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2022 Football Roster

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Players

  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 203 lbs
    Sr. Glenmoore, Pa. Downington East
    Senior Glenmoore, Pa. Downington East
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 169 lbs
    Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. Faith Lutheran
    Junior Las Vegas, Nev. Faith Lutheran
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 180 lbs
    Sr. Fort Worth, Texas Grace Prep Academy
    Senior Fort Worth, Texas Grace Prep Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    So. Jacksonville, Fla. Home School
    Sophomore Jacksonville, Fla. Home School
  • Quarterback QB 5'10" 192 lbs
    Sr. Fort Worth, Texas Grace Prep Academy
    Senior Fort Worth, Texas Grace Prep Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 177 lbs
    Sr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
    Senior Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 196 lbs
    Sr. Lake Villa, Ill. Grayslake North
    Senior Lake Villa, Ill. Grayslake North
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 215 lbs
    Sr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton Academy / Taylor University
    Senior Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton Academy / Taylor University
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    Sr. Sebastian, Fla. Sebastian River
    Senior Sebastian, Fla. Sebastian River
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 159 lbs
    So. Hendersonville, Tenn. Beech High School
    Sophomore Hendersonville, Tenn. Beech High School
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 181 lbs
    Sr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. Valor Christian / Lindenwood University
    Senior Highlands Ranch, Colo. Valor Christian / Lindenwood University
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 185 lbs
    Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. Knox West
    Senior Knoxville, Tenn. Knox West
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 181 lbs
    Sr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Senior Glen Ellyn, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. Encinitas, Calif. Santa Fe Christian
    Freshman Encinitas, Calif. Santa Fe Christian
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 190 lbs
    Sr. Torrance, Calif. Ambassador
    Senior Torrance, Calif. Ambassador
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 176 lbs
    Sr. Nashville, Tenn. Christ Presbyterian Academy
    Senior Nashville, Tenn. Christ Presbyterian Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 189 lbs
    So. Brentwood, Tenn. Ravenwood
    Sophomore Brentwood, Tenn. Ravenwood
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 190 lbs
    So. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton-Warrenville South
    Sophomore Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton-Warrenville South
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 194 lbs
    Gr. Westlake, Texas Carroll Senior / Liberty University
    Graduate Student Westlake, Texas Carroll Senior / Liberty University
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 189 lbs
    So. Alpharetta, Ga. Fellowship Christian
    Sophomore Alpharetta, Ga. Fellowship Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 188 lbs
    Jr. Franklin, Tenn. Lipscomb Academy
    Junior Franklin, Tenn. Lipscomb Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 167 lbs
    Fr. Matthews, N.C. Metrolina Christian Academy
    Freshman Matthews, N.C. Metrolina Christian Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 191 lbs
    So. Brentwood, Tenn. Ravenwood
    Sophomore Brentwood, Tenn. Ravenwood
  • Quarterback QB 5'10" 160 lbs
    Sr. Margate, Fla. Calvary Christian Academy
    Senior Margate, Fla. Calvary Christian Academy
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 170 lbs
    Fr. Long Grove, Ill. Stevenson
    Freshman Long Grove, Ill. Stevenson
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 175 lbs
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    Jr. Edmond, Okla. Edmond Memorial
    Junior Edmond, Okla. Edmond Memorial
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 190 lbs
    Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville West
    Senior Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville West
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 162 lbs
    Sr. Newport Beach, Calif. Saddleback Valley Christian / Occidental College
    Senior Newport Beach, Calif. Saddleback Valley Christian / Occidental College
  • Kicker K 5'11" 162 lbs
    So. Loveland, Ohio Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
    Sophomore Loveland, Ohio Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 160 lbs
    Fr. Winfield, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Freshman Winfield, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 176 lbs
    So. Denton, Texas Coram Deo Academy
    Sophomore Denton, Texas Coram Deo Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 191 lbs
    So. Roseville, Minn. Roseville Area
    Sophomore Roseville, Minn. Roseville Area
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 213 lbs
    Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Northpointe Christian
    Senior Grand Rapids, Mich. Northpointe Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 192 lbs
    Sr. Kent, Wash. Kentwood
    Senior Kent, Wash. Kentwood
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 173 lbs
    Fr. Bedford, Texas Fort Worth Christian
    Freshman Bedford, Texas Fort Worth Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 182 lbs
    Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. Christian Academy of Knoxville
    Junior Knoxville, Tenn. Christian Academy of Knoxville
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 206 lbs
    Sr. Lubbock, Texas Trinity Christian
    Senior Lubbock, Texas Trinity Christian
  • Running Back RB 5'5" 174 lbs
    Fr. Goochland County, Va. Collegiate School
    Freshman Goochland County, Va. Collegiate School
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 185 lbs
    So. Carmel, Ind. Heritage Christian
    Sophomore Carmel, Ind. Heritage Christian
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 195 lbs
    So. Glen Ellyn, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Sophomore Glen Ellyn, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 5'8" 157 lbs
    So. Matthews, N.C. Charlotte Christian
    Sophomore Matthews, N.C. Charlotte Christian
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    Sr. Kennesaw, Ga. Mount Paran
    Senior Kennesaw, Ga. Mount Paran
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 178 lbs
    Fr. Palatine, Ill. Fremd
    Freshman Palatine, Ill. Fremd
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    So. Franklin, Tenn. Franklin
    Sophomore Franklin, Tenn. Franklin
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Sr. Kent City, Mich. Kent City
    Senior Kent City, Mich. Kent City
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 200 lbs
    Jr. Waddell, Ariz. Valley Vista
    Junior Waddell, Ariz. Valley Vista
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 179 lbs
    Fr. Fort Worth, Texas Covenant Classical School
    Freshman Fort Worth, Texas Covenant Classical School
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 201 lbs
    So. Waunakee, Wis. Waunakee
    Sophomore Waunakee, Wis. Waunakee
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 199 lbs
    So. West Chicago, Ill. Wheaton Academy / Kenyon College
    Sophomore West Chicago, Ill. Wheaton Academy / Kenyon College
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 205 lbs
    So. Knoxville, Tenn, Grace Christian Academy
    Sophomore Knoxville, Tenn, Grace Christian Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 185 lbs
    Sr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Senior Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 217 lbs
    Sr. Gallatin Gateway, Mont. Lone Peak
    Senior Gallatin Gateway, Mont. Lone Peak
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 150 lbs
    Fr. Los Altos, Calif. Mountain View
    Freshman Los Altos, Calif. Mountain View
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 210 lbs
    Jr. Detroit, Mich. Southfield Christian
    Junior Detroit, Mich. Southfield Christian
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 170 lbs
    So. Longmont, Colo. Mead
    Sophomore Longmont, Colo. Mead
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 178 lbs
    Fr. Morgan Hill, Calif. Monte Vista Christian
    Freshman Morgan Hill, Calif. Monte Vista Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 176 lbs
    Jr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Grand Rapids Christian
    Junior Grand Rapids, Mich. Grand Rapids Christian
  • Tight End TE 6'0" 223 lbs
    So. Chicago, Ill. Chicago Hope Academy
    Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Chicago Hope Academy
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 210 lbs
    Fr. Carlsbad, Calif. Santa Fe Christian
    Freshman Carlsbad, Calif. Santa Fe Christian
  • Running Back RB 5'6" 175 lbs
    Fr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
    Freshman Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 190 lbs
    So. Roswell, Ga. Fellowship Christian School
    Sophomore Roswell, Ga. Fellowship Christian School
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 187 lbs
    So. Lake Villa, Ill. Grayslake North
    Sophomore Lake Villa, Ill. Grayslake North
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 203 lbs
    Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. Farragut
    Senior Knoxville, Tenn. Farragut
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 168 lbs
    Jr. Burr Oak, Mich. Colon / Glen Oaks C.C.
    Junior Burr Oak, Mich. Colon / Glen Oaks C.C.
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'0" 189 lbs
    Sr. Ellicott City, Md. Mount Hebron / University of South Carolina
    Senior Ellicott City, Md. Mount Hebron / University of South Carolina
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 218 lbs
    Jr. Holt, Mich. Holt
    Junior Holt, Mich. Holt
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 224 lbs
    Jr. Orange, Calif. Orange Lutheran
    Junior Orange, Calif. Orange Lutheran
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 229 lbs
    So. Fort Wayne, Ind. Homestead
    Sophomore Fort Wayne, Ind. Homestead
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 187 lbs
    Sr. White Bear Lake, Minn. Mahtomedi
    Senior White Bear Lake, Minn. Mahtomedi
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 287 lbs
    So. Solon, Ohio Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
    Sophomore Solon, Ohio Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 247 lbs
    Sr. Yorkville, Ill. Yorkville
    Senior Yorkville, Ill. Yorkville
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 260 lbs
    Jr. Grapevine, Texas Colleyville Heritage
    Junior Grapevine, Texas Colleyville Heritage
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 230 lbs
    Sr. Geneva, Ill. Geneva
    Senior Geneva, Ill. Geneva
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 190 lbs
    Fr. Memphis, Tenn. Evangelical Christian School
    Freshman Memphis, Tenn. Evangelical Christian School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 265 lbs
    So. Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
    Sophomore Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 287 lbs
    Sr. West Chicago, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Senior West Chicago, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 243 lbs
    Sr. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep
    Senior Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 260 lbs
    Sr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
    Senior Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 214 lbs
    Fr. Slaughter, La. Zachary
    Freshman Slaughter, La. Zachary
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 282 lbs
    Sr. Winfield, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Senior Winfield, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 240 lbs
    Fr. Bloomington, Ind. Bloomington South
    Freshman Bloomington, Ind. Bloomington South
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 238 lbs
    So. Tonopah, Ariz. Northwest Christian
    Sophomore Tonopah, Ariz. Northwest Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 230 lbs
    Fr. Plano, Texas Coram Deo Academy
    Freshman Plano, Texas Coram Deo Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 280 lbs
    So. Glen Ellyn, Ill. Glenbard West
    Sophomore Glen Ellyn, Ill. Glenbard West
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 270 lbs
    So. Spring, Texas Christian International School of Prague
    Sophomore Spring, Texas Christian International School of Prague
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    Sr. Rockford, Ill. Rockford Christian
    Senior Rockford, Ill. Rockford Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 5'8" 300 lbs
    Jr. Denton, Texas Guyer / Kilgore College
    Junior Denton, Texas Guyer / Kilgore College
  • Offensive Line OL 5'11" 280 lbs
    So. Trabuco Canyon, Calif. Santa Margarita Catholic High School
    Sophomore Trabuco Canyon, Calif. Santa Margarita Catholic High School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 276 lbs
    So. Phoenix, Ariz. Mountain Ridge
    Sophomore Phoenix, Ariz. Mountain Ridge
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    So. Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
    Sophomore Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 304 lbs
    So. Shoreview, Minn. Concordia Academy / Princeton
    Sophomore Shoreview, Minn. Concordia Academy / Princeton
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    Sr. Roscoe, Ill. Hononegah Community
    Senior Roscoe, Ill. Hononegah Community
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 203 lbs
    Jr. Cedar Crest, N.M. Manzano
    Junior Cedar Crest, N.M. Manzano
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. Carmel, Ind. Heritage Christian
    Freshman Carmel, Ind. Heritage Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 172 lbs
    Fr. Columbus, Ga. Brookstone
    Freshman Columbus, Ga. Brookstone
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 180 lbs
    So. Lubbock, Texas Trinity Christian
    Sophomore Lubbock, Texas Trinity Christian
  • Tight End TE 6'0" 216 lbs
    Jr. Floyds Knobs, Ind. Floyd Central
    Junior Floyds Knobs, Ind. Floyd Central
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 183 lbs
    So. Irvine, Calif. Portola
    Sophomore Irvine, Calif. Portola
  • Tight End TE 6'1" 235 lbs
    So. Westmont, Ill. Westmont
    Sophomore Westmont, Ill. Westmont
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 222 lbs
    Sr. South Lyon, Mich. Home School
    Senior South Lyon, Mich. Home School
  • Kicker K 6'2" 195 lbs
    Gr. Milton, Ga. Cambridge / University of Georgia
    Graduate Student Milton, Ga. Cambridge / University of Georgia
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. Plymouth, Mich. Plymouth Christian Academy
    Freshman Plymouth, Mich. Plymouth Christian Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 235 lbs
    So. Nashville, Tenn. Brentwood Academy
    Sophomore Nashville, Tenn. Brentwood Academy
  • Kicker K 6'3" 165 lbs
    Sr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Senior Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 237 lbs
    Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. Farragut
    Senior Knoxville, Tenn. Farragut
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 263 lbs
    Sr. Roscoe, Ill. Lutheran
    Senior Roscoe, Ill. Lutheran
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 220 lbs
    Fr. Lighthouse, Fla. Westminster Academy
    Freshman Lighthouse, Fla. Westminster Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 244 lbs
    Sr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North / Dayton University
    Senior Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North / Dayton University
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 213 lbs
    Fr. Little Elm, Texas Wakeland
    Freshman Little Elm, Texas Wakeland
  • Kicker K 5'11" 162 lbs
    Fr. Coronado, Calif. Saint Augustine
    Freshman Coronado, Calif. Saint Augustine
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 271 lbs
    Sr. San Dimas, Calif. Western Christian
    Senior San Dimas, Calif. Western Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 276 lbs
    Sr. Rockford, Ill. Rockford Christian
    Senior Rockford, Ill. Rockford Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 5'10" 263 lbs
    Fr. Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
    Freshman Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 222 lbs
    Fr. West Chicago, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Freshman West Chicago, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 272 lbs
    Sr. Aurora, Ill. Wheaton Academy / Butler University
    Senior Aurora, Ill. Wheaton Academy / Butler University

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Football Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

    Jesse Scott

  • Defensive Coordinator

    CJ Nightingale

  • Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach

    Andrew Bowers

  • Defensive Line Coach and Special Teams Coordinator

    Mikey Swider

  • Wide Receivers Coach

    James Houck

  • Running Backs Coach

    Chris Hawley

  • Defensive Line Coach and Spiritual Coordinator

    Jeff Peltz

  • Tight Ends Coach

    Ron Harris

  • Defensive Assistant

    Wyatt Lee

  • Defensive Backs Coach

    Pete Ittersagen

  • Kickers and Punters Coach

    Tim Ellingsen

  • Linebackers Coach

    Mark Jackson

  • Defensive Assistant

    Avery Anderson

  • Defensive Assistant

    Dallas McRae

  • Offensive Assistant

    Luke Mitchell

  • Defensive Assistant

    Corey Kennedy

Football Support Staff

  • Assistant Athletic Trainer

    Allan Prasil

2022 Football Roster
# C Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. CL. Hometown / High School / Previous College
0 Luke Davis DB 6-0 203 Sr. Glenmoore, Pa. / Downington East
1 Riley Schwartz DB 5-11 169 Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. / Faith Lutheran
2 Matthew Tucker WR 5-10 180 Sr. Fort Worth, Texas / Grace Prep Academy
3 Andrew Partyka DB 6-0 195 So. Jacksonville, Fla. / Home School
3 Jeremiah Tucker QB 5-10 192 Sr. Fort Worth, Texas / Grace Prep Academy
4 Eli Odell WR 6-2 177 Sr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North
5 Virgil Cannon III LB 5-9 196 Sr. Lake Villa, Ill. / Grayslake North
5 Ben Thorson QB 6-3 215 Sr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton Academy / Taylor University
6 Tyler Gautier WR 5-11 180 Sr. Sebastian, Fla. / Sebastian River
7 Xaviere Jones QB 6-0 159 So. Hendersonville, Tenn. / Beech High School
7 Jadin Watson DB 5-10 181 Sr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. / Valor Christian / Lindenwood University
8 Will Eggleston WR 6-1 185 Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. / Knox West
9 Cristian Carstens RB 5-10 181 Sr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
9 Thomas Greupner QB 6-0 175 Fr. Encinitas, Calif. / Santa Fe Christian
10 Steven Barker WR 6-4 190 Sr. Torrance, Calif. / Ambassador
11 McNeill Stout WR 5-9 176 Sr. Nashville, Tenn. / Christ Presbyterian Academy
12 Ross Johnston WR 5-11 189 So. Brentwood, Tenn. / Ravenwood
12 Max Wilson DB 6-3 190 So. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton-Warrenville South
13 Will Bowers QB 6-2 194 Gr. Westlake, Texas / Carroll Senior / Liberty University
13 Lawson Haigler LB 6-1 189 So. Alpharetta, Ga. / Fellowship Christian
14 Clay Campbell DB 6-0 188 Jr. Franklin, Tenn. / Lipscomb Academy
14 Caleb Titherington WR 5-10 167 Fr. Matthews, N.C. / Metrolina Christian Academy
15 Ben Bonga WR 6-2 191 So. Brentwood, Tenn. / Ravenwood
15 Skylar Pearcy QB 5-10 160 Sr. Margate, Fla. / Calvary Christian Academy
16 Seamus O'Connell QB 6-1 170 Fr. Long Grove, Ill. / Stevenson
16 JJ Ruff WR 5-9 175 Jr. Edmond, Okla. / Edmond Memorial
17 Daniel Leadbetter WR 5-10 190 Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. / Knoxville West
18 Jack DeAvila WR 6-0 162 Sr. Newport Beach, Calif. / Saddleback Valley Christian / Occidental College
18 Caleb Mary K 5-11 162 So. Loveland, Ohio / Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
19 Joseph Bracy DB 5-10 160 Fr. Winfield, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
19 Jack Herrington WR 5-11 176 So. Denton, Texas / Coram Deo Academy
20 Chase Smith DB 6-3 191 So. Roseville, Minn. / Roseville Area
21 Jalen Shaffer LB 6-2 213 Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Northpointe Christian
22 Stephen Watson DB 5-10 192 Sr. Kent, Wash. / Kentwood
23 Grady Gann DB 6-1 173 Fr. Bedford, Texas / Fort Worth Christian
23 Max Smith DB 6-0 182 Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. / Christian Academy of Knoxville
24 Clayton Reeves LB 5-10 206 Sr. Lubbock, Texas / Trinity Christian
24 Donovan Williams RB 5-5 174 Fr. Goochland County, Va. / Collegiate School
25 Ryan Miller LB 6-0 185 So. Carmel, Ind. / Heritage Christian
26 Christopher Carstens LB 5-11 195 So. Glen Ellyn, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
27 Carson Chow DB 5-8 157 So. Matthews, N.C. / Charlotte Christian
28 Jack Allen RB 5-10 190 Sr. Kennesaw, Ga. / Mount Paran
28 Nate Tofilon DB 5-11 178 Fr. Palatine, Ill. / Fremd
29 Blake Erby DB 6-0 195 So. Franklin, Tenn. / Franklin
30 Giovanni Weeks RB 6-0 205 Sr. Kent City, Mich. / Kent City
31 Henry Brown RB 5-10 200 Jr. Waddell, Ariz. / Valley Vista
31 Whit Jewett WR 5-9 179 Fr. Fort Worth, Texas / Covenant Classical School
32 Randy Vojtisek TE 6-3 201 So. Waunakee, Wis. / Waunakee
33 Trevor Donna LB 5-11 199 So. West Chicago, Ill. / Wheaton Academy / Kenyon College
34 Johnny Eller LB 5-11 205 So. Knoxville, Tenn, / Grace Christian Academy
35 Noah Jones DB 6-2 185 Sr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
36 Kegan Babick LB 6-1 217 Sr. Gallatin Gateway, Mont. / Lone Peak
37 Kaleb Ecklund DB 6-0 150 Fr. Los Altos, Calif. / Mountain View
37 Ian Hanafee LB 6-0 210 Jr. Detroit, Mich. / Southfield Christian
38 Brady Borger RB 5-8 170 So. Longmont, Colo. / Mead
39 Ryan Kenyon WR 6-1 178 Fr. Morgan Hill, Calif. / Monte Vista Christian
39 Josiah Woltjer DB 6-2 176 Jr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Grand Rapids Christian
40 Jaden Pankau TE 6-0 223 So. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Hope Academy
41 Luca Torti LB 6-1 210 Fr. Carlsbad, Calif. / Santa Fe Christian
42 Trent Gabriele RB 5-6 175 Fr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North
42 Caleb McClung LB 5-10 190 So. Roswell, Ga. / Fellowship Christian School
43 Tiger Cannon DB 5-9 187 So. Lake Villa, Ill. / Grayslake North
44 Kyle Carter RB 5-9 203 Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. / Farragut
44 Jonathan West DB 6-1 168 Jr. Burr Oak, Mich. / Colon / Glen Oaks C.C.
45 Evan Spisz K/P 6-0 189 Sr. Ellicott City, Md. / Mount Hebron / University of South Carolina
46 Peyton Bruce LB 5-11 218 Jr. Holt, Mich. / Holt
47 Jonathan Englebrecht DL 6-1 224 Jr. Orange, Calif. / Orange Lutheran
48 Isaac Parrish DL 6-1 229 So. Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead
49 Sam Bell DB 6-2 187 Sr. White Bear Lake, Minn. / Mahtomedi
50 JT Nichols OL 6-2 287 So. Solon, Ohio / Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
51 Philip LoChirco DL 6-1 247 Sr. Yorkville, Ill. / Yorkville
52 Nick Beard OL 6-0 260 Jr. Grapevine, Texas / Colleyville Heritage
53 Caleb Ericson DL 6-0 230 Sr. Geneva, Ill. / Geneva
53 Ben Lucas LB 5-11 190 Fr. Memphis, Tenn. / Evangelical Christian School
54 Mason Diel OL 6-1 265 So. Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Christian
55 Derek Johanik OL 6-0 287 Sr. West Chicago, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
56 Brendan Bentley DL 5-11 243 Sr. Omaha, Neb. / Creighton Prep
57 Trevor Gabriele OL 6-0 260 Sr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North
58 Riley Howard LB 5-9 214 Fr. Slaughter, La. / Zachary
59 Graham Wall OL 6-4 282 Sr. Winfield, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
60 David Nussbaum OL 6-0 240 Fr. Bloomington, Ind. / Bloomington South
62 Stuart Boschma DL 6-3 238 So. Tonopah, Ariz. / Northwest Christian
64 Zach McCalley OL 6-3 230 Fr. Plano, Texas / Coram Deo Academy
66 Steven Ball OL 6-0 280 So. Glen Ellyn, Ill. / Glenbard West
68 Parker Rogers OL 6-5 270 So. Spring, Texas / Christian International School of Prague
69 Elijah Nitz OL 6-3 280 Sr. Rockford, Ill. / Rockford Christian
71 Alphonso Willis DL 5-8 300 Jr. Denton, Texas / Guyer / Kilgore College
72 Roman Sergi OL 5-11 280 So. Trabuco Canyon, Calif. / Santa Margarita Catholic High School
75 Sean Sisco OL 6-0 276 So. Phoenix, Ariz. / Mountain Ridge
76 Ben Stokley OL 6-3 280 So. Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Christian
77 Aidan Kingsbury OL 6-5 304 So. Shoreview, Minn. / Concordia Academy / Princeton
78 Paul Fay OL 6-4 310 Sr. Roscoe, Ill. / Hononegah Community
80 Dakota Powell WR 6-2 203 Jr. Cedar Crest, N.M. / Manzano
81 Zac Schloemer WR 6-0 175 Fr. Carmel, Ind. / Heritage Christian
82 Mansell Amos DB 5-11 172 Fr. Columbus, Ga. / Brookstone
82 Davis Reeves WR 6-0 180 So. Lubbock, Texas / Trinity Christian
83 JD McKay TE 6-0 216 Jr. Floyds Knobs, Ind. / Floyd Central
84 Colin Chong WR 5-10 183 So. Irvine, Calif. / Portola
85 Ben Juska TE 6-1 235 So. Westmont, Ill. / Westmont
87 Simeon Sechrist TE 6-2 222 Sr. South Lyon, Mich. / Home School
88 Josh Winnett K 6-2 195 Gr. Milton, Ga. / Cambridge / University of Georgia
89 Mario Cassar WR 6-0 175 Fr. Plymouth, Mich. / Plymouth Christian Academy
90 Phillip Husband DL 6-2 235 So. Nashville, Tenn. / Brentwood Academy
90 Jack Ryken K 6-3 165 Sr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
91 Caleb Kuhn DL 6-1 237 Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. / Farragut
92 Christian Bonacquisti DL 6-1 263 Sr. Roscoe, Ill. / Lutheran
92 Josh Joseph DL 5-11 220 Fr. Lighthouse, Fla. / Westminster Academy
93 Brayden Anthony DL 6-1 244 Sr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North / Dayton University
94 Gage Autry DL 6-0 213 Fr. Little Elm, Texas / Wakeland
94 Santiago Tucker K 5-11 162 Fr. Coronado, Calif. / Saint Augustine
95 Gavin Roe DL 6-0 271 Sr. San Dimas, Calif. / Western Christian
96 Jaden Ferlita DL 6-2 276 Sr. Rockford, Ill. / Rockford Christian
97 Maxton Leathers DL 5-10 263 Fr. Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Christian
98 Peter Johanik DL 6-1 222 Fr. West Chicago, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
99 Dimitrie Skakavac DL 6-2 272 Sr. Aurora, Ill. / Wheaton Academy / Butler University

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Jesse Scott Jesse Scott Head Football Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
CJ Nightingale CJ Nightingale Defensive Coordinator
Andrew Bowers HS Andrew Bowers Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach
Mikey Swider Mikey Swider Defensive Line Coach and Special Teams Coordinator
James Houck James Houck Wide Receivers Coach
Chris Hawley Chris Hawley Running Backs Coach
Jeff Peltz Jeff Peltz Defensive Line Coach and Spiritual Coordinator
Ron Harris Ron Harris Tight Ends Coach
Wheaton College 2024 Football Team Wyatt Lee Defensive Assistant
Pete Ittersagen Pete Ittersagen Defensive Backs Coach
Tim Ellingsen Tim Ellingsen Kickers and Punters Coach
Mark Jackson Mark Jackson Linebackers Coach
Avery Anderson HS Avery Anderson Defensive Assistant
Dallas McRae Dallas McRae Defensive Assistant
Luke Mitchell Luke Mitchell Offensive Assistant
Corey Kennedy Corey Kennedy Defensive Assistant

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Allan Prasil Assistant Athletic Trainer

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff