2023 Football Roster

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Players

  • RB 5'11" 204 lbs
    0

    Ron Craten

    Jr. Oak Grove, LA Oak Grove HS
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    Junior Oak Grove, LA Oak Grove HS
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  • DB 5'11" 191 lbs
    1

    Nick Grady

    Gr. Meridian, MS West Laurendale HS
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    Graduate Student Meridian, MS West Laurendale HS
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  • DB 5'9" 185 lbs
    2/2a

    Tra'Jen Anderson-Watts

    Sr. Hattiesburg, MS Coahoma CC
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    Senior Hattiesburg, MS Coahoma CC
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  • QB 5'9" 180 lbs
    2

    DeAnte Smith-Moore

    Sr. Cincinnati, OH Colerain HS
    Full Bio
    Senior Cincinnati, OH Colerain HS
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  • WR 6'0" 172 lbs
    2

    Jacob Stephens

    Jr. Princeton, LA Haughton HS
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    Junior Princeton, LA Haughton HS
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  • DB 6'0" 189 lbs
    3/3a

    David Brown

    R-Sr. Shreveport, LA Captain Shreve HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Shreveport, LA Captain Shreve HS
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  • QB 6'0" 175 lbs
    3

    Cameron Gray

    So. Houston, Texas Dobie HS
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    Sophomore Houston, Texas Dobie HS
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  • WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    4

    Javier Batiste

    Jr. White Castle, LA Coffeyville CC
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    Junior White Castle, LA Coffeyville CC
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  • DB 5'8" 170 lbs
    4/4a

    Jaylin Thompson

    Jr. Vicksburg, Miss East Central CC
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    Junior Vicksburg, Miss East Central CC
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  • RB 5'10" 200 lbs
    5

    Marcus Williams

    Jr. White Castle, LA White Castle HS
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    Junior White Castle, LA White Castle HS
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  • WR 6'2" 180 lbs
    6

    Jacob Smith

    Sr. Allatoona, Ga. Kentucky
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    Senior Allatoona, Ga. Kentucky
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  • LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    6/6a

    Kevin Smith

    Jr. Clarksdale, Miss Highland CC
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    Junior Clarksdale, Miss Highland CC
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  • DB 6'2" 188 lbs
    7

    Jakobe Graves

    R-Sr. Adamsville, AL Minor HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Adamsville, AL Minor HS
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  • DB 5'11" 188 lbs
    8

    Ja'Quaris Jamison

    Sr. Brooksville, MS Noxubee County
    Full Bio
    Senior Brooksville, MS Noxubee County
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  • QB 6'2" 180 lbs
    9

    Matt Coleman

    Fr. Haleyville, Ala Haleyville HS
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    Freshman Haleyville, Ala Haleyville HS
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  • DB 5'10" 190 lbs
    9/9a

    Braxton Hall

    Jr. Hoover, AL Spain Park HS
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    Junior Hoover, AL Spain Park HS
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  • S 6'0" 195 lbs
    10

    Justin Efebera

    Gr. Columbus, Ohio University of Missouri
    Full Bio
    Graduate Student Columbus, Ohio University of Missouri
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  • LB 6'2" 207 lbs
    11/1a

    Zach Hammann

    Jr. Boca Raton, FL Florida Atlantic University
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    Junior Boca Raton, FL Florida Atlantic University
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  • Slot 5'10" 170 lbs
    11

    Veontai Williams

    Jr. Daphne, AL Daphne HS
    Full Bio
    Junior Daphne, AL Daphne HS
    Full Bio
  • DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    12/1b

    Kylin Andrus

    Jr. Lake Charles, La Highland CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Lake Charles, La Highland CC
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  • Slot 5'10" 203 lbs
    12

    RJ Wilson

    Sr. Independence, MS Itawamba CC
    Full Bio
    Senior Independence, MS Itawamba CC
    Full Bio
  • DB 5'11" 190 lbs
    13

    Kiemond Emilien Jr.

    So. Spring, Texas Westfield HS
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    Sophomore Spring, Texas Westfield HS
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  • LB 6'0" 223 lbs
    14/1c

    Thad Bishop

    Jr. Jackson, Miss Jackson State University
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    Junior Jackson, Miss Jackson State University
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  • RB 5'10" 185 lbs
    14

    Qavonte Swanigan

    Jr. Foxworth, Miss Pearl River CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Foxworth, Miss Pearl River CC
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  • DL 5'9" 225 lbs
    15/1d

    Jaylen Gipson

    Gr. Sardis, MS Hinds CC
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    Graduate Student Sardis, MS Hinds CC
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  • P 6'1" 185 lbs
    15

    Houston Smith

    Sr. Flowood, Miss. Hinds CC
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    Senior Flowood, Miss. Hinds CC
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  • WR 5'11" 175 lbs
    16

    Me'Kyle Franklin

    Jr. Port Allen, LA Louisiana Christian
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    Junior Port Allen, LA Louisiana Christian
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  • QB 6'5" 215 lbs
    17

    Cameron Davis

    So. Nashville, TN Southwest CC
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Nashville, TN Southwest CC
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  • DB 6'0" 175 lbs
    17/1f

    Colin Williams

    Sr. Buford, GA Mill Creek HS
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    Senior Buford, GA Mill Creek HS
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  • DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    18/3c

    Dre'von Hollis

    So. Milton, FL Milton HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Milton, FL Milton HS
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  • QB 5'11" 190 lbs
    18

    John Henry White

    R-Fr. Amite, LA Oak Forest Academy
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Amite, LA Oak Forest Academy
    Full Bio
  • QB 6'0" 185 lbs
    19

    Wyatt Albright

    Fr. Gallman, Miss Copiah Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Gallman, Miss Copiah Academy
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  • DL 6'3" 255 lbs
    19/1g

    Scott Burton

    Jr. Bogue Chitto, Miss. Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Bogue Chitto, Miss. Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
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  • DB 5'11" 170 lbs
    20

    Andra'e McMillian

    Jr. Castleberry, AL Hillcrest HS
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    Junior Castleberry, AL Hillcrest HS
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  • LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    21/2b

    Hayden Hill

    So. Madison, Miss Mississippi State
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    Sophomore Madison, Miss Mississippi State
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  • LB 6'0" 195 lbs
    22

    Chase Rush

    Sr. Prentiss, MS Jackson Academy
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    Senior Prentiss, MS Jackson Academy
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  • DB 6'0" 210 lbs
    23

    Ryan Broussard

    Gr. Lafayette, La. North Vermilion HS
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    Graduate Student Lafayette, La. North Vermilion HS
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  • RB 5'10" 250 lbs
    24

    Patrick Gardner

    Fr. Cedartown, Ga. Cedartown HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Cedartown, Ga. Cedartown HS
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  • DB 6'0" 190 lbs
    24/2c

    Jordan Lighter

    So. Utica, MS Raymond HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Utica, MS Raymond HS
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  • LB 6'0" 218 lbs
    25

    Brayden Zeigler

    So. Lafayette, LA Lafayette Christian Academy
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    Sophomore Lafayette, LA Lafayette Christian Academy
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  • RB 6'0" 190 lbs
    26

    Michael Lomonaco

    So. Miami, FL Doral Academy
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Miami, FL Doral Academy
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  • DB 5'10" 170 lbs
    26/2d

    Ja'Marcus Stephens

    So. Springhill, LA North Webster HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Springhill, LA North Webster HS
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  • DB 5'9" 193 lbs
    27

    Brandon Snell

    Jr. Kansas City, Kansas Coffeeyville CC
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    Junior Kansas City, Kansas Coffeeyville CC
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  • B Back 5'11" 200 lbs
    28

    Nick Milsap

    Jr. Oak Grove, Miss Pearl River CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Oak Grove, Miss Pearl River CC
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  • DB 5'10" 185 lbs
    28/2e

    Jaeden Paul

    Fr. Plaquemine, La Plaquemine HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Plaquemine, La Plaquemine HS
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  • DB 5'11" 190 lbs
    29/2f

    Covanta Milligan

    Fr. Scotlandville, La Scotlandville, HS
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    Freshman Scotlandville, La Scotlandville, HS
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  • RB 5'10" 185 lbs
    30

    John Peterson

    Fr. Vancleave, Miss Vancleave HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Vancleave, Miss Vancleave HS
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  • DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    30/3b

    Sylvester Walker Jr.

    So. Milwaukee, WI Riverside University HS
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    Sophomore Milwaukee, WI Riverside University HS
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  • RB 6'0" 212 lbs
    31

    Grant Collins

    R-Sr. Devine, TX Devine HS
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    Redshirt Senior Devine, TX Devine HS
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  • LB 6'2" 225 lbs
    32/3d

    Khaden Walker

    So. Jackson, TN Jackson North Side HS
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    Sophomore Jackson, TN Jackson North Side HS
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  • B Back 5'10" 220 lbs
    33

    Gary Banks

    Jr. Olive Branch, Miss Northeast Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Olive Branch, Miss Northeast Mississippi CC
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  • S 6'1" 195 lbs
    33/3e

    Darryl Carter

    Jr. Tupelo, Miss. Southwest Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Tupelo, Miss. Southwest Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
  • Slot 5'11" 185 lbs
    33

    Chris Royal

    Jr. Magnolia, MS South Pike HS
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    Junior Magnolia, MS South Pike HS
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  • LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    34

    Darrien Brider

    So. Ponchatoula, LA Ponchatoula HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Ponchatoula, LA Ponchatoula HS
    Full Bio
  • SS 6'0" 195 lbs
    35

    Eli Dement

    So. Millport, AL Heritage Academy
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Millport, AL Heritage Academy
    Full Bio
  • Slot 5'10" 183 lbs
    36

    Chris Boudreaux

    Jr. Sunshine, LA East Iberville HS
    Full Bio
    Junior Sunshine, LA East Iberville HS
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  • DB 5'9" 151 lbs
    36/3f

    Lanauda Westmoreland

    So. Tupelo, MS Tupelo HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Tupelo, MS Tupelo HS
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  • DB 5'10" 183 lbs
    37

    Grant Watts

    Sr. Port Allen, LA Brusley HS
    Full Bio
    Senior Port Allen, LA Brusley HS
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  • LB 5'10" 215 lbs
    38

    Willie Latham

    Jr. Madison, Miss Northeast CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Madison, Miss Northeast CC
    Full Bio
  • Slot 5'9" 185 lbs
    39

    Josh Berry

    Jr. Tupelo, MS Tupelo Christian Prep
    Full Bio
    Junior Tupelo, MS Tupelo Christian Prep
    Full Bio
  • DB 5'8" 182 lbs
    40/3g

    Daijhae Abate

    Fr. Homosassa, Fla Trinity Catholic
    Full Bio
    Freshman Homosassa, Fla Trinity Catholic
    Full Bio
  • RB 5'8" 230 lbs
    40

    Ethan Archie

    So. Jackson, MS Jackson Academy
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Jackson, MS Jackson Academy
    Full Bio
  • LB 5'9" 210 lbs
    40/4b

    Dysart Bell

    Fr. Brandon, Miss Brandon HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Brandon, Miss Brandon HS
    Full Bio
  • LB 5'10" 210 lbs
    41/4c

    Brady Weatherly

    Fr. Collierville, Tenn Houston HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Collierville, Tenn Houston HS
    Full Bio
  • LB 6'2" 230 lbs
    42

    Andre Termidor

    Jr. Elmont, NY Nassau CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Elmont, NY Nassau CC
    Full Bio
  • LB 6'0" 200 lbs
    43/4d

    Gentry Davis

    Jr. Terry, Miss East Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Terry, Miss East Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
  • LS 5'10" 222 lbs
    43

    Jackson Fortenberry

    Jr. Summit, Miss Southwest CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Summit, Miss Southwest CC
    Full Bio
  • DL 6'3" 240 lbs
    44/4e

    Brennan Blake

    Rf. West Blocton, Ala University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman West Blocton, Ala University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Full Bio
  • B Back 5'11" 205 lbs
    44

    Brady Price

    Fr. Utica, Miss Central Hinds
    Full Bio
    Freshman Utica, Miss Central Hinds
    Full Bio
  • DL 6'2" 280 lbs
    45/4f

    Marquez Grace

    Sr. Meridian, MS Meridian HS
    Full Bio
    Senior Meridian, MS Meridian HS
    Full Bio
  • WR 6'0" 160 lbs
    45

    Mason Moulder

    So. Lawrenceville, GA Trinity Christian School
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Lawrenceville, GA Trinity Christian School
    Full Bio
  • Slot 5'10" 170 lbs
    46

    Branden Chaney

    Jr. Port Arthur, TX Memorial HS
    Full Bio
    Junior Port Arthur, TX Memorial HS
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  • K 6'1" 165 lbs
    46

    Nathaniel Jones

    So. Petal, MS Petal HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Petal, MS Petal HS
    Full Bio
  • LB 5'11" 185 lbs
    46

    Chandler Martin

    Jr. Jacksonville, Fla Methodist University
    Full Bio
    Junior Jacksonville, Fla Methodist University
    Full Bio
  • DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    47/4g

    Will Gray

    Fr. Ocean Springs, Miss Ocean Springs HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Ocean Springs, Miss Ocean Springs HS
    Full Bio
  • DS 5'9" 230 lbs
    47

    Andrew Studer

    Jr. Southaven, MS Memphis
    Full Bio
    Junior Southaven, MS Memphis
    Full Bio
  • LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    48

    Jason Betz

    R-Sr. Fayetteville, TN Lincoln County HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Fayetteville, TN Lincoln County HS
    Full Bio
  • LB 6'1" 205 lbs
    49

    Chadwick Martin

    Jr. Jacksonville, FL Westside HS
    Full Bio
    Junior Jacksonville, FL Westside HS
    Full Bio
  • LB 6'2" 215 lbs
    50

    Gage Mims

    So. Brewton, AL T R Miller HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Brewton, AL T R Miller HS
    Full Bio
  • LB 6'0" 200 lbs
    51

    Samuel Wadford

    Fr. Canton, Miss Canton Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Canton, Miss Canton Academy
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'1" 285 lbs
    52

    Frank Bean

    Jr. West Point, Miss Itawamba CC
    Full Bio
    Junior West Point, Miss Itawamba CC
    Full Bio
  • LB 6'2" 215 lbs
    52

    Trevor Bond

    Fr. McHenry, Miss. Stone HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman McHenry, Miss. Stone HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'0" 260 lbs
    53

    Jaison McKeithan

    R-Sr. Prattville, AL Prattville HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Prattville, AL Prattville HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'2" 285 lbs
    54

    Cannon McCulley

    Rf. West Blocton, Ala. Harding University
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman West Blocton, Ala. Harding University
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'1" 290 lbs
    55

    Will Baggett

    Jr. Gulfport, Miss. East Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Gulfport, Miss. East Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
  • DL 6'1" 277 lbs
    56/5a

    Justin Hollins

    Sr. Baton Rouge, LA East Iberville HS
    Full Bio
    Senior Baton Rouge, LA East Iberville HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'2" 295 lbs
    57

    Ronald Harris

    So. Baton Rouge, LA Madison Prep Academy
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Baton Rouge, LA Madison Prep Academy
    Full Bio
  • LB 6'0" 210 lbs
    57/5b

    Cooper Stroud

    Rf. Flowood, MS Hartfield Academy
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Flowood, MS Hartfield Academy
    Full Bio
  • DE 6'5" 240 lbs
    58/5c

    James DiStaso-Hutchins

    Fr. St Louis, MO Christian Brothers College HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman St Louis, MO Christian Brothers College HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'0" 260 lbs
    58

    Kolton Price

    Fr. Edwards, Miss Central Hinds
    Full Bio
    Freshman Edwards, Miss Central Hinds
    Full Bio
  • DL 6'1" 205 lbs
    59

    Willie Robinson

    Jr. Gulfport, MS Harrison Central HS
    Full Bio
    Junior Gulfport, MS Harrison Central HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 5'11" 255 lbs
    61

    Adrian Hopson

    R-Sr. Marion, MS Northeast HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Marion, MS Northeast HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'5" 287 lbs
    62

    Doug Schuler

    R-Sr. Abita Springs, LA Fontainbleau HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Abita Springs, LA Fontainbleau HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'2" 275 lbs
    63

    Eddie Lewis

    Jr. Grenada, Miss Itawamba CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Grenada, Miss Itawamba CC
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'2" 270 lbs
    64

    Levi Lott

    Jr. Water Valley, MS Lafayette HS
    Full Bio
    Junior Water Valley, MS Lafayette HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'0" 260 lbs
    65

    Ivan Thames

    Jr. Richland, HS Holmes CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Richland, HS Holmes CC
    Full Bio
  • OL 5'11" 255 lbs
    66

    Hayden Calhoun

    Sr. Cottondale, AL Northridge HS
    Full Bio
    Senior Cottondale, AL Northridge HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'3" 250 lbs
    67

    David Whitten

    Fr. Trenton, TN Peabody HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Trenton, TN Peabody HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'2" 250 lbs
    69

    Pierre Gaines

    Fr. Collierville, TN Collierville HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Collierville, TN Collierville HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'2" 370 lbs
    70

    Austin McKinley

    Jr. Taylorsville, MS Southwest Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Taylorsville, MS Southwest Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'0" 265 lbs
    72

    Cole Waters

    So. Excel, AL Excel HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Excel, AL Excel HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'0" 245 lbs
    75

    Garrett Franklin

    R-Sr. Carriere, MS Picayune HS
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Senior Carriere, MS Picayune HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'5" 260 lbs
    76

    Wes Williams

    Fr. Brookhaven, MS Enterprise HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Brookhaven, MS Enterprise HS
    Full Bio
  • OL 5'10" 280 lbs
    77

    Smith Barnes

    Fr. Canton, Miss. Canton Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Canton, Miss. Canton Academy
    Full Bio
  • OL 6'1" 305 lbs
    79

    Seth Russo

    Jr. Bay St. Louis, Miss East Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Bay St. Louis, Miss East Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
  • Slot 5'10" 170 lbs
    80

    O'Mare Latimer

    So. Andalusia, AL Andalusia HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Andalusia, AL Andalusia HS
    Full Bio
  • WR 6'2" 190 lbs
    81

    Kris Sides

    Jr. Hernando, Miss Northeast CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Hernando, Miss Northeast CC
    Full Bio
  • Slot 5'9" 180 lbs
    83

    Darian Riggs

    So. Lafayette, La. Lafayette Christian Academy
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Lafayette, La. Lafayette Christian Academy
    Full Bio
  • RB 5'11" 190 lbs
    84

    Otasowie Dion

    Fr. Montgomery, Ala. Alabama Christian Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Montgomery, Ala. Alabama Christian Academy
    Full Bio
  • H Back 6'3" 250 lbs
    85

    Josiah Jennings

    Fr. Patterson, La. Patterson HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Patterson, La. Patterson HS
    Full Bio
  • WR 5'9" 155 lbs
    86

    Braden Stewart

    Rf. Clinton, Miss. Ole Miss
    Full Bio
    Redshirt Freshman Clinton, Miss. Ole Miss
    Full Bio
  • WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    87

    Orien Thompson

    Jr. Starkville, Miss. East Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
    Junior Starkville, Miss. East Mississippi CC
    Full Bio
  • H Back 6'1" 220 lbs
    88

    Jake Milstead

    Fr. Tupelo Miss. Tupelo HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman Tupelo Miss. Tupelo HS
    Full Bio
  • QB 5'9" 160 lbs
    89

    DeMahri Wallace

    So. Jackson, TN Jackson North Side
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Jackson, TN Jackson North Side
    Full Bio
  • DE 6'3" 230 lbs
    90

    Denarius Robinson

    So. Brusley, LA Brusley HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Brusley, LA Brusley HS
    Full Bio
  • DL 6'1" 325 lbs
    91

    Tdarrian Owens

    Fr. St. Louis, MO Vashon HS
    Full Bio
    Freshman St. Louis, MO Vashon HS
    Full Bio
  • K 6'2" 185 lbs
    92

    Ben Pledger

    So. Jackson, Tenn. University School of Jackson
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Jackson, Tenn. University School of Jackson
    Full Bio
  • K 6'0" 160 lbs
    93

    Michael Shine

    So. Mobile, AL McGill-Toolen High School
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Mobile, AL McGill-Toolen High School
    Full Bio
  • DE 6'3" 287 lbs
    94

    D'Corian Nelson

    So. Marksville, LA Marksville HS
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Marksville, LA Marksville HS
    Full Bio
  • DL 6'6" 265 lbs
    95

    Ke'Shawn Brinkley

    Sr. Roxie, Miss. Jackson State
    Full Bio
    Senior Roxie, Miss. Jackson State
    Full Bio
  • DL 6'2" 244 lbs
    97

    DeShawn Washington

    Gr. Port Arthur, TX Texas A&M
    Full Bio
    Graduate Student Port Arthur, TX Texas A&M
    Full Bio
  • DL 6'0" 304 lbs
    98

    Bryson Baker

    Jr. Lake Providence, LA Oak Grove HS
    Full Bio
    Junior Lake Providence, LA Oak Grove HS
    Full Bio
  • DL 6'1" 271 lbs
    99

    Tony Gilbert

    Gr. Clinton, MS Stephen F. Austin
    Full Bio
    Graduate Student Clinton, MS Stephen F. Austin
    Full Bio

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach / Football

    John Bland

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator

    Tony Gilbert

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator

    Courtland Hays

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Running Backs

    Miguel Black

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / 'B' Backs - Special Teams

    Jake McKenzie

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Linebackers

    Paul Rasmussen

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Line

    Jay Thomas

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant / Tight Ends

    Ridge Murphy

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant / Defensive Line

    Carrington Davis

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant / Defensive Backs

    Chris Hector

    Full Bio
  • Graduate Assistant / Specialist and Equipment

    Dalton Davis

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant / Running Backs

    Elijah Kendrick

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant / Linebackers

    Daughtry McGhee

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant / Wide Receivers

    Lance Saulsberry

    Full Bio

Football Support Staff

  • Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

    Matt Verret

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications

    Blake Weir

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance and Athletic Experience

    Brian King

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning

    Cody Myers

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning

    Logan Ivy

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning

    Renato Batista

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant / Equipment

    Damon McKnight

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant / Film and Media

    Mason High

    Full Bio
2023 Football Roster
# Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown Previous School
0 Ron Craten RB 5-11 204 Jr. Oak Grove, LA Oak Grove HS
1 Nick Grady DB 5-11 191 Gr. Meridian, MS West Laurendale HS
2 Tra'Jen Anderson-Watts DB 5-9 185 Sr. Hattiesburg, MS Coahoma CC
2 DeAnte Smith-Moore QB 5-9 180 Sr. Cincinnati, OH Colerain HS
2 Jacob Stephens WR 6-0 172 Jr. Princeton, LA Haughton HS
3 David Brown DB 6-0 189 R-Sr. Shreveport, LA Captain Shreve HS
3 Cameron Gray QB 6-0 175 So. Houston, Texas Dobie HS
4 Javier Batiste WR 5-10 175 Jr. White Castle, LA Coffeyville CC
4 Jaylin Thompson DB 5-8 170 Jr. Vicksburg, Miss East Central CC
5 Marcus Williams RB 5-10 200 Jr. White Castle, LA White Castle HS
6 Jacob Smith WR 6-2 180 Sr. Allatoona, Ga. Kentucky
6 Kevin Smith LB 6-2 210 Jr. Clarksdale, Miss Highland CC
7 Jakobe Graves DB 6-2 188 R-Sr. Adamsville, AL Minor HS
8 Ja'Quaris Jamison DB 5-11 188 Sr. Brooksville, MS Noxubee County
9 Matt Coleman QB 6-2 180 Fr. Haleyville, Ala Haleyville HS
9 Braxton Hall DB 5-10 190 Jr. Hoover, AL Spain Park HS
10 Justin Efebera S 6-0 195 Gr. Columbus, Ohio University of Missouri
11 Zach Hammann LB 6-2 207 Jr. Boca Raton, FL Florida Atlantic University
11 Veontai Williams Slot 5-10 170 Jr. Daphne, AL Daphne HS
12 Kylin Andrus DB 6-0 180 Jr. Lake Charles, La Highland CC
12 RJ Wilson Slot 5-10 203 Sr. Independence, MS Itawamba CC
13 Kiemond Emilien Jr. DB 5-11 190 So. Spring, Texas Westfield HS
14 Thad Bishop LB 6-0 223 Jr. Jackson, Miss Jackson State University
14 Qavonte Swanigan RB 5-10 185 Jr. Foxworth, Miss Pearl River CC
15 Jaylen Gipson DL 5-9 225 Gr. Sardis, MS Hinds CC
15 Houston Smith P 6-1 185 Sr. Flowood, Miss. Hinds CC
16 Me'Kyle Franklin WR 5-11 175 Jr. Port Allen, LA Louisiana Christian
17 Cameron Davis QB 6-5 215 So. Nashville, TN Southwest CC
17 Colin Williams DB 6-0 175 Sr. Buford, GA Mill Creek HS
18 Dre'von Hollis DB 6-0 180 So. Milton, FL Milton HS
18 John Henry White QB 5-11 190 R-Fr. Amite, LA Oak Forest Academy
19 Wyatt Albright QB 6-0 185 Fr. Gallman, Miss Copiah Academy
19 Scott Burton DL 6-3 255 Jr. Bogue Chitto, Miss. Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
20 Andra'e McMillian DB 5-11 170 Jr. Castleberry, AL Hillcrest HS
21 Hayden Hill LB 6-1 215 So. Madison, Miss Mississippi State
22 Chase Rush LB 6-0 195 Sr. Prentiss, MS Jackson Academy
23 Ryan Broussard DB 6-0 210 Gr. Lafayette, La. North Vermilion HS
24 Patrick Gardner RB 5-10 250 Fr. Cedartown, Ga. Cedartown HS
24 Jordan Lighter DB 6-0 190 So. Utica, MS Raymond HS
25 Brayden Zeigler LB 6-0 218 So. Lafayette, LA Lafayette Christian Academy
26 Michael Lomonaco RB 6-0 190 So. Miami, FL Doral Academy
26 Ja'Marcus Stephens DB 5-10 170 So. Springhill, LA North Webster HS
27 Brandon Snell DB 5-9 193 Jr. Kansas City, Kansas Coffeeyville CC
28 Nick Milsap B Back 5-11 200 Jr. Oak Grove, Miss Pearl River CC
28 Jaeden Paul DB 5-10 185 Fr. Plaquemine, La Plaquemine HS
29 Covanta Milligan DB 5-11 190 Fr. Scotlandville, La Scotlandville, HS
30 John Peterson RB 5-10 185 Fr. Vancleave, Miss Vancleave HS
30 Sylvester Walker Jr. DB 6-0 180 So. Milwaukee, WI Riverside University HS
31 Grant Collins RB 6-0 212 R-Sr. Devine, TX Devine HS
32 Khaden Walker LB 6-2 225 So. Jackson, TN Jackson North Side HS
33 Gary Banks B Back 5-10 220 Jr. Olive Branch, Miss Northeast Mississippi CC
33 Darryl Carter S 6-1 195 Jr. Tupelo, Miss. Southwest Mississippi CC
33 Chris Royal Slot 5-11 185 Jr. Magnolia, MS South Pike HS
34 Darrien Brider LB 6-0 220 So. Ponchatoula, LA Ponchatoula HS
35 Eli Dement SS 6-0 195 So. Millport, AL Heritage Academy
36 Chris Boudreaux Slot 5-10 183 Jr. Sunshine, LA East Iberville HS
36 Lanauda Westmoreland DB 5-9 151 So. Tupelo, MS Tupelo HS
37 Grant Watts DB 5-10 183 Sr. Port Allen, LA Brusley HS
38 Willie Latham LB 5-10 215 Jr. Madison, Miss Northeast CC
39 Josh Berry Slot 5-9 185 Jr. Tupelo, MS Tupelo Christian Prep
40 Daijhae Abate DB 5-8 182 Fr. Homosassa, Fla Trinity Catholic
40 Ethan Archie RB 5-8 230 So. Jackson, MS Jackson Academy
40 Dysart Bell LB 5-9 210 Fr. Brandon, Miss Brandon HS
41 Brady Weatherly LB 5-10 210 Fr. Collierville, Tenn Houston HS
42 Andre Termidor LB 6-2 230 Jr. Elmont, NY Nassau CC
43 Gentry Davis LB 6-0 200 Jr. Terry, Miss East Mississippi CC
43 Jackson Fortenberry LS 5-10 222 Jr. Summit, Miss Southwest CC
44 Brennan Blake DL 6-3 240 Rf. West Blocton, Ala University of Alabama at Birmingham
44 Brady Price B Back 5-11 205 Fr. Utica, Miss Central Hinds
45 Marquez Grace DL 6-2 280 Sr. Meridian, MS Meridian HS
45 Mason Moulder WR 6-0 160 So. Lawrenceville, GA Trinity Christian School
46 Branden Chaney Slot 5-10 170 Jr. Port Arthur, TX Memorial HS
46 Nathaniel Jones K 6-1 165 So. Petal, MS Petal HS
46 Chandler Martin LB 5-11 185 Jr. Jacksonville, Fla Methodist University
47 Will Gray DB 5-9 175 Fr. Ocean Springs, Miss Ocean Springs HS
47 Andrew Studer DS 5-9 230 Jr. Southaven, MS Memphis
48 Jason Betz LB 6-1 225 R-Sr. Fayetteville, TN Lincoln County HS
49 Chadwick Martin LB 6-1 205 Jr. Jacksonville, FL Westside HS
50 Gage Mims LB 6-2 215 So. Brewton, AL T R Miller HS
51 Samuel Wadford LB 6-0 200 Fr. Canton, Miss Canton Academy
52 Frank Bean OL 6-1 285 Jr. West Point, Miss Itawamba CC
52 Trevor Bond LB 6-2 215 Fr. McHenry, Miss. Stone HS
53 Jaison McKeithan OL 6-0 260 R-Sr. Prattville, AL Prattville HS
54 Cannon McCulley OL 6-2 285 Rf. West Blocton, Ala. Harding University
55 Will Baggett OL 6-1 290 Jr. Gulfport, Miss. East Mississippi CC
56 Justin Hollins DL 6-1 277 Sr. Baton Rouge, LA East Iberville HS
57 Ronald Harris OL 6-2 295 So. Baton Rouge, LA Madison Prep Academy
57 Cooper Stroud LB 6-0 210 Rf. Flowood, MS Hartfield Academy
58 James DiStaso-Hutchins DE 6-5 240 Fr. St Louis, MO Christian Brothers College HS
58 Kolton Price OL 6-0 260 Fr. Edwards, Miss Central Hinds
59 Willie Robinson DL 6-1 205 Jr. Gulfport, MS Harrison Central HS
61 Adrian Hopson OL 5-11 255 R-Sr. Marion, MS Northeast HS
62 Doug Schuler OL 6-5 287 R-Sr. Abita Springs, LA Fontainbleau HS
63 Eddie Lewis OL 6-2 275 Jr. Grenada, Miss Itawamba CC
64 Levi Lott OL 6-2 270 Jr. Water Valley, MS Lafayette HS
65 Ivan Thames OL 6-0 260 Jr. Richland, HS Holmes CC
66 Hayden Calhoun OL 5-11 255 Sr. Cottondale, AL Northridge HS
67 David Whitten OL 6-3 250 Fr. Trenton, TN Peabody HS
69 Pierre Gaines OL 6-2 250 Fr. Collierville, TN Collierville HS
70 Austin McKinley OL 6-2 370 Jr. Taylorsville, MS Southwest Mississippi CC
72 Cole Waters OL 6-0 265 So. Excel, AL Excel HS
75 Garrett Franklin OL 6-0 245 R-Sr. Carriere, MS Picayune HS
76 Wes Williams OL 6-5 260 Fr. Brookhaven, MS Enterprise HS
77 Smith Barnes OL 5-10 280 Fr. Canton, Miss. Canton Academy
79 Seth Russo OL 6-1 305 Jr. Bay St. Louis, Miss East Mississippi CC
80 O'Mare Latimer Slot 5-10 170 So. Andalusia, AL Andalusia HS
81 Kris Sides WR 6-2 190 Jr. Hernando, Miss Northeast CC
83 Darian Riggs Slot 5-9 180 So. Lafayette, La. Lafayette Christian Academy
84 Otasowie Dion RB 5-11 190 Fr. Montgomery, Ala. Alabama Christian Academy
85 Josiah Jennings H Back 6-3 250 Fr. Patterson, La. Patterson HS
86 Braden Stewart WR 5-9 155 Rf. Clinton, Miss. Ole Miss
87 Orien Thompson WR 6-1 180 Jr. Starkville, Miss. East Mississippi CC
88 Jake Milstead H Back 6-1 220 Fr. Tupelo Miss. Tupelo HS
89 DeMahri Wallace QB 5-9 160 So. Jackson, TN Jackson North Side
90 Denarius Robinson DE 6-3 230 So. Brusley, LA Brusley HS
91 Tdarrian Owens DL 6-1 325 Fr. St. Louis, MO Vashon HS
92 Ben Pledger K 6-2 185 So. Jackson, Tenn. University School of Jackson
93 Michael Shine K 6-0 160 So. Mobile, AL McGill-Toolen High School
94 D'Corian Nelson DE 6-3 287 So. Marksville, LA Marksville HS
95 Ke'Shawn Brinkley DL 6-6 265 Sr. Roxie, Miss. Jackson State
97 DeShawn Washington DL 6-2 244 Gr. Port Arthur, TX Texas A&M
98 Bryson Baker DL 6-0 304 Jr. Lake Providence, LA Oak Grove HS
99 Tony Gilbert DL 6-1 271 Gr. Clinton, MS Stephen F. Austin

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
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John Bland Head Coach / Football
Tony Gilbert Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator
Courtland Hays Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator
Miguel Black Assistant Coach / Running Backs
Jake McKenzie Assistant Coach / 'B' Backs - Special Teams
Paul Rasmussen Assistant Coach / Linebackers
Jay Thomas Assistant Coach / Defensive Line
Ridge Murphy Graduate Assistant / Tight Ends
Carrington Davis Graduate Assistant / Defensive Line
Chris Hector Graduate Assistant / Defensive Backs
Dalton Davis Graduate Assistant / Specialist and Equipment
Elijah Kendrick Student Assistant / Running Backs
Daughtry McGhee Student Assistant / Linebackers
Lance Saulsberry Student Assistant / Wide Receivers

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
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The Mississippi College Athletics Department had photos taken on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in the A.E. Wood Coliseum on the school’s campus in Clinton, Miss. Matt Verret Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
Blake Weir Blake Weir Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications
Brian King Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance and Athletic Experience
Cody Myers Assistant Strength and Conditioning
Logan Ivy Assistant Strength and Conditioning
Renato Batista Assistant Strength and Conditioning
Damon McKnight Student Assistant / Equipment
Mason High Student Assistant / Film and Media

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff