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  • Bandit B 6'1" 216 lbs TR
    R-Sr. Richmond, Texas Foster HS Boise State
    Redshirt Senior Richmond, Texas Foster HS Boise State
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 181 lbs 1L
    R-Sr. Brandon, Miss. Brandon HS Austin Peay
    Redshirt Senior Brandon, Miss. Brandon HS Austin Peay
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 203 lbs RS
    R-Fr. Dallas, Texas Rockwall HS
    Redshirt Freshman Dallas, Texas Rockwall HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 230 lbs TR
    Sr. Montgomery, Ala. Park Crossing HS Indiana
    Senior Montgomery, Ala. Park Crossing HS Indiana
  • Safety S 6'0" 195 lbs 1L
    R-Jr. Atlanta, Ga. Langston Hughes HS Austin Peay
    Redshirt Junior Atlanta, Ga. Langston Hughes HS Austin Peay
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 175 lbs RS
    R-Fr. El Paso, Texas Pebble Hills
    Redshirt Freshman El Paso, Texas Pebble Hills
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 255 lbs TR
    Jr. Mesa, Ariz. Casteel HS Garden City CC
    Junior Mesa, Ariz. Casteel HS Garden City CC
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 195 lbs 1L
    R-Sr. Atlanta, Ga. Grayson HS Eastern Kentucky
    Redshirt Senior Atlanta, Ga. Grayson HS Eastern Kentucky
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 205 lbs TR
    Gr. Chicago, Ill. Hope Academy Indiana Wesleyan
    Graduate Student Chicago, Ill. Hope Academy Indiana Wesleyan
  • Tight End TE 6'7" 225 lbs TR
    Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Mesa Ridge HS Northern Colorado
    Junior Colorado Springs, Colo. Mesa Ridge HS Northern Colorado
  • Safety S 6'3" 205 lbs TR
    Sr. New Orleans, La. Olympic HS Fayetteville State
    Senior New Orleans, La. Olympic HS Fayetteville State
  • Miner Back MB 5'9" 184 lbs 1L
    R-Sr. Birmingham, Ala. Ramsay HS Austin Peay
    Redshirt Senior Birmingham, Ala. Ramsay HS Austin Peay
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 170 lbs 1L
    R-Jr. Savannah, Ga. Savannah Country Day HS Austin Peay
    Redshirt Junior Savannah, Ga. Savannah Country Day HS Austin Peay
  • Bandit Bandit 6'5" 220 lbs 1L
    So. Bronx, N.Y. Fossil Ridge HS
    Sophomore Bronx, N.Y. Fossil Ridge HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 275 lbs 2L
    5th Houston, Texas Hightower HS Kilgore College
    Fifth Year Houston, Texas Hightower HS Kilgore College
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 193 lbs TR
    R-So. Los Alamitos, Calif. Los Alamitos HS Boise State
    Redshirt Sophomore Los Alamitos, Calif. Los Alamitos HS Boise State
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs 1L
    So. Rio Rancho, N.M. Cleveland HS
    Sophomore Rio Rancho, N.M. Cleveland HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 215 lbs RS
    R-Fr. El Paso, Texas Franklin HS
    Redshirt Freshman El Paso, Texas Franklin HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'3" 190 lbs TR
    Sr. Miami, Fla. Coconut Creek HS Florida Memorial
    Senior Miami, Fla. Coconut Creek HS Florida Memorial
  • Quarterback QB 5'11" 195 lbs 1L
    R-Jr. Clayton, N.C. Cleveland HS Austin Peay
    Redshirt Junior Clayton, N.C. Cleveland HS Austin Peay
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 195 lbs HS
    Fr. Cibolo, Texas Cibolo Steele HS
    Freshman Cibolo, Texas Cibolo Steele HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 218 lbs TR
    Jr. El Paso, Texas Austin HS New Mexico
    Junior El Paso, Texas Austin HS New Mexico
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 254 lbs TR
    R-Jr. Dallas, Texas Richardson HS NM State
    Redshirt Junior Dallas, Texas Richardson HS NM State
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 195 lbs 2L
    R-Sr. Long Beach, Calif. Los Alamitos HS Cerritos College
    Redshirt Senior Long Beach, Calif. Los Alamitos HS Cerritos College
  • Spur Spur 5'11" 175 lbs TR
    R-Sr. Pensacola, Fla. West Florida HS Texas State
    Redshirt Senior Pensacola, Fla. West Florida HS Texas State
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 165 lbs TR
    Sr. Queens, N.Y. Johns Creek HS Georgia Southern
    Senior Queens, N.Y. Johns Creek HS Georgia Southern
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 155 lbs HS
    Fr. Seguin, Texas Seguin HS
    Freshman Seguin, Texas Seguin HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 165 lbs HS
    Fr. Amarillo, Texas Tascosa HS
    Freshman Amarillo, Texas Tascosa HS
  • Safety S 6'0" 205 lbs TR
    Jr. Garland, Texas Garland HS Trinity Valley CC
    Junior Garland, Texas Garland HS Trinity Valley CC
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 190 lbs TR
    R-Sr. Florence, S.C. South Florence HS Charlotte
    Redshirt Senior Florence, S.C. South Florence HS Charlotte
  • Safety S 6'1" 225 lbs TR
    R-Jr. Coleman, Fla. South Sumter HS West Florida
    Redshirt Junior Coleman, Fla. South Sumter HS West Florida
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 180 lbs TR
    R-Sr. Erie, Pa. Clarion HS Clarion
    Redshirt Senior Erie, Pa. Clarion HS Clarion
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 185 lbs TR
    R-Fr. Fort Worth, Texas North Crowley HS North Texas
    Redshirt Freshman Fort Worth, Texas North Crowley HS North Texas
  • Cornerback CB 6'2" 180 lbs RS
    R-Sr. Mobile, Ala. Jacksonville HS Jax State
    Redshirt Senior Mobile, Ala. Jacksonville HS Jax State
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 185 lbs TR
    R-Fr. Nacogdoches, Texas Nacogdoches HS Michigan State
    Redshirt Freshman Nacogdoches, Texas Nacogdoches HS Michigan State
  • Safety S 5'11" 180 lbs HS
    Fr. Texarkana, Texas Texas HS
    Freshman Texarkana, Texas Texas HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 175 lbs RS
    R-Fr. Arlington, Texas Arlington Bowie HS
    Redshirt Freshman Arlington, Texas Arlington Bowie HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 185 lbs 1L
    So. Hoschton, Ga. Mill Creek HS
    Sophomore Hoschton, Ga. Mill Creek HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 235 lbs TR
    Sr. St. Petersburg, Fla. Gibbs HS South Carolina State
    Senior St. Petersburg, Fla. Gibbs HS South Carolina State
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 160 lbs TR
    Sr. Collingdale, Pa. Academy Park HS California (PA)
    Senior Collingdale, Pa. Academy Park HS California (PA)
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 180 lbs HS
    Fr. Dallas, Texas Euless Trinity HS
    Freshman Dallas, Texas Euless Trinity HS
  • Safety S 5'10" 188 lbs HS
    Fr. Houston, Texas Manvel HS
    Freshman Houston, Texas Manvel HS
  • Safety S 6'0" 200 lbs TR
    R-Sr. Orlando, Fla. West Orange HS Tennessee State
    Redshirt Senior Orlando, Fla. West Orange HS Tennessee State
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 171 lbs RS
    R-So. McKenzie, Tenn. McKenzie HS Austin Peay
    Redshirt Sophomore McKenzie, Tenn. McKenzie HS Austin Peay
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 190 lbs HS
    Fr. Midland, Texas Midland HS
    Freshman Midland, Texas Midland HS
  • Safety S 6'3" 210 lbs 2L
    R-Sr. Riverside, Calif. Notre Dame HS Mt. SAC (San Antonio College)
    Redshirt Senior Riverside, Calif. Notre Dame HS Mt. SAC (San Antonio College)
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 180 lbs RS
    R-Fr. Ennis, Texas Ennis HS
    Redshirt Freshman Ennis, Texas Ennis HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 210 lbs RS
    R-Fr. College Station, Texas A&M Consolidated
    Redshirt Freshman College Station, Texas A&M Consolidated
  • Safety S 6'1" 185 lbs 1L
    R-Jr. El Paso, Texas Eastlake HS
    Redshirt Junior El Paso, Texas Eastlake HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 165 lbs HS
    Fr. Tuttle, Okla. Tuttle HS
    Freshman Tuttle, Okla. Tuttle HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 165 lbs HS
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    Zo Hill

    Fr. Denton, Texas Denton Ryan HS
    Freshman Denton, Texas Denton Ryan HS
  • Bandit B 6'3" 220 lbs HS
    Fr. Houston, Texas Fort Bend Willowridge HS
    Freshman Houston, Texas Fort Bend Willowridge HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'2" 175 lbs HS
    Fr. Killeen, Texas North Side HS
    Freshman Killeen, Texas North Side HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 170 lbs 1L
    R-So. Round Rock, Texas Stony Point HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Round Rock, Texas Stony Point HS
  • Safety S 5'10" 175 lbs TR
    Gr. Tampa, Fla. Jefferson HS St. Thomas University
    Graduate Student Tampa, Fla. Jefferson HS St. Thomas University
  • Cornerback CB 6'2" 170 lbs HS
    Fr. Houston, Texas Atascocita HS
    Freshman Houston, Texas Atascocita HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 210 lbs RS
    R-So. Dallas, Texas South Oak Cliff HS Florida State
    Redshirt Sophomore Dallas, Texas South Oak Cliff HS Florida State
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs 1L
    R-Sr. Missouri City, Texas Westbury Christian HS Blinn College
    Redshirt Senior Missouri City, Texas Westbury Christian HS Blinn College
  • Safety S 6'0" 190 lbs HS
    Fr. Lubbock, Texas Lubbock Coronado HS
    Freshman Lubbock, Texas Lubbock Coronado HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 177 lbs TR
    R-Fr. Frisco, Texas Memorial HS Reedly College
    Redshirt Freshman Frisco, Texas Memorial HS Reedly College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'7" 230 lbs RS
    R-Fr. San Antonio, Texas John Jay HS
    Redshirt Freshman San Antonio, Texas John Jay HS
  • Kicker K 6'2" 195 lbs TR
    R-So. Frisco, Texas Wakeland HS Utah State
    Redshirt Sophomore Frisco, Texas Wakeland HS Utah State
  • Safety S 6'2" 185 lbs HS
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Crosby HS
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Crosby HS
  • Safety S 6'0" 165 lbs RS
    R-Fr. El Paso, Texas Montwood HS
    Redshirt Freshman El Paso, Texas Montwood HS
  • Bandit Bandit 6'3" 230 lbs RS
    R-So. London, England NFL Academy Colorado
    Redshirt Sophomore London, England NFL Academy Colorado
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 215 lbs HS
    Fr. Sherman, Texas Sherman HS
    Freshman Sherman, Texas Sherman HS
  • Bandit B 6'3" 230 lbs HS
    Fr. Houston, Texas Dekaney HS
    Freshman Houston, Texas Dekaney HS
  • Long Snapper LS 5'9" 185 lbs 2L
    R-Sr. Corpus Christi, Texas Coastal Christian Homeschool
    Redshirt Senior Corpus Christi, Texas Coastal Christian Homeschool
  • Tight End TE 6'7" 225 lbs HS
    Fr. Prague, Okla. Prague HS
    Freshman Prague, Okla. Prague HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 215 lbs HS
    Fr. Garland, Texas Sachse HS
    Freshman Garland, Texas Sachse HS
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'3" 200 lbs TR
    Jr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas HS Valdosta State
    Junior Fort Lauderdale, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas HS Valdosta State
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 255 lbs TR
    R-Jr. San Jose, Calif. Leland HS San Jose City College
    Redshirt Junior San Jose, Calif. Leland HS San Jose City College
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 227 lbs TR
    Jr. Sevierville, Tenn. Sevier County HS Austin Peay
    Junior Sevierville, Tenn. Sevier County HS Austin Peay
  • Defensive Line DL 6'6" 225 lbs TR
    R-So. Georgetown, Ky. Great Crossing HS West Virginia
    Redshirt Sophomore Georgetown, Ky. Great Crossing HS West Virginia
  • Long Snapper LS 6'1" 232 lbs TR
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    Rio Hay

    R-Fr. Dripping Springs, Texas Dripping Springs HS UAPB
    Redshirt Freshman Dripping Springs, Texas Dripping Springs HS UAPB
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs HS
    Fr. Round Rock, Texas Round Rock HS
    Freshman Round Rock, Texas Round Rock HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs HS
    Fr. Barrett Station, Texas Crosby HS
    Freshman Barrett Station, Texas Crosby HS
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 220 lbs RS
    R-So. Orland Park, Ill. Orland Park HS Iowa Western
    Redshirt Sophomore Orland Park, Ill. Orland Park HS Iowa Western
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 235 lbs TR
    R-Sr. Baton Rouge, La. University Lab HS McNeese State
    Redshirt Senior Baton Rouge, La. University Lab HS McNeese State
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 240 lbs HS
    Fr. Mesquite, Texas Rockwall HS
    Freshman Mesquite, Texas Rockwall HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 290 lbs TR
    Jr. Hayward, Calif. Tennyson HS San Jose City College
    Junior Hayward, Calif. Tennyson HS San Jose City College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 305 lbs 2L
    R-Sr. El Paso, Texas Montwood HS NM State
    Redshirt Senior El Paso, Texas Montwood HS NM State
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 270 lbs RS
    R-Fr. Manvel, Texas Manvel HS
    Redshirt Freshman Manvel, Texas Manvel HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 305 lbs RS
    R-Fr. El Paso, Texas Andress HS
    Redshirt Freshman El Paso, Texas Andress HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 285 lbs 2L
    R-Sr. Huntsville, Ala. Mae Jemison HS NE Mississippi CC
    Redshirt Senior Huntsville, Ala. Mae Jemison HS NE Mississippi CC
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 318 lbs 3L
    R-Sr. El Paso, Texas Eastwood HS
    Redshirt Senior El Paso, Texas Eastwood HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 295 lbs RS
    R-Fr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Oakland HS
    Redshirt Freshman Murfreesboro, Tenn. Oakland HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 320 lbs TR
    R-Fr. Norman, Okla. Norman HS NE Oklahoma A&M
    Redshirt Freshman Norman, Okla. Norman HS NE Oklahoma A&M
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 320 lbs TR
    So. Altamonte Springs, Fla. Lyman HS Southeastern
    Sophomore Altamonte Springs, Fla. Lyman HS Southeastern
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 325 lbs TR
    So. Moore, Okla. Westmoore HS NE Oklahoma A&M
    Sophomore Moore, Okla. Westmoore HS NE Oklahoma A&M
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 300 lbs HS
    Fr. Hamshire, Texas Hamshire-Fannett HS
    Freshman Hamshire, Texas Hamshire-Fannett HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 270 lbs HS
    Fr. Austin, Texas Austin HS
    Freshman Austin, Texas Austin HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 315 lbs 0L
    R-So. El Paso, Texas Parkland HS
    Redshirt Sophomore El Paso, Texas Parkland HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'8" 314 lbs HS
    Fr. Argyle, Texas Argyle HS
    Freshman Argyle, Texas Argyle HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 285 lbs 1L
    R-Sr. El Paso, Texas Bowie HS
    Redshirt Senior El Paso, Texas Bowie HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 300 lbs HS
    Fr. Monterrey, Mexico St. Joseph's Brownsville HS
    Freshman Monterrey, Mexico St. Joseph's Brownsville HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 280 lbs HS
    Fr. Melissa, Texas Melissa HS
    Freshman Melissa, Texas Melissa HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 315 lbs 1L
    R-So. College Station, Texas College Station HS
    Redshirt Sophomore College Station, Texas College Station HS
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 275 lbs RS
    R-Fr. Pflugerville, Texas Hendrickson HS
    Redshirt Freshman Pflugerville, Texas Hendrickson HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 235 lbs 1L
    R-Jr. Fontana, Calif. Etiwanda HS Mt. SAC
    Redshirt Junior Fontana, Calif. Etiwanda HS Mt. SAC
  • Miner Back MB 5'11" 180 lbs HS
    Fr. Abilene, Texas Abilene HS
    Freshman Abilene, Texas Abilene HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 195 lbs TR
    R-Jr. Orlando, Fla. Plant City HS UAPB
    Redshirt Junior Orlando, Fla. Plant City HS UAPB
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 235 lbs HS
    Fr. Houston, Texas Jack Yates HS
    Freshman Houston, Texas Jack Yates HS
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'1" 205 lbs TR
    R-Sr. Tigard, Ore. Tigard HS Eastern Washington
    Redshirt Senior Tigard, Ore. Tigard HS Eastern Washington
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 180 lbs TR
    R-Fr. Freeport, Texas Brazosport HS Trinity Valley CC
    Redshirt Freshman Freeport, Texas Brazosport HS Trinity Valley CC
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 210 lbs RS
    R-Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. North Florida Christian HS
    Redshirt Freshman Tallahassee, Fla. North Florida Christian HS
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 290 lbs 1L
    So. Katy, Texas Katy Taylor HS
    Sophomore Katy, Texas Katy Taylor HS
  • Kicker K 5'10" 200 lbs TR
    Jr. El Paso, Texas Clint HS Sul Ross State
    Junior El Paso, Texas Clint HS Sul Ross State
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 315 lbs TR
    Sr. Jackson, Ga. Jackson HS Kennesaw State
    Senior Jackson, Ga. Jackson HS Kennesaw State
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 240 lbs HS
    Fr. Tucson, Ariz. Mica Mountain HS
    Freshman Tucson, Ariz. Mica Mountain HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 290 lbs TR
    Jr. Evansville, Ind. Memorial HS Kentucky Wesleyan
    Junior Evansville, Ind. Memorial HS Kentucky Wesleyan
  • Kicker K 6'0" 185 lbs 1L
    R-Sr. Carlsbad, Calif. La Costa Canyon HS SEMO
    Redshirt Senior Carlsbad, Calif. La Costa Canyon HS SEMO
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'5" 245 lbs TR
    Jr. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Rancho Cucamonga HS Chaffey College
    Junior Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Rancho Cucamonga HS Chaffey College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 279 lbs TR
    Sr. Rocklin, Calif. Rocklin HS FIU
    Senior Rocklin, Calif. Rocklin HS FIU

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Scotty Walden

  • Defensive Coordinator

    Bobby Daly

  • Offensive Coordinator

    Mark Cala

  • Wefense Coordinator/Miner Backs/Inside WRs/Passing Game Coordinator

    Joe Pappalardo

  • Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

    Ryan Stanchek

  • Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties

    Kelvin Sigler

  • Tight Ends/Offensive Run Game Coordinator

    Joshua Eargle

  • Cornerbacks/Defensive Pass Game Coordinator

    Aaron Foster

  • Defensive Line/Defensive Run Game Coordinator

    Chris Jones

  • Bandits/Co-Wefense Coordinator/Defensive Recruiting Coordinator

    Seth McDonald

  • Running Backs/Offensive Recruiting Coordinator

    Jourdan McNeill

  • Outside Wide Receivers

    Desmond Lindsey

  • Spurs

    Kyle Beyer

  • Kickers/Punters/Snappers/Lead Offensive Analyst

    John Cotton

  • Quarterbacks

    Miguel Avina

  • Linebackers

    Brandon Butcher

  • Assistant Defensive Backs

    Kade Glenn

  • Volunteer Offensive QC

    Cole Carlson

  • Volunteer Defensive QC

    Kyle Devaney

  • Volunteer Offensive QC

    Fowler Freund

  • Volunteer Offensive QC

    Austin Schmidt

  • Volunteer Defensive QC

    Gage Sills

  • Volunteer Offensive QC

    Connor Walsh

Football Support Staff

  • Director of Strength & Conditioning

    Chris Campbell

  • Director of Football Operations/Chief of Staff

    Robbie Matos

  • Director of Player Wellness/Assistant DFO

    Chris Annan

  • Recruiting Operations & Transfer Portal Coordinator

    Chase King

  • Director of Creative Content

    Maddie Matos

  • General Manager/Pro Liaison

    Gino Gigliotti

  • Nutritionist

    Steven Curtis

  • Football Video Coordinator

    Gabrielle Velasquez

  • Special Assistant to the Head Coach

    Norma Posada

2025 Football Roster
# Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown / High School Previous School Player Experience Exp.
0 Ezeani, Udoka B 6-1 216 R-Sr. Richmond, Texas / Foster HS Boise State TR
0 Nickelberry, Ashton WR 5-10 181 R-Sr. Brandon, Miss. / Brandon HS Austin Peay 1L
1 Emory, Ashten RB 5-11 203 R-Fr. Dallas, Texas / Rockwall HS RS
1 Rudolph, Joshua LB 5-11 230 Sr. Montgomery, Ala. / Park Crossing HS Indiana TR
2 Smith, Xavier S 6-0 195 R-Jr. Atlanta, Ga. / Langston Hughes HS Austin Peay 1L
2 Torres, Marcus WR 5-10 175 R-Fr. El Paso, Texas / Pebble Hills RS
3 Bowser, Shakaun DL 6-5 255 Jr. Mesa, Ariz. / Casteel HS Garden City CC TR
3 Smith, Jaden WR 5-10 195 R-Sr. Atlanta, Ga. / Grayson HS Eastern Kentucky 1L
4 Campbell, Neil CB 5-11 205 Gr. Chicago, Ill. / Hope Academy Indiana Wesleyan TR
4 Cheeks, Cash TE 6-7 225 Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo. / Mesa Ridge HS Northern Colorado TR
5 Barnes, Solo S 6-3 205 Sr. New Orleans, La. / Olympic HS Fayetteville State TR
5 Thomas, Kam MB 5-9 184 R-Sr. Birmingham, Ala. / Ramsay HS Austin Peay 1L
6 Odom, Kenny WR 5-10 170 R-Jr. Savannah, Ga. / Savannah Country Day HS Austin Peay 1L
6 Taylor, Ekow Bandit 6-5 220 So. Bronx, N.Y. / Fossil Ridge HS 1L
7 Johnson, KD DT 6-1 275 5th Houston, Texas / Hightower HS Kilgore College 2L
7 Nelson, Malachi QB 6-3 193 R-So. Los Alamitos, Calif. / Los Alamitos HS Boise State TR
8 Shufelt, Stratton LB 6-2 230 So. Rio Rancho, N.M. / Cleveland HS 1L
8 Smith, Shay QB 6-2 215 R-Fr. El Paso, Texas / Franklin HS RS
9 Blocker, Marcell CB 6-3 190 Sr. Miami, Fla. / Coconut Creek HS Florida Memorial TR
9 Locklear, Skyler QB 5-11 195 R-Jr. Clayton, N.C. / Cleveland HS Austin Peay 1L
10 Warner, Chad QB 6-2 195 Fr. Cibolo, Texas / Cibolo Steele HS HS
10 Wilson, Jayden LB 6-1 218 Jr. El Paso, Texas / Austin HS New Mexico TR
11 Burns, Derek DL 6-5 254 R-Jr. Dallas, Texas / Richardson HS NM State TR
11 McConnell, Cade QB 6-1 195 R-Sr. Long Beach, Calif. / Los Alamitos HS Cerritos College 2L
12 Thompson, Donte Spur 5-11 175 R-Sr. Pensacola, Fla. / West Florida HS Texas State TR
12 Thompson, Jet WR 5-10 165 Sr. Queens, N.Y. / Johns Creek HS Georgia Southern TR
13 Henry, Nik WR 5-10 155 Fr. Seguin, Texas / Seguin HS HS
13 Tillman, TJ CB 6-0 165 Fr. Amarillo, Texas / Tascosa HS HS
14 Biddle, Chace S 6-0 205 Jr. Garland, Texas / Garland HS Trinity Valley CC TR
14 Wilson, Hahsaun RB 5-11 190 R-Sr. Florence, S.C. / South Florence HS Charlotte TR
15 Lowe, Kode S 6-1 225 R-Jr. Coleman, Fla. / South Sumter HS West Florida TR
15 Tate, Trevon WR 6-0 180 R-Sr. Erie, Pa. / Clarion HS Clarion TR
16 Ferguson, Mason WR 6-0 185 R-Fr. Fort Worth, Texas / North Crowley HS North Texas TR
16 Green, Yessman CB 6-2 180 R-Sr. Mobile, Ala. / Jacksonville HS Jax State RS
17 Brown, Jaylan WR 6-1 185 R-Fr. Nacogdoches, Texas / Nacogdoches HS Michigan State TR
17 Williams, Darnell S 5-11 180 Fr. Texarkana, Texas / Texas HS HS
18 Campbell, Rafeald WR 5-11 175 R-Fr. Arlington, Texas / Arlington Bowie HS RS
18 Content, Justin CB 6-1 185 So. Hoschton, Ga. / Mill Creek HS 1L
19 Hall, Ashaad DL 6-4 235 Sr. St. Petersburg, Fla. / Gibbs HS South Carolina State TR
19 Willis III, Eric WR 5-8 160 Sr. Collingdale, Pa. / Academy Park HS California (PA) TR
20 Bell, Josh RB 5-9 180 Fr. Dallas, Texas / Euless Trinity HS HS
20 Stewart, Grant S 5-10 188 Fr. Houston, Texas / Manvel HS HS
21 Jones, Tyler S 6-0 200 R-Sr. Orlando, Fla. / West Orange HS Tennessee State TR
21 Taylor, Marquez RB 5-11 171 R-So. McKenzie, Tenn. / McKenzie HS Austin Peay RS
22 McCoy, Elijah RB 5-9 190 Fr. Midland, Texas / Midland HS HS
22 Russell, Lantz S 6-3 210 R-Sr. Riverside, Calif. / Notre Dame HS Mt. SAC (San Antonio College) 2L
23 Davis Jr., Wondame WR 6-1 180 R-Fr. Ennis, Texas / Ennis HS RS
23 Meadows, Trace LB 6-0 210 R-Fr. College Station, Texas / A&M Consolidated RS
24 Guerrero, Jaime S 6-1 185 R-Jr. El Paso, Texas / Eastlake HS 1L
24 Simon, CJ WR 6-0 165 Fr. Tuttle, Okla. / Tuttle HS HS
25 Hill, Zo WR 5-11 165 Fr. Denton, Texas / Denton Ryan HS HS
25 Wilson, Royce B 6-3 220 Fr. Houston, Texas / Fort Bend Willowridge HS HS
26 Fantroy, Darien CB 6-2 175 Fr. Killeen, Texas / North Side HS HS
26 Harris, Caden WR 5-10 170 R-So. Round Rock, Texas / Stony Point HS 1L
27 Walker, Caleb S 5-10 175 Gr. Tampa, Fla. / Jefferson HS St. Thomas University TR
28 Wilkins, Erion CB 6-2 170 Fr. Houston, Texas / Atascocita HS HS
29 Brown-Turner, Dylan LB 6-1 210 R-So. Dallas, Texas / South Oak Cliff HS Florida State RS
30 Dyman, Nate LB 6-2 230 R-Sr. Missouri City, Texas / Westbury Christian HS Blinn College 1L
30 Gant, Allen S 6-0 190 Fr. Lubbock, Texas / Lubbock Coronado HS HS
31 Wilson, David DB 6-2 177 R-Fr. Frisco, Texas / Memorial HS Reedly College TR
32 Baldwin, Elijah DL 6-7 230 R-Fr. San Antonio, Texas / John Jay HS RS
33 Cragun, Tanner K 6-2 195 R-So. Frisco, Texas / Wakeland HS Utah State TR
33 Jones, Josiah S 6-2 185 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Crosby HS HS
34 Harrelson, Cam S 6-0 165 R-Fr. El Paso, Texas / Montwood HS RS
35 Taylor-Barrocks, Kofi Bandit 6-3 230 R-So. London, England / NFL Academy Colorado RS
36 Bowen, Kane LB 6-2 215 Fr. Sherman, Texas / Sherman HS HS
37 Frilot, Jamal B 6-3 230 Fr. Houston, Texas / Dekaney HS HS
39 Hancock, Josh LS 5-9 185 R-Sr. Corpus Christi, Texas / Coastal Christian Homeschool 2L
40 Smith, Jaxon TE 6-7 225 Fr. Prague, Okla. / Prague HS HS
41 Brunswick II, Vashon LB 6-1 215 Fr. Garland, Texas / Sachse HS HS
42 Botsford, Noah K/P 6-3 200 Jr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / St. Thomas Aquinas HS Valdosta State TR
42 Weber, Will DL 6-4 255 R-Jr. San Jose, Calif. / Leland HS San Jose City College TR
43 Hawkins, Garrett LB 6-3 227 Jr. Sevierville, Tenn. / Sevier County HS Austin Peay TR
44 Fisher, Oryend DL 6-6 225 R-So. Georgetown, Ky. / Great Crossing HS West Virginia TR
45 Hay, Rio LS 6-1 232 R-Fr. Dripping Springs, Texas / Dripping Springs HS UAPB TR
45 Lee, Justin LB 6-1 225 Fr. Round Rock, Texas / Round Rock HS HS
46 Windfont, Copelin LB 6-0 220 Fr. Barrett Station, Texas / Crosby HS HS
47 Szczesniak, Alex TE 6-2 220 R-So. Orland Park, Ill. / Orland Park HS Iowa Western RS
48 Davey, Micah LB 6-2 235 R-Sr. Baton Rouge, La. / University Lab HS McNeese State TR
50 Parrish, Leander DL 6-3 240 Fr. Mesquite, Texas / Rockwall HS HS
52 Robinson, Machi DL 6-2 290 Jr. Hayward, Calif. / Tennyson HS San Jose City College TR
53 Escobar, Ivan OL 6-2 305 R-Sr. El Paso, Texas / Montwood HS NM State 2L
55 McCarter, Allan DL 6-4 270 R-Fr. Manvel, Texas / Manvel HS RS
57 Wydra, Craig OL 6-4 305 R-Fr. El Paso, Texas / Andress HS RS
58 Toney, Jaquan OL 6-4 285 R-Sr. Huntsville, Ala. / Mae Jemison HS NE Mississippi CC 2L
60 Immediato, Joseph OL 6-4 318 R-Sr. El Paso, Texas / Eastwood HS 3L
62 Riggs, Jake OL 6-3 295 R-Fr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Oakland HS RS
65 Lafferty, Dennis OL 6-7 320 R-Fr. Norman, Okla. / Norman HS NE Oklahoma A&M TR
66 Robinson, Mark OL 6-5 320 So. Altamonte Springs, Fla. / Lyman HS Southeastern TR
69 Williams, James OL 6-3 325 So. Moore, Okla. / Westmoore HS NE Oklahoma A&M TR
70 Huber, Maddox OL 6-7 300 Fr. Hamshire, Texas / Hamshire-Fannett HS HS
71 Perkins, Preston OL 6-6 270 Fr. Austin, Texas / Austin HS HS
72 McDuffie III, Tyrone D. OL 6-4 315 R-So. El Paso, Texas / Parkland HS 0L
73 Roberts, Tyler OL 6-8 314 Fr. Argyle, Texas / Argyle HS HS
75 Camacho Jr., Juan OL 6-6 285 R-Sr. El Paso, Texas / Bowie HS 1L
76 De La Cruz, Diego OL 6-4 300 Fr. Monterrey, Mexico / St. Joseph's Brownsville HS HS
78 Slaton, Ryder OL 6-7 280 Fr. Melissa, Texas / Melissa HS HS
79 Utley, Jake OL 6-6 315 R-So. College Station, Texas / College Station HS 1L
81 Matamoros, Luka TE 6-5 275 R-Fr. Pflugerville, Texas / Hendrickson HS RS
82 Ezinwa, Judah TE 6-3 235 R-Jr. Fontana, Calif. / Etiwanda HS Mt. SAC 1L
83 Bradford, Ryland MB 5-11 180 Fr. Abilene, Texas / Abilene HS HS
84 Rhone, Aramoni WR 6-5 195 R-Jr. Orlando, Fla. / Plant City HS UAPB TR
86 Andrus, Jordan TE 6-4 235 Fr. Houston, Texas / Jack Yates HS HS
87 Cleaver, Jackson K/P 6-1 205 R-Sr. Tigard, Ore. / Tigard HS Eastern Washington TR
88 Goins Jr., Toric WR 6-2 180 R-Fr. Freeport, Texas / Brazosport HS Trinity Valley CC TR
89 Schuchts, Josh WR 6-3 210 R-Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. / North Florida Christian HS RS
90 Coker, Ashton DT 6-2 290 So. Katy, Texas / Katy Taylor HS 1L
91 Arreola, Carlos K 5-10 200 Jr. El Paso, Texas / Clint HS Sul Ross State TR
92 Scott, Tyler DL 6-1 315 Sr. Jackson, Ga. / Jackson HS Kennesaw State TR
94 Leon, Jimmy DL 6-4 240 Fr. Tucson, Ariz. / Mica Mountain HS HS
96 Farmer, Kelton DL 6-4 290 Jr. Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS Kentucky Wesleyan TR
97 Bowman, Joe K 6-0 185 R-Sr. Carlsbad, Calif. / La Costa Canyon HS SEMO 1L
98 Guerra, Nico DL 6-5 245 Jr. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. / Rancho Cucamonga HS Chaffey College TR
99 Gustafson, Cole DL 6-4 279 Sr. Rocklin, Calif. / Rocklin HS FIU TR

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Scotty Walden Scotty Walden Head Coach
Bobby Daly Bobby Daly Defensive Coordinator
Cala, Mark Mark Cala Offensive Coordinator
Joe Pappalardo Joe Pappalardo Wefense Coordinator/Miner Backs/Inside WRs/Passing Game Coordinator
Stanchek, Ryan Ryan Stanchek Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Sigler, Kelvin Kelvin Sigler Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
Eargle, Joshua Joshua Eargle Tight Ends/Offensive Run Game Coordinator
Aaron Foster Aaron Foster Cornerbacks/Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
Chris Jones Chris Jones Defensive Line/Defensive Run Game Coordinator
Seth McDonald Seth McDonald Bandits/Co-Wefense Coordinator/Defensive Recruiting Coordinator
Jourdan McNeill (RB Coach) Jourdan McNeill Running Backs/Offensive Recruiting Coordinator
Lindsey, Desmond Desmond Lindsey Outside Wide Receivers
Beyer, Kyle Kyle Beyer Spurs
J Cotton FB John Cotton Kickers/Punters/Snappers/Lead Offensive Analyst
Michael Avina Miguel Avina Quarterbacks
Butcher, Brandon Brandon Butcher Linebackers
Cade Glenn Kade Glenn Assistant Defensive Backs
Carlson, Cole Cole Carlson Volunteer Offensive QC
Devaney, Kyle Kyle Devaney Volunteer Defensive QC
Freund, Fowler Fowler Freund Volunteer Offensive QC
Schmidt, Austin Austin Schmidt Volunteer Offensive QC
Sills, Gage Gage Sills Volunteer Defensive QC
Walsh, Connor Connor Walsh Volunteer Offensive QC

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Chris Campbell Chris Campbell Director of Strength & Conditioning
Matos, Robbie Robbie Matos Director of Football Operations/Chief of Staff
Annan, Chris Chris Annan Director of Player Wellness/Assistant DFO
Chase King Chase King Recruiting Operations & Transfer Portal Coordinator
Maddie Matos Maddie Matos Director of Creative Content
Gino G Gino Gigliotti General Manager/Pro Liaison
Curtis, Steven Steven Curtis Nutritionist
Velazquez, Gabrielle Gabrielle Velasquez Football Video Coordinator
Posada, Norma Norma Posada Special Assistant to the Head Coach

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff