245 Jr. Belleville, Ill. / Belleville East Enviro/Physical Geography
72 Elkhanan Tanelus Elkhanan Tanelus OL 6-2 330 So. Naples, Fla. / Barron Collier Engineering Technology
73 Dylan Czerlanis Dylan Czerlanis OL 6-4 290 R-Fr. Antioch, Ill. / Antioch Management
74 Will Redden Will Redden OL 6-6 300 Fr. Malvern, Pa. / Malvern Prep Enviro/Physical Geography
75 Matthew Bean Matthew Bean SB 6-6 265 R-Fr. Lima, Ohio / Shawnee Construction Management
76 Dakota Kerr Dakota Kerr OL 6-4 275 Fr. Brownstown, Mich. / Woodhaven College of DuPage BIO: Environmental Biology
77 Ivan Gleyzer Ivan Gleyzer OL 6-4 290 So. Lincolnshire, Ill. / Stevenson SPE: Standard Special
78 Bryson Broadway Bryson Broadway OL 6-5 255 Fr. Dawsonville, Ga. / Dawson County Management
79 Demond Butcher Demond Butcher DL 6-1 260 Fr. Lombard, Ill. / Lombard Montini Engineering Cooperative
80 Logen Neidhardt Logen Neidhardt P 6-2 220 Sr. Hicksville, Ohio / Hicksville Ohio Dominican Univ. Exercise Physiology
81 Tyler Ringwood WR 6-2 215 R-Sr. Buffalo, NY / Bishop-Timon-St. Jude UNC Charlotte Talent Development
82 Xander Richards Xander Richards WR 6-4 180 R-Jr. Burleson, Texas / Burleson Centennial Enviro/Physical Geography
83 Joe McNab Joe McNab SB 6-6 240 Fr. Madison Heights, Mich. / Lamphere Management
84 Ryan James Ryan James WR 6-3 205 R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. / De La Salle Institute Purdue Univ. Psychology
85 Adarius Dent WR 6-1 175 Jr. Pahokee, Fla. / Pahokee Florida State Univ. Technology
86 L L'Den Skinner WR 6-2 195 Fr. Houston, Texas / Mayde Creek Business
87 Eric Hoff Eric Hoff WR 5-7 155 R-Jr. Pembroke Pines, Fla. / West Broward Concordia College Chicago HPR: Emer Mgmt/Disaster Prep
88 DeAirious Smith DeAirious Smith WR 5-11 175 Fr. Lexington, Ky. / Lexington Christian Academy Engineering Technology
89 Daniel Luoma Daniel Luoma SB 6-2 210 Fr. Porvoo, Finland / Porvoon Exercise Science
90 Michael Young Michael Young Jr. DL 6-0 220 Fr. Warren, Mich. / De La Salle Collegiate Undecided
91 Jordan Miles Jordan Miles DE 6-2 215 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. / Decatur Central Digital Media Technology
92 James Ubaike James Ubaike DL 6-4 280 R-Sr. Meriden Conn. / Maloney ND College of Science Economics
93 Cameron Leach Cameron Leach DL 6-1 285 So. Chicago, Ill. / Nazareth Academy Finance
94 Alton Jefferson Alton Jefferson DL 6-0 260 Fr. Louisville, Ky. / Trinity Hospitality Entrepreneurship
95 Kinstin Reaves Kinstin Reaves DL 6-0 285 Fr. Statesville, NC / Statesville Sport Management
96 Ethan Roberts DL 6-0 290 Fr. Lumberton, NC / Saint Paul's Computer Science
97 Tim Varga Tim Varga DL 6-3 240 So. Elk Grove Village, Ill. / Elk Grove Village Finance
98 Connor Corrigan Connor Corrigan DL 6-3 230 Fr. Naperville, Ill. / Naperville North Sport Management
99 Jaron Hacha Jaron Hacha DL 5-11 255 Fr. Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East KSR: Teacher Licensure Option
Steven Frank Steven Frank SB 6-4 225 R-Sr. Oswego, Ill. / Oswego Butler CC Finance
Jamari Johnson Jamari Johnson DL 6-4 220 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / De La Salle Institute Engineering Technology
Joshua Johnson JJ Johnson OL 6-4 310 Fr. Westerville, Ohio / Westerville Central Exercise Science
Anthony Shockey Anthony Shockey LB 6-1 210 So. Lombard, Ill. / Glenbard East Communication In Organizations
Jay Vallie Jay Vallie SB 6-3 245 Gr. Grand Blanc, Mich. / Goodrich Univ. of Dayton MBA
Chris Williams Chris Williams DB 6-2 190 Fr. Peoria, Ill. / Peoria CMN: Mass Communication
Sereno Winn Sereno Winn DB 6-1 165 Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio / Walnut Hills Computer Science

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Cushing,Adam Adam Cushing Head Football Coach
Jesse Walton - EIU Football Staff Jesse Walton Assistant Head Coach / Director of Football Operations & Player Development
Bowers,Chris Chris Bowers Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator
Kuceyeski,John John Kuceyeski Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator & Super Backs
Batti,Chris Chris Batti Assistant Coach / Quarterbacks
Adam Gristick Assistant Coach / Defensive Run Game Coordinator & Linebackers
Dan Hernandez Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
Adam Morris Adam Morris Assistant Coach / Defensive Line
Cliff Odom Football Assistant Coach Cliff Odom Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks
Philmore,Mark Mark Philmore II Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers & Recruiting Cord.
Renna,Neal Neal Renna Assistant Coach /Safeties & co-Special Teams
Omar Young Assistant Coach / Running Backs & co-Special Teams
Mark Gorogianis Jr. Football Graduate Assistant - Offense
Brad Jarman Football Graduate Assistant - Defense
Stein,Derek Derek Stein Director of Football Performance
Jimmy Muessling Head Shot Jimmy Meussling Football Graduate Assistant - Operations
Gorsky,Brian_FBQualityControl Brian Gorsky Football Quality Control - Recruiting
Rocky Zingale Football Quality Control - Offense
Naylon,Peyton_EIUFB_2022 Peyton Naylon Football Quality Control - Recruiting
DJ Marquardt Football Quality Control - Operations
Andrew Zimmer Football Quality Control - Defense
Jason Tabit Student Assistant - Data & Analytics
Chris Rouse Football Student Assistant - Offense

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

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