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2023 Football Roster

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Players

  • DL DL 6'4" 310 lbs
    Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio Taft Arkansas State
    Junior Cincinnati, Ohio Taft Arkansas State
  • WR WR 6'4" 210 lbs
    Jr. Sterling Heights, Mich. Henry Ford II Adrian College
    Junior Sterling Heights, Mich. Henry Ford II Adrian College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 196 lbs
    R-Sr. Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech Washington State
    Redshirt Senior Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech Washington State
  • DB DB 6'3" 200 lbs
    R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. River Rouge
    Redshirt Junior Detroit, Mich. River Rouge
  • WR WR 5'11" 175 lbs
    Sr. Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield Lake Erie College
    Senior Fairfield, Ohio Fairfield Lake Erie College
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 170 lbs
    Gr. Detroit, Mich. Southfield A&T Morgan State
    Graduate Student Detroit, Mich. Southfield A&T Morgan State
  • DB DB 6'2" 180 lbs
    R-So. Belleville, Mich. Belleville
    Redshirt Sophomore Belleville, Mich. Belleville
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 215 lbs
    R-Jr. Clinton Twp., Mich. Chippewa Valley Wayne State
    Redshirt Junior Clinton Twp., Mich. Chippewa Valley Wayne State
  • WR WR 6'0" 182 lbs
    Gr. Fort Gratiot, Mich. Salem
    Graduate Student Fort Gratiot, Mich. Salem
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 185 lbs
    R-So. Bakersfield, Calif. Ridgeview Bakersfield College
    Redshirt Sophomore Bakersfield, Calif. Ridgeview Bakersfield College
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 155 lbs
    So. Capitol Heights, Md. Rocky River Winston Salem State
    Sophomore Capitol Heights, Md. Rocky River Winston Salem State
  • Cornerback CB 6'3" 170 lbs
    Jr. Edison, N.J. Edison Monroe College
    Junior Edison, N.J. Edison Monroe College
  • QB QB 6'5" 225 lbs
    Gr. Rockford, Mich. Rockford Northwestern
    Graduate Student Rockford, Mich. Rockford Northwestern
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 200 lbs
    R-Sr. Romulus, Mich. Romulus Western Illinois
    Redshirt Senior Romulus, Mich. Romulus Western Illinois
  • QB QB 6'3" 205 lbs
    So. Livonia, Mich. Harper Woods
    Sophomore Livonia, Mich. Harper Woods
  • DL DL 6'2" 305 lbs
    R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. Simeon Indiana State
    Redshirt Junior Chicago, Ill. Simeon Indiana State
  • DE DE 6'5" 220 lbs
    R-Jr. Middleville, Mich. Thornapple Kellogg
    Redshirt Junior Middleville, Mich. Thornapple Kellogg
  • WR WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    R-So. Merritt Island, Fla. Merritt Island
    Redshirt Sophomore Merritt Island, Fla. Merritt Island
  • LB LB 6'0" 227 lbs
    Sr. Los Angeles, Calif. South Gate Pasadena City College
    Senior Los Angeles, Calif. South Gate Pasadena City College
  • QB QB 6'2" 177 lbs
    R-Fr. Monterrey, Mexico Canton (Mich.)
    Redshirt Freshman Monterrey, Mexico Canton (Mich.)
  • WR WR 6'2" 200 lbs
    R-Jr. Clarkston, Mich. Clarkston
    Redshirt Junior Clarkston, Mich. Clarkston
  • LB LB 5'10" 230 lbs
    R-So. Lansing, Mich. East Lansing
    Redshirt Sophomore Lansing, Mich. East Lansing
  • LB LB 6'3" 226 lbs
    R-So. Auburn Hills, Mich. West Bloomfield
    Redshirt Sophomore Auburn Hills, Mich. West Bloomfield
  • QB QB 6'3" 207 lbs
    R-So. Greenville, Mich. Greenville
    Redshirt Sophomore Greenville, Mich. Greenville
  • DB DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    R-Sr. Pinckney, Mich. Pinckney
    Redshirt Senior Pinckney, Mich. Pinckney
  • WR WR 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Orange City, Fla. University
    Redshirt Freshman Orange City, Fla. University
  • QB QB 6'1" 190 lbs
    Jr. Bellaire, Mich. Bellaire
    Junior Bellaire, Mich. Bellaire
  • LB LB 6'2" 226 lbs
    Sr. Detroit, Mich. Warren Mott Wayne State
    Senior Detroit, Mich. Warren Mott Wayne State
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 170 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. River Rouge
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. River Rouge
  • QB QB 6'0" 200 lbs
    Gr. Tarzana, Calif. Santa Clarita Christian Concordia St. Paul
    Graduate Student Tarzana, Calif. Santa Clarita Christian Concordia St. Paul
  • LB LB 6'2" 200 lbs
    Sr. Detroit, Mich. Detroit Cody
    Senior Detroit, Mich. Detroit Cody
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Fr. Rockford, Mich. Rockford
    Freshman Rockford, Mich. Rockford
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 215 lbs
    Sr. Zeeland, Mich. Zeeland East Saginaw Valley State
    Senior Zeeland, Mich. Zeeland East Saginaw Valley State
  • WR WR 6'0" 173 lbs
    R-Jr. Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City Eastern Illinois
    Redshirt Junior Michigan City, Ind. Michigan City Eastern Illinois
  • QB QB 6'3" 215 lbs
    R-So. Rockford, Mich. Forest Hills Eastern
    Redshirt Sophomore Rockford, Mich. Forest Hills Eastern
  • DB DB 5'10" 185 lbs
    R-So. Clio, Mich. Powers Catholic
    Redshirt Sophomore Clio, Mich. Powers Catholic
  • Placekicker PK 6'2" 185 lbs
    Jr. Leesburg, Fla. The Villages Charter Independence C.C.
    Junior Leesburg, Fla. The Villages Charter Independence C.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    R-Jr. Bloomington, Ill. Normal Community Lindenwood (Mo.)
    Redshirt Junior Bloomington, Ill. Normal Community Lindenwood (Mo.)
  • RB RB 5'7" 190 lbs
    R-Jr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Innovation Central Central Michigan
    Redshirt Junior Grand Rapids, Mich. Innovation Central Central Michigan
  • Linebacker LB 6'7" 240 lbs
    So. Las Vegas, Nev. Canyon Springs Fort Hayes State
    Sophomore Las Vegas, Nev. Canyon Springs Fort Hayes State
  • RB RB 5'9" 245 lbs
    R-Sr. River Rouge, Mich. River Rouge
    Redshirt Senior River Rouge, Mich. River Rouge
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 177 lbs
    R-So. Detroit, Mich. West Bloomfield Ferris State
    Redshirt Sophomore Detroit, Mich. West Bloomfield Ferris State
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 188 lbs
    R-So. Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central Eastern Illinois
    Redshirt Sophomore Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central Eastern Illinois
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 200 lbs
    Fr. Jackson, Mich. Lumen Christi
    Freshman Jackson, Mich. Lumen Christi
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 173 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-So. Port Huron, Mich. Port Huron Grand Valley State
    Redshirt Sophomore Port Huron, Mich. Port Huron Grand Valley State
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 160 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Walled Lake Western
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Walled Lake Western
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 190 lbs
    So. Norwich, Conn. Norwich Free Academy Monroe College
    Sophomore Norwich, Conn. Norwich Free Academy Monroe College
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 222 lbs
    R-Jr. Sebastian, Fla. Sebastian River West Virginia Wesleyan
    Redshirt Junior Sebastian, Fla. Sebastian River West Virginia Wesleyan
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 188 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King
  • LS LS 5'10" 220 lbs
    Jr. Burr Ridge, Ill. Nazareth Academy Independence C.C.
    Junior Burr Ridge, Ill. Nazareth Academy Independence C.C.
  • DB DB 6'1" 194 lbs
    R-So. Ecorse, Mich. Ecorse
    Redshirt Sophomore Ecorse, Mich. Ecorse
  • DB DB 6'3" 185 lbs
    R-So. Debary, Fla. University High
    Redshirt Sophomore Debary, Fla. University High
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 193 lbs
    Fr. Grand Blanc, Mich. Davison
    Freshman Grand Blanc, Mich. Davison
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 194 lbs
    R-So. Yuba City, Calif. Wheatland American River
    Redshirt Sophomore Yuba City, Calif. Wheatland American River
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 185 lbs
    So. Canton, Mich. Canton Eastern Michigan
    Sophomore Canton, Mich. Canton Eastern Michigan
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 230 lbs
    Fr. Longwood, Fla. Lake Mary
    Freshman Longwood, Fla. Lake Mary
  • K/P K/P 6'1" 175 lbs
    Sr. Stevensville, Mich. Lakeshore
    Senior Stevensville, Mich. Lakeshore
  • DB DB 5'11" 194 lbs
    R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
    Redshirt Junior Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
  • DB DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    R-Fr. Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King
    Redshirt Freshman Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King
  • LB LB 5'11" 215 lbs
    R-So. Lansing, Mich. East Lansing
    Redshirt Sophomore Lansing, Mich. East Lansing
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 185 lbs
    R-So. Pontiac, Mich. Waterford Mott Lake Erie College
    Redshirt Sophomore Pontiac, Mich. Waterford Mott Lake Erie College
  • DB DB 6'3" 195 lbs
    Jr. Warren, Mich. Center Line Olivet College
    Junior Warren, Mich. Center Line Olivet College
  • DB DB 6'3" 180 lbs
    R-So. Muskegon, Mich. Muskegon Alma College
    Redshirt Sophomore Muskegon, Mich. Muskegon Alma College
  • DL DL 6'5" 215 lbs
    R-Jr. Harper Woods, Mich. Harper Woods
    Redshirt Junior Harper Woods, Mich. Harper Woods
  • LB LB 6'2" 190 lbs
    R-So. Pentwater, Mich. Mason County Central
    Redshirt Sophomore Pentwater, Mich. Mason County Central
  • LB LB 6'0" 240 lbs
    R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. Simeon Academy
    Redshirt Freshman Chicago, Ill. Simeon Academy
  • P/K P/K 6'0" 170 lbs
    R-Sr. Ada, Mich. Forest Hills Eastern Indianapolis
    Redshirt Senior Ada, Mich. Forest Hills Eastern Indianapolis
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 200 lbs
    Fr. River Rouge, Mich. River Rouge
    Freshman River Rouge, Mich. River Rouge
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 210 lbs
    Fr. Oviedo, Fla. Oviedo
    Freshman Oviedo, Fla. Oviedo
  • K/P K/P 6'0" 184 lbs
    R-So. Dexter, Mich. Dexter
    Redshirt Sophomore Dexter, Mich. Dexter
  • TE TE 6'5" 245 lbs
    R-So. Bridgman, Mich. Bridgman Central Michigan
    Redshirt Sophomore Bridgman, Mich. Bridgman Central Michigan
  • LB LB 6'0" 235 lbs
    R-So. Charlevoix, Mich. Charlevoix
    Redshirt Sophomore Charlevoix, Mich. Charlevoix
  • Safety S 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Oviedo, Fla. Oviedo
    Freshman Oviedo, Fla. Oviedo
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 210 lbs
    Jr. Ventura, Calif. St. Bonaventure William Jewell
    Junior Ventura, Calif. St. Bonaventure William Jewell
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 200 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Loyola
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Loyola
  • TE TE 6'3" 240 lbs
    R-Fr. Goshen, Ind. Northridge
    Redshirt Freshman Goshen, Ind. Northridge
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Wyoming, Mich. Wyoming
    Freshman Wyoming, Mich. Wyoming
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 155 lbs
    Fr. Lowell, Mich. Lowell
    Freshman Lowell, Mich. Lowell
  • TE TE 6'5" 225 lbs
    R-So. Kentwood, Mich. East Kentwood
    Redshirt Sophomore Kentwood, Mich. East Kentwood
  • LB LB 5'9" 188 lbs
    R-So. Jenison, Mich. Jenison
    Redshirt Sophomore Jenison, Mich. Jenison
  • DL DL 6'5" 238 lbs
    R-So. Ocala, Fla. Lake Weir
    Redshirt Sophomore Ocala, Fla. Lake Weir
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 255 lbs
    R-So. Almont, Mich. Almont Northern Michigan
    Redshirt Sophomore Almont, Mich. Almont Northern Michigan
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 195 lbs
    Fr. Dexter, Mich. Dexter
    Freshman Dexter, Mich. Dexter
  • LB LB 5'11" 215 lbs
    Gr. Battle Creek, Mich. Lakeview Kalamazoo College
    Graduate Student Battle Creek, Mich. Lakeview Kalamazoo College
  • LB LB 6'3" 220 lbs
    R-Jr. Dowagiac, Mich. Dowagiac Union
    Redshirt Junior Dowagiac, Mich. Dowagiac Union
  • OL OL 6'3" 295 lbs
    R-Fr. Battle Creek, Mich. Pennfield
    Redshirt Freshman Battle Creek, Mich. Pennfield
  • OL OL 6'0" 295 lbs
    Sr. Reno, Nev. McQueen Butte College
    Senior Reno, Nev. McQueen Butte College
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 230 lbs
    Gr. Mequon, Wis. Homestead Wayne State
    Graduate Student Mequon, Wis. Homestead Wayne State
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Rockford, Mich. Rockford
    Freshman Rockford, Mich. Rockford
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    R-Jr. Dubuque, Iowa Hempstead Northern Iowa
    Redshirt Junior Dubuque, Iowa Hempstead Northern Iowa
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 300 lbs
    R-Jr. Miami, Fla. Hallandale Ellsworth C.C.
    Redshirt Junior Miami, Fla. Hallandale Ellsworth C.C.
  • DL DL 6'7" 320 lbs
    R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. Perspectives Charter Eastern Illinois
    Redshirt Junior Chicago, Ill. Perspectives Charter Eastern Illinois
  • DL DL 6'1" 340 lbs
    So. Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson
    Sophomore Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson
  • DL DL 6'4" 250 lbs
    R-Jr. Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor Lincoln (Mo.)
    Redshirt Junior Homewood, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor Lincoln (Mo.)
  • OL OL 6'3" 290 lbs
    So. Windemere, Fla. Bishop Moore
    Sophomore Windemere, Fla. Bishop Moore
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 300 lbs
    Fr. Belleville, Mich. Belleville
    Freshman Belleville, Mich. Belleville
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 295 lbs
    Fr. Shaker Heights, Ohio Shaker Heights
    Freshman Shaker Heights, Ohio Shaker Heights
  • Offensive Line OL 5'10" 284 lbs
    Fr. Southfield, Mich. Southfield A&T
    Freshman Southfield, Mich. Southfield A&T
  • OL OL 6'3" 287 lbs
    So. Grand Rapids, Mich. Kenowa Hills
    Sophomore Grand Rapids, Mich. Kenowa Hills
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 320 lbs
    Jr. Belleville, Mich. Belleville Fullerton College
    Junior Belleville, Mich. Belleville Fullerton College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 270 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King
  • OL OL 6'3" 320 lbs
    R-Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. G.R. Christian
    Redshirt Freshman Grand Rapids, Mich. G.R. Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 275 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther King
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 260 lbs
    Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Forest Hills Northern
    Freshman Grand Rapids, Mich. Forest Hills Northern
  • OL OL 6'2" 310 lbs
    Sr. Van Nuys, Calif. Birmingham Community College of the Canyons
    Senior Van Nuys, Calif. Birmingham Community College of the Canyons
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 330 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Ecorse
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Ecorse
  • OL OL 6'7" 320 lbs
    Gr. Lagos, Nigeria Cincinnati Hills Christian Auburn
    Graduate Student Lagos, Nigeria Cincinnati Hills Christian Auburn
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 305 lbs
    R-So. Pittsburgh, Pa. Shaler Area Seton Hill
    Redshirt Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. Shaler Area Seton Hill
  • OL OL 6'3" 315 lbs
    Jr. Riverview, Mich. Riverview
    Junior Riverview, Mich. Riverview
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 335 lbs
    Jr. Charleston, S.C. Dutch Fork Independence C.C.
    Junior Charleston, S.C. Dutch Fork Independence C.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 260 lbs
    R-So. Detroit, Mich. Belleville Memphis
    Redshirt Sophomore Detroit, Mich. Belleville Memphis
  • OL OL 6'2" 310 lbs
    Gr. Fayetteville, Ga. Sandy Creek Kennesaw State
    Graduate Student Fayetteville, Ga. Sandy Creek Kennesaw State
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 320 lbs
    Jr. Tolleson, Ariz. Millennium Garden City C.C.
    Junior Tolleson, Ariz. Millennium Garden City C.C.
  • OL OL 6'5" 340 lbs
    Sr. Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek Independence C.C.
    Senior Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek Independence C.C.
  • WR WR 6'4" 190 lbs
    Gr. Los Angeles, Calif. University High LA Pierce College
    Graduate Student Los Angeles, Calif. University High LA Pierce College
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Lansing, Mich. Waverly
    Freshman Lansing, Mich. Waverly
  • WR WR 6'4" 200 lbs
    Jr. Markham, Ont. St. Brother Andre Catholic
    Junior Markham, Ont. St. Brother Andre Catholic
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 160 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 200 lbs
    So. Elkhart, Ind. Mishawaka Penn Ripon College
    Sophomore Elkhart, Ind. Mishawaka Penn Ripon College
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 160 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Chippewa Valley
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Chippewa Valley
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 240 lbs
    So. Oviedo, Fla. Oviedo Quincy
    Sophomore Oviedo, Fla. Oviedo Quincy
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 190 lbs
    Fr. Hamtramck, Mich. Detroit University Prep
    Freshman Hamtramck, Mich. Detroit University Prep
  • WR WR 5'9" 170 lbs
    R-So. Indianapolis, Ind. Covenant Christian
    Redshirt Sophomore Indianapolis, Ind. Covenant Christian
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 180 lbs
    R-So. Redford, Mich. Belleville
    Redshirt Sophomore Redford, Mich. Belleville
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 230 lbs
    R-Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Wyoming Ferris State
    Redshirt Freshman Grand Rapids, Mich. Wyoming Ferris State
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 220 lbs
    Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. East Kentwood
    Freshman Grand Rapids, Mich. East Kentwood
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 185 lbs
    Jr. Orlando, Fla. Vanguard Highland C.C.
    Junior Orlando, Fla. Vanguard Highland C.C.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 175 lbs
    Fr. Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
    Freshman Detroit, Mich. Renaissance
  • DL DL 6'4" 365 lbs
    Gr. Gainesville, Fla. St. Francis Catholic Central Florida
    Graduate Student Gainesville, Fla. St. Francis Catholic Central Florida
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 285 lbs
    Fr. St. Clair Shores, Mich. Roseville
    Freshman St. Clair Shores, Mich. Roseville
  • DL DL 6'5" 250 lbs
    Jr. Oak Park, Mich. Oak Park Coffeyville C.C.
    Junior Oak Park, Mich. Oak Park Coffeyville C.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 240 lbs
    Fr. Freeport, Fla. Freeport
    Freshman Freeport, Fla. Freeport
  • DL DL 6'2" 268 lbs
    R-So. Jacksonville, Fla. Fleming Island Lake Erie
    Redshirt Sophomore Jacksonville, Fla. Fleming Island Lake Erie
  • DL DL 6'2" 280 lbs
    R-So. Hudsonville, Mich. Hudsonville Valparaiso
    Redshirt Sophomore Hudsonville, Mich. Hudsonville Valparaiso
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 285 lbs
    Fr. Caledonia, Mich. Caledonia
    Freshman Caledonia, Mich. Caledonia
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 250 lbs
    Fr. Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek
    Freshman Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 315 lbs
    R-Sr. Fresno, Calif. Edison Laney C.C.
    Redshirt Senior Fresno, Calif. Edison Laney C.C.

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Sparky McEwen

  • Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs

    Adrian McEwen

  • Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers/Special Teams

    Lavelle Walker

  • Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

    Devin Russell

  • Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers

    Jimmy Hill

  • Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Backs

    Bart Estola

  • Defensive Line / Recruiting Coordinator

    Ameer Ismail

  • Assistant Coach / Running Backs

    Connor Floden

  • Assistant Coach / Tight Ends

    Matt Tyler

  • Assistant Coach / Offensive Line Assistant

    Miguel Quintanilla

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

    Brock Hertrampf

  • Volunteer Coach / Quality Control

    Pete Braniff

2023 Football Roster
# Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown / High School Previous School
0 Geemontae Peck DL 6-4 310 Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio / Taft Arkansas State
1 Preston Smith WR 6-4 210 Jr. Sterling Heights, Mich. / Henry Ford II Adrian College
2 Brandon Gray WR 6-5 196 R-Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Cass Tech Washington State
2 Christian Jones DB 6-3 200 R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. / River Rouge
3 Peyton Brown WR 5-11 175 Sr. Fairfield, Ohio / Fairfield Lake Erie College
3 Marquise Thorns DB 5-9 170 Gr. Detroit, Mich. / Southfield A&T Morgan State
4 Clifton Buchanan DB 6-2 180 R-So. Belleville, Mich. / Belleville
4 Myren Harris RB 5-11 215 R-Jr. Clinton Twp., Mich. / Chippewa Valley Wayne State
5 Brenden Sherrod WR 6-0 182 Gr. Fort Gratiot, Mich. / Salem
5 Chris Thompson DB 5-10 185 R-So. Bakersfield, Calif. / Ridgeview Bakersfield College
6 Antjuan Collins WR 5-9 155 So. Capitol Heights, Md. / Rocky River Winston Salem State
6 Tyee Martin CB 6-3 170 Jr. Edison, N.J. / Edison Monroe College
7 Jason Whittaker QB 6-5 225 Gr. Rockford, Mich. / Rockford Northwestern
7 Alaric Wooten DB 6-0 200 R-Sr. Romulus, Mich. / Romulus Western Illinois
8 Vinny Booth QB 6-3 205 So. Livonia, Mich. / Harper Woods
8 Tierre Turner DL 6-2 305 R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. / Simeon Indiana State
9 Austin Alward DE 6-5 220 R-Jr. Middleville, Mich. / Thornapple Kellogg
9 Devarius Mitchell WR 5-10 175 R-So. Merritt Island, Fla. / Merritt Island
10 Lucio Rodriguez LB 6-0 227 Sr. Los Angeles, Calif. / South Gate Pasadena City College
10 Arturo Trevino QB 6-2 177 R-Fr. Monterrey, Mexico / Canton (Mich.)
11 Jake Jensen WR 6-2 200 R-Jr. Clarkston, Mich. / Clarkston
11 Jamar Mills LB 5-10 230 R-So. Lansing, Mich. / East Lansing
12 Travis Reece LB 6-3 226 R-So. Auburn Hills, Mich. / West Bloomfield
12 Grant Thwaites QB 6-3 207 R-So. Greenville, Mich. / Greenville
13 Nick Cain DB 5-11 180 R-Sr. Pinckney, Mich. / Pinckney
13 Chandler Powers WR 5-9 175 R-Fr. Orange City, Fla. / University
14 Luke Niepoth QB 6-1 190 Jr. Bellaire, Mich. / Bellaire
14 Onyeka Ojinnaka LB 6-2 226 Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Warren Mott Wayne State
15 Markell Gilford DB 5-9 170 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / River Rouge
15 Johnny Saavedra QB 6-0 200 Gr. Tarzana, Calif. / Santa Clarita Christian Concordia St. Paul
16 Joe Thomas LB 6-2 200 Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Detroit Cody
16 Mac VandenHout QB 6-0 190 Fr. Rockford, Mich. / Rockford
17 Josh Fusco LB 5-11 215 Sr. Zeeland, Mich. / Zeeland East Saginaw Valley State
17 Demetrius Garrett WR 6-0 173 R-Jr. Michigan City, Ind. / Michigan City Eastern Illinois
18 Cal Doyle QB 6-3 215 R-So. Rockford, Mich. / Forest Hills Eastern
18 Donavan Franklin DB 5-10 185 R-So. Clio, Mich. / Powers Catholic
19 Brandon Gielow PK 6-2 185 Jr. Leesburg, Fla. / The Villages Charter Independence C.C.
19 Jordan Lawrence DL 6-3 250 R-Jr. Bloomington, Ill. / Normal Community Lindenwood (Mo.)
20 Jaier Harden RB 5-7 190 R-Jr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Innovation Central Central Michigan
20 Jeremiah Jackson LB 6-7 240 So. Las Vegas, Nev. / Canyon Springs Fort Hayes State
21 Caleef Jenkins RB 5-9 245 R-Sr. River Rouge, Mich. / River Rouge
21 Byran McCormick DB 5-10 177 R-So. Detroit, Mich. / West Bloomfield Ferris State
22 AJ Sanders DB 6-0 188 R-So. Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central Eastern Illinois
22 Derrick Walker RB 5-11 200 Fr. Jackson, Mich. / Lumen Christi
23 Sterling Anderson RB 5-9 173 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Martin Luther King
23 Nijere Finney DB 6-0 180 R-So. Port Huron, Mich. / Port Huron Grand Valley State
24 Darrell Jones, Jr. DB 5-10 160 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Walled Lake Western
24 Xavier Marquez DB 5-11 190 So. Norwich, Conn. / Norwich Free Academy Monroe College
25 Javian Tomlinson RB 6-1 222 R-Jr. Sebastian, Fla. / Sebastian River West Virginia Wesleyan
26 Daion Johnson DB 6-1 188 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Martin Luther King
26 Joe Seidel LS 5-10 220 Jr. Burr Ridge, Ill. / Nazareth Academy Independence C.C.
27 Darryl Cooper DB 6-1 194 R-So. Ecorse, Mich. / Ecorse
28 Terance Pope DB 6-3 185 R-So. Debary, Fla. / University High
29 Zack Pappadakis DB 6-2 193 Fr. Grand Blanc, Mich. / Davison
29 Tariq Parker RB 5-10 194 R-So. Yuba City, Calif. / Wheatland American River
30 Wesley Faulkner RB 5-10 185 So. Canton, Mich. / Canton Eastern Michigan
30 C.J. Sheets DL 6-2 230 Fr. Longwood, Fla. / Lake Mary
31 Kyle Wojahn K/P 6-1 175 Sr. Stevensville, Mich. / Lakeshore
32 Jorden Johnson DB 5-11 194 R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. / Renaissance
32 Karl Williams DB 6-0 195 R-Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Martin Luther King
33 Nick Pulley LB 5-11 215 R-So. Lansing, Mich. / East Lansing
34 Keimonnee Fields DB 5-9 185 R-So. Pontiac, Mich. / Waterford Mott Lake Erie College
35 Isaac Pride DB 6-3 195 Jr. Warren, Mich. / Center Line Olivet College
35 Shaheim Waller DB 6-3 180 R-So. Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon Alma College
36 Tommie Boyd DL 6-5 215 R-Jr. Harper Woods, Mich. / Harper Woods
36 Khole Hofmann LB 6-2 190 R-So. Pentwater, Mich. / Mason County Central
37 Latrell Scott LB 6-0 240 R-Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Simeon Academy
38 Sam Dzuiba P/K 6-0 170 R-Sr. Ada, Mich. / Forest Hills Eastern Indianapolis
38 Christen Ward-Lewis LB 5-11 200 Fr. River Rouge, Mich. / River Rouge
39 Noel Keller LB 6-1 210 Fr. Oviedo, Fla. / Oviedo
39 Blake Sislo K/P 6-0 184 R-So. Dexter, Mich. / Dexter
40 Hunter Adams TE 6-5 245 R-So. Bridgman, Mich. / Bridgman Central Michigan
41 Luke Snyder LB 6-0 235 R-So. Charlevoix, Mich. / Charlevoix
42 Owen Aycock S 6-1 180 Fr. Oviedo, Fla. / Oviedo
42 Kian Betancourt LB 5-11 210 Jr. Ventura, Calif. / St. Bonaventure William Jewell
43 Kendrick Britt DB 6-0 200 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Loyola
43 Clint Walker TE 6-3 240 R-Fr. Goshen, Ind. / Northridge
44 Kevin Underwood DB 5-10 175 Fr. Wyoming, Mich. / Wyoming
45 Aidan Fitzpatrick DB 5-11 155 Fr. Lowell, Mich. / Lowell
45 Branden Miller TE 6-5 225 R-So. Kentwood, Mich. / East Kentwood
46 Kaden Buchholz LB 5-9 188 R-So. Jenison, Mich. / Jenison
47 Corone Williams DL 6-5 238 R-So. Ocala, Fla. / Lake Weir
48 Jackson Malcolm TE 6-5 255 R-So. Almont, Mich. / Almont Northern Michigan
48 Brendon Valerio LB 6-2 195 Fr. Dexter, Mich. / Dexter
49 Christopher Edwards LB 5-11 215 Gr. Battle Creek, Mich. / Lakeview Kalamazoo College
49 Nico Linares LB 6-3 220 R-Jr. Dowagiac, Mich. / Dowagiac Union
50 Mason Roach OL 6-3 295 R-Fr. Battle Creek, Mich. / Pennfield
51 Xavier Jones OL 6-0 295 Sr. Reno, Nev. / McQueen Butte College
52 Julius Wilkerson LB 6-1 230 Gr. Mequon, Wis. / Homestead Wayne State
53 Thys Segard LB 6-2 210 Fr. Rockford, Mich. / Rockford
54 Reed Snitker DL 6-3 250 R-Jr. Dubuque, Iowa / Hempstead Northern Iowa
55 Dwight Harris OL 6-4 300 R-Jr. Miami, Fla. / Hallandale Ellsworth C.C.
56 Dominic Moore DL 6-7 320 R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. / Perspectives Charter Eastern Illinois
57 Jaremey McQueen DL 6-1 340 So. Lakeland, Fla. / Lake Gibson
58 Daniel Wheeler DL 6-4 250 R-Jr. Homewood, Ill. / Homewood-Flossmoor Lincoln (Mo.)
60 Trent Allen OL 6-3 290 So. Windemere, Fla. / Bishop Moore
61 Kacy Gordon OL 6-2 300 Fr. Belleville, Mich. / Belleville
62 Trey Guice OL 6-4 295 Fr. Shaker Heights, Ohio / Shaker Heights
63 Xavier Davis OL 5-10 284 Fr. Southfield, Mich. / Southfield A&T
64 Armony Baskin OL 6-3 287 So. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Kenowa Hills
65 Sherod Green OL 6-3 320 Jr. Belleville, Mich. / Belleville Fullerton College
66 Jaylin Courtney OL 6-2 270 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Martin Luther King
67 Ahmon Parks OL 6-3 320 R-Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / G.R. Christian
68 Zontez Calhoun OL 6-4 275 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Martin Luther King
69 Arman Singh OL 6-2 260 Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Forest Hills Northern
70 Jesus Santisteban OL 6-2 310 Sr. Van Nuys, Calif. / Birmingham Community College of the Canyons
71 Connor Haynes OL 6-5 330 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Ecorse
72 Prince Sammons OL 6-7 320 Gr. Lagos, Nigeria / Cincinnati Hills Christian Auburn
73 Nevin Summerfield OL 6-5 305 R-So. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Shaler Area Seton Hill
74 Edward Bryant III OL 6-3 315 Jr. Riverview, Mich. / Riverview
75 Ta'Chawn Brooks OL 6-6 335 Jr. Charleston, S.C. / Dutch Fork Independence C.C.
76 Devontae Dobbs OL 6-5 260 R-So. Detroit, Mich. / Belleville Memphis
77 Savon Simmons OL 6-2 310 Gr. Fayetteville, Ga. / Sandy Creek Kennesaw State
78 Lee Sampson OL 6-4 320 Jr. Tolleson, Ariz. / Millennium Garden City C.C.
79 Oscar Figueroa OL 6-5 340 Sr. Orlando, Fla. / Cypress Creek Independence C.C.
80 Kareem Miles WR 6-4 190 Gr. Los Angeles, Calif. / University High LA Pierce College
80 Mar'Tavion Robinson WR 5-10 175 Fr. Lansing, Mich. / Waverly
81 Hakeem Harris WR 6-4 200 Jr. Markham, Ont. / St. Brother Andre Catholic
82 Justin Mattison WR 6-0 160 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Cass Tech
83 Tiegan Bothun WR 5-11 200 So. Elkhart, Ind. / Mishawaka Penn Ripon College
83 Kaelin Shaw WR 5-9 160 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Chippewa Valley
84 Keith Nemasango TE 6-4 240 So. Oviedo, Fla. / Oviedo Quincy
85 Camare O'Neal WR 6-3 190 Fr. Hamtramck, Mich. / Detroit University Prep
86 Micah Wilson WR 5-9 170 R-So. Indianapolis, Ind. / Covenant Christian
87 Jonathan Brewer WR 5-9 180 R-So. Redford, Mich. / Belleville
87 Mahki Matthews TE 6-4 230 R-Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Wyoming Ferris State
88 Nate Cobbs TE 6-3 220 Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / East Kentwood
88 Dabarre Jenkins WR 5-11 185 Jr. Orlando, Fla. / Vanguard Highland C.C.
89 Jayson Gamblin WR 6-3 175 Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Renaissance
90 Ike Walker DL 6-4 365 Gr. Gainesville, Fla. / St. Francis Catholic Central Florida
91 Dezzmon Meriwether DL 5-11 285 Fr. St. Clair Shores, Mich. / Roseville
92 Darius Lynaum DL 6-5 250 Jr. Oak Park, Mich. / Oak Park Coffeyville C.C.
93 Uriah Frith DL 6-3 240 Fr. Freeport, Fla. / Freeport
94 Jourdan Haynes DL 6-2 268 R-So. Jacksonville, Fla. / Fleming Island Lake Erie
95 Mike Momber DL 6-2 280 R-So. Hudsonville, Mich. / Hudsonville Valparaiso
97 Carlo Aybar DL 6-2 285 Fr. Caledonia, Mich. / Caledonia
98 Austin Stief DL 6-4 250 Fr. Orlando, Fla. / Cypress Creek
99 Yasmon Haynes DL 6-2 315 R-Sr. Fresno, Calif. / Edison Laney C.C.

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Sparky McEwen Sparky McEwen Head Coach
Adrian McEwen Adrian McEwen Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Lavelle Walker Lavelle Walker Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers/Special Teams
Devin Russell Devin Russell Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Jimmy Hill Jimmy Hill Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers
Bart Estola Bart Estola Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Ameer Ismail Ameer Ismail Defensive Line / Recruiting Coordinator
Connor Floden Connor Floden Assistant Coach / Running Backs
Matt Tyler Matt Tyler Assistant Coach / Tight Ends
Miguel Quintanilla Miguel Quintanilla Assistant Coach / Offensive Line Assistant
Brock Hertrampf Brock Hertrampf Strength and Conditioning Coach
Pete Braniff Pete Braniff Volunteer Coach / Quality Control

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff