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2019 Football Roster

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Players

  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 255 lbs
    1

    Ali Fayad

    Jr. Dearborn, Mich. Dearborn
    Full Bio
    Junior Dearborn, Mich. Dearborn
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 205 lbs
    1

    Alex Mussat

    Sr. Troy, Mich. Athens Illinois
    Full Bio
    Senior Troy, Mich. Athens Illinois
    Full Bio
  • Running back RB 5'9" 190 lbs
    2

    LeVante Bellamy

    Sr. Indianapolis, Ind. Pike
    Full Bio
    Senior Indianapolis, Ind. Pike
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 5'11" 200 lbs
    2

    Justin Tranquill

    Sr. Huntertown, Ind. Carroll
    Full Bio
    Senior Huntertown, Ind. Carroll
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 195 lbs
    3

    Anton Curtis

    Sr. Grosse Pointe, Mich. East English Village Prep
    Full Bio
    Senior Grosse Pointe, Mich. East English Village Prep
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 5'10" 185 lbs
    4

    Patrick Lupro

    So. Belleville, Mich. Belleville
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Belleville, Mich. Belleville
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 205 lbs
    4

    Chris Riddle

    So. Jacksonville, Fla. University Christian
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Jacksonville, Fla. University Christian
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 250 lbs
    5

    Andre Carter

    R-Fr. Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 215 lbs
    5

    Kaleb Eleby

    So. Maryland Heights, Mo. Pattonville
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Maryland Heights, Mo. Pattonville
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 185 lbs
    6

    Corey Crooms

    Fr. Country Club Hills, Ill. Hillcrest
    Full Bio
    Freshman Country Club Hills, Ill. Hillcrest
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'3" 210 lbs
    6

    A.J. Thomas

    Jr. Detroit, Mich. University of Detroit Jesuit
    Full Bio
    Junior Detroit, Mich. University of Detroit Jesuit
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver/Defensive Back WR/DB 5'9" 190 lbs
    7

    D'Wayne Eskridge

    Sr. Bluffton, Ind. Bluffton
    Full Bio
    Senior Bluffton, Ind. Bluffton
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 285 lbs
    8

    Ralph Holley

    Jr. West Bloomfield, Mich. St. Mary's Prep
    Full Bio
    Junior West Bloomfield, Mich. St. Mary's Prep
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 190 lbs
    8

    Dawson Schick

    Jr. Oklahoma City, Ok. Oklahoma Christian Schools Los Angeles Valley College
    Full Bio
    Junior Oklahoma City, Ok. Oklahoma Christian Schools Los Angeles Valley College
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 235 lbs
    9

    Najee Clayton

    Sr. Paterson, N.J. Paramus Catholic Rutgers
    Full Bio
    Senior Paterson, N.J. Paramus Catholic Rutgers
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 180 lbs
    9

    Brandon Hinds

    Jr. Lansing, Mich. Lansing Catholic
    Full Bio
    Junior Lansing, Mich. Lansing Catholic
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 225 lbs
    10

    Griffin Alstott

    So. St. Petersburg, Fla. Northside Christian Purdue
    Full Bio
    Sophomore St. Petersburg, Fla. Northside Christian Purdue
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 225 lbs
    10

    Matthew Stuckey

    R-Fr. Olympia Fields, Ill. Rich Central Campus
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Olympia Fields, Ill. Rich Central Campus
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 185 lbs
    11

    Jaylen Hall

    So. Macomb, Mich. Dakota
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Macomb, Mich. Dakota
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 175 lbs
    11

    Keni-H Lovely

    R-Fr. Boynton Beach, Fla. Atlantic
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Boynton Beach, Fla. Atlantic
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 195 lbs
    12

    Keith Mixon Jr.

    5th Birmingham, Ala. Shades Valley School Mississippi State
    Full Bio
    Fifth Year Birmingham, Ala. Shades Valley School Mississippi State
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 195 lbs
    12

    Damari Roberson

    Fr. Muskegon, Mich. Mona Shores
    Full Bio
    Freshman Muskegon, Mich. Mona Shores
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'2" 215 lbs
    13

    Harrison Taylor

    So. St. Charles, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Full Bio
    Sophomore St. Charles, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 195 lbs
    14

    Calin Crawford

    Jr. Canton, Mich. Salem
    Full Bio
    Junior Canton, Mich. Salem
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 155 lbs
    14

    Donavon Greenhow

    Fr. Powhatan, Va. Blessed Sacrament-Hugeunot
    Full Bio
    Freshman Powhatan, Va. Blessed Sacrament-Hugeunot
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 5'10" 180 lbs
    15

    Keith Jones Jr.

    Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Cardinal Ritter
    Full Bio
    Freshman St. Louis, Mo. Cardinal Ritter
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 240 lbs
    15

    Giovanni Ricci

    Sr. Loveland, Ohio Loveland
    Full Bio
    Senior Loveland, Ohio Loveland
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 6'0" 195 lbs
    16

    Thiago Kapps

    Jr. Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Jac-Cen-Del [Ind.]/College of DuPage
    Full Bio
    Junior Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Jac-Cen-Del [Ind.]/College of DuPage
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 208 lbs
    16

    Jon Wassink

    Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. South Christian
    Full Bio
    Senior Grand Rapids, Mich. South Christian
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'3" 225 lbs
    17

    Zaire Barnes

    So. Mundelein, Ill. Carmel Catholic
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Mundelein, Ill. Carmel Catholic
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 195 lbs
    17

    Eric Wenzel

    Fr. Kalamazoo, Mich. Hackett Catholic
    Full Bio
    Freshman Kalamazoo, Mich. Hackett Catholic
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 185 lbs
    18

    Ginial Isma

    So. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Stranahan
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Stranahan
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 205 lbs
    18

    Nick Kargman

    Fr. Camden, N.J. Woodrow Wilson
    Full Bio
    Freshman Camden, N.J. Woodrow Wilson
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 185 lbs
    19

    Cam Cooper

    So. Chelsea, Mich. Chelsea Butler
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Chelsea, Mich. Chelsea Butler
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 235 lbs
    20

    Drake Spears

    Sr. Aurora, Ill. West Aurora
    Full Bio
    Senior Aurora, Ill. West Aurora
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'2" 205 lbs
    21

    Stefan Claiborne

    Sr. Clinton Twp., Mich. Chippewa Valley
    Full Bio
    Senior Clinton Twp., Mich. Chippewa Valley
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 210 lbs
    22

    Davon Tucker

    Sr. Somerdale, N.J. Sterling
    Full Bio
    Senior Somerdale, N.J. Sterling
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'6" 185 lbs
    23

    Ra'Sean Davie

    So. Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    23

    Treshaun Hayward

    Jr. Ypsilanti, Mich. Skyline
    Full Bio
    Junior Ypsilanti, Mich. Skyline
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 195 lbs
    24

    Skyy Moore

    Fr. New Kensington, Pa. Shady Side Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman New Kensington, Pa. Shady Side Academy
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 180 lbs
    25

    Kareem Ali

    5th Sicklerville, N.J. Timber Creek Temple
    Full Bio
    Fifth Year Sicklerville, N.J. Timber Creek Temple
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 210 lbs
    25

    Christian Singleton

    Fr. Kennesaw, Ga. North Cobb
    Full Bio
    Freshman Kennesaw, Ga. North Cobb
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 190 lbs
    26

    K.J. Anderson

    So. Buford, Ga. Buford
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Buford, Ga. Buford
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 195 lbs
    26

    Devan Bass

    Jr. Turlock, Calif. Pitman Modesto JC
    Full Bio
    Junior Turlock, Calif. Pitman Modesto JC
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 235 lbs
    27

    Ryan Selig

    R-Fr. Lake Villa, Ill. Lakes Community
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Lake Villa, Ill. Lakes Community
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 185 lbs
    28

    Sean Tyler

    Fr. Richton Park, Ill. Rich Central
    Full Bio
    Freshman Richton Park, Ill. Rich Central
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 5'10" 190 lbs
    29

    Andrew Trost

    Jr. Grosse Pointe, Mich. Grosse Pointe South Mount Union
    Full Bio
    Junior Grosse Pointe, Mich. Grosse Pointe South Mount Union
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'1" 190 lbs
    30

    Kmare Carey

    R-Fr. Belleville, Mich. Belleville
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Belleville, Mich. Belleville
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 235 lbs
    31

    Ali'Vonta Wallace

    Fr. Muskegon, Mich. Muskegon
    Full Bio
    Freshman Muskegon, Mich. Muskegon
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 205 lbs
    32

    Trae Allen

    R-Fr. Pontiac, Mich. Groves
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Pontiac, Mich. Groves
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'5" 270 lbs
    33

    Timothy Collins

    5th Birmingham, Ala. Restoration Academy Tennessee Tech
    Full Bio
    Fifth Year Birmingham, Ala. Restoration Academy Tennessee Tech
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    34

    Alex Grace

    Sr. Saginaw, Mich. Swan Valley
    Full Bio
    Senior Saginaw, Mich. Swan Valley
    Full Bio
  • Safety S 6'0" 195 lbs
    35

    Jake Moertl

    So. Palatine, Ill. Palatine
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Palatine, Ill. Palatine
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'4" 200 lbs
    36

    Calob Dalton

    Fr. Carrollton, Ohio Carrollton
    Full Bio
    Freshman Carrollton, Ohio Carrollton
    Full Bio
  • Cornerback CB 5'10" 170 lbs
    37

    Zonterio Weekley

    Fr. Kalamazoo, Mich. Kalamazoo Central
    Full Bio
    Freshman Kalamazoo, Mich. Kalamazoo Central
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 280 lbs
    38

    Tanner Mathias

    So. Menominee, Mich. Menominee
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Menominee, Mich. Menominee
    Full Bio
  • Punter P 5'11" 190 lbs
    39

    Nick Mihalic

    So. Skokie, Ill. Niles North
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Skokie, Ill. Niles North
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 235 lbs
    40

    Mitch Heimbuch

    Jr. Romeo, Mich. Romeo
    Full Bio
    Junior Romeo, Mich. Romeo
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 240 lbs
    41

    Tanner Motz

    So. St. John's, Mich. St. John's
    Full Bio
    Sophomore St. John's, Mich. St. John's
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 225 lbs
    42

    Roy McCree

    So. Detroit, Mich. Detroit Country Day
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Detroit, Mich. Detroit Country Day
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 220 lbs
    43

    Boone Bonnema

    Fr. Zeeland, Mich. Zeeland
    Full Bio
    Freshman Zeeland, Mich. Zeeland
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 6'2" 220 lbs
    45

    Jackson Foster

    Fr. Danville, Calif. San Ramon Valley
    Full Bio
    Freshman Danville, Calif. San Ramon Valley
    Full Bio
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 175 lbs
    45

    Kristofer Hodgson

    Fr. Portage, Mich. Portage Central
    Full Bio
    Freshman Portage, Mich. Portage Central
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 265 lbs
    46

    Jack Sherwin

    Fr. Traverse City, MIch. Traverse City Central
    Full Bio
    Freshman Traverse City, MIch. Traverse City Central
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 6'0" 195 lbs
    47

    Gavin Peddie

    So. Grandville, Mich. Grandville
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Grandville, Mich. Grandville
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 225 lbs
    48

    Joseph Miller

    Jr. Gaylord, Mich. Gaylord
    Full Bio
    Junior Gaylord, Mich. Gaylord
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'3" 295 lbs
    51

    Jordan Asbury

    Jr. Warren, Mich. De La Salle
    Full Bio
    Junior Warren, Mich. De La Salle
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 290 lbs
    55

    Braden Fiske

    R-Fr. Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City
    Full Bio
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 250 lbs
    56

    Corvin Moment

    So. Vero Beach, Fla. Vero Beach
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Vero Beach, Fla. Vero Beach
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 245 lbs
    58

    Antonio Balabani

    Sr. Macomb, Mich. Dakota
    Full Bio
    Senior Macomb, Mich. Dakota
    Full Bio
  • Center C 6'4" 298 lbs
    59

    Luke Juriga

    Sr. Aurora, Ill. Marmion Academy
    Full Bio
    Senior Aurora, Ill. Marmion Academy
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 295 lbs
    60

    Mark Brooks

    Jr. Portland, Mich. Portland
    Full Bio
    Junior Portland, Mich. Portland
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 300 lbs
    61

    Mike Caliendo

    Jr. Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
    Full Bio
    Junior Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
    Full Bio
  • Center C 6'1" 295 lbs
    62

    Alex Keys

    Sr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. Highlands Ranch
    Full Bio
    Senior Highlands Ranch, Colo. Highlands Ranch
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 285 lbs
    64

    Tom O'Mara

    So. Chicago, Ill. Marist
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Marist
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'5" 300 lbs
    65

    Trevor Campbell

    So. Naperville, Ill. Naperville Central
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Naperville, Ill. Naperville Central
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'5" 295 lbs
    66

    Wesley French

    Sr. Benton Harbor, Mich. St. Joseph High School
    Full Bio
    Senior Benton Harbor, Mich. St. Joseph High School
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 280 lbs
    67

    Stuart Kettler

    Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. East Grand Rapids
    Full Bio
    Freshman Grand Rapids, Mich. East Grand Rapids
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 290 lbs
    68

    Jamal Williams

    Sr. Chicago, Ill. TF North College of Dupage
    Full Bio
    Senior Chicago, Ill. TF North College of Dupage
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'6" 295 lbs
    70

    Spencer Kanz

    Jr. Luxemburg, Wis. Luxemburg-Casco
    Full Bio
    Junior Luxemburg, Wis. Luxemburg-Casco
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'6" 325 lbs
    71

    Jonathan Todd

    Sr. Mokena, Ill. Lincoln Way North
    Full Bio
    Senior Mokena, Ill. Lincoln Way North
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'4" 300 lbs
    72

    Dylan Deatherage

    So. Kankakee, Ill. Bishop Mcnamara
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Kankakee, Ill. Bishop Mcnamara
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'5" 300 lbs
    73

    Mohamed Elazazy

    So. Menasha, Wis. Menasha
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Menasha, Wis. Menasha
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Guard OG 6'4" 290 lbs
    75

    Addison West

    Fr. Cary, Ill. Cary-Grove
    Full Bio
    Freshman Cary, Ill. Cary-Grove
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 315 lbs
    76

    Jaylon Moore

    Jr. Detroit, Mich. Consortium College Prep
    Full Bio
    Junior Detroit, Mich. Consortium College Prep
    Full Bio
  • Center C 6'3" 300 lbs
    77

    Grant Smith

    Fr. Commerce Township, Mich. Walled Lake Northern
    Full Bio
    Freshman Commerce Township, Mich. Walled Lake Northern
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 270 lbs
    78

    Hunter Shulfer

    R-Fr. Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point Area/UW-Stevens Point
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point Area/UW-Stevens Point
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'8" 350 lbs
    79

    Joey Price

    Fr. Algonquin, Ill. Harry Jacobs
    Full Bio
    Freshman Algonquin, Ill. Harry Jacobs
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    80

    Ryan Lezzer

    So. Clearfield, Pa. Clearfield
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Clearfield, Pa. Clearfield
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 195 lbs
    81

    DaShon Bussell

    R-Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 185 lbs
    82

    Jaret Curtis

    Jr. Green Bay, Wis. Ashwaubenon
    Full Bio
    Junior Green Bay, Wis. Ashwaubenon
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 220 lbs
    83

    Luke Sanders

    Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. Cathedral
    Full Bio
    Junior Indianapolis, Ind. Cathedral
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 250 lbs
    85

    Anthony Torres

    R-Fr. Mishawaka, Ind. Penn
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Mishawaka, Ind. Penn
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 180 lbs
    86

    MarShawn Foster

    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Al Raby
    Full Bio
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Al Raby
    Full Bio
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 180 lbs
    87

    Cameron Coleman

    Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Cardinal Ritter
    Full Bio
    Freshman St. Louis, Mo. Cardinal Ritter
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 250 lbs
    88

    Wade Buckman

    Jr. Holland, Mich. Holland Purdue
    Full Bio
    Junior Holland, Mich. Holland Purdue
    Full Bio
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 275 lbs
    89

    Brett Borske

    Jr. Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
    Full Bio
    Junior Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 290 lbs
    90

    Ken Aguirre

    Jr. Joilet, Ill. Joilet Catholic Academy
    Full Bio
    Junior Joilet, Ill. Joilet Catholic Academy
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'0" 305 lbs
    91

    Eric Smith

    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
    Full Bio
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 270 lbs
    92

    Joe Misak

    Fr. Mattawan, Mich. Mattawan
    Full Bio
    Freshman Mattawan, Mich. Mattawan
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 290 lbs
    93

    Will McCabe

    R-Fr. Palatine, Ill. William Fremd
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Palatine, Ill. William Fremd
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'4" 255 lbs
    94

    Marshawn Kneeland

    Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Godwin Heights
    Full Bio
    Freshman Grand Rapids, Mich. Godwin Heights
    Full Bio
  • Long Snapper LS 5'11" 215 lbs
    96

    Bryce Bouwens

    So. Grandville, Mich. Grandville
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Grandville, Mich. Grandville
    Full Bio
  • Kicker K 6'0" 180 lbs
    97

    Michael Arenberg

    Jr. Cary, Ill. Cary-Grove
    Full Bio
    Junior Cary, Ill. Cary-Grove
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'5" 260 lbs
    98

    Kailien Guillory

    Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. Ben Davis
    Full Bio
    Junior Indianapolis, Ind. Ben Davis
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'1" 250 lbs
    99

    Joseph Salisbury

    Fr. Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Grosse Pointe North
    Full Bio
    Freshman Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Grosse Pointe North
    Full Bio

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Football Coach

    Tim Lester

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

    Jake Moreland

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line

    Lou Esposito

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Special Teams Coordinator

    Joe Palcic

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks

    Eric Evans

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Cornerbacks

    James Adams

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Linebackers

    Trevor Andrews

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Running Backs

    Mike Bath

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Wide Receivers

    Keith Gaither

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator

    Bill Kenney

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Safeties

    Dontae Wright

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant

    Brian Collins

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant

    Nick Faus

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant

    Augustus Peters

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant

    Billy VandeMerkt

    Full Bio
  • Assistant AD Football Operations

    Drew Robinson

    Full Bio
  • Director of Player Personnel

    Kyle Derickson

    Full Bio
  • Operations & Recruiting Assistant

    Gavin Porter

    Full Bio
  • Director of Football Video

    Adam Fry

    Full Bio
  • Director of Strength & Conditioning

    Grant Geib

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

    Kyle Murray

    Full Bio
  • Football Equipment Manager

    Taylor Jorgensen

    Full Bio
2019 Football Roster
# Name Pos. Class Ht. Wt. Hometown High School Previous School
1 Ali Fayad DE Jr. 6-2 255 Dearborn, Mich. Dearborn
1 Alex Mussat WR Sr. 6-2 205 Troy, Mich. Athens Illinois
2 LeVante Bellamy RB Sr. 5-9 190 Indianapolis, Ind. Pike
2 Justin Tranquill S Sr. 5-11 200 Huntertown, Ind. Carroll
3 Anton Curtis CB Sr. 6-0 195 Grosse Pointe, Mich. East English Village Prep
4 Patrick Lupro CB So. 5-10 185 Belleville, Mich. Belleville
4 Chris Riddle QB So. 6-3 205 Jacksonville, Fla. University Christian
5 Andre Carter DE R-Fr. 6-4 250 Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
5 Kaleb Eleby QB So. 6-1 215 Maryland Heights, Mo. Pattonville
6 Corey Crooms WR Fr. 5-11 185 Country Club Hills, Ill. Hillcrest
6 A.J. Thomas S Jr. 6-3 210 Detroit, Mich. University of Detroit Jesuit
7 D'Wayne Eskridge WR/DB Sr. 5-9 190 Bluffton, Ind. Bluffton
8 Ralph Holley DT Jr. 6-2 285 West Bloomfield, Mich. St. Mary's Prep
8 Dawson Schick RB Jr. 5-11 190 Oklahoma City, Ok. Oklahoma Christian Schools Los Angeles Valley College
9 Najee Clayton LB Sr. 6-2 235 Paterson, N.J. Paramus Catholic Rutgers
9 Brandon Hinds WR Jr. 6-0 180 Lansing, Mich. Lansing Catholic
10 Griffin Alstott QB So. 6-2 225 St. Petersburg, Fla. Northside Christian Purdue
10 Matthew Stuckey LB R-Fr. 6-2 225 Olympia Fields, Ill. Rich Central Campus
11 Jaylen Hall WR So. 6-4 185 Macomb, Mich. Dakota
11 Keni-H Lovely CB R-Fr. 5-11 175 Boynton Beach, Fla. Atlantic
12 Keith Mixon Jr. WR 5th 5-8 195 Birmingham, Ala. Shades Valley School Mississippi State
12 Damari Roberson WR Fr. 6-1 195 Muskegon, Mich. Mona Shores
13 Harrison Taylor S So. 6-2 215 St. Charles, Ill. Wheaton Academy
14 Calin Crawford CB Jr. 5-11 195 Canton, Mich. Salem
14 Donavon Greenhow WR Fr. 5-8 155 Powhatan, Va. Blessed Sacrament-Hugeunot
15 Keith Jones Jr. CB Fr. 5-10 180 St. Louis, Mo. Cardinal Ritter
15 Giovanni Ricci TE Sr. 6-3 240 Loveland, Ohio Loveland
16 Thiago Kapps K Jr. 6-0 195 Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Jac-Cen-Del [Ind.]/College of DuPage
16 Jon Wassink QB Sr. 6-2 208 Grand Rapids, Mich. South Christian
17 Zaire Barnes S So. 6-3 225 Mundelein, Ill. Carmel Catholic
17 Eric Wenzel QB Fr. 6-1 195 Kalamazoo, Mich. Hackett Catholic
18 Ginial Isma CB So. 6-0 185 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Stranahan
18 Nick Kargman QB Fr. 6-3 205 Camden, N.J. Woodrow Wilson
19 Cam Cooper WR So. 5-10 185 Chelsea, Mich. Chelsea Butler
20 Drake Spears LB Sr. 6-1 235 Aurora, Ill. West Aurora
21 Stefan Claiborne S Sr. 6-2 205 Clinton Twp., Mich. Chippewa Valley
22 Davon Tucker RB Sr. 5-8 210 Somerdale, N.J. Sterling
23 Ra'Sean Davie RB So. 5-6 185 Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
23 Treshaun Hayward LB Jr. 6-1 225 Ypsilanti, Mich. Skyline
24 Skyy Moore WR Fr. 5-9 195 New Kensington, Pa. Shady Side Academy
25 Kareem Ali CB 5th 5-11 180 Sicklerville, N.J. Timber Creek Temple
25 Christian Singleton RB Fr. 5-11 210 Kennesaw, Ga. North Cobb
26 K.J. Anderson CB So. 6-0 190 Buford, Ga. Buford
26 Devan Bass RB Jr. 6-1 195 Turlock, Calif. Pitman Modesto JC
27 Ryan Selig TE R-Fr. 6-3 235 Lake Villa, Ill. Lakes Community
28 Sean Tyler RB Fr. 5-9 185 Richton Park, Ill. Rich Central
29 Andrew Trost S Jr. 5-10 190 Grosse Pointe, Mich. Grosse Pointe South Mount Union
30 Kmare Carey S R-Fr. 6-1 190 Belleville, Mich. Belleville
31 Ali'Vonta Wallace LB Fr. 6-1 235 Muskegon, Mich. Muskegon
32 Trae Allen RB R-Fr. 5-9 205 Pontiac, Mich. Groves
33 Timothy Collins DE 5th 6-5 270 Birmingham, Ala. Restoration Academy Tennessee Tech
34 Alex Grace LB Sr. 6-1 225 Saginaw, Mich. Swan Valley
35 Jake Moertl S So. 6-0 195 Palatine, Ill. Palatine
36 Calob Dalton LB Fr. 6-4 200 Carrollton, Ohio Carrollton
37 Zonterio Weekley CB Fr. 5-10 170 Kalamazoo, Mich. Kalamazoo Central
38 Tanner Mathias TE So. 6-4 280 Menominee, Mich. Menominee
39 Nick Mihalic P So. 5-11 190 Skokie, Ill. Niles North
40 Mitch Heimbuch TE Jr. 6-3 235 Romeo, Mich. Romeo
41 Tanner Motz LB So. 6-2 240 St. John's, Mich. St. John's
42 Roy McCree LB So. 6-2 225 Detroit, Mich. Detroit Country Day
43 Boone Bonnema LB Fr. 6-3 220 Zeeland, Mich. Zeeland
45 Jackson Foster K Fr. 6-2 220 Danville, Calif. San Ramon Valley
45 Kristofer Hodgson RB Fr. 5-10 175 Portage, Mich. Portage Central
46 Jack Sherwin DL Fr. 6-4 265 Traverse City, MIch. Traverse City Central
47 Gavin Peddie K So. 6-0 195 Grandville, Mich. Grandville
48 Joseph Miller LB Jr. 5-11 225 Gaylord, Mich. Gaylord
51 Jordan Asbury OG Jr. 6-3 295 Warren, Mich. De La Salle
55 Braden Fiske DT R-Fr. 6-3 290 Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City
56 Corvin Moment LB So. 6-1 250 Vero Beach, Fla. Vero Beach
58 Antonio Balabani DE Sr. 6-3 245 Macomb, Mich. Dakota
59 Luke Juriga C Sr. 6-4 298 Aurora, Ill. Marmion Academy
60 Mark Brooks OT Jr. 6-6 295 Portland, Mich. Portland
61 Mike Caliendo OG Jr. 6-4 300 Brookfield, Wis. Brookfield East
62 Alex Keys C Sr. 6-1 295 Highlands Ranch, Colo. Highlands Ranch
64 Tom O'Mara OL So. 6-3 285 Chicago, Ill. Marist
65 Trevor Campbell OG So. 6-5 300 Naperville, Ill. Naperville Central
66 Wesley French DT Sr. 6-5 295 Benton Harbor, Mich. St. Joseph High School
67 Stuart Kettler OT Fr. 6-5 280 Grand Rapids, Mich. East Grand Rapids
68 Jamal Williams DT Sr. 6-3 290 Chicago, Ill. TF North College of Dupage
70 Spencer Kanz OT Jr. 6-6 295 Luxemburg, Wis. Luxemburg-Casco
71 Jonathan Todd OG Sr. 6-6 325 Mokena, Ill. Lincoln Way North
72 Dylan Deatherage OT So. 6-4 300 Kankakee, Ill. Bishop Mcnamara
73 Mohamed Elazazy OG So. 6-5 300 Menasha, Wis. Menasha
75 Addison West OG Fr. 6-4 290 Cary, Ill. Cary-Grove
76 Jaylon Moore OT Jr. 6-5 315 Detroit, Mich. Consortium College Prep
77 Grant Smith C Fr. 6-3 300 Commerce Township, Mich. Walled Lake Northern
78 Hunter Shulfer OT R-Fr. 6-5 270 Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point Area/UW-Stevens Point
79 Joey Price OT Fr. 6-8 350 Algonquin, Ill. Harry Jacobs
80 Ryan Lezzer WR So. 5-11 190 Clearfield, Pa. Clearfield
81 DaShon Bussell WR R-Fr. 6-2 195 Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic
82 Jaret Curtis WR Jr. 5-11 185 Green Bay, Wis. Ashwaubenon
83 Luke Sanders TE Jr. 6-4 220 Indianapolis, Ind. Cathedral
85 Anthony Torres TE R-Fr. 6-6 250 Mishawaka, Ind. Penn
86 MarShawn Foster WR Fr. 6-4 180 Chicago, Ill. Al Raby
87 Cameron Coleman WR Fr. 5-10 180 St. Louis, Mo. Cardinal Ritter
88 Wade Buckman TE Jr. 6-6 250 Holland, Mich. Holland Purdue
89 Brett Borske TE Jr. 6-6 275 Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley
90 Ken Aguirre DT Jr. 6-1 290 Joilet, Ill. Joilet Catholic Academy
91 Eric Smith DT Fr. 6-0 305 Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
92 Joe Misak DT Fr. 6-3 270 Mattawan, Mich. Mattawan
93 Will McCabe DT R-Fr. 6-3 290 Palatine, Ill. William Fremd
94 Marshawn Kneeland DE Fr. 6-4 255 Grand Rapids, Mich. Godwin Heights
96 Bryce Bouwens LS So. 5-11 215 Grandville, Mich. Grandville
97 Michael Arenberg K Jr. 6-0 180 Cary, Ill. Cary-Grove
98 Kailien Guillory DE Jr. 6-5 260 Indianapolis, Ind. Ben Davis
99 Joseph Salisbury DE Fr. 6-1 250 Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Grosse Pointe North

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Tim Lester Tim Lester Head Football Coach
Jake Moreland Assistant Coach - Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Lou Esposito Lou Esposito Assistant Coach - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line
Joe Palcic Joe Palcic Assistant Coach - Special Teams Coordinator
Eric Allen Eric Evans Assistant Coach - Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Adams James Adams Assistant Coach - Cornerbacks
Trevor Andrews Trevor Andrews Assistant Coach - Linebackers
Bath Mike Bath Assistant Coach - Running Backs
Kevin Gaither Keith Gaither Assistant Coach - Wide Receivers
Kenney Bill Kenney Assistant Coach - Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator
Dontae Wright Assistant Coach - Safeties
Collins Brian Collins Graduate Assistant
Faus Nick Faus Graduate Assistant
Augustus Peters Graduate Assistant
Billy VandeMerkt Graduate Assistant
Drew Robinson Assistant AD Football Operations
Kyle Derickson Director of Player Personnel
Gavin Porter Operations & Recruiting Assistant
Adam Fry Director of Football Video
Grant Geib Grant Geib Director of Strength & Conditioning
Kyle Murray Kyle Murray Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Jorgensen Taylor Jorgensen Football Equipment Manager

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff