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2026 Football Roster

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Players

  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 190 lbs
    R-Jr. English Little Rock, Ark. Lone Star (Frisco, Texas) Mississippi Valley State Univ.
    Redshirt Junior English Little Rock, Ark. Lone Star (Frisco, Texas) Mississippi Valley State Univ.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Organizational Development Glendale, Calif. Glendale Glendale College
    Redshirt Junior Organizational Development Glendale, Calif. Glendale Glendale College
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Finance Broomfield, Colo. Broomfield Univ. of Wisconsin
    Redshirt Junior Finance Broomfield, Colo. Broomfield Univ. of Wisconsin
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. Fashion Merchandising Chula Vista, Calif. Mater Dei Catholic Univ. of Kansas
    Redshirt Junior Fashion Merchandising Chula Vista, Calif. Mater Dei Catholic Univ. of Kansas
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 235 lbs
    Sr. Exercise Science Tuscaloosa, Ala. Hillcrest Riverside City College
    Senior Exercise Science Tuscaloosa, Ala. Hillcrest Riverside City College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 190 lbs
    R-Sr. Sport & Recreation Management Wharton, NJ St. Peter's Prep Union College
    Redshirt Senior Sport & Recreation Management Wharton, NJ St. Peter's Prep Union College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 315 lbs
    R-Jr. Psychology St. Louis, Mo. DeSmet Jesuit
    Redshirt Junior Psychology St. Louis, Mo. DeSmet Jesuit
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 205 lbs
    R-Sr. Organizational Development Dallas, Texas Princeton Dodge City CC
    Redshirt Senior Organizational Development Dallas, Texas Princeton Dodge City CC
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 185 lbs
    R-Sr. Psychology Norfolk, Va. Chaminade Prep Willamette Univ. (Ore.)
    Redshirt Senior Psychology Norfolk, Va. Chaminade Prep Willamette Univ. (Ore.)
  • Defensive Back DB 5'8" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Undecided Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mt. Carmel
    Redshirt Freshman Undecided Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mt. Carmel
  • Safety SAF 5'11" 205 lbs
    Sr. Engineering Technology San Marcos, Calif. Mission Hills San Diego Mesa College
    Senior Engineering Technology San Marcos, Calif. Mission Hills San Diego Mesa College
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 200 lbs
    R-Jr. Psychology O'Fallon, Ill. O'Fallon Western Kentucky Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Psychology O'Fallon, Ill. O'Fallon Western Kentucky Univ.
  • Safety SAF 5'11" 200 lbs
    Sr. Psychology Fontana, Calif. Etiwanda Riverside City College
    Senior Psychology Fontana, Calif. Etiwanda Riverside City College
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 195 lbs
    R-Sr. Finance Antioch, Tenn. Brentwood Academy Morehead State Univ.
    Redshirt Senior Finance Antioch, Tenn. Brentwood Academy Morehead State Univ.
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 205 lbs
    R-Sr. Criminology/Criminal Justice Cincinnati, Ohio St. Xavier Akron Univ.
    Redshirt Senior Criminology/Criminal Justice Cincinnati, Ohio St. Xavier Akron Univ.
  • Safety SAF 6'0" 220 lbs
    R-Sr. Organizational Development Howell, NJ Howell Marist College
    Redshirt Senior Organizational Development Howell, NJ Howell Marist College
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. Construction Management St. Louis, Mo. De Smet Jesuit
    Redshirt Junior Construction Management St. Louis, Mo. De Smet Jesuit
  • Safety SAF 6'0" 190 lbs
    R-Jr. Computer and Info Technology Bettendorf, Iowa Pleasant Valley
    Redshirt Junior Computer and Info Technology Bettendorf, Iowa Pleasant Valley
  • Safety SAF 6'1" 200 lbs
    R-So. Business Analytics & Info Systems Suwanee, Ga. Peachtree Ridge
    Redshirt Sophomore Business Analytics & Info Systems Suwanee, Ga. Peachtree Ridge
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 195 lbs
    R-So. Sport & Recreation Management Hahira, Ga. Lowndes
    Redshirt Sophomore Sport & Recreation Management Hahira, Ga. Lowndes
  • Safety SAF 6'2" 205 lbs
    R-Sr. Marketing Toledo, Ohio Whitmer College of DuPage
    Redshirt Senior Marketing Toledo, Ohio Whitmer College of DuPage
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 175 lbs
    R-So. Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park
    Redshirt Sophomore Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 215 lbs
    R-Fr. Finance Mattoon, Ill. Mattoon
    Redshirt Freshman Finance Mattoon, Ill. Mattoon
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Sport & Recreation Management Louisville, Ky. Atherton
    Redshirt Freshman Sport & Recreation Management Louisville, Ky. Atherton
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 230 lbs
    R-So. Sport & Recreation Management Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
    Redshirt Sophomore Sport & Recreation Management Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 210 lbs
    R-Jr. Engineering Cooperative Highland Ranch, Colo Highland Ranch Univ. of South Dakota Mines
    Redshirt Junior Engineering Cooperative Highland Ranch, Colo Highland Ranch Univ. of South Dakota Mines
  • Safety SAF 6'3" 225 lbs
    R-So. Finance Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
    Redshirt Sophomore Finance Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 210 lbs
    R-So. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Richmond, Ill. Richmond-Burton
    Redshirt Sophomore Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Richmond, Ill. Richmond-Burton
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Sport & Recreation Management Chicago, Ill. Phillips
    Redshirt Freshman Sport & Recreation Management Chicago, Ill. Phillips
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 235 lbs
    R-Fr. Sport & Recreation Management Kankakee, Ill. Kankakee
    Redshirt Freshman Sport & Recreation Management Kankakee, Ill. Kankakee
  • Punter P 6'5" 205 lbs
    R-So. Finance Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley College of DuPage
    Redshirt Sophomore Finance Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley College of DuPage
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 220 lbs
    R-Jr. CMN: Corporate Communications Redondo Beach, Calif. Redondo Union
    Redshirt Junior CMN: Corporate Communications Redondo Beach, Calif. Redondo Union
  • Kicker K 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-So. Business Administration Naperville, Ill. Metea Valley
    Redshirt Sophomore Business Administration Naperville, Ill. Metea Valley
  • Kicker K 6'1" 175 lbs
    R-So. Management New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way Central
    Redshirt Sophomore Management New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way Central
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 250 lbs
    R-Jr. Business Administration San Diego, Calif Kearny San Diego Mesa College
    Redshirt Junior Business Administration San Diego, Calif Kearny San Diego Mesa College
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 235 lbs
    R-Fr. Business Chicago, Ill. DePaul College Prep
    Redshirt Freshman Business Chicago, Ill. DePaul College Prep
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    Sr. PUBH: Emergency Management/Disaster Prep Murrieta, Calif. Vista Murrieta Palomar CC
    Senior PUBH: Emergency Management/Disaster Prep Murrieta, Calif. Vista Murrieta Palomar CC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 265 lbs
    R-Fr. Finance Rockford, Ill. Boylan Central Catholic
    Redshirt Freshman Finance Rockford, Ill. Boylan Central Catholic
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 295 lbs
    R-Sr. Engineering Technology Mesquite, Texas Mesquite Horn College of the Sequoias
    Redshirt Senior Engineering Technology Mesquite, Texas Mesquite Horn College of the Sequoias
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    R-Jr. Criminology/Criminal Justice Sunbury, Ohio Big Walnut Notre Dame College
    Redshirt Junior Criminology/Criminal Justice Sunbury, Ohio Big Walnut Notre Dame College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 325 lbs
    R-Jr. Management Chicago, Ill. Loyola Academy
    Redshirt Junior Management Chicago, Ill. Loyola Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 260 lbs
    R-So. Finance Charleston, Ill. Charleston
    Redshirt Sophomore Finance Charleston, Ill. Charleston
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 330 lbs
    R-Jr. Exercise Science Turlock, Calif. Turlock Modesto JC
    Redshirt Junior Exercise Science Turlock, Calif. Turlock Modesto JC
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 310 lbs
    R-Sr. Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Heath, Texas Rockwall-Heath
    Redshirt Senior Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy Heath, Texas Rockwall-Heath
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    R-Jr. Finance Snohomish, Wash. Glacier Peak Adams State Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Finance Snohomish, Wash. Glacier Peak Adams State Univ.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'8" 340 lbs
    R-Fr. Marketing Delta, British Columbia (Canada) Football Canada North
    Redshirt Freshman Marketing Delta, British Columbia (Canada) Football Canada North
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 315 lbs
    R-Sr. Exercise Science Sterling, Ill. Sterling College of DuPage
    Redshirt Senior Exercise Science Sterling, Ill. Sterling College of DuPage
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 280 lbs
    So. Business Administration Pasadena, Calif. Pasadena
    Sophomore Business Administration Pasadena, Calif. Pasadena
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 325 lbs
    R-So. Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
    Redshirt Sophomore Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Chicago Mount Carmel
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 320 lbs
    R-Fr. Sport & Recreation Management Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield North
    Redshirt Freshman Sport & Recreation Management Plainfield, Ill. Plainfield North
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 320 lbs
    R-Sr. Criminology/Criminal Justice Boulder, Colo. New Vista San Diego Mesa College
    Redshirt Senior Criminology/Criminal Justice Boulder, Colo. New Vista San Diego Mesa College
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    So. Sport & Recreation Management Cincinnati, Ohio Withrow
    Sophomore Sport & Recreation Management Cincinnati, Ohio Withrow
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 225 lbs
    R-So. Construction Management Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary's
    Redshirt Sophomore Construction Management Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary's
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 210 lbs
    R-So. Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Gary Comer College Prep
    Redshirt Sophomore Construction Management Chicago, Ill. Gary Comer College Prep
  • Long Snapper LS 6'0" 240 lbs
    R-So. Elementary Education Copley, Ohio Revere Marist College
    Redshirt Sophomore Elementary Education Copley, Ohio Revere Marist College
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 240 lbs
    R-Sr. Enviro/Physical Geography Wentzville, Mo. Holt
    Redshirt Senior Enviro/Physical Geography Wentzville, Mo. Holt
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'6" 225 lbs
    R-So. Business Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary's
    Redshirt Sophomore Business Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary's
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 290 lbs
    So. Computer and Info Technology Park Ridge, Ill. Maine South
    Sophomore Computer and Info Technology Park Ridge, Ill. Maine South
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 250 lbs
    R-So. Business Danville, Ind. Danville Community
    Redshirt Sophomore Business Danville, Ind. Danville Community
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 180 lbs
    R-Sr. Interdisciplinary Studies Sanford, Fla. Orangewood Christian Defiance College
    Redshirt Senior Interdisciplinary Studies Sanford, Fla. Orangewood Christian Defiance College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 300 lbs
    R-Jr. Chula Vista, Calif. Otay Ranch San Diego Mesa College
    Redshirt Junior Chula Vista, Calif. Otay Ranch San Diego Mesa College
  • Running Back RB 6'2" 210 lbs
    So. LaGrange, Ga. Callaway Andrew College
    Sophomore LaGrange, Ga. Callaway Andrew College
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    Jr. Portland, Ore. Jesuit Portland State Univ.
    Junior Portland, Ore. Jesuit Portland State Univ.
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 245 lbs
    R-So. Lake Elsinore, Calif. Temescal Canyon Mt. San Jacinto College
    Redshirt Sophomore Lake Elsinore, Calif. Temescal Canyon Mt. San Jacinto College
  • Long Snapper LS 6'2" 215 lbs
    Jr. Chapel Hill, Texas Chapel Hill Navarro JC
    Junior Chapel Hill, Texas Chapel Hill Navarro JC
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 335 lbs
    Sr. Willemsted, Curaçao Bishop Alemany (Calif.) Delaware State Univ.
    Senior Willemsted, Curaçao Bishop Alemany (Calif.) Delaware State Univ.
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    R-So. Lancaster, Calif. St. Bonaventure Univ. of Arkansas Monticello
    Redshirt Sophomore Lancaster, Calif. St. Bonaventure Univ. of Arkansas Monticello
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    Jr. Lacey, Wash. Timberline Santa Rosa JC
    Junior Lacey, Wash. Timberline Santa Rosa JC
  • Quarterback QB 6'5" 210 lbs
    So. Burien, Wash. Kennedy Catholic College of the Sequoias
    Sophomore Burien, Wash. Kennedy Catholic College of the Sequoias
  • Safety SAF 6'1" 195 lbs
    R-Jr. Tulare, Calif. Tulare Western Reedley College
    Redshirt Junior Tulare, Calif. Tulare Western Reedley College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 275 lbs
    R-Jr. Sparks, Nev. Reed Feather River College
    Redshirt Junior Sparks, Nev. Reed Feather River College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 185 lbs
    R-Jr. Daytona Beach, Fla. Seabreeze MidAmerica Nazarene Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Daytona Beach, Fla. Seabreeze MidAmerica Nazarene Univ.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 260 lbs
    R-Sr. Newport Beach, Calif. Newport Harbor Univ. of Massachusetts
    Redshirt Senior Newport Beach, Calif. Newport Harbor Univ. of Massachusetts
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 175 lbs
    R-So. LaVerne, Calif. Bonita Chaffey College
    Redshirt Sophomore LaVerne, Calif. Bonita Chaffey College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 300 lbs
    R-Jr. Chula Vista, Calif. Mater Dei Catholic San Diego Mesa College
    Redshirt Junior Chula Vista, Calif. Mater Dei Catholic San Diego Mesa College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'7" 265 lbs
    R-Sr. Walla Walla, Wash. College Place Univ. of Arkansas Monticello
    Redshirt Senior Walla Walla, Wash. College Place Univ. of Arkansas Monticello
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 200 lbs
    R-Sr. Athens, Ala. Athens Univ. of Nebraska Kearney
    Redshirt Senior Athens, Ala. Athens Univ. of Nebraska Kearney
  • Defensive Line DL 6'7" 240 lbs
    R-So. Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Asheville School (NC) Central Michigan Univ.
    Redshirt Sophomore Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Asheville School (NC) Central Michigan Univ.
  • Safety SAF 5'8" 170 lbs
    R-Fr. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Etiwanda Riverside City College
    Redshirt Freshman Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Etiwanda Riverside City College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 265 lbs
    Jr. Jacksonville, Fla. Trinity Christian Academy College of the Sequoias
    Junior Jacksonville, Fla. Trinity Christian Academy College of the Sequoias
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 195 lbs
    R-Sr. Ramsey, NJ Don Bosco Prep Merrimack College
    Redshirt Senior Ramsey, NJ Don Bosco Prep Merrimack College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 245 lbs
    Sr. Munich, Germany Fachoberschule Karlsfeld Kentucky State Univ.
    Senior Munich, Germany Fachoberschule Karlsfeld Kentucky State Univ.
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 210 lbs
    R-Jr. Lakewood, Colo. Golden College of the Canyons
    Redshirt Junior Lakewood, Colo. Golden College of the Canyons
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 295 lbs
    R-Jr. River Forest, Ill. Oak Park-River Forest Jacksonville State Univ.
    Redshirt Junior River Forest, Ill. Oak Park-River Forest Jacksonville State Univ.
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 200 lbs
    R-Sr. Germantown, Tenn. Houston Eastern Michigan Univ.
    Redshirt Senior Germantown, Tenn. Houston Eastern Michigan Univ.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 305 lbs
    Jr. Ontario, Calif. Ontario Riverside City College
    Junior Ontario, Calif. Ontario Riverside City College
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 230 lbs
    R-Sr. Riverside, Calif. John W. North Adams State Univ.
    Redshirt Senior Riverside, Calif. John W. North Adams State Univ.
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 225 lbs
    R-So. Pacoima, Calif. Lincoln Riverside City College
    Redshirt Sophomore Pacoima, Calif. Lincoln Riverside City College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 260 lbs
    R-Jr. Anaheim, Calif. Katella Central Michigan Univ.
    Redshirt Junior Anaheim, Calif. Katella Central Michigan Univ.
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 243 lbs
    Jr. Crawford, Texas Crawford East Texas Baptist Univ.
    Junior Crawford, Texas Crawford East Texas Baptist Univ.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 255 lbs
    Sr. San Diego, Calif Helix Charter Prairie View A&M Univ.
    Senior San Diego, Calif Helix Charter Prairie View A&M Univ.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 260 lbs
    R-So. Jacksonville, Fla. Riverside Dodge City CC
    Redshirt Sophomore Jacksonville, Fla. Riverside Dodge City CC

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 / Cornerbacks & Defensive Pass Game Coordinator

    Maurice Fleming

  • Assistant Coach / Tight Ends & Special Teams Coordinator

    Mason Keeler

  • Assistant Coach / Offensive Line

    Mike McClanathan

  • Assistant Coach / Linebackers

    Rodman Noel

  • Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers

    Tino Smith II

  • Assistant Coach / Running Backs & Recruiting Coordinator

    Shaun Wick

  • Director of Football Operations

    David Brubaker

  • Football Graduate Assistant Defense

    Matt Lindsey

  • Graduate Assistant - Football Operations

    Andrew Scheff

  • Graduate Assistant - Strength Coach

    Andreas Missios

  • Student Assistant Coach

    Peyton Wilkerson

  • Student Assistant Coach

    Ryan Kilburg

2026 Football Roster
# Image Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Year Hometown / High School Previous School Major
2 Bruce Mitchell 2025 EIU Football Bruce Mitchell DB 6-0 190 R-Jr. Little Rock, Ark. / Lone Star (Frisco, Texas) Mississippi Valley State Univ. English
3 Daniel Autrey Daniel Autrey DB 6-2 205 R-Jr. Glendale, Calif. / Glendale Glendale College Organizational Development
3 Cole LaCrue Cole LaCrue QB 6-1 205 R-Jr. Broomfield, Colo. / Broomfield Univ. of Wisconsin Finance
5 Surahz Buncom 2024 FB Surahz Buncom WR 6-3 180 R-Jr. Chula Vista, Calif. / Mater Dei Catholic Univ. of Kansas Fashion Merchandising
5 Ja Ja'Wuan Nickson LB 6-0 235 Sr. Tuscaloosa, Ala. / Hillcrest Riverside City College Exercise Science
8 Landers Green Landers Green WR 6-3 190 R-Sr. Wharton, NJ / St. Peter's Prep Union College Sport & Recreation Management
9 Trevon Piggie-Blake 2023 Football Trevon Piggee DL 6-1 315 R-Jr. St. Louis, Mo. / DeSmet Jesuit Psychology
11 Noah Williams Noah Williams LB 5-11 205 R-Sr. Dallas, Texas / Princeton Dodge City CC Organizational Development
12 Salah Hill Salah Hill DB 5-11 185 R-Sr. Norfolk, Va. / Chaminade Prep Willamette Univ. (Ore.) Psychology
14 Le Le'Javier Payne DB 5-8 175 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Mt. Carmel Undecided
15 Brandon Worsley Brandon Worsley SAF 5-11 205 Sr. San Marcos, Calif. / Mission Hills San Diego Mesa College Engineering Technology
20 Chris Caldwell 2024 FB Chris Caldwell RB 5-9 200 R-Jr. O'Fallon, Ill. / O'Fallon Western Kentucky Univ. Psychology
20 Saipeti Maiava 2025 EIU Football Saipeti Maiava Jr SAF 5-11 200 Sr. Fontana, Calif. / Etiwanda Riverside City College Psychology
21 Kaleb Lyons_EIUFB_2023 Kaleb Lyons DB 5-11 195 R-Sr. Antioch, Tenn. / Brentwood Academy Morehead State Univ. Finance
22 Charles Kellom 2025 EIU Football Charles Kellom RB 6-0 205 R-Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio / St. Xavier Akron Univ. Criminology/Criminal Justice
24 Nick Vecchiarelli Nick Vecchiarelli SAF 6-0 220 R-Sr. Howell, NJ / Howell Marist College Organizational Development
25 Christopher Sharp 2023 Football Christopher Sharp DB 5-11 180 R-Jr. St. Louis, Mo. / De Smet Jesuit Construction Management
26 Makhi Wilson 2023 Football Makhi Wilson SAF 6-0 190 R-Jr. Bettendorf, Iowa / Pleasant Valley Computer and Info Technology
27 Josh Brown 2024 FB Josh Brown SAF 6-1 200 R-So. Suwanee, Ga. / Peachtree Ridge Business Analytics & Info Systems
28 Jacarre Fleming 2024 FB Jacarre Fleming RB 5-8 195 R-So. Hahira, Ga. / Lowndes Sport & Recreation Management
29 Kham Boecker 2025 EIU Football Kham Boecker SAF 6-2 205 R-Sr. Toledo, Ohio / Whitmer College of DuPage Marketing
31 Johnovan Wysinger 2024 FB Johnovan Wysinger WR 6-1 175 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Morgan Park Construction Management
32 Cale Kimbro 2025 EIU Football Cale Kimbro LB 6-2 215 R-Fr. Mattoon, Ill. / Mattoon Finance
33 Michael Curry Jr 2025 EIU Football Micheal Curry Jr RB 5-10 190 R-Fr. Louisville, Ky. / Atherton Sport & Recreation Management
34 Jordyn Stewart 2024 FB Jordyn Stewart LB 6-0 230 R-So. Homewood, Ill. / Homewood-Flossmoor Sport & Recreation Management
35 Isaac Engle Isaac Engle DL 6-1 210 R-Jr. Highland Ranch, Colo / Highland Ranch Univ. of South Dakota Mines Engineering Cooperative
36 Dillon Conway 2024 FB Dillon Conway SAF 6-3 225 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Mount Carmel Finance
38 Max Loveall 2024 FB Max Loveall WR 6-3 210 R-So. Richmond, Ill. / Richmond-Burton Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
39 Davian Humphrey Davian Humphrey LB 6-2 210 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Phillips Sport & Recreation Management
41 Kennyan Chandler 2025 EIU Football Kennyan Chandler LB 5-11 235 R-Fr. Kankakee, Ill. / Kankakee Sport & Recreation Management
42 Aaron Rice 2025 EIU Football Aaron Rice P 6-5 205 R-So. Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley College of DuPage Finance
45 Caden Telleson Caden Telleson LB 5-11 220 R-Jr. Redondo Beach, Calif. / Redondo Union CMN: Corporate Communications
46 Nico Carrier, EIU FB, 2025 Nico Carrier K 5-9 175 R-So. Naperville, Ill. / Metea Valley Business Administration
47 Drew Schiller 2024 FB Drew Schiller K 6-1 175 R-So. New Lenox, Ill. / Lincoln-Way Central Management
48 Maximo Vaughn 2025 EIU Football Maximo Vaughn DL 6-5 250 R-Jr. San Diego, Calif / Kearny San Diego Mesa College Business Administration
50 Jett Reese 2025 EIU Football Jett Reese LB 6-2 235 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / DePaul College Prep Business
51 Steven Arteaga Steven Arteaga LB 6-0 220 Sr. Murrieta, Calif. / Vista Murrieta Palomar CC PUBH: Emergency Management/Disaster Prep
52 Barron Sholl 2025 EIU Football Barron Sholl DL 6-4 265 R-Fr. Rockford, Ill. / Boylan Central Catholic Finance
55 James Collins James Collins DL 6-2 295 R-Sr. Mesquite, Texas / Mesquite Horn College of the Sequoias Engineering Technology
56 Christian Takatch Christian Takatch DL 6-3 250 R-Jr. Sunbury, Ohio / Big Walnut Notre Dame College Criminology/Criminal Justice
57 Panayiotis Mihalopoulos EIU FB 2026 Panayiotis Mihalopoulos OL 6-3 325 R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. / Loyola Academy Management
60 Aidan Archibald 2024 FB Aidan Archibald DL 6-2 260 R-So. Charleston, Ill. / Charleston Finance
64 Cody Weaver 2025 EIU Football Cody Weaver OL 6-6 330 R-Jr. Turlock, Calif. / Turlock Modesto JC Exercise Science
65 Carson Fichtel 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Carson Fichtel OL 6-3 310 R-Sr. Heath, Texas / Rockwall-Heath Ex Sci: Pre-Physical Therapy
66 Jordan Yandila Jordan Yandila OL 6-4 310 R-Jr. Snohomish, Wash. / Glacier Peak Adams State Univ. Finance
67 Dejan Guzina Dejan Guzina OL 6-8 340 R-Fr. Delta, British Columbia (Canada) / Football Canada North Marketing
70 Alejandro Arellano 2024 FB Alejandro Arellano OL 6-3 315 R-Sr. Sterling, Ill. / Sterling College of DuPage Exercise Science
72 Brandin Carpenter Brandin Carpenter OL 6-6 280 So. Pasadena, Calif. / Pasadena Business Administration
74 Rahfeeq Katumbusi 2024 FB Rahfeeq Katumbusi OL 6-3 325 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Mount Carmel Construction Management
76 Dominic Fasano 2025 Football Dominic Fasano OL 6-3 320 R-Fr. Plainfield, Ill. / Plainfield North Sport & Recreation Management
79 Aidan Hubble 2025 EIU Football Aidan Hubble OL 6-7 320 R-Sr. Boulder, Colo. / New Vista San Diego Mesa College Criminology/Criminal Justice
80 Carlyun Neal 2025 EIU Football Carlyun Neal WR 5-11 190 So. Cincinnati, Ohio / Withrow Sport & Recreation Management
83 David Ajose 2024 FB Taiye Ajose WR 6-5 225 R-So. Akron, Ohio / St. Vincent-St. Mary's Construction Management
84 Jeremy Reeves 2024 FB Jeremy Reeves WR 6-4 210 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Gary Comer College Prep Construction Management
85 Jefferson McKinnon Jefferson McKinnon LS 6-0 240 R-So. Copley, Ohio / Revere Marist College Elementary Education
87 Alex Ginnever 2022 EIU Football Head Shot Alex Ginnever TE 6-5 240 R-Sr. Wentzville, Mo. / Holt Enviro/Physical Geography
89 Daniel Ajose 2024 FB Kenny Ajose WR 6-6 225 R-So. Akron, Ohio / St. Vincent-St. Mary's Business
94 Tyler Fortis 2025 EIU Football Tyler Fortis DL 6-3 290 So. Park Ridge, Ill. / Maine South Computer and Info Technology
97 Tray Ross 2024 FB Tray Ross DL 6-4 250 R-So. Danville, Ind. / Danville Community Business
Jerry Addo-Boateng Jerry Addo-Boateng DB 6-1 180 R-Sr. Sanford, Fla. / Orangewood Christian Defiance College Interdisciplinary Studies
Osvaldo Avila Osvaldo Avila DL 6-2 300 R-Jr. Chula Vista, Calif. / Otay Ranch San Diego Mesa College
Tyren Buggs Tyren Buggs RB 6-2 210 So. LaGrange, Ga. / Callaway Andrew College
Lonnie Burt Lonnie Burt LB 6-0 220 Jr. Portland, Ore. / Jesuit Portland State Univ.
Abbas Clark Abbas Clark TE 6-3 245 R-So. Lake Elsinore, Calif. / Temescal Canyon Mt. San Jacinto College
Jaxon Cummings Jaxon Cummings LS 6-2 215 Jr. Chapel Hill, Texas / Chapel Hill Navarro JC
Antonie De Lau Antonie De Lau OL 6-7 335 Sr. Willemsted, Curaçao / Bishop Alemany (Calif.) Delaware State Univ.
Dajon Doss Dajon Doss LB 6-0 220 R-So. Lancaster, Calif. / St. Bonaventure Univ. of Arkansas Monticello
Eli Evans Eli Evans WR 6-1 180 Jr. Lacey, Wash. / Timberline Santa Rosa JC
Payton Faker Payton Faker QB 6-5 210 So. Burien, Wash. / Kennedy Catholic College of the Sequoias
Carmine Ficher Carmine Ficher SAF 6-1 195 R-Jr. Tulare, Calif. / Tulare Western Reedley College
Aidan Flores Aidan Flores DL 6-2 275 R-Jr. Sparks, Nev. / Reed Feather River College
Samuel Gonzalez Samuel Gonzalez WR 6-2 185 R-Jr. Daytona Beach, Fla. / Seabreeze MidAmerica Nazarene Univ.
Erik Hehl DL 6-0 260 R-Sr. Newport Beach, Calif. / Newport Harbor Univ. of Massachusetts
Collin Henry Collin Henry DB 6-3 175 R-So. LaVerne, Calif. / Bonita Chaffey College
Joey Hiner Joey Hiner DL 6-1 300 R-Jr. Chula Vista, Calif. / Mater Dei Catholic San Diego Mesa College
Joel Jameson Joel Jameson DL 6-7 265 R-Sr. Walla Walla, Wash. / College Place Univ. of Arkansas Monticello
Jaden Jude Jaden Jude WR 6-3 200 R-Sr. Athens, Ala. / Athens Univ. of Nebraska Kearney
Adam Kaminski Adam Kaminski DL 6-7 240 R-So. Cambridge, Ontario, Canada / Asheville School (NC) Central Michigan Univ.
Nephi Maiava Nephi Maiava SAF 5-8 170 R-Fr. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. / Etiwanda Riverside City College
Christian Markum Christian Markum DL 6-5 265 Jr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Trinity Christian Academy College of the Sequoias
Nasir Maryland Nasir Maryland DB 6-2 195 R-Sr. Ramsey, NJ / Don Bosco Prep Merrimack College
Leon Müller Leon Müller DL 6-4 245 Sr. Munich, Germany / Fachoberschule Karlsfeld Kentucky State Univ.
Jazel Riley Jazel Riley IV QB 6-1 210 R-Jr. Lakewood, Colo. / Golden College of the Canyons
Cole Roberson Cole Roberson OL 6-4 295 R-Jr. River Forest, Ill. / Oak Park-River Forest Jacksonville State Univ.
Jeremiah Salem Jeremiah Salem QB 6-3 200 R-Sr. Germantown, Tenn. / Houston Eastern Michigan Univ.
David Trujillo David Trujillo OL 6-3 305 Jr. Ontario, Calif. / Ontario Riverside City College
Mafileo Tupou Mafileo Tupou LB 5-11 230 R-Sr. Riverside, Calif. / John W. North Adams State Univ.
Micah Valenzuela Micah Valenzuela LB 6-0 225 R-So. Pacoima, Calif. / Lincoln Riverside City College
Daniel Viramontes Daniel Viramontes DL 6-2 260 R-Jr. Anaheim, Calif. / Katella Central Michigan Univ.
Whitten Weems Whitten Weems TE 6-6 243 Jr. Crawford, Texas / Crawford East Texas Baptist Univ.
Premiere Whitley Premiere Whitley DL 6-3 255 Sr. San Diego, Calif / Helix Charter Prairie View A&M Univ.
Micah Williams Micah Williams DL 6-2 260 R-So. Jacksonville, Fla. / Riverside Dodge City CC

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
Maurice Fleming Maurice Fleming Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks & Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
Mason Keeler Mason Keeler Assistant Coach / Tight Ends & Special Teams Coordinator
Mike McClanathan Football Assistant Coach 2026 Mike McClanathan Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
Rodman Noel, EIUFB 2025 Rodman Noel Assistant Coach / Linebackers
Tino Smith II - Football Coach Tino Smith II Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers
Shaun Wick 2026 EIU Football Coaching staff Shaun Wick Assistant Coach / Running Backs & Recruiting Coordinator
David Brubaker 2023 Director of Football Operations David Brubaker Director of Football Operations
Matt Lindsey Matt Lindsey Football Graduate Assistant Defense
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

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

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