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2022 Football Roster

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Players

  • Safety SAF 5'10" 215 lbs
    Gr. Exercise Physiology McDonough, Ga. Eagles Landing
    Graduate Student Exercise Physiology McDonough, Ga. Eagles Landing
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 210 lbs
    Sr. Cary, NC Middle Creek UNC Charlotte
    Senior Cary, NC Middle Creek UNC Charlotte
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 230 lbs
    R-Sr. Cybersecurity Kissimmee, Fla. Liberty Syracuse Univ.
    Redshirt Senior Cybersecurity Kissimmee, Fla. Liberty Syracuse Univ.
  • Safety SAF 5'10" 195 lbs
    So. Finance Lincolnshire, Ill. Stevenson
    Sophomore Finance Lincolnshire, Ill. Stevenson
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-So. Marketing Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy Northern Illinois Univ.
    Redshirt Sophomore Marketing Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy Northern Illinois Univ.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 160 lbs
    R-Jr. Digital Media Technology Tulsa, Okla. Booker T. Washington
    Redshirt Junior Digital Media Technology Tulsa, Okla. Booker T. Washington
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 170 lbs
    R-So. Bus Analytics & Info Systems Pearland, Texas Pearland
    Redshirt Sophomore Bus Analytics & Info Systems Pearland, Texas Pearland
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 170 lbs
    Sr. KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Hinesville, Ga. Liberty County Butte College
    Senior KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Hinesville, Ga. Liberty County Butte College
  • Safety SAF 6'4" 215 lbs
    So. Psychology Louisville, Ky. Trinity
    Sophomore Psychology Louisville, Ky. Trinity
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 190 lbs
    Sr. Sports Administration Wixom, Mich. Walled Lake Western Albion College
    Senior Sports Administration Wixom, Mich. Walled Lake Western Albion College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 190 lbs
    Fr. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Farmington Hills, Mich. North Farmington
    Freshman Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Farmington Hills, Mich. North Farmington
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 235 lbs
    R-So. Communication In Organizations Lombard, Ill. Glenbard East
    Redshirt Sophomore Communication In Organizations Lombard, Ill. Glenbard East
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    R-So. Sports Administration Chicago, Ill. Brooks Prep
    Redshirt Sophomore Sports Administration Chicago, Ill. Brooks Prep
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 210 lbs
    R-So. Corporate Communication Kaukauna, Wis. Bartlett (Ill.) Colorado State Univ.
    Redshirt Sophomore Corporate Communication Kaukauna, Wis. Bartlett (Ill.) Colorado State Univ.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 175 lbs
    So. JOU: Sports Media Relations Olympia Fields, Ill. Rich Central
    Sophomore JOU: Sports Media Relations Olympia Fields, Ill. Rich Central
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    Gr. Business Admin: Applied MGT Shorewood, Ill. Minooka Community South Dakota State Univ.
    Graduate Student Business Admin: Applied MGT Shorewood, Ill. Minooka Community South Dakota State Univ.
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs
    Jr. Kinesiology & Sport Studies West Lawn, Pa. Wilson Central Connecticut State Univ.
    Junior Kinesiology & Sport Studies West Lawn, Pa. Wilson Central Connecticut State Univ.
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Marketing Grafton, Wis. Grafton
    Redshirt Freshman Marketing Grafton, Wis. Grafton
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-Sr. Talent Development Tampa, Fla. Seffner Christian Univ. of Central Florida
    Redshirt Senior Talent Development Tampa, Fla. Seffner Christian Univ. of Central Florida
  • Quarterback QB 5'11" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Sport Management Loves Park, Ill. Harlem Iowa Western CC
    Redshirt Freshman Sport Management Loves Park, Ill. Harlem Iowa Western CC
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 235 lbs
    R-So. Marketing Chicago, Ill. St. Patrick
    Redshirt Sophomore Marketing Chicago, Ill. St. Patrick
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    Jr. Management Murietta, Calif. Vista Murietta Riverside City College
    Junior Management Murietta, Calif. Vista Murietta Riverside City College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 225 lbs
    So. Talent Development South Bend, Ind. Adams Univ. of Virginia
    Sophomore Talent Development South Bend, Ind. Adams Univ. of Virginia
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    So. Finance Louisville, Ky. Male
    Sophomore Finance Louisville, Ky. Male
  • Safety SAF 6'1" 195 lbs
    R-Fr. Fashion Merchandising Nashville, Tenn. East Nashville Magnet
    Redshirt Freshman Fashion Merchandising Nashville, Tenn. East Nashville Magnet
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 210 lbs
    So. Sports Administration Sterling, Ill. Sterling
    Sophomore Sports Administration Sterling, Ill. Sterling
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 170 lbs
    Jr. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence Central
    Junior Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence Central
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 245 lbs
    Jr. Fashion Merchandising Lafayette, La. Lafayette East Los Angeles College
    Junior Fashion Merchandising Lafayette, La. Lafayette East Los Angeles College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'6" 220 lbs
    R-So. Interdisciplinary Studies St. Louis, Mo. Belleville West
    Redshirt Sophomore Interdisciplinary Studies St. Louis, Mo. Belleville West
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 200 lbs
    Fr. Computer & Information Technology New Lenox, Ill. Providence Catholic Diamond Football Academy
    Freshman Computer & Information Technology New Lenox, Ill. Providence Catholic Diamond Football Academy
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Crystal Lake, Ill. Crystal Lake South
    Freshman KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Crystal Lake, Ill. Crystal Lake South
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 205 lbs
    Fr. Sport & Recreation Management Cincinnati, Ohio Colerain
    Freshman Sport & Recreation Management Cincinnati, Ohio Colerain
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 195 lbs
    Fr. Sport Management McKees Rocks, Pa. Sto-Rox Junior-Senior
    Freshman Sport Management McKees Rocks, Pa. Sto-Rox Junior-Senior
  • Safety SAF 6'4" 205 lbs
    So. MBA: Applied Management Harrodsburg, Ky. Mercer County
    Sophomore MBA: Applied Management Harrodsburg, Ky. Mercer County
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 215 lbs
    So. Criminology/Criminal Justice Effingham, Ill. Effingham
    Sophomore Criminology/Criminal Justice Effingham, Ill. Effingham
  • Safety SAF 6'0" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Marketing Kansas City, Mo. Platte County R-3
    Redshirt Freshman Marketing Kansas City, Mo. Platte County R-3
  • Safety SAF 6'0" 195 lbs
    R-Fr. Marketing Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central
    Redshirt Freshman Marketing Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 205 lbs
    So. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Chicago, Ill. Phillips
    Sophomore Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Chicago, Ill. Phillips
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 190 lbs
    So. Hospitality Management Anna, Texas Anna
    Sophomore Hospitality Management Anna, Texas Anna
  • Safety SAF 5'9" 190 lbs
    R-So. Sport Management Naperville, Ill. Waubonsie Valley
    Redshirt Sophomore Sport Management Naperville, Ill. Waubonsie Valley
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 200 lbs
    So. Management Calumet City, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
    Sophomore Management Calumet City, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Corporate Communication Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy
    Freshman Corporate Communication Chicago, Ill. Kenwood Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. CMN: Mass Communication Peoria, Ill. Peoria
    Redshirt Freshman CMN: Mass Communication Peoria, Ill. Peoria
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 195 lbs
    Fr. Business Lockport, Ill. Lockport Township
    Freshman Business Lockport, Ill. Lockport Township
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    R-So. Management Chicago, Ill. Marist
    Redshirt Sophomore Management Chicago, Ill. Marist
  • Safety SAF 5'11" 165 lbs
    Fr. KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Munhall, Pa. Steel Valley
    Freshman KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Munhall, Pa. Steel Valley
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 220 lbs
    R-Fr. Community Health Decatur, Ill. St. Teresa
    Redshirt Freshman Community Health Decatur, Ill. St. Teresa
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Fashion Merchandising & Design Bellwood, Ill. Immaculate Conception
    Redshirt Freshman Fashion Merchandising & Design Bellwood, Ill. Immaculate Conception
  • Kicker K 5'10" 155 lbs
    So. Sport Management Ames, Iowa Ames
    Sophomore Sport Management Ames, Iowa Ames
  • Punter P 5'10" 175 lbs
    So. CMN: Interpersonal Communication Tallahassee, Fla. Lawton Chiles Dodge City CC
    Sophomore CMN: Interpersonal Communication Tallahassee, Fla. Lawton Chiles Dodge City CC
  • Safety SAF 6'1" 205 lbs
    Sr. Sport Management Indianapolis, Ind. Ben Davis Purdue Univ.
    Senior Sport Management Indianapolis, Ind. Ben Davis Purdue Univ.
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Biological Sciences Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield
    Redshirt Freshman Biological Sciences Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 170 lbs
    Fr. Criminology/Criminal Justice Rockford, Ill. Guilford
    Freshman Criminology/Criminal Justice Rockford, Ill. Guilford
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 230 lbs
    R-Fr. Psychology Bothell, Wash. Bothell Weber State Univ.
    Redshirt Freshman Psychology Bothell, Wash. Bothell Weber State Univ.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    So. Business New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Sophomore Business New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 230 lbs
    So. Marketing Country Club Hills, Ill. Hillcrest
    Sophomore Marketing Country Club Hills, Ill. Hillcrest
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 240 lbs
    So. Marketing Chicago, Ill. Marist
    Sophomore Marketing Chicago, Ill. Marist
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 250 lbs
    R-So. Finance Orland Hills, Ill. Andrew
    Redshirt Sophomore Finance Orland Hills, Ill. Andrew
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 180 lbs
    So. Computer Science Allen, Texas Liberty Contra Costa College
    Sophomore Computer Science Allen, Texas Liberty Contra Costa College
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 245 lbs
    R-Jr. Criminology/Criminal Justice Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
    Redshirt Junior Criminology/Criminal Justice Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 245 lbs
    R-So. Criminology/Criminal Justice Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart Griffin
    Redshirt Sophomore Criminology/Criminal Justice Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart Griffin
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 230 lbs
    So. Exercise Science Washington, Pa. McGuffey Santa Barbara City College
    Sophomore Exercise Science Washington, Pa. McGuffey Santa Barbara City College
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 220 lbs
    So. Exercise Science Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Sophomore Exercise Science Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 250 lbs
    R-Fr. Engineering Technology Chicago, Ill. De La Salle Institute
    Redshirt Freshman Engineering Technology Chicago, Ill. De La Salle Institute
  • Kicker K 5'11" 210 lbs
    Jr. Sport Management Collinsville, Ill. Althoff Catholic
    Junior Sport Management Collinsville, Ill. Althoff Catholic
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 270 lbs
    So. Marketing Annawan, Ill. Annawan-Wethersfield
    Sophomore Marketing Annawan, Ill. Annawan-Wethersfield
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    Jr. Organizational Development Clearwater, Fla. Clearwater Coffeyville CC
    Junior Organizational Development Clearwater, Fla. Clearwater Coffeyville CC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 275 lbs
    R-So. Human Geography Manor, Texas Manor Texas Tech Univ.
    Redshirt Sophomore Human Geography Manor, Texas Manor Texas Tech Univ.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 275 lbs
    Jr. Mass Communications Inglewood, Calif. Cathedral Cerritos College
    Junior Mass Communications Inglewood, Calif. Cathedral Cerritos College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 300 lbs
    Jr. Criminology/Criminal Justice Auburn, Ala. Auburn
    Junior Criminology/Criminal Justice Auburn, Ala. Auburn
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 285 lbs
    Fr. Business Analytics & Info Systems Miami, Fla. Washington
    Freshman Business Analytics & Info Systems Miami, Fla. Washington
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    So. Management Lancaster, Calif. Bishop Alemany College of the Canyons
    Sophomore Management Lancaster, Calif. Bishop Alemany College of the Canyons
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 315 lbs
    R-So. Management Lombard, Ill. Lombard Montini Kent State Univ.
    Redshirt Sophomore Management Lombard, Ill. Lombard Montini Kent State Univ.
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 5'11" 170 lbs
    Fr. Criminology/Criminal Justice Little Elm, Texas Lone Star
    Freshman Criminology/Criminal Justice Little Elm, Texas Lone Star
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    Fr. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Heath, Texas Rockwall-Heath
    Freshman Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Heath, Texas Rockwall-Heath
  • Long Snapper / Off. Line LS / OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    So. Engineering Cooperative Batavia, Ill. Batavia
    Sophomore Engineering Cooperative Batavia, Ill. Batavia
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 295 lbs
    Jr. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Salem, Ala. Smiths Station
    Junior Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Salem, Ala. Smiths Station
  • Long Snapper LS 6'1" 220 lbs
    R-Fr. Construction Management Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Redshirt Freshman Construction Management Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 360 lbs
    R-Fr. Exercise Science Westerville, Ohio Westerville Central
    Redshirt Freshman Exercise Science Westerville, Ohio Westerville Central
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 310 lbs
    Fr. Environmental Biology Charleston, Ill. Charleston
    Freshman Environmental Biology Charleston, Ill. Charleston
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 335 lbs
    Jr. Engineering Technology Naples, Fla. Barron Collier
    Junior Engineering Technology Naples, Fla. Barron Collier
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 250 lbs
    Fr. KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Tuscola, Ill. Tuscola
    Freshman KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Tuscola, Ill. Tuscola
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 265 lbs
    R-Fr. Construction Management Lima, Ohio Shawnee
    Redshirt Freshman Construction Management Lima, Ohio Shawnee
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 270 lbs
    Fr. Biochemistry Danville, Ill. Westville
    Freshman Biochemistry Danville, Ill. Westville
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 290 lbs
    Jr. SPE: Standard Special Lincolnshire, Ill. Stevenson
    Junior SPE: Standard Special Lincolnshire, Ill. Stevenson
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 325 lbs
    So. Organizational Development Ewa, Haw. Saint Joseph Allan Hancock College
    Sophomore Organizational Development Ewa, Haw. Saint Joseph Allan Hancock College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 360 lbs
    Fr. Accounting Oak Park, Ill. Fenwick
    Freshman Accounting Oak Park, Ill. Fenwick
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 255 lbs
    Gr. MBA Grand Blanc, Mich. Goodrich Univ. of Dayton
    Graduate Student MBA Grand Blanc, Mich. Goodrich Univ. of Dayton
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 230 lbs
    So. Psychology Regina, Saskatchewan Clearwater Academy International (Fla.) College of DuPage
    Sophomore Psychology Regina, Saskatchewan Clearwater Academy International (Fla.) College of DuPage
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 185 lbs
    Fr. Engineering Cooperative Powder Springs, Ga. Pace Academy
    Freshman Engineering Cooperative Powder Springs, Ga. Pace Academy
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 240 lbs
    R-Fr. Management Madison Heights, Mich. Lamphere
    Redshirt Freshman Management Madison Heights, Mich. Lamphere
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 185 lbs
    Fr. Exercise Science Boardman, Ohio Boardman
    Freshman Exercise Science Boardman, Ohio Boardman
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Sport Management Chicago, Ill. Chicago Ag & Sciences
    Redshirt Freshman Sport Management Chicago, Ill. Chicago Ag & Sciences
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 180 lbs
    Jr. Sport Management Willow Brook, Ill. Immaculate Conception College of DuPage
    Junior Sport Management Willow Brook, Ill. Immaculate Conception College of DuPage
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 225 lbs
    Fr. Enviro/Physical Geography Wentzville, Mo. Holt
    Freshman Enviro/Physical Geography Wentzville, Mo. Holt
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    So. Engineering Technology Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
    Sophomore Engineering Technology Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian Academy
  • Wide Receiver / Kicker WR / K 6'2" 225 lbs
    So. Exercise Science Porvoo, Finland Porvoon
    Sophomore Exercise Science Porvoo, Finland Porvoon
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 240 lbs
    So. Digital Media Technology Indianapolis, Ind. Decatur Central
    Sophomore Digital Media Technology Indianapolis, Ind. Decatur Central
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 290 lbs
    So. HIS: Teacher Education Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon Dodge City CC
    Sophomore HIS: Teacher Education Dunnellon, Fla. Dunnellon Dodge City CC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 295 lbs
    Jr. Finance Chicago, Ill. Nazareth Academy
    Junior Finance Chicago, Ill. Nazareth Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 285 lbs
    So. Hospitality Entrepreneurship Louisville, Ky. Trinity
    Sophomore Hospitality Entrepreneurship Louisville, Ky. Trinity
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    Fr. Pre Pharmacy Lockport, Ill. Lockport Township
    Freshman Pre Pharmacy Lockport, Ill. Lockport Township
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    Fr. Biological Sciences Lockport, Ill. Lockport Township
    Freshman Biological Sciences Lockport, Ill. Lockport Township
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 255 lbs
    Jr. Finance Elk Grove Village, Ill. Elk Grove Village
    Junior Finance Elk Grove Village, Ill. Elk Grove Village
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    So. Sport Management Naperville, Ill. Naperville North
    Sophomore Sport Management Naperville, Ill. Naperville North
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 305 lbs
    So. KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Sophomore KSR: Teacher Licensure Option Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Football Coach

    Chris Wilkerson

  • Associate Head Coach / Special Teams Coordinator & Wide Receivers

    Kyle Derickson

  • Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks

    Joe Davis

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator & Linebackers

    Adam Gristick

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Pass Game Coordinator & Safeties

    Clay Bignell

  • Assistant Coach / Corners / Pro Liaison

    DJ Bland

  • Assistant Coach / Offensive Line

    John Cannova

  • Assistant Coach / Outside Linebackers

    Collin Geier

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Line & Recruiting Coordinator

    Adam Morris

  • Assistant Coach / Running Backs

    Turner Pugh

  • Assistant Coach / Tight Ends

    Gunnard Twyner

  • Graduate Assistant - Football, Defense

    Andrew Brady

  • Graduate Assistant - Football, Offense

    Cole Hoover

  • Director of Football Operations

    Caleb Selk

  • Graduate Assistant - Football Operations

    Reid Littleford

  • Director of Football Performance

    Derek Stein

  • Football Quality Control - Offense

    Jackson King

  • Football Quality Control - Defense

    Beau Snuggs

  • Football Quality Control - Special Teams & Video Coordinator

    Tim Greene

  • Director of Player Personnel

    Peyton Naylon

2022 Football Roster
# Image Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year Hometown / High School Previous School Major
0 Bryce Dewberry Bryce Dewberry SAF 5-10 215 Gr. McDonough, Ga. / Eagles Landing Exercise Physiology
0 Shoffner_Dom_FB Dom Shoffner QB 6-1 210 Sr. Cary, NC / Middle Creek UNC Charlotte
1 Markenzy Pierre Markenzy Pierre RB 5-11 230 R-Sr. Kissimmee, Fla. / Liberty Syracuse Univ. Cybersecurity
1 Vincent_Jordan_FB Jordan Vincent SAF 5-10 195 So. Lincolnshire, Ill. / Stevenson Finance
2 Aitken_Mark_FB Mark Aitken DB 5-9 175 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Kenwood Academy Northern Illinois Univ. Marketing
2 DeWayne Cooks Jr. DeWayne Cooks Jr WR 6-2 160 R-Jr. Tulsa, Okla. / Booker T. Washington Digital Media Technology
3 Benefield_Jaelin_FB Jaelin Benefield RB 5-10 170 R-So. Pearland, Texas / Pearland Bus Analytics & Info Systems
3 Russel Dandy Russell Dandy DB 6-0 170 Sr. Hinesville, Ga. / Liberty County Butte College KSR: Teacher Licensure Option
4 Blake Ruffin Blake Ruffin SAF 6-4 215 So. Louisville, Ky. / Trinity Psychology
4 Thomas_Justin_FB Justin Thomas WR 6-1 190 Sr. Wixom, Mich. / Walled Lake Western Albion College Sports Administration
5 Aaron Rice 2022 EIU Football Aaron Rice WR 6-5 190 Fr. Farmington Hills, Mich. / North Farmington Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
5 Shockey_Anthony_FB Anthony Shockey LB 6-1 235 R-So. Lombard, Ill. / Glenbard East Communication In Organizations
6 Barrows_Joel_FB Joel Barrows DL 6-3 250 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Brooks Prep Sports Administration
6 O Jonah O'Brien QB 6-4 210 R-So. Kaukauna, Wis. / Bartlett (Ill.) Colorado State Univ. Corporate Communication
7 Harvey_Tyris_FB Tyris Harvey DB 5-11 175 So. Olympia Fields, Ill. / Rich Central JOU: Sports Media Relations
7 Hill_Isaiah_FB Isaiah Hill WR 5-11 190 Gr. Shorewood, Ill. / Minooka Community South Dakota State Univ. Business Admin: Applied MGT
8 Jalloh_Foday_FB Foday Jalloh LB 6-2 220 Jr. West Lawn, Pa. / Wilson Central Connecticut State Univ. Kinesiology & Sport Studies
8 Weir_Zach_FB Zach Weir QB 6-3 200 R-Fr. Grafton, Wis. / Grafton Marketing
9 Elijah Benoit 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Elijah Benoit DB 6-0 180 R-Sr. Tampa, Fla. / Seffner Christian Univ. of Central Florida Talent Development
9 James Cooper Jr 2022 EIU Football Head Shot James Cooper Jr QB 5-11 180 R-Fr. Loves Park, Ill. / Harlem Iowa Western CC Sport Management
11 Manaves_Anthony_FB Anthony Manaves TE 6-4 235 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / St. Patrick Marketing
11 Oyawale_Alex_FB Alexandar Oyawale LB 6-0 220 Jr. Murietta, Calif. / Vista Murietta Riverside City College Management
12 Ira Armstead Ira Armstead II WR 6-4 225 So. South Bend, Ind. / Adams Univ. of Virginia Talent Development
12 Coates_Nick_FB Nick Coates DB 5-10 180 So. Louisville, Ky. / Male Finance
13 Shaw_Trey_FB Trey Shaw III SAF 6-1 195 R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. / East Nashville Magnet Fashion Merchandising
13 Willman_Cooper_FB Cooper Willman WR 6-1 210 So. Sterling, Ill. / Sterling Sports Administration
14 Pinkston_Kirk_FB Kirk Pinkston Jr. WR 5-10 170 Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. / Lawrence Central Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
14 Braylon Willis 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Braylon Willis DL 6-4 245 Jr. Lafayette, La. / Lafayette East Los Angeles College Fashion Merchandising
15 Shumpert_Will_FB Will Shumpert WR 6-6 220 R-So. St. Louis, Mo. / Belleville West Interdisciplinary Studies
16 Conway_Kevin_FB Kevin Conway QB 6-2 200 Fr. New Lenox, Ill. / Providence Catholic Diamond Football Academy Computer & Information Technology
19 Justin Kowalak 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Justin Kowalak QB 6-0 180 Fr. Crystal Lake, Ill. / Crystal Lake South KSR: Teacher Licensure Option
20 Flowers_MJ_FB MJ Flowers RB 6-1 205 Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio / Colerain Sport & Recreation Management
21 Jay Pearson 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Jay Pearson RB 6-0 195 Fr. McKees Rocks, Pa. / Sto-Rox Junior-Senior Sport Management
22 Drakeford_Kaelin_FB Kaelin Drakeford SAF 6-4 205 So. Harrodsburg, Ky. / Mercer County MBA: Applied Management
23 Brown_Logan_FB Logan Brown LB 6-2 215 So. Effingham, Ill. / Effingham Criminology/Criminal Justice
24 Tyson_Collin_FB Collin Tyson SAF 6-0 190 R-Fr. Kansas City, Mo. / Platte County R-3 Marketing
25 Sanders_AJ_FB AJ Sanders SAF 6-0 195 R-Fr. Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central Marketing
26 Tyler Clark Tyler Clark RB 5-10 205 So. Chicago, Ill. / Phillips Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
27 Zay Gentry Zay Gentry DB 6-0 190 So. Anna, Texas / Anna Hospitality Management
28 Guido_Brandon_FB Brandon Guido SAF 5-9 190 R-So. Naperville, Ill. / Waubonsie Valley Sport Management
29 Young_Kendi_FB Kendi Young RB 5-11 200 So. Calumet City, Ill. / Thornton Fractional North Management
30 Diego Oliver 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Diego Oliver DB 6-0 180 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Kenwood Academy Corporate Communication
31 Williams_Chris_FB Chris Williams DB 6-2 190 R-Fr. Peoria, Ill. / Peoria CMN: Mass Communication
32 Schultz_Ty_FB Ty Schultz RB 5-10 195 Fr. Lockport, Ill. / Lockport Township Business
33 Hill_Nile_FB Nile Hill WR 5-11 190 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Marist Management
34 NiJhay Burt 2022 EIU Football Head Shot NiJhay Burt SAF 5-11 165 Fr. Munhall, Pa. / Steel Valley KSR: Teacher Licensure Option
35 Lewis_Zeke_FB Zeke Lewis RB 6-0 220 R-Fr. Decatur, Ill. / St. Teresa Community Health
36 Chauncey Lee Chauncey Lee DB 5-9 175 R-Fr. Bellwood, Ill. / Immaculate Conception Fashion Merchandising & Design
37 Orth_William_FB William Orth K 5-10 155 So. Ames, Iowa / Ames Sport Management
38 Trey Wilhoit Trey Wilhoit P 5-10 175 So. Tallahassee, Fla. / Lawton Chiles Dodge City CC CMN: Interpersonal Communication
39 Elijah Ball 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Elijah Ball SAF 6-1 205 Sr. Indianapolis, Ind. / Ben Davis Purdue Univ. Sport Management
40 Porter_Phoenix_FB Phoenix Porter LB 6-1 225 R-Fr. Fairfield, Ohio / Fairfield Biological Sciences
41 Mike Smith Jr 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Mike Smith Jr. DB 6-0 170 Fr. Rockford, Ill. / Guilford Criminology/Criminal Justice
41 Turner_Jordyn_FB Jordyn Turner WR 6-5 230 R-Fr. Bothell, Wash. / Bothell Weber State Univ. Psychology
42 Harry Woods Jr. Henry Woods Jr DB 5-10 175 So. New Lenox, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East Business
43 Tolbert_Elijawah_FB Elijawah Tolbert LB 6-1 230 So. Country Club Hills, Ill. / Hillcrest Marketing
45 Bohanek_Colin_FB Colin Bohanek LB 6-0 240 So. Chicago, Ill. / Marist Marketing
46 Aqel_Ameer_FB Ameer Aqel DL 6-2 250 R-So. Orland Hills, Ill. / Andrew Finance
47 Shawn Pepp Jr 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Shawn Pepp Jr DB 6-2 180 So. Allen, Texas / Liberty Contra Costa College Computer Science
48 Jarosz_Michael_FB Michael Jarosz LB 6-1 245 R-Jr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North Criminology/Criminal Justice
49 Edwards_Grant_FB Grant Edwards DL 6-1 245 R-So. Springfield, Ill. / Sacred Heart Griffin Criminology/Criminal Justice
50 Wagner_Luke_FB Luke Wagner DL 6-4 230 So. Washington, Pa. / McGuffey Santa Barbara City College Exercise Science
51 Orth_Payton_FB Payton Orth LB 5-11 220 So. Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East Exercise Science
52 Johnson_Jamari_FB Jamari Johnson DL 6-4 250 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / De La Salle Institute Engineering Technology
53 Galloway,Stone_EIUFB_2022 Stone Galloway K 5-11 210 Jr. Collinsville, Ill. / Althoff Catholic Sport Management
54 VanHyfte_Drake_FB Drake Van Hyfte DL 6-4 270 So. Annawan, Ill. / Annawan-Wethersfield Marketing
55 Terrence Shaw 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Terrance Shaw OL 6-3 300 Jr. Clearwater, Fla. / Clearwater Coffeyville CC Organizational Development
56 Lewis_Tre Tre'jon Lewis DL 6-4 275 R-So. Manor, Texas / Manor Texas Tech Univ. Human Geography
57 Simon_Terrance_FB Terence Simon Jr. DL 6-1 275 Jr. Inglewood, Calif. / Cathedral Cerritos College Mass Communications
58 Imperio_Anthony_FB Anthony Imperio OL 6-4 300 Jr. Auburn, Ala. / Auburn Criminology/Criminal Justice
60 Jason Jeanty Jr. OL 6-5 285 Fr. Miami, Fla. / Washington Business Analytics & Info Systems
61 Arellano_Johnathan_FB Johnathan Arellano OL 6-3 300 So. Lancaster, Calif. / Bishop Alemany College of the Canyons Management
62 McNicholas_Michael_FB Michael McNicholas OL 6-4 315 R-So. Lombard, Ill. / Lombard Montini Kent State Univ. Management
63 Cody Green 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Cody Green K/P 5-11 170 Fr. Little Elm, Texas / Lone Star Criminology/Criminal Justice
65 Carson Fichtel 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Carson Fichtel OL 6-3 300 Fr. Heath, Texas / Rockwall-Heath Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
66 Valente_Jack_FB Jack Valente LS / OL 6-4 310 So. Batavia, Ill. / Batavia Engineering Cooperative
67 Strickland_Chad_FB Chad Strickland OL 6-5 295 Jr. Salem, Ala. / Smiths Station Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
69 Galletti_Brett_FB Brett Galletti LS 6-1 220 R-Fr. Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East Construction Management
70 Johnson_JJ_FB JJ Johnson OL 6-4 360 R-Fr. Westerville, Ohio / Westerville Central Exercise Science
71 Brody Rankin 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Brody Rankin OL 6-3 310 Fr. Charleston, Ill. / Charleston Environmental Biology
72 Elkhanan Tanelus Elkhanan Tanelus OL 6-2 335 Jr. Naples, Fla. / Barron Collier Engineering Technology
74 Haven Hatfield 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Haven Hatfield OL 6-3 250 Fr. Tuscola, Ill. / Tuscola KSR: Teacher Licensure Option
75 Bean_Matthew_FB Matthew Bean OL 6-6 265 R-Fr. Lima, Ohio / Shawnee Construction Management
76 Burnett_Bryce_FB Bryce Burnett OL 6-4 270 Fr. Danville, Ill. / Westville Biochemistry
77 Gleyzer_Ivan_FB Ivan Gleyzer OL 6-4 290 Jr. Lincolnshire, Ill. / Stevenson SPE: Standard Special
78 Max Stineman Max Stineman OL 6-4 325 So. Ewa, Haw. / Saint Joseph Allan Hancock College Organizational Development
79 Anderson_Rasheed_FB Rasheed Anderson OL 6-5 360 Fr. Oak Park, Ill. / Fenwick Accounting
80 Vallie_Jay_FB Jay Vallie TE 6-3 255 Gr. Grand Blanc, Mich. / Goodrich Univ. of Dayton MBA
81 Jaxson Isaac 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Jaxson Isaac TE 6-6 230 So. Regina, Saskatchewan / Clearwater Academy International (Fla.) College of DuPage Psychology
82 Bowick_Justin_FB Justin Bowick Jr. WR 6-5 185 Fr. Powder Springs, Ga. / Pace Academy Engineering Cooperative
83 McNab_Joseph_FB Joe McNab TE 6-6 240 R-Fr. Madison Heights, Mich. / Lamphere Management
84 Cam Thompson 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Cam Thompson WR 6-0 185 Fr. Boardman, Ohio / Boardman Exercise Science
85 St.Preux_Josh_FB Josh St. Preux WR 5-11 190 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Ag & Sciences Sport Management
86 Lazerick Eatman Lazerick Eatman WR 5-10 180 Jr. Willow Brook, Ill. / Immaculate Conception College of DuPage Sport Management
87 Alex Ginnever 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Alex Ginnever TE 6-5 225 Fr. Wentzville, Mo. / Holt Enviro/Physical Geography
88 DeAirious Smith 2022 EIU Football Head Shot DeAirious Smith WR 5-11 180 So. Lexington, Ky. / Lexington Christian Academy Engineering Technology
89 Luoma_Daniel_FB Daniel Luoma WR / K 6-2 225 So. Porvoo, Finland / Porvoon Exercise Science
91 Miles_Jordan_FB Jordan Miles DE 6-2 240 So. Indianapolis, Ind. / Decatur Central Digital Media Technology
92 Smith_Colby_FB Colby Smith DL 6-0 290 So. Dunnellon, Fla. / Dunnellon Dodge City CC HIS: Teacher Education
93 Leach_Cameron_FB Cameron Leach DL 6-1 295 Jr. Chicago, Ill. / Nazareth Academy Finance
94 Jefferson_AJ_FB Alton Jefferson DL 6-0 285 So. Louisville, Ky. / Trinity Hospitality Entrepreneurship
95 Silzer_Cole_FB Cole Silzer DL 6-3 250 Fr. Lockport, Ill. / Lockport Township Pre Pharmacy
96 Silzer_Cody_FB Cody Silzer DL 6-3 250 Fr. Lockport, Ill. / Lockport Township Biological Sciences
97 Varga_Tim_FB Tim Varga DL 6-3 255 Jr. Elk Grove Village, Ill. / Elk Grove Village Finance
98 Corrigan_Connor_FB Connor Corrigan DL 6-3 250 So. Naperville, Ill. / Naperville North Sport Management
99 Hacha_Jaron_FB Jaron Hacha DL 5-11 305 So. Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East KSR: Teacher Licensure Option

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Chris Wilkerson Chris Wilkerson Head Football Coach
Kyle Derickson Kyle Derickson Associate Head Coach / Special Teams Coordinator & Wide Receivers
Joe Davis Joe Davis Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks
Adam Gristick Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator & Linebackers
Clay Bignell Clay Bignell Assistant Coach / Defensive Pass Game Coordinator & Safeties
DJ Bland DJ Bland Assistant Coach / Corners / Pro Liaison
John Cannova John Cannova Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
Collin Geier Collin Geier Assistant Coach / Outside Linebackers
Adam Morris Adam Morris Assistant Coach / Defensive Line & Recruiting Coordinator
Turner Pugh Turner Pugh Assistant Coach / Running Backs
Gunn Twyner Gunnard Twyner Assistant Coach / Tight Ends
Andrew Brady Andrew Brady Graduate Assistant - Football, Defense
Cole Hoover 2024 Football Cole Hoover Graduate Assistant - Football, Offense
Selk,Caleb Caleb Selk Director of Football Operations
Reid Littleford 2022 EIU Football Statf Reid Littleford Graduate Assistant - Football Operations
Stein,Derek Derek Stein Director of Football Performance
Jackson King 2022 Football Coaching Staff Jackson King Football Quality Control - Offense
Beau Snuggs 2022 EIU Football Coaching Staff Beau Snuggs Football Quality Control - Defense
Tim Greene Tim Greene Football Quality Control - Special Teams & Video Coordinator
Naylon,Peyton_EIUFB_2022 Peyton Naylon Director of Player Personnel

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

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