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  • DB 5'10" 190 lbs 2-1
    Sr. Cleveland, Ohio Glenville
    Senior Cleveland, Ohio Glenville
  • RB 5'10" 185 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Upper Marlboro, Md. Gonzaga College HS
    Freshman Upper Marlboro, Md. Gonzaga College HS
  • DB 6'1" 215 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Orlando, Fla. Lake Highland Prep
    Junior Orlando, Fla. Lake Highland Prep
  • QB 6'3" 205 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central
    Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central
  • WR 6'0" 190 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. University School
    Junior Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. University School
  • STAR 6'2" 220 lbs 3-3
    So. Deerfield, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas
    Sophomore Deerfield, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas
  • RB 5'10" 205 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Nashville, Tenn. Pearl-Cohn
    Freshman Nashville, Tenn. Pearl-Cohn
  • RB 5'10" 200 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Naperville, Ill. Joliet Catholic
    Senior Naperville, Ill. Joliet Catholic
  • LEO 6'3" 240 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Miami, Fla. Miami Central Copiah Lincoln CC
    Junior Miami, Fla. Miami Central Copiah Lincoln CC
  • QB 6'4" 225 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Newark, Ohio Newark Catholic
    Redshirt Freshman Newark, Ohio Newark Catholic
  • DB 6'1" 205 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Hilliard, Ohio Hilliard Darby
    Junior Hilliard, Ohio Hilliard Darby
  • WR 6'4" 200 lbs 2-1
    Sr. Tampa, Fla. Spoto Iowa Western CC
    Senior Tampa, Fla. Spoto Iowa Western CC
  • DB 5'10" 190 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Charleston, Ill. Charleston
    Junior Charleston, Ill. Charleston
  • WR 6'3" 200 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Missouri City, Texas The Kinkaid School
    Freshman Missouri City, Texas The Kinkaid School
  • DL 6'6" 250 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
    Senior Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
  • LB 6'3" 225 lbs 2-2
    Jr. New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way West
    Junior New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way West
  • QB 6'3" 220 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Champaign, Ill. Centennial
    Freshman Champaign, Ill. Centennial
  • DL 6'3" 290 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Dayton, Ohio Trotwood Madison
    Junior Dayton, Ohio Trotwood Madison
  • WR 6'3" 205 lbs 4-3
    So. Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart-Griffin
    Sophomore Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart-Griffin
  • DB 5'11" 190 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Orange, Texas West Orange-Stark
    Redshirt Freshman Orange, Texas West Orange-Stark
  • QB 6'5" 225 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Rochester, Ill. Rochester Oklahoma State
    Junior Rochester, Ill. Rochester Oklahoma State
  • PK/P 6'2" 220 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. Scecina
    Junior Indianapolis, Ind. Scecina
  • TE 6'3" 240 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Gurnee, Ill. Warren Township
    Freshman Gurnee, Ill. Warren Township
  • STAR 6'0" 220 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Riverside, Calif. Centennial College of the Canyons
    Senior Riverside, Calif. Centennial College of the Canyons
  • QB 6'2" 205 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Troy, Mich. Athens
    Freshman Troy, Mich. Athens
  • DB 6'0" 190 lbs 2-2
    Jr. St. Petersburg, Fla. Lakewood
    Junior St. Petersburg, Fla. Lakewood
  • WR 6'3" 200 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Mastbaum Area VTS Pierce College (CA)
    Junior Philadelphia, Pa. Mastbaum Area VTS Pierce College (CA)
  • DL 6'3" 305 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Bolingbrook, Ill. Bolingbrook
    Junior Bolingbrook, Ill. Bolingbrook
  • WR 6'1" 195 lbs 3-3
    So. Arlington, Texas Legacy
    Sophomore Arlington, Texas Legacy
  • DL 6'6" 295 lbs 2-1
    Sr. Philadelphia, Pa. Globe Tech (NY)
    Senior Philadelphia, Pa. Globe Tech (NY)
  • PK 6'3" 225 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Orland Park, Ill. Carl Sandburg
    Senior Orland Park, Ill. Carl Sandburg
  • WR 5'11" 185 lbs 4-3
    So. Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
    Sophomore Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
  • WR 6'1" 195 lbs 2-1
    Sr. Cleveland, Ohio Glenville
    Senior Cleveland, Ohio Glenville
  • DB 5'10" 175 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Cleveland, Ohio Glenville
    Freshman Cleveland, Ohio Glenville
  • DB 6'1" 200 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Lemont, Ill. Lemont St. Xavier University
    Senior Lemont, Ill. Lemont St. Xavier University
  • WR 6'2" 200 lbs 3-3
    So. Sherman Oaks, Calif. La Salle
    Sophomore Sherman Oaks, Calif. La Salle
  • DB 6'1" 210 lbs 3-3
    So. Upper Marlboro, Md. H.D. Woodson
    Sophomore Upper Marlboro, Md. H.D. Woodson
  • DB 6'0" 205 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Hales Franciscan
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Hales Franciscan
  • LB 6'2" 235 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Cleveland, Ohio Rhodes
    Junior Cleveland, Ohio Rhodes
  • RB 5'11" 215 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Lawrenceville, Ga. Duluth Sacramento City College
    Junior Lawrenceville, Ga. Duluth Sacramento City College
  • DB 5'11" 190 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Chicago, Ill. Lindbloom
    Senior Chicago, Ill. Lindbloom
  • DB 5'11" 190 lbs 3-2
    Jr. O'Fallon, Ill. O'Fallon Township
    Junior O'Fallon, Ill. O'Fallon Township
  • RB 5'9" 200 lbs 3-3
    So. Peoria, Ill. Richwoods
    Sophomore Peoria, Ill. Richwoods
  • STAR 6'2" 220 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Calumet City, Ill. Thornwood
    Junior Calumet City, Ill. Thornwood
  • RB 5'8" 200 lbs 1-1
    Sr. River Forest, Ill. Nazareth Academy
    Senior River Forest, Ill. Nazareth Academy
  • RB 5'11" 205 lbs 5-4
    Fr. DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb
    Freshman DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb
  • DB 6'0" 190 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Day
    Senior Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Day
  • DB 6'1" 190 lbs 3-3
    So. Chicago, Ill. Crete-Monee
    Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Crete-Monee
  • STAR 5'11" 200 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Franklin Park, Ill. East Leyden
    Junior Franklin Park, Ill. East Leyden
  • DB 5'11" 195 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Carpentersville, Ill. Dundee Crown
    Redshirt Freshman Carpentersville, Ill. Dundee Crown
  • DB 6'0" 205 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Tinley Park, Ill. Lincoln-Way North
    Redshirt Freshman Tinley Park, Ill. Lincoln-Way North
  • TE 6'1" 240 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Elmhurst, Ill. York
    Senior Elmhurst, Ill. York
  • WR WR 5'11" 185 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Schaumburg, Ill. Conant
    Senior Schaumburg, Ill. Conant
  • DB 6'0" 185 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Nashville, Tenn. Pearl-Cohn
    Freshman Nashville, Tenn. Pearl-Cohn
  • STAR 6'3" 210 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Frisco, Texas Wakeland
    Freshman Frisco, Texas Wakeland
  • LB 6'2" 240 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Tampa, Fla. Tampa Catholic
    Redshirt Freshman Tampa, Fla. Tampa Catholic
  • LB 6'2" 235 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Brunswick, Ohio St. Ignatius
    Junior Brunswick, Ohio St. Ignatius
  • PK 5'10" 170 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Orland Park, Ill. Carl Sandburg
    Freshman Orland Park, Ill. Carl Sandburg
  • LB 6'0" 230 lbs 2-2
    Sr. Casey, Ill. Casey-Westfield
    Senior Casey, Ill. Casey-Westfield
  • LB 6'2" 230 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Rice Lake, Wis. Rice Lake
    Redshirt Freshman Rice Lake, Wis. Rice Lake
  • DB 6'1" 205 lbs 3-3
    So. Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
    Sophomore Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
  • DB 6'0" 180 lbs 3-3
    So. Las Vegas, Nev. Army & Navy Academy
    Sophomore Las Vegas, Nev. Army & Navy Academy
  • PK/P 6'0" 195 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Bartlett, Ill. South Elgin Navy
    Junior Bartlett, Ill. South Elgin Navy
  • TE 6'2" 245 lbs 3-3
    So. Eureka, Mo. Eureka
    Sophomore Eureka, Mo. Eureka
  • LB LB 6'2" 215 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Highland Park, Ill. Highland Park
    Redshirt Freshman Highland Park, Ill. Highland Park
  • P 6'3" 185 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. Marist
    Redshirt Freshman Chicago, Ill. Marist
  • LB 6'2" 205 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Vernon Hills, Ill. Stevenson
    Freshman Vernon Hills, Ill. Stevenson
  • DL 6'3" 285 lbs 2-1
    Sr. East Oakland, Calif. San Leandro Laney CC
    Senior East Oakland, Calif. San Leandro Laney CC
  • TE TE 6'0" 215 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
    Freshman Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
  • LB 6'1" 235 lbs 2-1
    Sr. Orrville, Ohio Orrville
    Senior Orrville, Ohio Orrville
  • LB 6'2" 215 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Atlanta, Ga. Westlake
    Freshman Atlanta, Ga. Westlake
  • LEO 6'3" 250 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Overland Park, Kan. Blue Valley
    Redshirt Freshman Overland Park, Kan. Blue Valley
  • P 6'1" 205 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Western Springs, Ill. Lyons Township College of Dupage
    Junior Western Springs, Ill. Lyons Township College of Dupage
  • DE 6'3" 225 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Darien, Ill. Hinsdale South
    Freshman Darien, Ill. Hinsdale South
  • LEO 6'3" 230 lbs 4-3
    So. Rahway, N.J. Rahway Eastern Arizona Junior College
    Sophomore Rahway, N.J. Rahway Eastern Arizona Junior College
  • TE 6'2" 245 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Spring Grove, Ill. Richmond-Burton
    Senior Spring Grove, Ill. Richmond-Burton
  • LB LB 6'1" 215 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Hinsdale, Ill. Hinsdale Central
    Freshman Hinsdale, Ill. Hinsdale Central
  • PK 6'1" 170 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods
    Redshirt Freshman Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods
  • STAR 5'11" 195 lbs 3-3
    So. Lincoln, Ill. Lincoln Community
    Sophomore Lincoln, Ill. Lincoln Community
  • LB 6'1" 235 lbs 2-2
    Jr. McKeeseport, Pa. McKeeseport
    Junior McKeeseport, Pa. McKeeseport
  • OL 6'5" 315 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Bishop Chatard
    Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. Bishop Chatard
  • OL 6'4" 305 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
    Redshirt Freshman Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
  • LS 6'4" 220 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Eureka, Mo. Eureka
    Junior Eureka, Mo. Eureka
  • OL 6'4" 320 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Toledo, Ohio Central Catholic
    Senior Toledo, Ohio Central Catholic
  • DL 6'2" 310 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Al Raby
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Al Raby
  • LS 6'4" 225 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Champaign, Ill. Centennial
    Junior Champaign, Ill. Centennial
  • OL OL 6'6" 300 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Galena, Ohio Olentangy
    Junior Galena, Ohio Olentangy
  • OL 6'4" 275 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Elk Grove Village, Ill. Elk Grove
    Freshman Elk Grove Village, Ill. Elk Grove
  • OL 6'4" 265 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart-Griffin
    Freshman Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart-Griffin
  • DL 6'6" 260 lbs 3-3
    So. Crestwood, Ill. Oak Forest Benedictine University
    Sophomore Crestwood, Ill. Oak Forest Benedictine University
  • OL 6'6" 295 lbs 4-3
    So. Chula Vista, Calif. Olympian Grossmont College
    Sophomore Chula Vista, Calif. Olympian Grossmont College
  • OL 6'5" 300 lbs 3-3
    So. Uniontown, Ohio Green
    Sophomore Uniontown, Ohio Green
  • OL 6'4" 290 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Coal City, Ill. Coal City
    Freshman Coal City, Ill. Coal City
  • OL 6'4" 310 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Indianapolis, Ind. Cathedral
    Senior Indianapolis, Ind. Cathedral
  • OL 6'5" 315 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East
    Freshman Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East
  • OL 6'4" 300 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Mason, Ohio Mason
    Junior Mason, Ohio Mason
  • OL 6'5" 300 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Jacksonville, Ill. Jacksonville
    Freshman Jacksonville, Ill. Jacksonville
  • OL 6'5" 300 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Tinley Park, Ill. Andrew
    Senior Tinley Park, Ill. Andrew
  • OL 6'5" 295 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Sonoma, Calif. Redwood City College of San Francisco
    Junior Sonoma, Calif. Redwood City College of San Francisco
  • OL 6'7" 300 lbs 1-1
    Sr. Lisle, Ill. Benet Academy
    Senior Lisle, Ill. Benet Academy
  • OL 6'5" 285 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Medina, Ohio Medina
    Freshman Medina, Ohio Medina
  • OL 6'5" 285 lbs 3-3
    So. Orlando, Fla. Dr. Phillips
    Sophomore Orlando, Fla. Dr. Phillips
  • OL 6'4" 300 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Penryn, Calif. Del Oro American River College
    Junior Penryn, Calif. Del Oro American River College
  • TE 6'2" 230 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Anaheim, Calif. Servite Cerritos College
    Junior Anaheim, Calif. Servite Cerritos College
  • WR 6'2" 200 lbs 3-3
    So. Etiwanda, Calif. Etiwanda Citrus College (CA)
    Sophomore Etiwanda, Calif. Etiwanda Citrus College (CA)
  • WR 6'1" 200 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Urbana, Ill. Urbana
    Junior Urbana, Ill. Urbana
  • TE 6'4" 215 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Golf, Ill. Loyola Academy
    Freshman Golf, Ill. Loyola Academy
  • WR 6'2" 195 lbs 3-3
    So. Olney, Ill. East Richland
    Sophomore Olney, Ill. East Richland
  • DL 6'3" 265 lbs 3-3
    So. Peoria, Ill. Richwoods
    Sophomore Peoria, Ill. Richwoods
  • WR 5'11" 185 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Delray Beach, Fla. American Heritage School
    Freshman Delray Beach, Fla. American Heritage School
  • TE 6'5" 255 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Kalamazoo, Mich. Plainwell
    Junior Kalamazoo, Mich. Plainwell
  • WR 6'0" 195 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Springfield, Ill. Rochester St. Ambrose University/NIU
    Junior Springfield, Ill. Rochester St. Ambrose University/NIU
  • TE 6'6" 230 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Marion, Iowa Marion Iowa Western CC
    Junior Marion, Iowa Marion Iowa Western CC
  • OL/DL DL 6'3" 240 lbs 5-4
    Fr. Plainsboro, N.J. The Peddie School
    Freshman Plainsboro, N.J. The Peddie School
  • LEO 6'3" 265 lbs 3-2
    Jr. Groveport, Ohio Groveport Madison
    Junior Groveport, Ohio Groveport Madison
  • DL 6'3" 300 lbs 2-2
    Jr. Miami, Fla. Norland
    Junior Miami, Fla. Norland
  • DL 6'3" 290 lbs 4-4
    R-Fr. Centerville, Ohio Centerville
    Redshirt Freshman Centerville, Ohio Centerville
  • DL 6'0" 300 lbs 3-3
    So. Lawrenceville, Ill. Lawrenceville
    Sophomore Lawrenceville, Ill. Lawrenceville

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Wide Receivers Coach

    Mike Bellamy

  • Director of Football Operations

    Tim Knox

  • Director of Football Student-Athlete Development

    Patrick Embleton

  • Head Football Athletic Trainer

    Jeremy Busch

  • Head Football Equipment Manager

    Trent Chesnut

  • Director of Football Video

    Alex Benizzi

2015 Football Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Year Elig. Hometown High School Last School
2 V'Angelo Bentley DB 5-10 190 Sr. 2-1 Cleveland, Ohio Glenville
2 Reggie Corbin RB 5-10 185 Fr. 5-4 Upper Marlboro, Md. Gonzaga College HS
3 Taylor Barton DB 6-1 215 Jr. 2-2 Orlando, Fla. Lake Highland Prep
3 Jeff George, Jr. QB 6-3 205 Fr. 5-4 Indianapolis, Ind. Warren Central
4 D.J. Taylor WR 6-0 190 Jr. 3-2 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. University School
5 James Crawford STAR 6-2 220 So. 3-3 Deerfield, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas
5 Ke'Shawn Vaughn RB 5-10 205 Fr. 5-4 Nashville, Tenn. Pearl-Cohn
6 Josh Ferguson RB 5-10 200 Sr. 1-1 Naperville, Ill. Joliet Catholic
6 Carroll Phillips LEO 6-3 240 Jr. 2-2 Miami, Fla. Miami Central Copiah Lincoln CC
7 Chayce Crouch QB 6-4 225 R-Fr. 4-4 Newark, Ohio Newark Catholic
7 Caleb Day DB 6-1 205 Jr. 3-2 Hilliard, Ohio Hilliard Darby
8 Geronimo Allison WR 6-4 200 Sr. 2-1 Tampa, Fla. Spoto Iowa Western CC
8 Dillan Cazley DB 5-10 190 Jr. 3-2 Charleston, Ill. Charleston
9 Sam Mays WR 6-3 200 Fr. 5-4 Missouri City, Texas The Kinkaid School
9 Kenny Nelson DL 6-6 250 Sr. 1-1 Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
10 B.J. Bello LB 6-3 225 Jr. 2-2 New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way West
10 Jimmy Fitzgerald QB 6-3 220 Fr. 5-4 Champaign, Ill. Centennial
11 Chunky Clements DL 6-3 290 Jr. 3-2 Dayton, Ohio Trotwood Madison
11 Malik Turner WR 6-3 205 So. 4-3 Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart-Griffin
12 Chris James DB 5-11 190 R-Fr. 4-4 Orange, Texas West Orange-Stark
12 Wes Lunt QB 6-5 225 Jr. 2-2 Rochester, Ill. Rochester Oklahoma State
13 Ryan Frain PK/P 6-2 220 Jr. 2-2 Indianapolis, Ind. Scecina
13 Caleb Reams TE 6-3 240 Fr. 5-4 Gurnee, Ill. Warren Township
14 Eric Finney STAR 6-0 220 Sr. 1-1 Riverside, Calif. Centennial College of the Canyons
14 Alex Mussat QB 6-2 205 Fr. 5-4 Troy, Mich. Athens
15 Jevaris Little DB 6-0 190 Jr. 2-2 St. Petersburg, Fla. Lakewood
15 Tyrin Stone-Davis WR 6-3 200 Jr. 2-2 Philadelphia, Pa. Mastbaum Area VTS Pierce College (CA)
16 Rob Bain DL 6-3 305 Jr. 2-2 Bolingbrook, Ill. Bolingbrook
16 Marchie Murdock WR 6-1 195 So. 3-3 Arlington, Texas Legacy
17 Jihad Ward DL 6-6 295 Sr. 2-1 Philadelphia, Pa. Globe Tech (NY)
17 Taylor Zalewski PK 6-3 225 Sr. 1-1 Orland Park, Ill. Carl Sandburg
18 Mike Dudek WR 5-11 185 So. 4-3 Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
19 Justin Hardee WR 6-1 195 Sr. 2-1 Cleveland, Ohio Glenville
19 Frank Sumpter DB 5-10 175 Fr. 5-4 Cleveland, Ohio Glenville
20 Clayton Fejedelem DB 6-1 200 Sr. 1-1 Lemont, Ill. Lemont St. Xavier University
21 Man Berg WR 6-2 200 So. 3-3 Sherman Oaks, Calif. La Salle
21 Darwyn Kelly DB 6-1 210 So. 3-3 Upper Marlboro, Md. H.D. Woodson
21 Patrick Nelson DB 6-0 205 Fr. 5-4 Chicago, Ill. Hales Franciscan
22 LaKeith Walls LB 6-2 235 Jr. 2-2 Cleveland, Ohio Rhodes
23 Henry Enyenihi RB 5-11 215 Jr. 2-2 Lawrenceville, Ga. Duluth Sacramento City College
23 Davontay Kwaaning DB 5-11 190 Sr. 1-1 Chicago, Ill. Lindbloom
24 Darius Mosely DB 5-11 190 Jr. 3-2 O'Fallon, Ill. O'Fallon Township
25 Kendrick Foster RB 5-9 200 So. 3-3 Peoria, Ill. Richwoods
26 Cedric Doxy STAR 6-2 220 Jr. 2-2 Calumet City, Ill. Thornwood
26 Cameron Tucker RB 5-8 200 Sr. 1-1 River Forest, Ill. Nazareth Academy
27 Dre Brown RB 5-11 205 Fr. 5-4 DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb
27 Eaton Spence DB 6-0 190 Sr. 1-1 Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Day
28 Jaylen Dunlap DB 6-1 190 So. 3-3 Chicago, Ill. Crete-Monee
29 Nelson Lugo STAR 5-11 200 Jr. 2-2 Franklin Park, Ill. East Leyden
29 T.J. Moss DB 5-11 195 R-Fr. 4-4 Carpentersville, Ill. Dundee Crown
30 Julian Hylton DB 6-0 205 R-Fr. 4-4 Tinley Park, Ill. Lincoln-Way North
30 Jim Nudera TE 6-1 240 Sr. 1-1 Elmhurst, Ill. York
31 Leslie Poole WR 5-11 185 Sr. 1-1 Schaumburg, Ill. Conant
31 Cameron Watkins DB 6-0 185 Fr. 5-4 Nashville, Tenn. Pearl-Cohn
32 Justice Williams STAR 6-3 210 Fr. 5-4 Frisco, Texas Wakeland
33 Tré Watson LB 6-2 240 R-Fr. 4-4 Tampa, Fla. Tampa Catholic
34 Mike Svetina LB 6-2 235 Jr. 2-2 Brunswick, Ohio St. Ignatius
35 Jonathan Milazzo PK 5-10 170 Fr. 5-4 Orland Park, Ill. Carl Sandburg
35 Sean White LB 6-0 230 Sr. 2-2 Casey, Ill. Casey-Westfield
36 Austin Roberts LB 6-2 230 R-Fr. 4-4 Rice Lake, Wis. Rice Lake
37 Dennis Thurow DB 6-1 205 So. 3-3 Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
38 Samuel Harlib DB 6-0 180 So. 3-3 Las Vegas, Nev. Army & Navy Academy
38 David Reisner PK/P 6-0 195 Jr. 2-2 Bartlett, Ill. South Elgin Navy
39 Nathan Echard TE 6-2 245 So. 3-3 Eureka, Mo. Eureka
40 Jason Goldsmith LB 6-2 215 R-Fr. 4-4 Highland Park, Ill. Highland Park
40 Ryan Tucker P 6-3 185 R-Fr. 4-4 Chicago, Ill. Marist
41 Jimmy Marchese LB 6-2 205 Fr. 5-4 Vernon Hills, Ill. Stevenson
42 Joe Fotu DL 6-3 285 Sr. 2-1 East Oakland, Calif. San Leandro Laney CC
42 Chris Royer TE 6-0 215 Fr. 5-4 Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
43 Mason Monheim LB 6-1 235 Sr. 2-1 Orrville, Ohio Orrville
44 Julian Jones LB 6-2 215 Fr. 5-4 Atlanta, Ga. Westlake
45 Henry McGrew LEO 6-3 250 R-Fr. 4-4 Overland Park, Kan. Blue Valley
46 Luke Nelson P 6-1 205 Jr. 3-2 Western Springs, Ill. Lyons Township College of Dupage
46 Ikjot Wahi DE 6-3 225 Fr. 5-4 Darien, Ill. Hinsdale South
47 Sean Adesanya LEO 6-3 230 So. 4-3 Rahway, N.J. Rahway Eastern Arizona Junior College
47 Tim Clary TE 6-2 245 Sr. 1-1 Spring Grove, Ill. Richmond-Burton
48 Jack Clark LB 6-1 215 Fr. 5-4 Hinsdale, Ill. Hinsdale Central
48 Chase McLaughlin PK 6-1 170 R-Fr. 4-4 Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods
49 Conner Schmidt STAR 5-11 195 So. 3-3 Lincoln, Ill. Lincoln Community
52 T.J. Neal LB 6-1 235 Jr. 2-2 McKeeseport, Pa. McKeeseport
52 Adam Solomon OL 6-5 315 Fr. 5-4 Indianapolis, Ind. Bishop Chatard
53 Nick Allegretti OL 6-4 305 R-Fr. 4-4 Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln-Way East
54 Zach Hirth LS 6-4 220 Jr. 2-2 Eureka, Mo. Eureka
55 Chris Boles OL 6-4 320 Sr. 1-1 Toledo, Ohio Central Catholic
55 Jamal Milan DL 6-2 310 Fr. 5-4 Chicago, Ill. Al Raby
56 Michael Martin LS 6-4 225 Jr. 2-2 Champaign, Ill. Centennial
57 Austin Schmidt OL 6-6 300 Jr. 3-2 Galena, Ohio Olentangy
63 Mike Parisi OL 6-4 275 Fr. 5-4 Elk Grove Village, Ill. Elk Grove
64 Jack Broeker OL 6-4 265 Fr. 5-4 Springfield, Ill. Sacred Heart-Griffin
65 Ryan Walton DL 6-6 260 So. 3-3 Crestwood, Ill. Oak Forest Benedictine University
66 Jordan Fagan OL 6-6 295 So. 4-3 Chula Vista, Calif. Olympian Grossmont College
67 Christian DiLauro OL 6-5 300 So. 3-3 Uniontown, Ohio Green
68 Matt Long OL 6-4 290 Fr. 5-4 Coal City, Ill. Coal City
69 Ted Karras OL 6-4 310 Sr. 1-1 Indianapolis, Ind. Cathedral
70 Max Marietti OL 6-5 315 Fr. 5-4 Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East
71 Joe Spencer OL 6-4 300 Jr. 2-2 Mason, Ohio Mason
72 Gabe Megginson OL 6-5 300 Fr. 5-4 Jacksonville, Ill. Jacksonville
73 Chris O'Connor OL 6-5 300 Sr. 1-1 Tinley Park, Ill. Andrew
74 Connor Brennan OL 6-5 295 Jr. 3-2 Sonoma, Calif. Redwood City College of San Francisco
75 Pat Flavin OL 6-7 300 Sr. 1-1 Lisle, Ill. Benet Academy
76 Zeke Martin OL 6-5 285 Fr. 5-4 Medina, Ohio Medina
78 Harry Black OL 6-5 285 So. 3-3 Orlando, Fla. Dr. Phillips
79 Zach Heath OL 6-4 300 Jr. 3-2 Penryn, Calif. Del Oro American River College
80 Ainslie Johnson TE 6-2 230 Jr. 3-2 Anaheim, Calif. Servite Cerritos College
81 Raphael Barr WR 6-2 200 So. 3-3 Etiwanda, Calif. Etiwanda Citrus College (CA)
82 Kameron Fry WR 6-1 200 Jr. 2-2 Urbana, Ill. Urbana
83 Bobby Walker TE 6-4 215 Fr. 5-4 Golf, Ill. Loyola Academy
84 Jordan Hahn WR 6-2 195 So. 3-3 Olney, Ill. East Richland
85 Brandon Roberts DL 6-3 265 So. 3-3 Peoria, Ill. Richwoods
86 Desmond Cain WR 5-11 185 Fr. 5-4 Delray Beach, Fla. American Heritage School
87 Tyler White TE 6-5 255 Jr. 3-2 Kalamazoo, Mich. Plainwell
88 Zach Grant WR 6-0 195 Jr. 2-2 Springfield, Ill. Rochester St. Ambrose University/NIU
89 Andrew Davis TE 6-6 230 Jr. 3-2 Marion, Iowa Marion Iowa Western CC
90 Altan Aldemir DL 6-3 240 Fr. 5-4 Plainsboro, N.J. The Peddie School
91 Dawuane Smoot LEO 6-3 265 Jr. 3-2 Groveport, Ohio Groveport Madison
93 Teko Powell DL 6-3 300 Jr. 2-2 Miami, Fla. Norland
94 Tito Odenigbo DL 6-3 290 R-Fr. 4-4 Centerville, Ohio Centerville
95 Max Loeb DL 6-0 300 So. 3-3 Lawrenceville, Ill. Lawrenceville

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Mike Bellamy Headshot 2020 Mike Bellamy Wide Receivers Coach
CHAMPAIGN, IL- May 21, 2024 - Illinois Associate Director of Athletics of Facilities Tim Knox headshot taken at the Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building in Champaign, IL. (Photo By Kevin Snyder/Illinois Athletics) Tim Knox Director of Football Operations
Patrick Embleton Headshot 2020 Patrick Embleton Director of Football Student-Athlete Development
Jeremy Busch Jeremy Busch Head Football Athletic Trainer
Trent Chesnut 2015 Head Shot Trent Chesnut Head Football Equipment Manager
Benizzi Alex Benizzi Director of Football Video

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