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  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 215 lbs
    Jr. Wake Forest, NC Rolesville HS
    Junior Wake Forest, NC Rolesville HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 180 lbs
    Jr. Haines City, FL Lenoir-Rhyne
    Junior Haines City, FL Lenoir-Rhyne
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 205 lbs
    RS Raleigh, NC Catawba College
    Redshirt Freshman Raleigh, NC Catawba College
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 250 lbs
    Sr. Monroe, NC Porter Ridge HS
    Senior Monroe, NC Porter Ridge HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 220 lbs
    Gr. Fort Pierce, FL Long Island University
    Graduate Student Fort Pierce, FL Long Island University
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 220 lbs
    Sr. Starkville, MS Lane College
    Senior Starkville, MS Lane College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 190 lbs
    Fr. Riviera Beach, FL Dwyer HS
    Freshman Riviera Beach, FL Dwyer HS
  • Defensive back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    Jr. Woodruff, SC Georgia Military College
    Junior Woodruff, SC Georgia Military College
  • Defensive Back/ Wide Receiver DB 6'0" 185 lbs
    So. Round Rock, TX Minnesota State CC
    Sophomore Round Rock, TX Minnesota State CC
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 222 lbs
    Jr. Mableton, GA Elizabeth City State University
    Junior Mableton, GA Elizabeth City State University
  • Linebacker LB 6'4" 205 lbs
    Fr. Port St. Lucie, FL Treasure Coast HS
    Freshman Port St. Lucie, FL Treasure Coast HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    Gr. Macon, GA St. Thomas University
    Graduate Student Macon, GA St. Thomas University
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 200 lbs
    So. Henrico, VA Highland Springs HS
    Sophomore Henrico, VA Highland Springs HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Jr. Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro HS
    Junior Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    RS Greenville, SC University of Charleston West Virginia
    Redshirt Freshman Greenville, SC University of Charleston West Virginia
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 200 lbs
    So. Florence, SC Louisburg College
    Sophomore Florence, SC Louisburg College
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 195 lbs
    Fr. Land O Lakes, FL Bellarmine University
    Freshman Land O Lakes, FL Bellarmine University
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 180 lbs
    So. Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
    Sophomore Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    RS Mount Morris, MI Minnesota State C&T
    Redshirt Freshman Mount Morris, MI Minnesota State C&T
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    Gr. Lancaster, TX University of Texas Permian Basin
    Graduate Student Lancaster, TX University of Texas Permian Basin
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 185 lbs
    Sr. Tarboro, NC Tarboro HS
    Senior Tarboro, NC Tarboro HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Jr. Orlando, FL Lake Nona HS
    Junior Orlando, FL Lake Nona HS
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 180 lbs
    Jr. Akron, OH Charleston (WV)
    Junior Akron, OH Charleston (WV)
  • Defensive Back DB 5'8" 165 lbs
    Jr. Austin, TX University of North Texas
    Junior Austin, TX University of North Texas
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    Jr. Decatur, GA Buford HS
    Junior Decatur, GA Buford HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 160 lbs
    Jr. Washington, NC Washington HS
    Junior Washington, NC Washington HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Jr. Baltimore, MD Alderson Broaddus University
    Junior Baltimore, MD Alderson Broaddus University
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 170 lbs
    So. Bealaville, NC East Duplin HS
    Sophomore Bealaville, NC East Duplin HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 195 lbs
    So. Ft. Pierce, FL Treasure Coast HS
    Sophomore Ft. Pierce, FL Treasure Coast HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    RS Palm Bay, FL Palm Bay Heritage HS
    Redshirt Freshman Palm Bay, FL Palm Bay Heritage HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 215 lbs
    So. Warner Robins, GA Veterans HS
    Sophomore Warner Robins, GA Veterans HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Sr. Mooresville, NC East Carolina University
    Senior Mooresville, NC East Carolina University
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 220 lbs
    Jr. Warner Robins, GA Georgia Military
    Junior Warner Robins, GA Georgia Military
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 210 lbs
    Gr. Beaufort, SC Erskine College
    Graduate Student Beaufort, SC Erskine College
  • Linebacker LB 5'6" 185 lbs
    Fr. Roanoke Rapids, NC Roanoke Rapids HS
    Freshman Roanoke Rapids, NC Roanoke Rapids HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    Fr. Port Saint Lucie, FL Treasure Coast HS
    Freshman Port Saint Lucie, FL Treasure Coast HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 185 lbs
    RS La Plata, MD La Plata HS
    Redshirt Freshman La Plata, MD La Plata HS
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 5'10" 170 lbs
    Fr. Franklin, VA Southampton HS
    Freshman Franklin, VA Southampton HS
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'1" 175 lbs
    Fr. Palm Beach Gardens, FL Cardinal Newman HS
    Freshman Palm Beach Gardens, FL Cardinal Newman HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 185 lbs
    RS Richmond, VA Huguenot HS
    Redshirt Freshman Richmond, VA Huguenot HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 195 lbs
    So. Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount HS
    Sophomore Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'4" 200 lbs
    Jr. Fayetteville, NC Byrd HS
    Junior Fayetteville, NC Byrd HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 230 lbs
    Fr. Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
    Freshman Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 190 lbs
    Jr. Goldsboro, NC Southern Wayne HS
    Junior Goldsboro, NC Southern Wayne HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 215 lbs
    Jr. Miami, FL North Miami Beach Senior HS
    Junior Miami, FL North Miami Beach Senior HS
  • Quarterback QB 5'11" 190 lbs
    Fr. Morrisville, NC Panther Creek HS
    Freshman Morrisville, NC Panther Creek HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 235 lbs
    So. Orlando, FL Timber Creek HS
    Sophomore Orlando, FL Timber Creek HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 205 lbs
    So. Linton Hall, VA Virginia State University
    Sophomore Linton Hall, VA Virginia State University
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Jr. Charlotte, NC Louisburg College
    Junior Charlotte, NC Louisburg College
  • Long Snapper LS 5'9" 205 lbs
    So. Wilson, NC Louisburg College
    Sophomore Wilson, NC Louisburg College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 305 lbs
    Gr. Belle Glade, FL St. Thomas University
    Graduate Student Belle Glade, FL St. Thomas University
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 210 lbs
    RS Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
    Redshirt Freshman Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    Fr. Chesapeake, VA Oscar Smith HS
    Freshman Chesapeake, VA Oscar Smith HS
  • Defensive Line DL 5'9" 220 lbs
    So. Anderson, SC St. Andrews University
    Sophomore Anderson, SC St. Andrews University
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 290 lbs
    RS Suffolk, VA Emory & Henry
    Redshirt Freshman Suffolk, VA Emory & Henry
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 215 lbs
    RS Winter Garden, FL Foundation Academy
    Redshirt Freshman Winter Garden, FL Foundation Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 220 lbs
    Fr. Davenport, FL Ridge Community HS
    Freshman Davenport, FL Ridge Community HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 280 lbs
    Fr. Port St. Lucie, FL The Benjamin School
    Freshman Port St. Lucie, FL The Benjamin School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 310 lbs
    Jr. Mount Olive, NC St. Augustine
    Junior Mount Olive, NC St. Augustine
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 390 lbs
    Fr. Cameron, NC Western Harnett HS
    Freshman Cameron, NC Western Harnett HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    Jr. Dudley, NC St. Augustine
    Junior Dudley, NC St. Augustine
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 315 lbs
    RS Ft. Pierce, FL John Carroll HS
    Redshirt Freshman Ft. Pierce, FL John Carroll HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 330 lbs
    So. Milford, NH Cathedral HS
    Sophomore Milford, NH Cathedral HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    Gr. Silver Spring, MD Frostburg St.
    Graduate Student Silver Spring, MD Frostburg St.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 310 lbs
    Fr. Jacksonville, FL Fork Union
    Freshman Jacksonville, FL Fork Union
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 340 lbs
    So. Savannah, GA Robert W. Groves HS
    Sophomore Savannah, GA Robert W. Groves HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 310 lbs
    Gr. Napoleonville, LA Nicholls State University
    Graduate Student Napoleonville, LA Nicholls State University
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'5" 165 lbs
    R-Jr. Durham, NC Virginia Union University
    Redshirt Junior Durham, NC Virginia Union University
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 190 lbs
    So. Winterville, NC Kinston HS
    Sophomore Winterville, NC Kinston HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 170 lbs
    Jr. Indian Trail, NC Sun Valley HS
    Junior Indian Trail, NC Sun Valley HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 160 lbs
    So. Dallas, TX Waldof College
    Sophomore Dallas, TX Waldof College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 170 lbs
    Gr. Greensboro, NC Elizabeth City State Univesity
    Graduate Student Greensboro, NC Elizabeth City State Univesity
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 190 lbs
    So. Richmond, VA Trinity Episcopal School
    Sophomore Richmond, VA Trinity Episcopal School
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 245 lbs
    RS Land O' Lakes, FL Fort Hays State University
    Redshirt Freshman Land O' Lakes, FL Fort Hays State University
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 210 lbs
    Fr. Salisbury, NC North Rowan HS
    Freshman Salisbury, NC North Rowan HS
  • Tight End TE 6'7" 240 lbs
    Fr. Raleigh, NC Wake Technical CC
    Freshman Raleigh, NC Wake Technical CC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 270 lbs
    RS Ft. Pierce, FL Ft. Pierce Westwood HS
    Redshirt Freshman Ft. Pierce, FL Ft. Pierce Westwood HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 240 lbs
    Fr. Murfreesboro, NC Louisburg College
    Freshman Murfreesboro, NC Louisburg College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 210 lbs
    So. Lancaster, SC St. Andrews University
    Sophomore Lancaster, SC St. Andrews University
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 230 lbs
    RS Buckeye, AZ Frostburg University
    Redshirt Freshman Buckeye, AZ Frostburg University
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 300 lbs
    So. Jacksonville, NC Northside HS
    Sophomore Jacksonville, NC Northside HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 280 lbs
    Jr. Gloucester, VA Bluefield University
    Junior Gloucester, VA Bluefield University
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 320 lbs
    Jr. Accomack, VA Nandua HS
    Junior Accomack, VA Nandua HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 275 lbs
    RS Nashville, NC Johnson C. Smith University
    Redshirt Freshman Nashville, NC Johnson C. Smith University
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 280 lbs
    Jr. Starkville, MS Louisburg College
    Junior Starkville, MS Louisburg College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 300 lbs
    Fr. Monroe, NC Piedmont HS
    Freshman Monroe, NC Piedmont HS
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 235 lbs
    Fr. Woodbridge, VA Hayfield HS
    Freshman Woodbridge, VA Hayfield HS
  • Running Back RB 5'5" 210 lbs
    So. Fort Valley, GA Gordan State College
    Sophomore Fort Valley, GA Gordan State College
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    Fr. Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
    Freshman Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 178 lbs
    Fr. Raleigh, NC Vance Granville CC
    Freshman Raleigh, NC Vance Granville CC
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 195 lbs
    So. New Bern, NC St. Andrews University
    Sophomore New Bern, NC St. Andrews University
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 200 lbs
    Fr. Hertford, NC Northeastern HS
    Freshman Hertford, NC Northeastern HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 170 lbs
    RS Yanceyville, NC Bartlett-Yancey HS
    Redshirt Freshman Yanceyville, NC Bartlett-Yancey HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 180 lbs
    Fr. Warrenton, NC Warren County HS
    Freshman Warrenton, NC Warren County HS
  • Running Back RB 5'7" 170 lbs
    So. Davenport, FL St. Andrews University
    Sophomore Davenport, FL St. Andrews University
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 230 lbs
    RS Greenville, NC East Carolina University
    Redshirt Freshman Greenville, NC East Carolina University
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 245 lbs
    So. Daytona, FL St. Andrews University
    Sophomore Daytona, FL St. Andrews University
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Florence, SC South Florence HS
    Freshman Florence, SC South Florence HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 205 lbs
    Jr. Chapel Hill, NC Louisburg College
    Junior Chapel Hill, NC Louisburg College
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 155 lbs
    So. Greenville, NC Salisbury University
    Sophomore Greenville, NC Salisbury University
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Scotland Neck, NC Southeast Halifax HS
    Freshman Scotland Neck, NC Southeast Halifax HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 150 lbs
    Fr. Richmond, VA Highland Springs HS
    Freshman Richmond, VA Highland Springs HS
  • Defensive Line DL 5'9" 190 lbs
    Fr. Richmond, VA John Marshall HS
    Freshman Richmond, VA John Marshall HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 220 lbs
    So. Havelock, NC St. Andrews University
    Sophomore Havelock, NC St. Andrews University
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 250 lbs
    Fr. Morrisville, NC Panther Creek HS
    Freshman Morrisville, NC Panther Creek HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Rockingham, NC Anson HS
    Freshman Rockingham, NC Anson HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 280 lbs
    Fr. Lewisville, NC Parkland HS
    Freshman Lewisville, NC Parkland HS
  • Senior
  • Manager
    Sr.
    Senior
  • Fr. Loiusburg, NC Louisburg College
    Freshman Loiusburg, NC Louisburg College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 270 lbs
    Fr. Branchville, NC Southampton High School
    Freshman Branchville, NC Southampton High School
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Jr. Yanceyville, NC Piedmont CC
    Junior Yanceyville, NC Piedmont CC
  • Running Back RB 5'7" 170 lbs
    Fr. Boykins, VA Southampton HS
    Freshman Boykins, VA Southampton HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 215 lbs
    Fr. Bethel, NC North Pitt HS
    Freshman Bethel, NC North Pitt HS
  • Running Back RB 5'6" 185 lbs
    Fr. Smithfield, VA Smithfield HS
    Freshman Smithfield, VA Smithfield HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 185 lbs
    Fr. Richmond, VA Highland Springs HS
    Freshman Richmond, VA Highland Springs HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 205 lbs
    So. Lancaster, SC St. Andrews University
    Sophomore Lancaster, SC St. Andrews University
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 200 lbs
    RS Jonesboro, NC Mundy's Mill HS
    Redshirt Freshman Jonesboro, NC Mundy's Mill HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 190 lbs
    So. Vanceboro, NC West Craven HS
    Sophomore Vanceboro, NC West Craven HS
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 190 lbs
    So. Concord, NC Louisburg College
    Sophomore Concord, NC Louisburg College
  • Freshman
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 170 lbs
    Fr. Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
    Freshman Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 195 lbs
    Fr. Lousia County, VA Virginia Union University
    Freshman Lousia County, VA Virginia Union University
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 290 lbs
    So. Woodbridge, VA Freedom HS
    Sophomore Woodbridge, VA Freedom HS
  • Defensive Line DL 5'10" 315 lbs
    Jr. Durham, NC Louisburg College
    Junior Durham, NC Louisburg College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 235 lbs
    Fr. Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
    Freshman Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 165 lbs
    Fr. Lancaster, PA Walter Williams HS
    Freshman Lancaster, PA Walter Williams HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 235 lbs
    Fr. Wilson , NC James Hunt HS
    Freshman Wilson , NC James Hunt HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 215 lbs
    Fr. Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
    Freshman Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 170 lbs
    Fr. Richmond, VA John Marshall HS
    Freshman Richmond, VA John Marshall HS
  • Tight End TE 6'1" 250 lbs
    Fr. Ahoskie, NC Hobgood Charter School
    Freshman Ahoskie, NC Hobgood Charter School
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Houston, TX Dayton HS
    Freshman Houston, TX Dayton HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 170 lbs
    Fr. Sayreville, NJ Sayreville War Memorial HS
    Freshman Sayreville, NJ Sayreville War Memorial HS
  • Running Back RB 6'3" 230 lbs
    Fr. Grifton, NC North Lenore HS
    Freshman Grifton, NC North Lenore HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 150 lbs
    Fr. Brooklyn, NY Wheeler HS
    Freshman Brooklyn, NY Wheeler HS

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Football Coach

    Paul Johnson

  • Associate Head Coach: Recruiting Coordinator and Linebackers

    Cody Gray

  • Assistant Coach: Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks

    Chris Dent

  • Assistant Coach: Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line

    Dedrick Payton

  • Assistant Coach: Defensive Coordinator

    Tony Gilbert

  • Assistant Coach: Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

    Maverick Wolfley

  • Graduate Assistant: Running Backs Coach

    Teygan Crocco

  • Graduate Assistant: Defensive Backs Coach

    Chris Bernhard

2025 Football Roster
# Name Class Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown Previous School
0 Cameron Richardson Jr. LB 5-11 215 Wake Forest, NC Rolesville HS
1 Jakobe Lane Jr. WR 5-9 180 Haines City, FL Lenoir-Rhyne
2 Dominic Haney RS WR 6-4 205 Raleigh, NC Catawba College
3 Malachi Howell Sr. DE 6-2 250 Monroe, NC Porter Ridge HS
4 Maurice Smith Gr. QB 6-3 220 Fort Pierce, FL Long Island University
5 NyJal "Jelly" Johnson Sr. QB 6-2 220 Starkville, MS Lane College
6 Rodney Green Fr. WR 6-3 190 Riviera Beach, FL Dwyer HS
7 Shamare Dendy Jr. DB 5-10 180 Woodruff, SC Georgia Military College
8 Jaden Leonard So. DB 6-0 185 Round Rock, TX Minnesota State CC
9 Dezmond Randolph Jr. TE 6-2 222 Mableton, GA Elizabeth City State University
10 Omari Kinsler Fr. LB 6-4 205 Port St. Lucie, FL Treasure Coast HS
11 Malique Frazier Gr. WR 5-11 180 Macon, GA St. Thomas University
12 Darryl Harris So. DB 6-1 200 Henrico, VA Highland Springs HS
13 Justin Taylor Jr. DB 6-0 180 Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro HS
14 Luke Krall RS WR 5-11 180 Greenville, SC University of Charleston West Virginia
15 Nizail Robinson So. DB 6-1 200 Florence, SC Louisburg College
16 Kyle Horvath Fr. QB 6-2 195 Land O Lakes, FL Bellarmine University
17 Khamani Barnes So. RB 6-0 180 Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
18 Samuel Tagg RS LB 6-1 220 Mount Morris, MI Minnesota State C&T
19 Courtney Massingill II Gr. LB 6-1 215 Lancaster, TX University of Texas Permian Basin
20 Jalen Razor Sr. RB 5-9 185 Tarboro, NC Tarboro HS
21 Isaiah Fulton Jr. DB 6-0 180 Orlando, FL Lake Nona HS
22 Romeo Felton Jr. RB 5-8 180 Akron, OH Charleston (WV)
23 Jeremiah Wright Jr. DB 5-8 165 Austin, TX University of North Texas
24 Jamarius Isaac Jr. DB 5-10 175 Decatur, GA Buford HS
25 Antwone Godley Jr. DB 5-9 160 Washington, NC Washington HS
26 Jerrel Howard Jr. DB 6-0 180 Baltimore, MD Alderson Broaddus University
27 Nizaya Hall So. RB 5-11 170 Bealaville, NC East Duplin HS
28 Jamison Davis So. RB 5-11 195 Ft. Pierce, FL Treasure Coast HS
29 Tayshawn Benson RS DB 5-9 175 Palm Bay, FL Palm Bay Heritage HS
30 Malik Holiday So. LB 6-0 215 Warner Robins, GA Veterans HS
31 ZiQuiris Ramsey Sr. DB 6-0 190 Mooresville, NC East Carolina University
32 Ja'Ven Gooch Jr. RB 5-10 220 Warner Robins, GA Georgia Military
33 De'Arius Hazel Gr. LB 5-9 210 Beaufort, SC Erskine College
34 Jadence (Tevin) Nowell Fr. LB 5-6 185 Roanoke Rapids, NC Roanoke Rapids HS
35 Leland Beckford Fr. LB 6-1 215 Port Saint Lucie, FL Treasure Coast HS
36 Ricco Deal RS DB 5-11 185 La Plata, MD La Plata HS
37 Laurence Wallace Fr. K/P 5-10 170 Franklin, VA Southampton HS
38 Jack Beylo Fr. K/P 6-1 175 Palm Beach Gardens, FL Cardinal Newman HS
39 Harrison Lee RS DB 6-0 185 Richmond, VA Huguenot HS
40 Joe Lewis So. LB 6-2 195 Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount HS
41 Demarcus Carroll Jr. LB 6-4 200 Fayetteville, NC Byrd HS
42 Xavier Williams Fr. DL 6-1 230 Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
43 Jylon Council Jr. LB 5-11 190 Goldsboro, NC Southern Wayne HS
44 Alix Ulysse Jr. LB 6-3 215 Miami, FL North Miami Beach Senior HS
45 William Clancy Fr. QB 5-11 190 Morrisville, NC Panther Creek HS
46 Landon Bueter So. TE 6-4 235 Orlando, FL Timber Creek HS
47 Darian Whitaker So. LB 5-10 205 Linton Hall, VA Virginia State University
48 Lamarion Witherspoon Jr. DB 6-0 180 Charlotte, NC Louisburg College
49 Willie Bridgers IV So. LS 5-9 205 Wilson, NC Louisburg College
50 Jamall Browning Gr. DL 6-2 305 Belle Glade, FL St. Thomas University
51 Joshua Jordan RS LB 5-11 210 Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
52 Cooper Daniel Fr. OL 6-3 300 Chesapeake, VA Oscar Smith HS
54 Russell Reid So. DL 5-9 220 Anderson, SC St. Andrews University
55 Jaydin Dildy RS OL 6-3 290 Suffolk, VA Emory & Henry
57 Jayden Rodriguez RS DL 5-11 215 Winter Garden, FL Foundation Academy
58 Matthew Garman Fr. OL 6-7 220 Davenport, FL Ridge Community HS
63 Gage Wallace Fr. OL 6-2 280 Port St. Lucie, FL The Benjamin School
68 Isaiah Sharpe Jr. OL 6-3 310 Mount Olive, NC St. Augustine
70 Jah'siyah Veasley Fr. OL 6-5 390 Cameron, NC Western Harnett HS
71 Knowledge Broadie Jr. OL 6-4 310 Dudley, NC St. Augustine
72 Otis Ingram RS OL 6-4 315 Ft. Pierce, FL John Carroll HS
73 Alphonso Ughu So. OL 6-0 330 Milford, NH Cathedral HS
74 Michael Chambers Gr. OL 6-4 310 Silver Spring, MD Frostburg St.
75 Purnell Richardson Fr. OL 6-3 310 Jacksonville, FL Fork Union
77 Donato Gutierrez So. OL 6-5 340 Savannah, GA Robert W. Groves HS
79 Cru Blanchard Gr. OL 6-1 310 Napoleonville, LA Nicholls State University
80 Quinton Freeman R-Jr. WR 5-5 165 Durham, NC Virginia Union University
81 Michael Whitfield So. WR 6-3 190 Winterville, NC Kinston HS
82 Landon Thomas Jr. WR 5-11 170 Indian Trail, NC Sun Valley HS
83 Keantwone Jackson So. WR 5-11 160 Dallas, TX Waldof College
85 Darrien Dalton Gr. WR 6-0 170 Greensboro, NC Elizabeth City State Univesity
86 Anthony Key So. WR 6-1 190 Richmond, VA Trinity Episcopal School
87 David Alejandro RS TE 6-4 245 Land O' Lakes, FL Fort Hays State University
88 Amir Alexander Fr. WR 6-3 210 Salisbury, NC North Rowan HS
89 Broderick Ritter Fr. TE 6-7 240 Raleigh, NC Wake Technical CC
90 Chris Pierre RS DL 6-0 270 Ft. Pierce, FL Ft. Pierce Westwood HS
91 Raymond Lewter Jr. Fr. DL 6-0 240 Murfreesboro, NC Louisburg College
92 Rodarius Poag So. DL 6-0 210 Lancaster, SC St. Andrews University
93 Malekye Hicks RS DL 6-3 230 Buckeye, AZ Frostburg University
94 Donovan Williams So. DL 6-1 300 Jacksonville, NC Northside HS
95 Jaylen Holmes Jr. DL 6-2 280 Gloucester, VA Bluefield University
96 Dahleal Harmon Jr. DL 6-3 320 Accomack, VA Nandua HS
97 Jeremy Eatmon RS DL 6-2 275 Nashville, NC Johnson C. Smith University
98 Royquavious Williams Jr. DL 6-0 280 Starkville, MS Louisburg College
99 Javion Davis Fr. DL 6-2 300 Monroe, NC Piedmont HS
Demontre Adams Fr. DL 5-11 235 Woodbridge, VA Hayfield HS
Zion Allen So. RB 5-5 210 Fort Valley, GA Gordan State College
William Anderson Fr. RB 5-10 190 Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
Marcus Baker Fr. WR 5-10 178 Raleigh, NC Vance Granville CC
Amari Boomer So. DL 6-3 195 New Bern, NC St. Andrews University
Maurice Bowser Fr. LB 6-1 200 Hertford, NC Northeastern HS
Shahiem Boyd RS RB 5-9 170 Yanceyville, NC Bartlett-Yancey HS
Joel Bryant Fr. RB 5-10 180 Warrenton, NC Warren County HS
Jeremiah Cesaire So. RB 5-7 170 Davenport, FL St. Andrews University
Ja'Vion Cherry RS RB 5-10 230 Greenville, NC East Carolina University
Aaron Christian Jr. So. RB 5-11 245 Daytona, FL St. Andrews University
Cameron Coe Fr. LB 6-0 180 Florence, SC South Florence HS
Jaylen Cotten Jr. WR 6-3 205 Chapel Hill, NC Louisburg College
Makai Dorn So. DB 5-9 155 Greenville, NC Salisbury University
Gabriel Edmond Fr. RB 5-10 175 Scotland Neck, NC Southeast Halifax HS
Altiziano Edwards Fr. DB 5-11 150 Richmond, VA Highland Springs HS
Donta Everett Fr. DL 5-9 190 Richmond, VA John Marshall HS
Jaydon Godette So. LB 5-9 220 Havelock, NC St. Andrews University
Nyles Graves Fr. LB 5-11 250 Morrisville, NC Panther Creek HS
Daron Harrington Fr. LB 6-1 180 Rockingham, NC Anson HS
Chance Hughes Fr. DL 6-2 280 Lewisville, NC Parkland HS
Omarion Huntley Sr. -
Kareem Jenkins Sr. -
Jaylen Johnson Fr. - Loiusburg, NC Louisburg College
Timmy Jones Jr. Fr. DL 6-2 270 Branchville, NC Southampton High School
Kyman Little Jr. RB 6-0 180 Yanceyville, NC Piedmont CC
JaVontae Lynch Fr. RB 5-7 170 Boykins, VA Southampton HS
Xavier Maldonado Fr. LB 5-11 215 Bethel, NC North Pitt HS
Kinye Martin Fr. RB 5-6 185 Smithfield, VA Smithfield HS
Miaun Morris Fr. LB 6-0 185 Richmond, VA Highland Springs HS
Joss Neal So. LB 5-10 205 Lancaster, SC St. Andrews University
Nasir Nelson-Fernandez RS DB 5-10 200 Jonesboro, NC Mundy's Mill HS
Isaiah Pelham So. DB 6-1 190 Vanceboro, NC West Craven HS
Jerrell Reddick So. RB 6-0 190 Concord, NC Louisburg College
Justin Robinson Fr. -
Denosh Rodgers Fr. LB 5-11 170 Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
Damarzia Rush Fr. WR 6-1 195 Lousia County, VA Virginia Union University
Kerisiano Talaeai So. DL 6-2 290 Woodbridge, VA Freedom HS
Michael Thompson Jr. DL 5-10 315 Durham, NC Louisburg College
Simeon Trotter Fr. OL 6-0 235 Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
Leonte Turner Fr. DB 5-10 165 Lancaster, PA Walter Williams HS
Dasae Ward Fr. DL 6-3 235 Wilson , NC James Hunt HS
Xavier White Fr. TE 6-3 215 Suffolk, VA Kings Fork HS
Coreyon Winston Fr. WR 5-10 170 Richmond, VA John Marshall HS
Sylvester Witherspoon III Fr. TE 6-1 250 Ahoskie, NC Hobgood Charter School
Aaron Wright Fr. DB 6-0 180 Houston, TX Dayton HS
Zaimer Wright Fr. DB 5-10 170 Sayreville, NJ Sayreville War Memorial HS
Eric Yarborough Fr. RB 6-3 230 Grifton, NC North Lenore HS
Tony Zimmerman Fr. DB 5-10 150 Brooklyn, NY Wheeler HS

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Paul Johnson Head Football Coach
Cody Gray Associate Head Coach: Recruiting Coordinator and Linebackers
Chris Dent Assistant Coach: Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Dedrick Payton Assistant Coach: Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line
Tony Gilbert Assistant Coach: Defensive Coordinator
Maverick Wolfley Maverick Wolfley Assistant Coach: Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
Teygan Crocco Teygan Crocco Graduate Assistant: Running Backs Coach
Chris Bernhard Chris Bernhard Graduate Assistant: Defensive Backs Coach

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff