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2025 Football Roster

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Players

  • LB 5'11" 200 lbs
    Sr. Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park
    Senior Chicago, Ill. Morgan Park
  • RB 6'0" 195 lbs
    Jr. Rockford, Ill. East
    Junior Rockford, Ill. East
  • WR 6'0" 170 lbs
    Jr. Machesney Park, Ill. Harlem
    Junior Machesney Park, Ill. Harlem
  • WR 5'10" 165 lbs
    Sr. Houston, Texas Clear Springs
    Senior Houston, Texas Clear Springs
  • DB 5'11" 170 lbs
    Sr. Chicago, Ill. Carver Military Academy
    Senior Chicago, Ill. Carver Military Academy
  • RB 5'8" 180 lbs
    Sr. Peoria, Ill. Peoria Heights
    Senior Peoria, Ill. Peoria Heights
  • DB 5'8" 155 lbs
    Jr. Houston, Texas Klein Forest
    Junior Houston, Texas Klein Forest
  • H-BACK 6'6" 215 lbs
    Jr. Rockford, Ill. Jefferson
    Junior Rockford, Ill. Jefferson
  • QB 6'2" 220 lbs
    So. Denver, Colo. Manual
    Sophomore Denver, Colo. Manual
  • H-BACK 5'11" 200 lbs
    So. Surprise, Ariz. Dysart
    Sophomore Surprise, Ariz. Dysart
  • RB 5'7" 170 lbs
    Sr. Rockford, Ill. Auburn
    Senior Rockford, Ill. Auburn
  • LB 5'11" 205 lbs
    So. Columbus, Ga. Shaw
    Sophomore Columbus, Ga. Shaw
  • DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    So. Machesney Park, Ill. Harlem
    Sophomore Machesney Park, Ill. Harlem
  • DB 5'9" 170 lbs
    Jr. Detroit, Mich. Academy for Business and Technology
    Junior Detroit, Mich. Academy for Business and Technology
  • QB 5'10" 180 lbs
    Sr. Port Byron, Ill. Riverdale
    Senior Port Byron, Ill. Riverdale
  • QB 6'2" 230 lbs
    Fr. Calumet City, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
    Freshman Calumet City, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
  • QB 6'1" 160 lbs
    So. Neenah, Wis. St. Mary Catholic
    Sophomore Neenah, Wis. St. Mary Catholic
  • QB 6'3" 230 lbs
    So. Ottawa, Ill. St. Bede Academy
    Sophomore Ottawa, Ill. St. Bede Academy
  • WR 6'7" 195 lbs
    So. Detroit, Mich. Academy for Business and Technology
    Sophomore Detroit, Mich. Academy for Business and Technology
  • DB 5'10" 165 lbs
    Sr. Chicago, Ill. Carver Military Academy
    Senior Chicago, Ill. Carver Military Academy
  • DB 5'8" 170 lbs
    Sr. Chicago, Ill. Lake View
    Senior Chicago, Ill. Lake View
  • WR 6'1" 190 lbs
    So. Columbus, Ga. Shaw
    Sophomore Columbus, Ga. Shaw
  • DL 5'10" 205 lbs
    So. Machesney Park, Ill. Harlem
    Sophomore Machesney Park, Ill. Harlem
  • DB 5'11" 155 lbs
    So. Calumet City, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
    Sophomore Calumet City, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
  • RB 5'8" 170 lbs
    So. Magee, Miss. Sylva-Bay Academy
    Sophomore Magee, Miss. Sylva-Bay Academy
  • DB 5'9" 155 lbs
    Fr. Rockford, Ill. Auburn
    Freshman Rockford, Ill. Auburn
  • WR 5'9" 165 lbs
    Sr. Oklahoma City, Okla. Midwest City
    Senior Oklahoma City, Okla. Midwest City
  • DB 6'3" 165 lbs
    Fr. Peoria, Ill. Peoria Heights
    Freshman Peoria, Ill. Peoria Heights
  • DB 6'0" 160 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Roberto Clemente
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Roberto Clemente
  • DB 5'10" 170 lbs
    Jr. Peoria, Ill. Richwoods
    Junior Peoria, Ill. Richwoods
  • DL 6'0" 215 lbs
    Sr. Chicago, Ill. Homewood Flossmoor
    Senior Chicago, Ill. Homewood Flossmoor
  • RB 6'0" 195 lbs
    Fr. Duncanville, Texas Duncanville
    Freshman Duncanville, Texas Duncanville
  • DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    Fr. Oswego, Ill. Oswego
    Freshman Oswego, Ill. Oswego
  • RB 5'8" 170 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Roberto Celmente
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Roberto Celmente
  • RB 5'9" 190 lbs
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    Kai Pon

    Fr. Sandwich, Ill. Sandwich
    Freshman Sandwich, Ill. Sandwich
  • H-BACK 5'7" 225 lbs
    Fr. Byron, Ill. Byron
    Freshman Byron, Ill. Byron
  • RB 5'10" 195 lbs
    Fr. Pingree Grove, Ill. Hampshire
    Freshman Pingree Grove, Ill. Hampshire
  • H-BACK 6'0" 230 lbs
    Fr. Bradley, Ill. Bourbonnais
    Freshman Bradley, Ill. Bourbonnais
  • DB 6'1" 200 lbs
    Sr. Oak Lawn, Ill. Rich South
    Senior Oak Lawn, Ill. Rich South
  • LB/LS 6'0" 210 lbs
    Fr. Tuscola, Ill. Tuscola
    Freshman Tuscola, Ill. Tuscola
  • LB 5'9" 185 lbs
    Sr. Champaign, Ill. Centennial
    Senior Champaign, Ill. Centennial
  • LB 6'0" 225 lbs
    Jr. Rockford, Ill. Jefferson
    Junior Rockford, Ill. Jefferson
  • H-BACK 5'9" 190 lbs
    Sr. Delevan, Wis. Bigfoot
    Senior Delevan, Wis. Bigfoot
  • LB 5'9" 210 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Johnson College Prep
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Johnson College Prep
  • LB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Fr. Markham, Ill. Thornwood
    Freshman Markham, Ill. Thornwood
  • DL 6'0" 185 lbs
    Fr. Houston, Texas Elkins
    Freshman Houston, Texas Elkins
  • LB 5'10" 200 lbs
    Jr. Rockford, Ill. Lutheran
    Junior Rockford, Ill. Lutheran
  • LB 5'7" 225 lbs
    So. Belleville, Ill. East
    Sophomore Belleville, Ill. East
  • OL 6'0" 235 lbs
    So. Chicago, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
    Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
  • OL 5'11" 290 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Richards Career Academy
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Richards Career Academy
  • OL 6'0" 275 lbs
    Sr. Chicago Heights, Ill. Bloom
    Senior Chicago Heights, Ill. Bloom
  • OL 6'0" 235 lbs
    So. Rockford, Ill. Jefferson
    Sophomore Rockford, Ill. Jefferson
  • DL 6'2" 220 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Gary Comer College Prep
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Gary Comer College Prep
  • OL 6'1" 270 lbs
    Sr. Rockford, Ill. East
    Senior Rockford, Ill. East
  • OL 5'10" 250 lbs
    Sr. Cooper City, Fla. Cooper City
    Senior Cooper City, Fla. Cooper City
  • OL 6'0" 225 lbs
    Jr. Chicago, Ill. Thornridge
    Junior Chicago, Ill. Thornridge
  • LB 5'11" 210 lbs
    Fr. Burnside, Ill. Thornwood
    Freshman Burnside, Ill. Thornwood
  • LB 5'9" 170 lbs
    Fr. Belvidere, Ill. Belvidere
    Freshman Belvidere, Ill. Belvidere
  • OL 6'1" 245 lbs
    Jr. Elmwood, Ill. Elmwood
    Junior Elmwood, Ill. Elmwood
  • DL 5'9" 220 lbs
    So. Chicago, Ill. Gary Corner College Prep
    Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Gary Corner College Prep
  • OL 5'10" 230 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Roberto Clemente
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Roberto Clemente
  • DL 5'11" 400 lbs
    Fr. Elgin, Ill. South
    Freshman Elgin, Ill. South
  • DL 6'0" 220 lbs
    Fr. South Beloit, Ill. South Beloit
    Freshman South Beloit, Ill. South Beloit
  • OL 6'0" 335 lbs
    Fr. Sauk Valley, Ind. Crete-Monee
    Freshman Sauk Valley, Ind. Crete-Monee
  • OL 6'1" 260 lbs
    So. Farmington, Ill. Central
    Sophomore Farmington, Ill. Central
  • OL 6'0" 245 lbs
    Sr. LaSalle, Ill. LaSalle-Peru
    Senior LaSalle, Ill. LaSalle-Peru
  • DL 5'10" 365 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Proviso West
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Proviso West
  • OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    So. Belvidere, Ill. North
    Sophomore Belvidere, Ill. North
  • OL 6'4" 270 lbs
    So. Calumet City, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
    Sophomore Calumet City, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
  • OL 5'10" 320 lbs
    Sr. Houston, Texas Willowridge
    Senior Houston, Texas Willowridge
  • WR 6'1" 170 lbs
    So. Fort Worth, Texas Mansfield Timberview
    Sophomore Fort Worth, Texas Mansfield Timberview
  • WR 6'1" 155 lbs
    Fr. Chicago Heights, Ill. Rich
    Freshman Chicago Heights, Ill. Rich
  • K/P 5'7" 160 lbs
    Sr. Belvidere, Ill. Belvidere
    Senior Belvidere, Ill. Belvidere
  • WR 5'8" 175 lbs
    So. Detroit, Mich. Lake Shore
    Sophomore Detroit, Mich. Lake Shore
  • WR 6'0" 160 lbs
    Fr. Harvey, Ill. Bremen
    Freshman Harvey, Ill. Bremen
  • WR 5'8" 165 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Thornton Fractional North
  • WR 6'3" 180 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Plainfield Central
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Plainfield Central
  • WR 5'9" 170 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. St. Laurence
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. St. Laurence
  • DL 5'11" 195 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Schurz
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Schurz
  • DL 6'4" 195 lbs
    Fr. Durand, Ill. Durand
    Freshman Durand, Ill. Durand
  • DL 6'0" 200 lbs
    Fr. Jonesboro, Ark. Valley View
    Freshman Jonesboro, Ark. Valley View
  • DL 5'10" 285 lbs
    Fr. Berwyn, Ill. Morton West
    Freshman Berwyn, Ill. Morton West
  • DL 6'2" 195 lbs
    Fr. Katy, Texas Cinco Ranch
    Freshman Katy, Texas Cinco Ranch
  • DL 6'2" 230 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Crete Monee
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Crete Monee
  • DL 6'1" 230 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. Roberto Clemente
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. Roberto Clemente
  • DL 6'3" 230 lbs
    Fr. Tampa, Fla. Gulf
    Freshman Tampa, Fla. Gulf
  • DL 6'0" 230 lbs
    Jr. Richton Park, Ill. Bremen
    Junior Richton Park, Ill. Bremen
  • DL 6'1" 290 lbs
    So. Chicago, Ill. Fenger
    Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Fenger
  • DL 6'0" 285 lbs
    So. Chicago, Ill. Gary Comer College Prep
    Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Gary Comer College Prep
  • QB 6'0" 175 lbs
    Fr. South Bend, Ind. Concord
    Freshman South Bend, Ind. Concord
  • OL 6'2" 245 lbs
    Sr. Atlanta, Ga. Hapeville Charter
    Senior Atlanta, Ga. Hapeville Charter
  • DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    So. Fort Worth, Texas Burleson Centennial
    Sophomore Fort Worth, Texas Burleson Centennial
  • WR/RB 6'1" 185 lbs
    Fr. South Bend, Ind. John Adams
    Freshman South Bend, Ind. John Adams

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator

    Calvin Toliver

  • Special Teams Coordinator and Linebackers Coach

    Kalama Kaluhiokalani

  • Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach

    Matt Henning

  • Offensive Line Coach and Director of Speed and Performance

    Ricky Napper

  • Running Backs Coach and Co-Special Teams Coordinator

    Carl Jones

  • Quarterbacks Coach

    Jaelen Ray

  • Associate Head Coach, Co-Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach

    Mohammed Kamran

  • Defensive Line Coach

    Matt Davis

  • Interior Defensive Line Coach

    Felipe Bentes

  • Wide Receivers Coach

    Blake Winters

Football Support Staff

2025 Football Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown / High School
0 Napoleon Williams LB 5-11 200 Sr. Chicago, Ill. / Morgan Park
1 Malik Gordon RB 6-0 195 Jr. Rockford, Ill. / East
2 Connor Willard WR 6-0 170 Jr. Machesney Park, Ill. / Harlem
3 Timothy Bearden WR 5-10 165 Sr. Houston, Texas / Clear Springs
4 Wendell Harris DB 5-11 170 Sr. Chicago, Ill. / Carver Military Academy
5 Kemaurion Richardson RB 5-8 180 Sr. Peoria, Ill. / Peoria Heights
6 Aaron Robertson DB 5-8 155 Jr. Houston, Texas / Klein Forest
7 Nick James H-BACK 6-6 215 Jr. Rockford, Ill. / Jefferson
8 Cartail Dickey QB 6-2 220 So. Denver, Colo. / Manual
9 Jason Stanfield H-BACK 5-11 200 So. Surprise, Ariz. / Dysart
10 William Key RB 5-7 170 Sr. Rockford, Ill. / Auburn
11 Matthew Hill LB 5-11 205 So. Columbus, Ga. / Shaw
12 LeTerrious Mackey DB 5-9 175 So. Machesney Park, Ill. / Harlem
13 William Whitty Jr. DB 5-9 170 Jr. Detroit, Mich. / Academy for Business and Technology
14 Gage Hugart QB 5-10 180 Sr. Port Byron, Ill. / Riverdale
15 Jamirh Jolly QB 6-2 230 Fr. Calumet City, Ill. / Thornton Fractional North
16 Garrett Weninger QB 6-1 160 So. Neenah, Wis. / St. Mary Catholic
17 Maximus Bray QB 6-3 230 So. Ottawa, Ill. / St. Bede Academy
18 Kenny Moten-Barden WR 6-7 195 So. Detroit, Mich. / Academy for Business and Technology
19 Whitney Harris III DB 5-10 165 Sr. Chicago, Ill. / Carver Military Academy
20 Rene Martinez DB 5-8 170 Sr. Chicago, Ill. / Lake View
23 Timothy Hill III WR 6-1 190 So. Columbus, Ga. / Shaw
24 Giovanni Merriweather DL 5-10 205 So. Machesney Park, Ill. / Harlem
25 Koby Thornton DB 5-11 155 So. Calumet City, Ill. / Thornton Fractional North
26 Isaiah Graves RB 5-8 170 So. Magee, Miss. / Sylva-Bay Academy
27 Tevin Tennial DB 5-9 155 Fr. Rockford, Ill. / Auburn
28 Joree Washington WR 5-9 165 Sr. Oklahoma City, Okla. / Midwest City
29 Augie Kulman DB 6-3 165 Fr. Peoria, Ill. / Peoria Heights
30 Jose Delvalle DB 6-0 160 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Roberto Clemente
31 Cory Wysinger DB 5-10 170 Jr. Peoria, Ill. / Richwoods
32 Nasir Lamarre DL 6-0 215 Sr. Chicago, Ill. / Homewood Flossmoor
33 Brandon Edwards Jr. RB 6-0 195 Fr. Duncanville, Texas / Duncanville
34 Jaidyn Jackson DB 5-11 180 Fr. Oswego, Ill. / Oswego
35 Alonzo Aldridge RB 5-8 170 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Roberto Celmente
36 Kai Pon RB 5-9 190 Fr. Sandwich, Ill. / Sandwich
37 Joshua Harris H-BACK 5-7 225 Fr. Byron, Ill. / Byron
38 Arshawn Rupert RB 5-10 195 Fr. Pingree Grove, Ill. / Hampshire
39 James Batey-Callaway H-BACK 6-0 230 Fr. Bradley, Ill. / Bourbonnais
40 Joshua Mackey DB 6-1 200 Sr. Oak Lawn, Ill. / Rich South
41 Andrew Spillman LB/LS 6-0 210 Fr. Tuscola, Ill. / Tuscola
42 Curion Harris LB 5-9 185 Sr. Champaign, Ill. / Centennial
43 Joey Alvarez LB 6-0 225 Jr. Rockford, Ill. / Jefferson
44 Nathaniel Hoyt H-BACK 5-9 190 Sr. Delevan, Wis. / Bigfoot
45 Zyion Moore LB 5-9 210 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Johnson College Prep
46 Antonio Buchanan LB 6-0 190 Fr. Markham, Ill. / Thornwood
47 Darrien Williams DL 6-0 185 Fr. Houston, Texas / Elkins
48 Serge Hernandez LB 5-10 200 Jr. Rockford, Ill. / Lutheran
49 Eric Whittaker LB 5-7 225 So. Belleville, Ill. / East
50 Alvin Lankin III OL 6-0 235 So. Chicago, Ill. / Thornton Fractional North
51 Christopher Johnson OL 5-11 290 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Richards Career Academy
52 Jordan Lee OL 6-0 275 Sr. Chicago Heights, Ill. / Bloom
53 Zavior Dozal OL 6-0 235 So. Rockford, Ill. / Jefferson
54 Kevin Darnell DL 6-2 220 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Gary Comer College Prep
55 Calven Cardenas OL 6-1 270 Sr. Rockford, Ill. / East
56 Matheus Salomoni OL 5-10 250 Sr. Cooper City, Fla. / Cooper City
57 Tyshaun Smith OL 6-0 225 Jr. Chicago, Ill. / Thornridge
58 Jaylen Alexander LB 5-11 210 Fr. Burnside, Ill. / Thornwood
59 Romeo Perez LB 5-9 170 Fr. Belvidere, Ill. / Belvidere
60 Mason Geeseman OL 6-1 245 Jr. Elmwood, Ill. / Elmwood
63 Joshua Golden DL 5-9 220 So. Chicago, Ill. / Gary Corner College Prep
64 Damario Collins OL 5-10 230 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Roberto Clemente
65 Antonio Neal DL 5-11 400 Fr. Elgin, Ill. / South
67 Keyon Floyd DL 6-0 220 Fr. South Beloit, Ill. / South Beloit
71 Maxwell Walker OL 6-0 335 Fr. Sauk Valley, Ind. / Crete-Monee
72 Caden Record OL 6-1 260 So. Farmington, Ill. / Central
73 Ray Miller OL 6-0 245 Sr. LaSalle, Ill. / LaSalle-Peru
74 Kenyon Swayze DL 5-10 365 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Proviso West
76 Michael Glass OL 6-3 280 So. Belvidere, Ill. / North
78 Aramis Steward OL 6-4 270 So. Calumet City, Ill. / Thornton Fractional North
79 Claude Williams Jr. OL 5-10 320 Sr. Houston, Texas / Willowridge
81 Cheldon Barnes WR 6-1 170 So. Fort Worth, Texas / Mansfield Timberview
82 Quiontis Carter WR 6-1 155 Fr. Chicago Heights, Ill. / Rich
83 Kaden Finnestad K/P 5-7 160 Sr. Belvidere, Ill. / Belvidere
84 Devin Davis WR 5-8 175 So. Detroit, Mich. / Lake Shore
85 Robert Shegog WR 6-0 160 Fr. Harvey, Ill. / Bremen
86 Fabeous Dowd Jr. WR 5-8 165 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Thornton Fractional North
87 Alyejah Gilbert WR 6-3 180 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Plainfield Central
88 Destin Kee WR 5-9 170 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / St. Laurence
90 Kevin Escoto DL 5-11 195 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Schurz
91 Ethan Rager DL 6-4 195 Fr. Durand, Ill. / Durand
92 Jason Finley DL 6-0 200 Fr. Jonesboro, Ark. / Valley View
93 Byreyon Smith DL 5-10 285 Fr. Berwyn, Ill. / Morton West
94 Michael Hardy DL 6-2 195 Fr. Katy, Texas / Cinco Ranch
95 Jjuan Henderson DL 6-2 230 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Crete Monee
96 Alexandro Muniz DL 6-1 230 Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Roberto Clemente
97 Sammie Napper DL 6-3 230 Fr. Tampa, Fla. / Gulf
98 Jesse Gantt DL 6-0 230 Jr. Richton Park, Ill. / Bremen
99 Nashun Brown DL 6-1 290 So. Chicago, Ill. / Fenger
Amir Daniels DL 6-0 285 So. Chicago, Ill. / Gary Comer College Prep
Toryn Day QB 6-0 175 Fr. South Bend, Ind. / Concord
Santonio Echols OL 6-2 245 Sr. Atlanta, Ga. / Hapeville Charter
Austin Horton DB 5-11 180 So. Fort Worth, Texas / Burleson Centennial
Jeremiah Love WR/RB 6-1 185 Fr. South Bend, Ind. / John Adams

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Toliver Calvin Toliver Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator
Coach Kalama Kalama Kaluhiokalani Special Teams Coordinator and Linebackers Coach
Henning Matt Henning Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach
Coach Napper Ricky Napper Offensive Line Coach and Director of Speed and Performance
Coach Jones Headshot Carl Jones Running Backs Coach and Co-Special Teams Coordinator
RU logo Jaelen Ray Quarterbacks Coach
Coach Kamran Mohammed Kamran Associate Head Coach, Co-Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach
Matt Davis Matt Davis Defensive Line Coach
Felipe Bentes Interior Defensive Line Coach
RU logo Blake Winters Wide Receivers Coach

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Coach Kelly Karsen Kelly Analyst
RU logo Tommie Jones Operations
RU logo Michael Cordero Social Media
RU logo Lavennecy Miller Team Manager

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff