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  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 180 lbs
    Jr. Haines City, FL Lenoir-Rhyne
    Junior Haines City, FL Lenoir-Rhyne
  • Tight End TE 6'1" 215 lbs
    Jr. Hampton, Va. Kecoughtan HS
    Junior Hampton, Va. Kecoughtan HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 250 lbs
    Jr. Monroe, NC Porter Ridge HS
    Junior Monroe, NC Porter Ridge HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 220 lbs
    Gr. Fort Pierce, FL Long Island University
    Graduate Student Fort Pierce, FL Long Island University
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 225 lbs
    Gr. Silver Spring, Md.
    Graduate Student Silver Spring, Md.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    Fr. Austin, TX University of North Texas
    Freshman Austin, TX University of North Texas
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Gr. Burtonsville, Md.
    Graduate Student Burtonsville, Md.
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 205 lbs
    Sr. Jefferson, Texas Landcaster HS
    Senior Jefferson, Texas Landcaster HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    Sr. Macon, GA St. Thomas University
    Senior Macon, GA St. Thomas University
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 190 lbs
    So. Vanceboro, NC West Craven HS
    Sophomore Vanceboro, NC West Craven HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Jr. Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro HS
    Junior Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 205 lbs
    Gr. Beaufort, SC Erskine College
    Graduate Student Beaufort, SC Erskine College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 230 lbs
    Sr. West Roxbury, Mass. Monroe College
    Senior West Roxbury, Mass. Monroe College
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 205 lbs
    Fr. Sanford, N.C. Eastern Randolph HS
    Freshman Sanford, N.C. Eastern Randolph HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 175 lbs
    Jr. Ladson, S.C. Fort Dortchester HS
    Junior Ladson, S.C. Fort Dortchester HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    Fr. Mount Morris, MI Minnesota State C&T
    Freshman Mount Morris, MI Minnesota State C&T
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 200 lbs
    So. Orlando, Fla. Freedom HS
    Sophomore Orlando, Fla. Freedom HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 187 lbs
    Jr. Tarboro, NC Tarboro HS
    Junior Tarboro, NC Tarboro HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 170 lbs
    So. Orlando, FL Lake Nona HS
    Sophomore Orlando, FL Lake Nona HS
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 180 lbs
    Jr. Akron, OH Charleston (WV)
    Junior Akron, OH Charleston (WV)
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 205 lbs
    Jr. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Ft. Lauderdale HS
    Junior Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Ft. Lauderdale HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Baltimore, MD Alderson Broaddus University
    Freshman Baltimore, MD Alderson Broaddus University
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 170 lbs
    So. Bealaville, NC East Duplin HS
    Sophomore Bealaville, NC East Duplin HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 195 lbs
    Fr. Ft. Pierce, FL Treasure Coast HS
    Freshman Ft. Pierce, FL Treasure Coast HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    Fr. Palm Bay, FL Palm Bay Heritage HS
    Freshman Palm Bay, FL Palm Bay Heritage HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 185 lbs
    Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Minnesota State CNT
    Junior Philadelphia, Pa. Minnesota State CNT
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 190 lbs
    Fr. Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount HS
    Freshman Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 220 lbs
    Jr. Warner Robins, GA Georgia Military
    Junior Warner Robins, GA Georgia Military
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 220 lbs
    R-Jr. Hampton, Va. Tabb HS
    Redshirt Junior Hampton, Va. Tabb HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'4" 205 lbs
    Fr. Port St. Lucie, FL Treasure Coast HS
    Freshman Port St. Lucie, FL Treasure Coast HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Ashburn, Va. Fork Union
    Freshman Ashburn, Va. Fork Union
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 200 lbs
    Fr. Selma, N.C. Fork Union
    Freshman Selma, N.C. Fork Union
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 165 lbs
    Jr. Washington, N.C. Washington HS
    Junior Washington, N.C. Washington HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Mooresville, NC East Carolina University
    Freshman Mooresville, NC East Carolina University
  • Linebacker LB 6'4" 200 lbs
    Jr. Fayetteville, N.C. Byrd HS
    Junior Fayetteville, N.C. Byrd HS
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 210 lbs
    So. Wake Forest, NC Rolesville HS
    Sophomore Wake Forest, NC Rolesville HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 195 lbs
    So. Miami, FL North Miami Beach Senior HS
    Sophomore Miami, FL North Miami Beach Senior HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    Fr. Port St. Lucie, Fla. Vero Beach HS
    Freshman Port St. Lucie, Fla. Vero Beach HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 235 lbs
    So. Orlando, FL Timber Creek HS
    Sophomore Orlando, FL Timber Creek HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Henrico, VA Highland Springs HS
    Freshman Henrico, VA Highland Springs HS
  • Long Snapper LS 5'9" 205 lbs
    So. Wilson, NC Louisburg College
    Sophomore Wilson, NC Louisburg College
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 215 lbs
    Fr. Winter Garden, Fla. Foundation Academy
    Freshman Winter Garden, Fla. Foundation Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    Fr. Port St. Lucie, Fla. Ft. Pierce Central HS
    Freshman Port St. Lucie, Fla. Ft. Pierce Central HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 215 lbs
    So. Warner Robins, GA Veterans HS
    Sophomore Warner Robins, GA Veterans HS
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 290 lbs
    Sr. Polkton, N.C.
    Senior Polkton, N.C.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 310 lbs
    Jr. Mount Olive, NC St. Augustine
    Junior Mount Olive, NC St. Augustine
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 270 lbs
    R-So. Dinwiddie, Va. Dinwiddie HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Dinwiddie, Va. Dinwiddie HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 310 lbs
    Fr. Jacksonville, FL Fork Union
    Freshman Jacksonville, FL Fork Union
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 330 lbs
    Fr. Sacramento, Calif. Fork Union
    Freshman Sacramento, Calif. Fork Union
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    Jr. Dudley, NC St. Augustine
    Junior Dudley, NC St. Augustine
  • Offensive Line OL 6'8" 330 lbs
    Sr.
    Senior
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 329 lbs
    Fr. Milford, NH Cethedral HS
    Freshman Milford, NH Cethedral HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    Gr. Silver Spring, MD Frostburg St.
    Graduate Student Silver Spring, MD Frostburg St.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 350 lbs
    Jr. Altoona, Pa. Altoona Area Senior HS
    Junior Altoona, Pa. Altoona Area Senior HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    R-So. Dinwiddie, Va. Dinwiddie HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Dinwiddie, Va. Dinwiddie HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 350 lbs
    Jr. Roanoke, Va. Charleston (WV)
    Junior Roanoke, Va. Charleston (WV)
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Richmond, Va. Thomas Jefferson HS
    Freshman Richmond, Va. Thomas Jefferson HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 190 lbs
    Fr. Winterville, NC Kinston HS
    Freshman Winterville, NC Kinston HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Camden, N.C. Camden County HS
    Freshman Camden, N.C. Camden County HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'7" 170 lbs
    R-Jr. Fredericksburg, Va. James Monroe HS
    Redshirt Junior Fredericksburg, Va. James Monroe HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 170 lbs
    Fr. Glen Allen, Va. Hermitage HS
    Freshman Glen Allen, Va. Hermitage HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 180 lbs
    Jr. Arlington, Texas
    Junior Arlington, Texas
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 190 lbs
    So. Richmond, Va. Trinity Episcopal School
    Sophomore Richmond, Va. Trinity Episcopal School
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 185 lbs
    Fr. Virginia Beach, Va. Indian River HS
    Freshman Virginia Beach, Va. Indian River HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 211 lbs
    Fr. Salisbury, NC North Rowan HS
    Freshman Salisbury, NC North Rowan HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 160 lbs
    R-Jr. Alexandria, Va. Thomas Edison HS
    Redshirt Junior Alexandria, Va. Thomas Edison HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 315 lbs
    Fr. Ft. Pierce, FL Ft. Pierce Westwood HS
    Freshman Ft. Pierce, FL Ft. Pierce Westwood HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 315 lbs
    Fr. Ft. Pierce, FL John Carroll HS
    Freshman Ft. Pierce, FL John Carroll HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 270 lbs
    So. Jacksonville, NC Northside HS
    Sophomore Jacksonville, NC Northside HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 285 lbs
    So. Accomack, VA Nandua HS
    Sophomore Accomack, VA Nandua HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    Fr. Columbia, S.C. Ridgeview HS
    Freshman Columbia, S.C. Ridgeview HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 209 lbs
    Fr. Wilson, N.C. Fike HS
    Freshman Wilson, N.C. Fike HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 240 lbs
    Fr. Elizabeth City, N.C. Northeastern HS
    Freshman Elizabeth City, N.C. Northeastern HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 170 lbs
    Fr. Yanceyville, NC Bartlett-Yancey HS
    Freshman Yanceyville, NC Bartlett-Yancey HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 185 lbs
    R-So. La Plata, MD La Plata HS
    Redshirt Sophomore La Plata, MD La Plata HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 300 lbs
    Fr. Dumfries, Va. Freedom HS
    Freshman Dumfries, Va. Freedom HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    So. Washington, NC Washington HS
    Sophomore Washington, NC Washington HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 190 lbs
    Fr. Riviera Beach, FL Dwyer HS
    Freshman Riviera Beach, FL Dwyer HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 340 lbs
    Fr. Savannah, GA Robert W. Groves HS
    Freshman Savannah, GA Robert W. Groves HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 210 lbs
    Fr. Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
    Freshman Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Virginia Beach, Va. Princess Anne HS
    Freshman Virginia Beach, Va. Princess Anne HS
  • 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Yanceyville, NC Piedmont CC
    Freshman Yanceyville, NC Piedmont CC
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Suffolk, Va. Kings Fork HS
    Freshman Suffolk, Va. Kings Fork HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 170 lbs
    Fr. Angier, N.C. West Johnson HS
    Freshman Angier, N.C. West Johnson HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 190 lbs
    Fr. Knightdale, N.C. Knightdale HS
    Freshman Knightdale, N.C. Knightdale HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Jonesboro, NC Mundy's Mill HS
    Redshirt Freshman Jonesboro, NC Mundy's Mill HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 330 lbs
    Fr. Orlando, Fla. Rex Putnam HS
    Freshman Orlando, Fla. Rex Putnam HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Raleigh, N.C. Millbrook HS
    Freshman Raleigh, N.C. Millbrook HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 320 lbs
    So. Fredricksburg, Va. James Monroe HS
    Sophomore Fredricksburg, Va. James Monroe HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Wilson, N.C. Fike HS
    Freshman Wilson, N.C. Fike HS

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Football Coach

    Paul Johnson

  • Assistant Coach: Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks

    Chris Dent

  • Assistant Coach: Defensive Coordinator

    Tony Gilbert

  • Assistant Coach: Linebackers

    Cody Gray

  • Assistant Coach: Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line

    Dedrick Payton

2024 Football Roster
# Name Class Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown Previous School
1 Jakobe Lane Jr. WR 5-9 180 Haines City, FL Lenoir-Rhyne
2 Gabrial Jackson Jr. TE 6-1 215 Hampton, Va. Kecoughtan HS
3 Malachi Howell Jr. DL 6-2 250 Monroe, NC Porter Ridge HS
4 Maurice Smith Gr. QB 6-3 220 Fort Pierce, FL Long Island University
5 Kennypride Toh Gr. LB 6-0 225 Silver Spring, Md.
6 Jeremiah Wright Fr. DB 5-10 180 Austin, TX University of North Texas
8 Nyamusa Njoka Gr. DB 6-0 190 Burtonsville, Md.
9 Courtney Massingill II Sr. LB 6-1 205 Jefferson, Texas Landcaster HS
11 Malique Frazier Sr. WR 5-11 180 Macon, GA St. Thomas University
12 Isaiah Pelham So. DB 6-1 190 Vanceboro, NC West Craven HS
13 Justin Taylor Jr. DB 6-0 180 Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro HS
14 De'Arius Hazel Gr. RB 5-9 205 Beaufort, SC Erskine College
15 Jonah Kurker Sr. DL 6-3 230 West Roxbury, Mass. Monroe College
16 Carter Revelle Fr. QB 6-4 205 Sanford, N.C. Eastern Randolph HS
17 Canii Tucker Jr. DB 6-1 175 Ladson, S.C. Fort Dortchester HS
18 Samuel Tagg Fr. LB 6-0 220 Mount Morris, MI Minnesota State C&T
19 Khari Rennie So. QB 6-1 200 Orlando, Fla. Freedom HS
20 Jalen Razor Jr. RB 5-9 187 Tarboro, NC Tarboro HS
21 Isaiah Fulton So. DB 6-0 170 Orlando, FL Lake Nona HS
22 Romeo Felton Jr. RB 5-8 180 Akron, OH Charleston (WV)
23 Demitray Fields Jr. DB 6-1 205 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Ft. Lauderdale HS
26 Jerrel Howard Fr. DB 6-0 180 Baltimore, MD Alderson Broaddus University
27 Nizaya Hall So. RB 5-11 170 Bealaville, NC East Duplin HS
28 Jamison Davis Fr. RB 5-11 195 Ft. Pierce, FL Treasure Coast HS
29 Tayshawn Benson Fr. DB 5-9 175 Palm Bay, FL Palm Bay Heritage HS
30 Marcus Serrano Jr. DB 5-11 185 Philadelphia, Pa. Minnesota State CNT
31 Joe Lewis Fr. LB 6-1 190 Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount HS
32 Ja'Ven Gooch Jr. RB 5-10 220 Warner Robins, GA Georgia Military
33 Kamari Matthews R-Jr. LB 5-11 220 Hampton, Va. Tabb HS
35 Omari Kinsler Fr. LB 6-4 205 Port St. Lucie, FL Treasure Coast HS
36 Reese Harris Fr. DB 5-10 175 Ashburn, Va. Fork Union
37 Nehemiah Prince Fr. LB 6-2 200 Selma, N.C. Fork Union
38 William Reid Jr. WR 6-0 165 Washington, N.C. Washington HS
39 ZiQuiris Ramsey Fr. DB 6-0 180 Mooresville, NC East Carolina University
41 Demarcus Carrol Jr. LB 6-4 200 Fayetteville, N.C. Byrd HS
42 Cameron Richardson So. DL 5-11 210 Wake Forest, NC Rolesville HS
44 Alix Ulysse So. LB 6-3 195 Miami, FL North Miami Beach Senior HS
45 Jordan Thomas Fr. OL 6-3 280 Port St. Lucie, Fla. Vero Beach HS
46 Landon Bueter So. OL 6-3 235 Orlando, FL Timber Creek HS
47 Darryl Harris Fr. DB 6-0 180 Henrico, VA Highland Springs HS
49 Willie Bridgers IV So. LS 5-9 205 Wilson, NC Louisburg College
50 Jayden Rodriguez Fr. DL 5-11 215 Winter Garden, Fla. Foundation Academy
51 Devyn Ingle Fr. DL 6-3 250 Port St. Lucie, Fla. Ft. Pierce Central HS
53 Malik Holiday So. LB 6-0 215 Warner Robins, GA Veterans HS
55 Jaydn Hammonds-Dickens Sr. DL 5-11 290 Polkton, N.C.
60 Isaiah Sharpe Jr. OL 6-3 310 Mount Olive, NC St. Augustine
64 William Simmons R-So. OL 6-3 270 Dinwiddie, Va. Dinwiddie HS
65 Purnell Richardson Fr. OL 6-3 310 Jacksonville, FL Fork Union
70 William Smothers Fr. OL 6-3 330 Sacramento, Calif. Fork Union
71 Knowledge Broadie Jr. OL 6-4 310 Dudley, NC St. Augustine
72 Omarion Huntley Sr. OL 6-8 330
73 Alphonso Ughu Fr. OL 6-0 329 Milford, NH Cethedral HS
74 Michael Chambers Gr. OL 6-4 310 Silver Spring, MD Frostburg St.
75 Malachi Ford Jr. OL 6-3 350 Altoona, Pa. Altoona Area Senior HS
76 James Simmons R-So. OL 6-3 300 Dinwiddie, Va. Dinwiddie HS
78 Noah Horton Jr. OL 6-6 350 Roanoke, Va. Charleston (WV)
80 Carmell McCloud Fr. WR 6-1 180 Richmond, Va. Thomas Jefferson HS
81 Michael Whitfield Fr. WR 6-3 190 Winterville, NC Kinston HS
82 J'Ron Pendleton Fr. WR 5-10 175 Camden, N.C. Camden County HS
83 Greg Williams R-Jr. WR 5-7 170 Fredericksburg, Va. James Monroe HS
84 Jevon Lewis Fr. WR 5-9 170 Glen Allen, Va. Hermitage HS
85 Anthony Holloway Jr. WR 6-3 180 Arlington, Texas
86 Anthony Key Jr. So. WR 6-1 190 Richmond, Va. Trinity Episcopal School
87 Davion Turns Jr. Fr. WR 5-11 185 Virginia Beach, Va. Indian River HS
88 Amir Alexander Fr. WR 6-3 211 Salisbury, NC North Rowan HS
89 Jeremiah Nelson R-Jr. WR 5-10 160 Alexandria, Va. Thomas Edison HS
90 Chris Pierre Fr. DL 6-0 315 Ft. Pierce, FL Ft. Pierce Westwood HS
91 Otis Ingram Fr. DL 6-4 315 Ft. Pierce, FL John Carroll HS
94 Donovan Williams So. DL 6-1 270 Jacksonville, NC Northside HS
96 Dahleal Harmon So. DL 6-3 285 Accomack, VA Nandua HS
Jayden Andrews Fr. DB 5-9 175 Columbia, S.C. Ridgeview HS
Roderick Barnes Fr. LB 5-11 209 Wilson, N.C. Fike HS
De'vaughn Bell Fr. DL 6-2 240 Elizabeth City, N.C. Northeastern HS
Shahiem Boyd Fr. RB 5-9 170 Yanceyville, NC Bartlett-Yancey HS
Ricco Deal R-So. DB 5-11 185 La Plata, MD La Plata HS
Jamaal Gibbs Fr. OL 6-1 300 Dumfries, Va. Freedom HS
Antwone Godley So. WR 5-11 180 Washington, NC Washington HS
Rodney Green Fr. WR 6-3 190 Riviera Beach, FL Dwyer HS
Donato Gutierrez Fr. OL 6-4 340 Savannah, GA Robert W. Groves HS
Joshua Jordan Fr. LB 5-10 210 Wilson, NC Wilson Prep
Kamari Lawton Fr. DB 6-0 180 Virginia Beach, Va. Princess Anne HS
Kyman Little Fr. 6-0 180 Yanceyville, NC Piedmont CC
Ryan London Fr. LB 6-1 180 Suffolk, Va. Kings Fork HS
Kavon Manning Fr. DB 5-10 170 Angier, N.C. West Johnson HS
Jeffery Moore Fr. DB 5-9 190 Knightdale, N.C. Knightdale HS
Nasir Nelson-Fernandez R-Fr. DB 5-10 180 Jonesboro, NC Mundy's Mill HS
Aidann Popovic Fr. DL 6-3 330 Orlando, Fla. Rex Putnam HS
Jai'mire Rogers Fr. WR 5-10 175 Raleigh, N.C. Millbrook HS
Daeijon Samuel So. OL 6-3 320 Fredricksburg, Va. James Monroe HS
Rodney Webb Jr. Fr. DB 6-1 180 Wilson, N.C. Fike HS

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Paul Johnson Head Football Coach
Chris Dent Assistant Coach: Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Tony Gilbert Assistant Coach: Defensive Coordinator
Cody Gray Assistant Coach: Linebackers
Dedrick Payton Assistant Coach: Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff