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2019 Football Roster

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Players

  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 185 lbs
    R-Sr. Harrisburg, N.C.
    Redshirt Senior Harrisburg, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 210 lbs
    Fr. Shelby, N.C.
    Freshman Shelby, N.C.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 195 lbs
    R-So. Nashville, Tenn.
    Redshirt Sophomore Nashville, Tenn.
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 180 lbs
    Jr. Columbia, S.C.
    Junior Columbia, S.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    So. Duncan, S.C.
    Sophomore Duncan, S.C.
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 210 lbs
    Sr. Greensboro, N.C.
    Senior Greensboro, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 170 lbs
    Fr. St. Petersburg, Fla.
    Freshman St. Petersburg, Fla.
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'6" 185 lbs
    R-Jr. Columbia, S.C.
    Redshirt Junior Columbia, S.C.
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 175 lbs
    Fr. Jacksonville, N.C.
    Freshman Jacksonville, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 170 lbs
    R-Fr. Douglasville, Ga.
    Redshirt Freshman Douglasville, Ga.
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Laurinburg, N.C.
    Freshman Laurinburg, N.C.
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 195 lbs
    So. Atlanta, Ga.
    Sophomore Atlanta, Ga.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 185 lbs
    R-Fr. Charlotte, N.C
    Redshirt Freshman Charlotte, N.C
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 195 lbs
    Sr. Charlotte, N.C
    Senior Charlotte, N.C
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 200 lbs
    Fr. Sumter, S.C.
    Freshman Sumter, S.C.
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Charlotte, N.C.
    Redshirt Freshman Charlotte, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    Fr. Graham, N.C.
    Freshman Graham, N.C.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 165 lbs
    Fr. Miami, Fla.
    Freshman Miami, Fla.
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 185 lbs
    R-Sr. St. Petersburg, Fla
    Redshirt Senior St. Petersburg, Fla
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 165 lbs
    So. Harrisburg, Pa.
    Sophomore Harrisburg, Pa.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Loganville, Ga.
    Redshirt Freshman Loganville, Ga.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 175 lbs
    R-So. Grayson, Ga.
    Redshirt Sophomore Grayson, Ga.
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 220 lbs
    R-So. Greensboro, N.C
    Redshirt Sophomore Greensboro, N.C
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Thomasville, N.C.
    Redshirt Freshman Thomasville, N.C.
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Kershaw, S.C.
    Redshirt Freshman Kershaw, S.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 175 lbs
    R-So. Sharpsburg, Ga
    Redshirt Sophomore Sharpsburg, Ga
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 160 lbs
    R-So. Pineville, Ky.
    Redshirt Sophomore Pineville, Ky.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 185 lbs
    Fr. Clemmons, N.C.
    Freshman Clemmons, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 190 lbs
    Sr. Nashville, Tenn
    Senior Nashville, Tenn
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Holly Springs, N.C.
    Freshman Holly Springs, N.C.
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    R-Jr. Charlotte, N.C.
    Redshirt Junior Charlotte, N.C.
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 210 lbs
    R-Jr. Raleigh, N.C.
    Redshirt Junior Raleigh, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 190 lbs
    R-Sr. Johnson City, Tenn.
    Redshirt Senior Johnson City, Tenn.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 170 lbs
    R-Fr. Greensboro, N.C.
    Redshirt Freshman Greensboro, N.C.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. Gibsonville, N.C.
    Freshman Gibsonville, N.C.
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Fr. Durham, N.C.
    Freshman Durham, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 195 lbs
    Sr. Macon, Ga.
    Senior Macon, Ga.
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    Jr. Lincolnton, N.C
    Junior Lincolnton, N.C
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 190 lbs
    Fr. Gastonia, N.C.
    Freshman Gastonia, N.C.
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 225 lbs
    So. Raleigh, N.C.
    Sophomore Raleigh, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 200 lbs
    R-Jr. Spartanburg, S.C.
    Redshirt Junior Spartanburg, S.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 200 lbs
    Fr. High Point, N.C.
    Freshman High Point, N.C.
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 200 lbs
    R-So. Cumming, Ga
    Redshirt Sophomore Cumming, Ga
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 235 lbs
    R-So. Durham, N.C.
    Redshirt Sophomore Durham, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Fr. Shelby, N.C.
    Freshman Shelby, N.C.
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 245 lbs
    Jr. Dacula, Ga.
    Junior Dacula, Ga.
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Sr. LaGrange, Ga.
    Senior LaGrange, Ga.
  • Kicker K 5'10" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Liberty Township, Ohio
    Redshirt Freshman Liberty Township, Ohio
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 200 lbs
    Fr. Murphy, N.C.
    Freshman Murphy, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 185 lbs
    R-Fr. Kannapolis, N.C.
    Redshirt Freshman Kannapolis, N.C.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Hoschton, Ga.
    Redshirt Freshman Hoschton, Ga.
  • Tight End/Running Back TE/RB 6'0" 220 lbs
    R-So. Edenton, N.C.
    Redshirt Sophomore Edenton, N.C.
  • Long Snapper LS 6'0" 220 lbs
    R-Jr. Kernersville, N.C.
    Redshirt Junior Kernersville, N.C.
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 195 lbs
    R-So. Waynesville, N.C
    Redshirt Sophomore Waynesville, N.C
  • Tight End TE 6'1" 235 lbs
    Sr. Banner Elk, N.C.
    Senior Banner Elk, N.C.
  • Kicker K 6'0" 175 lbs
    R-So. Greenville, S.C.
    Redshirt Sophomore Greenville, S.C.
  • Linebacker LB 6'4" 225 lbs
    Fr. Ocoee, Fla.
    Freshman Ocoee, Fla.
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-So. Seneca, S.C.
    Redshirt Sophomore Seneca, S.C.
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'0" 175 lbs
    R-So. Tampa, Fla.
    Redshirt Sophomore Tampa, Fla.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 275 lbs
    R-Fr. Boone, N.C.
    Redshirt Freshman Boone, N.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 285 lbs
    R-Jr. Anderson, S.C.
    Redshirt Junior Anderson, S.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 305 lbs
    Jr. Spartanburg, S.C.
    Junior Spartanburg, S.C.
  • Long Snapper LS 5'10" 210 lbs
    Fr. Rock Hill, S.C.
    Freshman Rock Hill, S.C.
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Southern Pines, N.C.
    Freshman Southern Pines, N.C.
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs
    R-So. Atlanta, Ga.
    Redshirt Sophomore Atlanta, Ga.
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 225 lbs
    So. Robersonville, N.C.
    Sophomore Robersonville, N.C.
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 205 lbs
    R-Jr. Staten Island, N.Y.
    Redshirt Junior Staten Island, N.Y.
  • Defensive Line DL 5'10" 275 lbs
    Fr. Cherokee, N.C.
    Freshman Cherokee, N.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 265 lbs
    R-So. Taylorsville, N.C.
    Redshirt Sophomore Taylorsville, N.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 285 lbs
    R-So. Wilkesboro, N.C.
    Redshirt Sophomore Wilkesboro, N.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 325 lbs
    Fr. Lenoir, N.C.
    Freshman Lenoir, N.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 330 lbs
    Gr. Wilmington, N.C.
    Graduate Student Wilmington, N.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 305 lbs
    R-Fr. Branchville, S.C.
    Redshirt Freshman Branchville, S.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    Fr. Asheville,N.C.
    Freshman Asheville,N.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 290 lbs
    Fr. Jacksonville, N.C.
    Freshman Jacksonville, N.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 285 lbs
    Fr. Raleigh, N.C.
    Freshman Raleigh, N.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 265 lbs
    R-So. Braselton, Ga.
    Redshirt Sophomore Braselton, Ga.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'8" 300 lbs
    R-Fr. Laurinburg, N.C.
    Redshirt Freshman Laurinburg, N.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 325 lbs
    Fr. Jonesboro, Ga.
    Freshman Jonesboro, Ga.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 280 lbs
    Fr. North Wilkesboro, N.C.
    Freshman North Wilkesboro, N.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 285 lbs
    Fr. Canton, N.C.
    Freshman Canton, N.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 270 lbs
    Rs. Arab, Ala.
    Redshirt Arab, Ala.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 280 lbs
    Sr. Sweetwater, Tenn.
    Senior Sweetwater, Tenn.
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Marietta, Ga.
    Freshman Marietta, Ga.
  • Tight End TE 6'0" 250 lbs
    Sr. Bryson City, N.C.
    Senior Bryson City, N.C.
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 5'11" 195 lbs
    Fr. Indian Land, S.C.
    Freshman Indian Land, S.C.
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 235 lbs
    Jr. Aldie, Va
    Junior Aldie, Va
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 220 lbs
    Rs. Calypso, N.C.
    Redshirt Calypso, N.C.
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 225 lbs
    Rs. Cumming, Ga.
    Redshirt Cumming, Ga.
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'7" 175 lbs
    R-Sr. Shelby, N.C.
    Redshirt Senior Shelby, N.C.
  • Kicker K 5'9" 170 lbs
    R-Fr. Sanford, N.C.
    Redshirt Freshman Sanford, N.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Shelby, N.C.
    Freshman Shelby, N.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 270 lbs
    R-Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio
    Redshirt Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 230 lbs
    Fr. Gilbert, S.C.
    Freshman Gilbert, S.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 260 lbs
    Fr. Greensboro, N.C.
    Freshman Greensboro, N.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 250 lbs
    Fr. Southern Pines, N.C.
    Freshman Southern Pines, N.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 260 lbs
    So. Hinesville, Ga.
    Sophomore Hinesville, Ga.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 295 lbs
    So. Greenville, S.C.
    Sophomore Greenville, S.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 260 lbs
    Fr. Raleigh, N.C.
    Freshman Raleigh, N.C.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 270 lbs
    Jr. Hoover, Ala.
    Junior Hoover, Ala.
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    Jr. Tallahassee, Fla.
    Junior Tallahassee, Fla.

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Mark Speir

  • Associate Head Coach / co-Offensive Coordinator / OL

    John Holt

  • Assistant Coach / RB & TE

    Arketa Banks

  • Assistant Coach / QBs

    Phillip Ely

  • Assistant Coach / Nickelbacks / Special Teams Coordinator

    Keith Henry

  • Assistant Coach / S

    Nick Newsome

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Line

    Reuben Wright

  • Defensive Assistant Coach / CBs

    Deane Cheatham

  • Director of Football Operations

    Nick Mashburn

  • Football Administrative Assistant

    Sandy Neuenschwander

2019 Football Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School)
2 Nate Mullen WR 5-9 185 R-Sr. Harrisburg, N.C. /
3 Jamaud Geter DB 5-9 210 Fr. Shelby, N.C. /
3 D.J. Thorpe WR 6-3 195 R-So. Nashville, Tenn. /
4 Kenny Benton WR 5-9 180 Jr. Columbia, S.C. /
4 A.J. Rogers DB 6-0 180 So. Duncan, S.C. /
5 Connell Young RB 6-0 210 Sr. Greensboro, N.C. /
6 Jabril Muhammad DB 5-11 170 Fr. St. Petersburg, Fla. /
6 Daquan Patten WR 5-6 185 R-Jr. Columbia, S.C. /
7 Graham Brinker RB 5-9 175 Fr. Jacksonville, N.C. /
7 Charles Gadie DB 5-9 170 R-Fr. Douglasville, Ga. /
8 Syheam McQueen RB 6-0 205 Fr. Laurinburg, N.C. /
8 Devlin Olawumi LB 6-0 195 So. Atlanta, Ga. /
9 Keshaun Abel WR 6-4 185 R-Fr. Charlotte, N.C /
9 John Brannon DB 6-2 195 Sr. Charlotte, N.C /
10 Malik Richardson QB 6-4 200 Fr. Sumter, S.C. /
10 Angel Rivera LB 6-2 225 R-Fr. Charlotte, N.C. /
11 Larry Williams DB 5-10 180 Fr. Graham, N.C. /
11 Jaylin Young WR 6-0 165 Fr. Miami, Fla. /
12 Tyrie Adams QB 6-2 185 R-Sr. St. Petersburg, Fla /
13 Ronald Kent Jr. DB 5-10 165 So. Harrisburg, Pa. /
14 Mahari Stribling WR 6-3 180 R-Fr. Loganville, Ga. /
14 Quintin Thames DB 5-11 175 R-So. Grayson, Ga. /
15 Will Jones QB 6-4 220 R-So. Greensboro, N.C /
16 Mason Burchette RB 5-11 200 R-Fr. Thomasville, N.C. /
16 Bubba Williamson QB 6-2 200 R-Fr. Kershaw, S.C. /
17 Reggie Jones DB 5-11 175 R-So. Sharpsburg, Ga /
17 Tucker Woolum WR 5-10 160 R-So. Pineville, Ky. /
18 Jaylon McMillon DB 6-0 185 Fr. Clemmons, N.C. /
19 Devarius Cortner DB 6-1 190 Sr. Nashville, Tenn /
19 Tristan Sens WR 6-1 180 Fr. Holly Springs, N.C. /
20 Donnavan Spencer RB 5-10 190 R-Jr. Charlotte, N.C. /
21 Haki Bradley RB 5-10 210 R-Jr. Raleigh, N.C. /
22 JerMichael White DB 6-1 190 R-Sr. Johnson City, Tenn. /
24 Anthony Badgett DB 5-9 170 R-Fr. Greensboro, N.C. /
24 Justin Matthews WR 6-0 175 Fr. Gibsonville, N.C. /
25 Dejon DeCruz LB 6-1 225 Fr. Durham, N.C. /
26 Brandon Bawn DB 6-1 195 Sr. Macon, Ga. /
27 Trevor Childers LB 6-1 215 Jr. Lincolnton, N.C /
28 Jaheim Mullen WR 6-0 190 Fr. Gastonia, N.C. /
29 Jayden Pauling LB 6-3 225 So. Raleigh, N.C. /
30 Michael Murphy DB 6-2 200 R-Jr. Spartanburg, S.C. /
31 Jalin Virgo DB 6-0 200 Fr. High Point, N.C. /
33 Curtis Roach LB 6-1 200 R-So. Cumming, Ga /
34 Ezekiel Jennette DL 5-11 235 R-So. Durham, N.C. /
35 Dorian Davis DB 6-0 190 Fr. Shelby, N.C. /
37 Ty Harris LB 6-1 245 Jr. Dacula, Ga. /
38 Jarquavius Wortham LB 6-1 225 Sr. LaGrange, Ga. /
39 Julian Pletz K 5-10 190 R-Fr. Liberty Township, Ohio /
40 Micah Nelson DB 6-3 200 Fr. Murphy, N.C. /
41 Cinsere Allison DB 6-0 185 R-Fr. Kannapolis, N.C. /
42 Jontavious Shotwell DB 5-11 175 R-Fr. Hoschton, Ga. /
43 Luke Hoggard TE/RB 6-0 220 R-So. Edenton, N.C. /
44 Charles McDonough LS 6-0 220 R-Jr. Kernersville, N.C. /
45 Caleb Ferguson RB 5-11 195 R-So. Waynesville, N.C /
46 Austin Phillips TE 6-1 235 Sr. Banner Elk, N.C. /
47 Joel Poinsette K 6-0 175 R-So. Greenville, S.C. /
48 Chester Geffrard LB 6-4 225 Fr. Ocoee, Fla. /
48 Jess Smith WR 5-9 175 R-So. Seneca, S.C. /
49 Jacob Enns K/P 6-0 175 R-So. Tampa, Fla. /
50 Alex McConnell OL 6-4 275 R-Fr. Boone, N.C. /
51 Matthew Bair OL 6-3 285 R-Jr. Anderson, S.C. /
52 Grady Thomas OL 6-5 305 Jr. Spartanburg, S.C. /
55 Kevin Thompson LS 5-10 210 Fr. Rock Hill, S.C. /
56 Jacob Depouli LB 6-0 205 Fr. Southern Pines, N.C. /
57 Alan Harris LB 6-2 220 R-So. Atlanta, Ga. /
58 Darrius Smith LB 5-11 225 So. Robersonville, N.C. /
59 John Esposito LB 5-10 205 R-Jr. Staten Island, N.Y. /
60 Joaquin Layno DL 5-10 275 Fr. Cherokee, N.C. /
61 Dawson Johnson OL 6-2 265 R-So. Taylorsville, N.C. /
62 Michael Harper OL 6-4 285 R-So. Wilkesboro, N.C. /
65 Isaiah Helms OL 6-3 325 Fr. Lenoir, N.C. /
67 Jibril Dandy DL 6-2 330 Gr. Wilmington, N.C. /
68 Torrion Stevenson DL 6-1 305 R-Fr. Branchville, S.C. /
69 Dillon Luther OL 6-3 300 Fr. Asheville,N.C. /
70 Trent Jones OL 6-3 290 Fr. Jacksonville, N.C. /
72 Blake Whitmore OL 6-2 285 Fr. Raleigh, N.C. /
73 Nick Campbell OL 6-1 265 R-So. Braselton, Ga. /
74 Tyler Smith OL 6-8 300 R-Fr. Laurinburg, N.C. /
75 Zach Hayes OL 6-3 325 Fr. Jonesboro, Ga. /
76 Jacob Combs OL 6-4 280 Fr. North Wilkesboro, N.C. /
77 Terran Brown DL 6-0 285 Fr. Canton, N.C. /
78 Garrett Bowman OL 6-4 270 Rs. Arab, Ala. /
79 Bailey Byrum OL 6-7 280 Sr. Sweetwater, Tenn. /
81 Kendall Alford WR 5-10 175 Fr. Marietta, Ga. /
82 Caleb Woodard TE 6-0 250 Sr. Bryson City, N.C. /
83 Brandon Dickerson K/P 5-11 195 Fr. Indian Land, S.C. /
84 Owen Cosenke TE 6-3 235 Jr. Aldie, Va /
85 Luke Britt TE 6-6 220 Rs. Calypso, N.C. /
86 Clayton Bardall TE 6-3 225 Rs. Cumming, Ga. /
88 Tyler Mitchell WR 5-7 175 R-Sr. Shelby, N.C. /
89 Richard McCollum K 5-9 170 R-Fr. Sanford, N.C. /
90 Tre' Jolly DL 6-2 210 Fr. Shelby, N.C. /
91 Trevon Poole DL 6-2 270 R-Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio /
92 Darrius Bell DL 6-2 230 Fr. Gilbert, S.C. /
93 Roman Johnson DL 6-3 260 Fr. Greensboro, N.C. /
94 Aidan Alston DL 6-2 250 Fr. Southern Pines, N.C. /
96 K.J. Milner DL 6-4 260 So. Hinesville, Ga. /
97 Adam Henderson DL 6-4 295 So. Greenville, S.C. /
98 Christian Harris DL 6-3 260 Fr. Raleigh, N.C. /
99 Ricky Palao DL 6-2 270 Jr. Hoover, Ala. /
Cameron Brown LB 6-2 210 Jr. Tallahassee, Fla. /

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Mark Speir Mark Speir Head Coach
John Holt John Holt Associate Head Coach / co-Offensive Coordinator / OL
Arketa Banks Arketa Banks Assistant Coach / RB & TE
Phillip Ely Phillip Ely Assistant Coach / QBs
Keith Henry Keith Henry Assistant Coach / Nickelbacks / Special Teams Coordinator
Nick Newsome 2020 Headshot Nick Newsome Assistant Coach / S
Reuben Wright Reuben Wright Assistant Coach / Defensive Line
Deane Cheatham Deane Cheatham Defensive Assistant Coach / CBs
Nick Mashburn Nick Mashburn Director of Football Operations
Sandy Neuenschwander Sandy Neuenschwander Football Administrative Assistant

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff