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2023 Football Roster

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Players

  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 201 lbs
    Jr. Jacksonville, Fla. Home School
    Junior Jacksonville, Fla. Home School
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. Faith Lutheran
    Senior Las Vegas, Nev. Faith Lutheran
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 175 lbs
    Sr. Edmond, Okla. Edmond Memorial
    Senior Edmond, Okla. Edmond Memorial
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 196 lbs
    Sr. Lake Villa, Ill. Grayslake North
    Senior Lake Villa, Ill. Grayslake North
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 187 lbs
    Sr. Kennesaw, Ga. Mount Paran
    Senior Kennesaw, Ga. Mount Paran
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 191 lbs
    So. Bedford, Texas Fort Worth Christian
    Sophomore Bedford, Texas Fort Worth Christian
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 215 lbs
    Sr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton Academy / Taylor University
    Senior Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton Academy / Taylor University
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 165 lbs
    So. Winfield, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Sophomore Winfield, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 159 lbs
    Jr. Hendersonville, Tenn. Beech High School
    Junior 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 6'2" 185 lbs
    Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. Knox West
    Senior Knoxville, Tenn. Knox West
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 195 lbs
    Jr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Junior Glen Ellyn, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 181 lbs
    Sr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Senior Glen Ellyn, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 186 lbs
    Jr. Franklin, Tenn. Franklin
    Junior Franklin, Tenn. Franklin
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 175 lbs
    So. Encinitas, Calif. Santa Fe Christian
    Sophomore Encinitas, Calif. Santa Fe Christian
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 173 lbs
    So. Matthews, N.C. Metrolina Christian Academy
    Sophomore Matthews, N.C. Metrolina Christian Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 189 lbs
    Jr. Brentwood, Tenn. Ravenwood
    Junior Brentwood, Tenn. Ravenwood
  • Defensive Back DB 6'4" 193 lbs
    Jr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton-Warrenville South
    Junior Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton-Warrenville South
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 189 lbs
    Jr. Alpharetta, Ga. Fellowship Christian
    Junior Alpharetta, Ga. Fellowship Christian
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 186 lbs
    So. Morgan Hill, Calif. Monte Vista Christian
    Sophomore Morgan Hill, Calif. Monte Vista Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 188 lbs
    Sr. Franklin, Tenn. Lipscomb Academy
    Senior Franklin, Tenn. Lipscomb Academy
  • Quarterback QB 5'11" 191 lbs
    Fr. Waterville, Ohio Toledo Christian
    Freshman Waterville, Ohio Toledo Christian
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 185 lbs
    Jr. Brentwood, Tenn. Ravenwood
    Junior Brentwood, Tenn. Ravenwood
  • Quarterback QB 5'10" 160 lbs
    Sr. Margate, Fla. Calvary Christian Academy
    Senior Margate, Fla. Calvary Christian Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 179 lbs
    So. Columbus, Ga. Brookstone
    Sophomore Columbus, Ga. Brookstone
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 188 lbs
    So. Long Grove, Ill. Stevenson
    Sophomore Long Grove, Ill. Stevenson
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 192 lbs
    Fr. Tyler, Texas All Saints
    Freshman Tyler, Texas All Saints
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 176 lbs
    Jr. Denton, Texas Coram Deo Academy
    Junior Denton, Texas Coram Deo Academy
  • Tight End TE 6'1" 235 lbs
    Jr. Westmont, Ill. Westmont
    Junior Westmont, Ill. Westmont
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 150 lbs
    So. Los Altos, Calif. Mountain View
    Sophomore Los Altos, Calif. Mountain View
  • Tight End TE 6'0" 219 lbs
    Sr. Floyds Knobs, Ind. Floyd Central
    Senior Floyds Knobs, Ind. Floyd Central
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 187 lbs
    Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Grand Rapids Christian
    Senior Grand Rapids, Mich. Grand Rapids Christian
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 183 lbs
    Fr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Freshman Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 194 lbs
    Jr. Roseville, Minn. Roseville Area
    Junior Roseville, Minn. Roseville Area
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 188 lbs
    Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. Christian Academy of Knoxville
    Senior Knoxville, Tenn. Christian Academy of Knoxville
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 213 lbs
    Sr. Lubbock, Texas Trinity Christian
    Senior Lubbock, Texas Trinity Christian
  • Running Back RB 5'5" 174 lbs
    So. Goochland County, Va. Collegiate School
    Sophomore Goochland County, Va. Collegiate School
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 193 lbs
    Jr. Carmel, Ind. Heritage Christian
    Junior Carmel, Ind. Heritage Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'8" 150 lbs
    Jr. Matthews, N.C. Charlotte Christian
    Junior Matthews, N.C. Charlotte Christian
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 175 lbs
    Jr. Longmont, Colo. Mead
    Junior Longmont, Colo. Mead
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 178 lbs
    So. Palatine, Ill. Fremd
    Sophomore Palatine, Ill. Fremd
  • Running Back RB 5'6" 178 lbs
    So. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
    Sophomore Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Sr. Kent City, Mich. Kent City
    Senior Kent City, Mich. Kent City
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    Sr. Waddell, Ariz. Valley Vista
    Senior Waddell, Ariz. Valley Vista
  • Kicker K 5'11" 162 lbs
    Jr. Loveland, Ohio Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
    Junior Loveland, Ohio Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 219 lbs
    Jr. Waunakee, Wis. Waunakee
    Junior Waunakee, Wis. Waunakee
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 208 lbs
    Jr. West Chicago, Ill. Wheaton Academy / Kenyon College
    Junior West Chicago, Ill. Wheaton Academy / Kenyon College
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 198 lbs
    Jr. Knoxville, Tenn, Grace Christian Academy
    Junior Knoxville, Tenn, Grace Christian Academy
  • Tight End TE 5'9" 224 lbs
    So. Slaughter, La. Zachary
    Sophomore Slaughter, La. Zachary
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 203 lbs
    Fr. Wheaton, Ill. Warrenville South
    Freshman Wheaton, Ill. Warrenville South
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 174 lbs
    Fr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. Highlands Ranch
    Freshman Highlands Ranch, Colo. Highlands Ranch
  • Kicker K 6'2" 195 lbs
    Gr. Milton, Ga. Cambridge / University of Georgia
    Graduate Student Milton, Ga. Cambridge / University of Georgia
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 182 lbs
    Fr. Mahomet, Ill. Mahomet-Seymour
    Freshman Mahomet, Ill. Mahomet-Seymour
  • Defensive Back DB 5'7" 160 lbs
    Fr. Missouri, Texas Fort Bend Christian Academy
    Freshman Missouri, Texas Fort Bend Christian Academy
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 174 lbs
    Fr. Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland Christian
    Freshman Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland Christian
  • Tight End TE 6'0" 218 lbs
    Jr. Chicago, Ill. Chicago Hope Academy
    Junior Chicago, Ill. Chicago Hope Academy
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 210 lbs
    So. Carlsbad, Calif. Santa Fe Christian
    Sophomore Carlsbad, Calif. Santa Fe Christian
  • Linebacker LB 5'6" 167 lbs
    Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. Grace Christian
    Freshman Knoxville, Tenn. Grace Christian
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 199 lbs
    Jr. Roswell, Ga. Fellowship Christian School
    Junior Roswell, Ga. Fellowship Christian School
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 181 lbs
    Jr. Lake Villa, Ill. Grayslake North
    Junior Lake Villa, Ill. Grayslake North
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 287 lbs
    Fr. Boone, N.C. Watauga
    Freshman Boone, N.C. Watauga
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 202 lbs
    Sr. Detroit, Mich. Southfield Christian
    Senior Detroit, Mich. Southfield Christian
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 194 lbs
    Fr. Carlsbad, Calif. Santa Fe Christian
    Freshman Carlsbad, Calif. Santa Fe Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 218 lbs
    Sr. Holt, Mich. Holt
    Senior Holt, Mich. Holt
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 224 lbs
    Sr. Orange, Calif. Orange Lutheran
    Senior Orange, Calif. Orange Lutheran
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 240 lbs
    Jr. Fort Wayne, Ind. Homestead
    Junior Fort Wayne, Ind. Homestead
  • Kicker K 6'1" 202 lbs
    Fr. Zionsville, Ind. Western Boone
    Freshman Zionsville, Ind. Western Boone
  • Offensive Line OL 5'9" 249 lbs
    Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Grand Rapids Christian
    Freshman Grand Rapids, Mich. Grand Rapids Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 267 lbs
    Jr. Solon, Ohio Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
    Junior Solon, Ohio Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 276 lbs
    Sr. Grapevine, Texas Colleyville Heritage
    Senior Grapevine, Texas Colleyville Heritage
  • Linebacker LB 5'7" 186 lbs
    Fr. Grandville, Mich. Grandville
    Freshman Grandville, Mich. Grandville
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 225 lbs
    Fr. Castle Pines, Colo. Valor Christian
    Freshman Castle Pines, Colo. Valor Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 236 lbs
    So. West Chicago, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Sophomore West Chicago, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 295 lbs
    Fr. Shoreview, Minn. Concordia Academy
    Freshman Shoreview, Minn. Concordia Academy
  • Long Snapper LS 5'6" 155 lbs
    Fr. Bloomingdale, Ill. Lake Park High School
    Freshman Bloomingdale, Ill. Lake Park High School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 280 lbs
    Sr. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
    Senior Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 225 lbs
    So. Lighthouse, Fla. Westminster Academy
    Sophomore Lighthouse, Fla. Westminster Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 5'10" 301 lbs
    Fr. Clermont, Fla. Foundation Academy
    Freshman Clermont, Fla. Foundation Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 256 lbs
    So. Bloomington, Ind. Bloomington South
    Sophomore Bloomington, Ind. Bloomington South
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    Jr. Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
    Junior Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 234 lbs
    Fr. Peoria, Ariz. American Leadership Academy - West Foothills
    Freshman Peoria, Ariz. American Leadership Academy - West Foothills
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 233 lbs
    So. Plano, Texas Coram Deo Academy
    Sophomore Plano, Texas Coram Deo Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    Jr. Cedar Crest, N.M. Manzano High School / University of New Mexico
    Junior Cedar Crest, N.M. Manzano High School / University of New Mexico
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 265 lbs
    Jr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. Glenbard West
    Junior Glen Ellyn, Ill. Glenbard West
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 294 lbs
    Jr. Spring, Texas Christian International School of Prague
    Junior Spring, Texas Christian International School of Prague
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 288 lbs
    Sr. Rockford, Ill. Rockford Christian
    Senior Rockford, Ill. Rockford Christian
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 217 lbs
    Fr. Vadnais Heights, Minn. Concordia Academy
    Freshman Vadnais Heights, Minn. Concordia Academy
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 279 lbs
    Gr. Westchester, Ill. Chicago Bulls College Prep
    Graduate Student Westchester, Ill. Chicago Bulls College Prep
  • Offensive Line OL 5'8" 287 lbs
    Fr. Plano, Texas The Episcopal School of Dallas
    Freshman Plano, Texas The Episcopal School of Dallas
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 300 lbs
    Jr. Phoenix, Ariz. Mountain Ridge
    Junior Phoenix, Ariz. Mountain Ridge
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 312 lbs
    Jr. Shoreview, Minn. Concordia Academy / Princeton
    Junior Shoreview, Minn. Concordia Academy / Princeton
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 324 lbs
    Sr. Roscoe, Ill. Hononegah Community
    Senior Roscoe, Ill. Hononegah Community
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 270 lbs
    Fr. Franklin, Tenn. Brentwood Academy
    Freshman Franklin, Tenn. Brentwood Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 200 lbs
    Sr. Cedar Crest, N.M. Manzano
    Senior Cedar Crest, N.M. Manzano
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 180 lbs
    So. Carmel, Ind. Heritage Christian
    Sophomore Carmel, Ind. Heritage Christian
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 189 lbs
    Jr. Lubbock, Texas Trinity Christian
    Junior Lubbock, Texas Trinity Christian
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 164 lbs
    Fr. Spirit Lake, Idaho Timberlake
    Freshman Spirit Lake, Idaho Timberlake
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 190 lbs
    So. Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North / Coastal Carolina
    Sophomore Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North / Coastal Carolina
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 164 lbs
    Fr. Wayne, Ill. Wheaton Academy
    Freshman Wayne, Ill. Wheaton Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 162 lbs
    Fr. Northglenn, Colo. Northglenn
    Freshman Northglenn, Colo. Northglenn
  • Kicker K 5'10" 192 lbs
    So. Fishers, Ind. Heritage Christian / Anderson University
    Sophomore Fishers, Ind. Heritage Christian / Anderson University
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 220 lbs
    Fr. Nashville, Tenn. Brentwood Academy
    Freshman Nashville, Tenn. Brentwood Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 152 lbs
    Fr. Germantown, Tenn. Evangelical Christian School
    Freshman Germantown, Tenn. Evangelical Christian School
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 184 lbs
    So. Fort Worth, Texas Covenant Classical School
    Sophomore Fort Worth, Texas Covenant Classical School
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 162 lbs
    Fr. Nashua, N.H. Home School
    Freshman Nashua, N.H. Home School
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 235 lbs
    Jr. Nashville, Tenn. Brentwood Academy
    Junior Nashville, Tenn. Brentwood Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 223 lbs
    Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind. Concordia Lutheran
    Freshman Fort Wayne, Ind. Concordia Lutheran
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 270 lbs
    Sr. Roscoe, Ill. Lutheran
    Senior Roscoe, Ill. Lutheran
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 216 lbs
    Fr. Austin, Texas Regents School of Austin
    Freshman Austin, Texas Regents School of Austin
  • Defensive Line DL 5'10" 263 lbs
    So. Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
    Sophomore Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 213 lbs
    So. Little Elm, Texas Wakeland
    Sophomore Little Elm, Texas Wakeland
  • Kicker K 5'11" 160 lbs
    So. Coronado, Calif. Saint Augustine
    Sophomore Coronado, Calif. Saint Augustine
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 202 lbs
    Fr. Rockford, Ill. Emmaus Academy
    Freshman Rockford, Ill. Emmaus Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 276 lbs
    Sr. Rockford, Ill. Rockford Christian
    Senior Rockford, Ill. Rockford Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 5'9" 215 lbs
    Fr. Little Rock, Ark. Little Rock Christian
    Freshman Little Rock, Ark. Little Rock Christian
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 261 lbs
    Fr. Costa Mesa, Calif. Newport Harbor
    Freshman Costa Mesa, Calif. Newport Harbor

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Football Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

    Jesse Scott

  • Defensive Coordinator

    CJ Nightingale

  • Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach

    Andrew Bowers

  • Special Teams Coordinator and Linebackers Coach

    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 Backs Coach

    Pete Ittersagen

  • Kickers and Punters Coach

    Tim Ellingsen

  • Defensive Line Coach

    Dallas McRae

  • Defensive Assistant

    Wyatt Lee

  • Offensive Assistant

    Luke Mitchell

  • Defensive Assistant

    Daniel Herber

Football Support Staff

  • Assistant Athletic Trainer

    Allan Prasil

2023 Football Roster
# C Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. CL. Hometown / High School / Previous College
0 Andrew Partyka DB 6-0 201 Jr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Home School
1 Riley Schwartz DB 6-0 180 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. / Faith Lutheran
2 JJ Ruff WR 5-9 175 Sr. Edmond, Okla. / Edmond Memorial
3 Virgil Cannon III LB 5-9 196 Sr. Lake Villa, Ill. / Grayslake North
4 Jack Allen WR 5-10 187 Sr. Kennesaw, Ga. / Mount Paran
5 Grady Gann DB 6-0 191 So. Bedford, Texas / Fort Worth Christian
5 Ben Thorson QB 6-3 215 Sr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton Academy / Taylor University
6 Joseph Bracy DB 5-10 165 So. Winfield, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
7 Xaviere Jones QB 6-0 159 Jr. Hendersonville, Tenn. / Beech High School
7 Jadin Watson DB 5-10 181 Sr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. / Valor Christian / Lindenwood University
8 Will Eggleston WR 6-2 185 Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. / Knox West
9 Christopher Carstens LB 5-11 195 Jr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
9 Cristian Carstens RB 5-10 181 Sr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
9 Blake Erby DB 6-0 186 Jr. Franklin, Tenn. / Franklin
10 Thomas Greupner WR 6-0 175 So. Encinitas, Calif. / Santa Fe Christian
11 Caleb Titherington WR 5-10 173 So. Matthews, N.C. / Metrolina Christian Academy
12 Ross Johnston WR 5-11 189 Jr. Brentwood, Tenn. / Ravenwood
12 Max Wilson DB 6-4 193 Jr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton-Warrenville South
13 Lawson Haigler LB 6-1 189 Jr. Alpharetta, Ga. / Fellowship Christian
13 Ryan Kenyon WR 6-1 186 So. Morgan Hill, Calif. / Monte Vista Christian
14 Clay Campbell DB 6-0 188 Sr. Franklin, Tenn. / Lipscomb Academy
14 Charlie Duck QB 5-11 191 Fr. Waterville, Ohio / Toledo Christian
15 Ben Bonga WR 6-2 185 Jr. Brentwood, Tenn. / Ravenwood
15 Skylar Pearcy QB 5-10 160 Sr. Margate, Fla. / Calvary Christian Academy
16 Mansell Amos DB 5-11 179 So. Columbus, Ga. / Brookstone
16 Seamus O'Connell QB 6-1 188 So. Long Grove, Ill. / Stevenson
16 Mill Walters WR 6-1 192 Fr. Tyler, Texas / All Saints
17 Jack Herrington WR 5-11 176 Jr. Denton, Texas / Coram Deo Academy
18 Ben Juska TE 6-1 235 Jr. Westmont, Ill. / Westmont
19 Kaleb Ecklund DB 6-0 150 So. Los Altos, Calif. / Mountain View
19 JD McKay TE 6-0 219 Sr. Floyds Knobs, Ind. / Floyd Central
20 Josiah Woltjer DB 6-2 187 Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Grand Rapids Christian
21 Evan Eckert WR 5-10 183 Fr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
22 Chase Smith DB 6-3 194 Jr. Roseville, Minn. / Roseville Area
23 Max Smith DB 6-0 188 Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. / Christian Academy of Knoxville
24 Clayton Reeves LB 5-10 213 Sr. Lubbock, Texas / Trinity Christian
24 Donovan Williams RB 5-5 174 So. Goochland County, Va. / Collegiate School
25 Ryan Miller LB 6-0 193 Jr. Carmel, Ind. / Heritage Christian
27 Carson Chow DB 5-8 150 Jr. Matthews, N.C. / Charlotte Christian
28 Brady Borger RB 5-8 175 Jr. Longmont, Colo. / Mead
28 Nate Tofilon DB 5-11 178 So. Palatine, Ill. / Fremd
29 Trent Gabriele RB 5-6 178 So. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North
30 Giovanni Weeks RB 6-0 205 Sr. Kent City, Mich. / Kent City
31 Henry Brown RB 5-10 190 Sr. Waddell, Ariz. / Valley Vista
31 Caleb Mary K 5-11 162 Jr. Loveland, Ohio / Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
32 Randy Vojtisek TE 6-3 219 Jr. Waunakee, Wis. / Waunakee
33 Trevor Donna LB 5-11 208 Jr. West Chicago, Ill. / Wheaton Academy / Kenyon College
34 Johnny Eller LB 5-11 198 Jr. Knoxville, Tenn, / Grace Christian Academy
35 Riley Howard TE 5-9 224 So. Slaughter, La. / Zachary
36 Colin Moore DB 5-11 203 Fr. Wheaton, Ill. / Warrenville South
37 Ty Gascho WR 5-10 174 Fr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. / Highlands Ranch
37 Josh Winnett K 6-2 195 Gr. Milton, Ga. / Cambridge / University of Georgia
38 Jake Waldinger DB 6-1 182 Fr. Mahomet, Ill. / Mahomet-Seymour
39 Matt Brown DB 5-7 160 Fr. Missouri, Texas / Fort Bend Christian Academy
39 Malachi Williams LB 5-9 174 Fr. Lakeland, Fla. / Lakeland Christian
40 Jaden Pankau TE 6-0 218 Jr. Chicago, Ill. / Chicago Hope Academy
41 Luca Torti LB 6-1 210 So. Carlsbad, Calif. / Santa Fe Christian
42 Jackson Eller LB 5-6 167 Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. / Grace Christian
42 Caleb McClung LB 5-10 199 Jr. Roswell, Ga. / Fellowship Christian School
43 Tiger Cannon DB 5-9 181 Jr. Lake Villa, Ill. / Grayslake North
44 Will Curtis RB 5-8 287 Fr. Boone, N.C. / Watauga
44 Ian Hanafee LB 6-0 202 Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Southfield Christian
45 Luke Heggie LB 5-11 194 Fr. Carlsbad, Calif. / Santa Fe Christian
46 Peyton Bruce DL 5-11 218 Sr. Holt, Mich. / Holt
47 Jonathan Englebrecht DL 6-1 224 Sr. Orange, Calif. / Orange Lutheran
48 Isaac Parrish DL 6-1 240 Jr. Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead
49 Josiah Smith K 6-1 202 Fr. Zionsville, Ind. / Western Boone
50 Luke Selfe OL 5-9 249 Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Grand Rapids Christian
51 JT Nichols OL 6-2 267 Jr. Solon, Ohio / Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
52 Nick Beard OL 6-0 276 Sr. Grapevine, Texas / Colleyville Heritage
53 Ayden Doran LB 5-7 186 Fr. Grandville, Mich. / Grandville
53 Owen Downing DL 5-11 225 Fr. Castle Pines, Colo. / Valor Christian
54 Peter Johanik DL 6-1 236 So. West Chicago, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
55 Max Kingsbury DL 6-2 295 Fr. Shoreview, Minn. / Concordia Academy
56 Franco Gattuso LS 5-6 155 Fr. Bloomingdale, Ill. / Lake Park High School
57 Trevor Gabriele OL 6-0 280 Sr. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North
58 Josh Joseph DL 5-11 225 So. Lighthouse, Fla. / Westminster Academy
59 Dawson McLaughlin OL 5-10 301 Fr. Clermont, Fla. / Foundation Academy
60 David Nussbaum OL 6-2 256 So. Bloomington, Ind. / Bloomington South
62 Ben Stokley OL 6-3 280 Jr. Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Christian
63 Caleb Boonzaayer DL 6-2 234 Fr. Peoria, Ariz. / American Leadership Academy - West Foothills
64 Zach McCalley OL 6-3 233 So. Plano, Texas / Coram Deo Academy
65 Jaxon Powell DL 6-3 250 Jr. Cedar Crest, N.M. / Manzano High School / University of New Mexico
66 Steven Ball OL 6-0 265 Jr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. / Glenbard West
68 Parker Rogers OL 6-5 294 Jr. Spring, Texas / Christian International School of Prague
69 Elijah Nitz OL 6-3 288 Sr. Rockford, Ill. / Rockford Christian
70 Cole Schminski OL 6-3 217 Fr. Vadnais Heights, Minn. / Concordia Academy
73 Keiyon Walton OL 6-2 279 Gr. Westchester, Ill. / Chicago Bulls College Prep
74 Drew Chairuangdej OL 5-8 287 Fr. Plano, Texas / The Episcopal School of Dallas
75 Sean Sisco OL 6-0 300 Jr. Phoenix, Ariz. / Mountain Ridge
77 Aidan Kingsbury OL 6-5 312 Jr. Shoreview, Minn. / Concordia Academy / Princeton
78 Paul Fay OL 6-4 324 Sr. Roscoe, Ill. / Hononegah Community
79 Jake Weber OL 6-2 270 Fr. Franklin, Tenn. / Brentwood Academy
80 Dakota Powell WR 6-2 200 Sr. Cedar Crest, N.M. / Manzano
81 Zac Schloemer WR 6-0 180 So. Carmel, Ind. / Heritage Christian
82 Davis Reeves WR 6-0 189 Jr. Lubbock, Texas / Trinity Christian
82 Jake Vallieres DB 5-11 164 Fr. Spirit Lake, Idaho / Timberlake
83 Seth Kortenhoeven WR 6-2 190 So. Wheaton, Ill. / Wheaton North / Coastal Carolina
84 Breck Peacock WR 5-8 164 Fr. Wayne, Ill. / Wheaton Academy
85 Sam McFadden WR 5-10 162 Fr. Northglenn, Colo. / Northglenn
86 Mateo Jesch K 5-10 192 So. Fishers, Ind. / Heritage Christian / Anderson University
87 Griffin Cropp TE 6-5 220 Fr. Nashville, Tenn. / Brentwood Academy
88 Xander Carroll WR 5-9 152 Fr. Germantown, Tenn. / Evangelical Christian School
88 Whit Jewett WR 5-9 184 So. Fort Worth, Texas / Covenant Classical School
89 Andrew McKay WR 5-10 162 Fr. Nashua, N.H. / Home School
90 Phillip Husband DL 6-2 235 Jr. Nashville, Tenn. / Brentwood Academy
91 Grant Hayworth DL 6-3 223 Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind. / Concordia Lutheran
92 Christian Bonacquisti DL 6-1 270 Sr. Roscoe, Ill. / Lutheran
92 Adrian Verdict DL 5-11 216 Fr. Austin, Texas / Regents School of Austin
93 Maxton Leathers DL 5-10 263 So. Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Christian
94 Gage Autry DL 6-0 213 So. Little Elm, Texas / Wakeland
94 Santiago Tucker K 5-11 160 So. Coronado, Calif. / Saint Augustine
95 Ephraim Nitz DL 6-1 202 Fr. Rockford, Ill. / Emmaus Academy
96 Jaden Ferlita DL 6-2 276 Sr. Rockford, Ill. / Rockford Christian
97 Jordan Johnson DL 5-9 215 Fr. Little Rock, Ark. / Little Rock Christian
99 Trey Regitz DL 6-0 261 Fr. Costa Mesa, Calif. / Newport Harbor

Football Coaching Staff

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

Football Support Staff

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

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff