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Players

  • Running Back RB 6'1" 235 lbs
    R-Jr. Tucson, Ariz. Pusch Ridge Academy
    Redshirt Junior Tucson, Ariz. Pusch Ridge Academy
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs
    Sr. Fairview, Mont. Fairview HS
    Senior Fairview, Mont. Fairview HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 200 lbs
    R-So. Deltona, Fla. Deltona HS Georgia Southern
    Redshirt Sophomore Deltona, Fla. Deltona HS Georgia Southern
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 195 lbs
    R-So. Greenacres, Fla. Palm Beach Central HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Greenacres, Fla. Palm Beach Central HS
  • Quarterback QB 5'10" 190 lbs
    So. Kasson, Minn. Kasson-Mantorville HS Bemidji State
    Sophomore Kasson, Minn. Kasson-Mantorville HS Bemidji State
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 160 lbs
    R-Fr. San Leandro, Calif. San Leandro HS
    Redshirt Freshman San Leandro, Calif. San Leandro HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    So. Oakley, Calif. Liberty HS
    Sophomore Oakley, Calif. Liberty HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs
    R-Jr. Holt, Mich. Holt HS Laney College
    Redshirt Junior Holt, Mich. Holt HS Laney College
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Jr. Stanwood, Wash. Lakewood HS
    Junior Stanwood, Wash. Lakewood HS
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 230 lbs
    R-So. Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Jr. Escondido, Calif. San Pasqual HS Grossmont CC/Palomar College/Moorpark College
    Junior Escondido, Calif. San Pasqual HS Grossmont CC/Palomar College/Moorpark College
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 195 lbs
    Fr. Winter Haven, Fla. Davenport HS
    Freshman Winter Haven, Fla. Davenport HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 205 lbs
    So. Cairo, Ga. Cairo HS Georgia Southern
    Sophomore Cairo, Ga. Cairo HS Georgia Southern
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 215 lbs
    R-Sr. Hugo, Okla. Hugo HS Minnesota State, Mankato/Washburn
    Redshirt Senior Hugo, Okla. Hugo HS Minnesota State, Mankato/Washburn
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 205 lbs
    R-So. Yuma, Ariz. Gila Ridge HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Yuma, Ariz. Gila Ridge HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 180 lbs
    Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
    Freshman Minot, N.D. Minot HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 195 lbs
    Fr. Oakley, Calif. McClymmonds HS
    Freshman Oakley, Calif. McClymmonds HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 160 lbs
    Sr. Minneapolis, Minn. Tartan HS Minnesota State CTC
    Senior Minneapolis, Minn. Tartan HS Minnesota State CTC
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    R-Fr. Sacramento, Calif. Jesuit HS Wyoming
    Redshirt Freshman Sacramento, Calif. Jesuit HS Wyoming
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. Clark HS
    Senior Las Vegas, Nev. Clark HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 190 lbs
    Jr. Bakersfield, Calif. Garces HS North Texas/Bakersfield College
    Junior Bakersfield, Calif. Garces HS North Texas/Bakersfield College
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 200 lbs
    So. Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
    Sophomore Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 170 lbs
    So. Punta Gorda, Fla. Charlotte HS Virginia University of Lynchburg
    Sophomore Punta Gorda, Fla. Charlotte HS Virginia University of Lynchburg
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 190 lbs
    Sr. Yuba City, Calif. Yuba City HS
    Senior Yuba City, Calif. Yuba City HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 180 lbs
    R-Sr. Mesa, Ariz. Skyline HS
    Redshirt Senior Mesa, Ariz. Skyline HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-So. Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 170 lbs
    Jr. Minneapolis, Minn. Champlin Park HS North Dakota State College of Science
    Junior Minneapolis, Minn. Champlin Park HS North Dakota State College of Science
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 200 lbs
    Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. Fletcher HS
    Freshman Jacksonville, Fla. Fletcher HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 190 lbs
    Fr. Gainesville, Fla. Wiliston HS
    Freshman Gainesville, Fla. Wiliston HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 200 lbs
    Fr. Gresham, Ore. Sam Barlow HS
    Freshman Gresham, Ore. Sam Barlow HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 205 lbs
    Jr. Vancouver, Wash. Gresham HS College of the Redwoods
    Junior Vancouver, Wash. Gresham HS College of the Redwoods
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 200 lbs
    Jr. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck Legacy HS North Dakota State College of Science
    Junior Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck Legacy HS North Dakota State College of Science
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 190 lbs
    Jr. Farmington, N.M. Mesa HS New Mexico Highlands/Gila River CC
    Junior Farmington, N.M. Mesa HS New Mexico Highlands/Gila River CC
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 240 lbs
    Jr. Raleigh, NC Green Hope HS Bakersfield JC / Arkansas State
    Junior Raleigh, NC Green Hope HS Bakersfield JC / Arkansas State
  • Defensive Back DB 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Honolulu, Hawaii James Campbell HS
    Freshman Honolulu, Hawaii James Campbell HS
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 190 lbs
    R-So. Castle Rock, Colo. Douglas County HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Castle Rock, Colo. Douglas County HS
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    Fr. Uintah, Utah Uintah HS
    Freshman Uintah, Utah Uintah HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 235 lbs
    So. Fairfield, Calif. Vacaville HS
    Sophomore Fairfield, Calif. Vacaville HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
    Redshirt Freshman Minot, N.D. Minot HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Crookston, Minn. Crookston HS
    Freshman Crookston, Minn. Crookston HS
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 220 lbs
    Jr. Los Angeles, Calif. Antelope Valley HS Central Connecticut State/LA Valley College
    Junior Los Angeles, Calif. Antelope Valley HS Central Connecticut State/LA Valley College
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 185 lbs
    Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
    Freshman Minot, N.D. Minot HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    Fr. Shakopee, Minn. Shakopee HS
    Freshman Shakopee, Minn. Shakopee HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'4" 170 lbs
    R-Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Ed W. Clark HS
    Redshirt Freshman Las Vegas, Nev. Ed W. Clark HS
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Somerset HS
    Freshman Las Vegas, Nev. Somerset HS
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 195 lbs
    Fr. Tonganoxie, Kan. Tonganoxie HS
    Freshman Tonganoxie, Kan. Tonganoxie HS
  • Kicker K 5'10" 180 lbs
    Jr. Vacaville, Calif. Vanden HS Contra Costa CC
    Junior Vacaville, Calif. Vanden HS Contra Costa CC
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 240 lbs
    R-Jr. Castle Rock, Colo. Castle View HS
    Redshirt Junior Castle Rock, Colo. Castle View HS
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
    Redshirt Freshman Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    Jr. Rochester, N.Y. Narbonne HS Long Beach CC
    Junior Rochester, N.Y. Narbonne HS Long Beach CC
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 230 lbs
    R-Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
    Redshirt Freshman Minot, N.D. Minot HS
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 225 lbs
    R-So. Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 230 lbs
    R-So. Mesa, Ariz. Mesa HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Mesa, Ariz. Mesa HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs
    R-Fr. Deming, Wash. Mount Baker HS
    Redshirt Freshman Deming, Wash. Mount Baker HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'4" 240 lbs
    Sr. Logandale, Nev. Moapa Valley HS
    Senior Logandale, Nev. Moapa Valley HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    Fr. Auburn, Wash. Kentwood HS
    Freshman Auburn, Wash. Kentwood HS
  • Kicker K 6'2" 170 lbs
    Fr. Owasso, Okla. Rejoice Christian HS
    Freshman Owasso, Okla. Rejoice Christian HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 202 lbs
    Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Silverado HS
    Freshman Las Vegas, Nev. Silverado HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 220 lbs
    Sr. Visalia, Calif. Porterville HS College of the Sequoias
    Senior Visalia, Calif. Porterville HS College of the Sequoias
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 230 lbs
    Fr. Medford, Ore. South Medford HS
    Freshman Medford, Ore. South Medford HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 230 lbs
    So. Minot, N.D. Bishop Ryan HS
    Sophomore Minot, N.D. Bishop Ryan HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 210 lbs
    Fr. Rainier, Wash. Yelm HS
    Freshman Rainier, Wash. Yelm HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 260 lbs
    Fr. Everett, Wash. Everett HS
    Freshman Everett, Wash. Everett HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 290 lbs
    Sr. Tulare, Calif. Tulare Western HS College of the Sequoias
    Senior Tulare, Calif. Tulare Western HS College of the Sequoias
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    So. Carson, Calif. Long Beach Poly HS
    Sophomore Carson, Calif. Long Beach Poly HS
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 240 lbs
    Fr. Bakersfield, Calif. Bakersfield HS
    Freshman Bakersfield, Calif. Bakersfield HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 315 lbs
    R-Fr. La Verkin, Utah Hurricane HS
    Redshirt Freshman La Verkin, Utah Hurricane HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 285 lbs
    Fr. Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
    Freshman Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Aurora, Colo. Cherokee Trail HS
    Redshirt Freshman Aurora, Colo. Cherokee Trail HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 280 lbs
    So. Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
    Sophomore Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 270 lbs
    Fr. Raleigh, N.C. Athens Drive HS
    Freshman Raleigh, N.C. Athens Drive HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 300 lbs
    Jr. Mesa, Ariz. Red Mountain HS
    Junior Mesa, Ariz. Red Mountain HS
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'1" 310 lbs
    Sr. Fairfield, Calif. Armijo HS
    Senior Fairfield, Calif. Armijo HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 280 lbs
    R-Fr. Aurora, Colo. Aurora HS Colorado State-Pueblo
    Redshirt Freshman Aurora, Colo. Aurora HS Colorado State-Pueblo
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'0" 310 lbs
    Sr. Livonia, Mich. Franklin HS
    Senior Livonia, Mich. Franklin HS
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 315 lbs
    Sr. Rugby, N.D. Rugby
    Senior Rugby, N.D. Rugby
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 275 lbs
    Fr. Discovery Bay, Calif. Liberty HS
    Freshman Discovery Bay, Calif. Liberty HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 270 lbs
    Fr. Godley, Texas Godley HS
    Freshman Godley, Texas Godley HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 285 lbs
    Fr. Milcreek, Utah Highland HS
    Freshman Milcreek, Utah Highland HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 290 lbs
    Fr. Phoenix, Ariz. North HS
    Freshman Phoenix, Ariz. North HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 260 lbs
    Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
    Freshman Minot, N.D. Minot HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 340 lbs
    R-Fr. Commerce, Ga. East Jackson Comprehensive HS
    Redshirt Freshman Commerce, Ga. East Jackson Comprehensive HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 320 lbs
    Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Liberty HS
    Freshman Las Vegas, Nev. Liberty HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 350 lbs
    R-Fr. Ekeby, Sweden Helsingborg Jaguars
    Redshirt Freshman Ekeby, Sweden Helsingborg Jaguars
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 265 lbs
    Fr. Belcourt, N.D. Turtle Mountain Community HS
    Freshman Belcourt, N.D. Turtle Mountain Community HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 280 lbs
    Fr. Waianae, Hawaii Mililani HS
    Freshman Waianae, Hawaii Mililani HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 180 lbs
    Fr. Grand Forks, N.D. Red River HS
    Freshman Grand Forks, N.D. Red River HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 220 lbs
    So. Aurora, Colo. Aurora Central HS
    Sophomore Aurora, Colo. Aurora Central HS
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'0" 180 lbs
    Jr. Concord, N.C. Northwest Cabbarus HS Waynesburg College/Community Christian College
    Junior Concord, N.C. Northwest Cabbarus HS Waynesburg College/Community Christian College
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    R-Fr. Gilbert, Ariz. American Leadership Academy
    Redshirt Freshman Gilbert, Ariz. American Leadership Academy
  • Long Snapper LS 6'3" 240 lbs
    Fr. Chaska, Minn. Chaska HS
    Freshman Chaska, Minn. Chaska HS
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 255 lbs
    Fr. Parker, Colo. Legend HS
    Freshman Parker, Colo. Legend HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Coral Springs, Fla. Davies Western HS
    Redshirt Freshman Coral Springs, Fla. Davies Western HS
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 250 lbs
    R-So. Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Top HS Colorado State Pueblo
    Redshirt Sophomore Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Top HS Colorado State Pueblo
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 250 lbs
    Jr. Weiser, Idaho Weiser HS Eastern Oregon/Southern Arkansas
    Junior Weiser, Idaho Weiser HS Eastern Oregon/Southern Arkansas
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 250 lbs
    R-Fr. Lodi, Calif. Tokay HS
    Redshirt Freshman Lodi, Calif. Tokay HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 250 lbs
    Fr. Davenport, Fla. Davenport HS
    Freshman Davenport, Fla. Davenport HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 230 lbs
    Fr. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Coeur d'Alene HS
    Freshman Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Coeur d'Alene HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 250 lbs
    Fr. Aiea, Hawaii Aiea HS Navy Prep
    Freshman Aiea, Hawaii Aiea HS Navy Prep
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 265 lbs
    R-Fr. Green Cove Springs, Fla. Clay HS
    Redshirt Freshman Green Cove Springs, Fla. Clay HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 280 lbs
    Jr. Long Grove, Ill. IMG Academy Murray State/Indiana
    Junior Long Grove, Ill. IMG Academy Murray State/Indiana
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 335 lbs
    Fr. Covington, Wash. Garfield HS
    Freshman Covington, Wash. Garfield HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 240 lbs
    Jr. Bothell, Wash. Bothell HS Washington State/Eastern Washington
    Junior Bothell, Wash. Bothell HS Washington State/Eastern Washington
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 244 lbs
    Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Canyon Springs HS
    Freshman Las Vegas, Nev. Canyon Springs HS

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Ian Shields

  • Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach / Community Service Coordinator

    Tom Simi

  • Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers

    Jake Rothschiller

  • Slot Backs Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Recruiting Coordinator

    Mike Famiglietti

  • Defensive Line Coach / Football Facilities Coordinator / Video Coordinator

    Darryl McBride

  • Secondary Coach / Academic Liaison

    Rod Plummer

  • Wide Receivers Coach / Tight Ends Coach

    Skyler Cavanaugh

  • Defensive Assistant Coach

    John "Cam" Wierson

  • Defensive GA / Cornerbacks Coach

    Jeremiah Johnson

  • Offensive GA/Running Backs Coach

    Semaj Mitchell

  • Student Assistant

    Zeus Ahmad

  • Student Assistant

    Logan Dean

  • Student Assistant

    Travis Wennerholm

  • Student Assistant

    Isabelle Ziemer

2024 Football Roster
# Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Year Hometown High School Previous School
0 Evan Lovett RB 6-1 235 R-Jr. Tucson, Ariz. Pusch Ridge Academy
1 Carson Cayko LB 6-2 220 Sr. Fairview, Mont. Fairview HS
2 Myzel Williams DB 6-1 200 R-So. Deltona, Fla. Deltona HS Georgia Southern
3 Denzel Williams WR 6-2 195 R-So. Greenacres, Fla. Palm Beach Central HS
4 Matt Donovan QB 5-10 190 So. Kasson, Minn. Kasson-Mantorville HS Bemidji State
5 Devan Daniels RB 5-9 160 R-Fr. San Leandro, Calif. San Leandro HS
6 Deuce Carr DB 5-10 180 So. Oakley, Calif. Liberty HS
7 Noah Iosefa LB 6-2 230 R-Jr. Holt, Mich. Holt HS Laney College
8 Carson Chrisman QB 6-0 190 Jr. Stanwood, Wash. Lakewood HS
9 Cody Grossinger DE 6-2 230 R-So. Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo HS
10 Trevor Jungman QB 6-0 190 Jr. Escondido, Calif. San Pasqual HS Grossmont CC/Palomar College/Moorpark College
11 Aiden George WR 6-0 195 Fr. Winter Haven, Fla. Davenport HS
12 Kevin Speed DB 6-2 205 So. Cairo, Ga. Cairo HS Georgia Southern
13 Will King III QB 6-3 215 R-Sr. Hugo, Okla. Hugo HS Minnesota State, Mankato/Washburn
14 Jonathan Noriega WR 6-0 205 R-So. Yuma, Ariz. Gila Ridge HS
15 Tyson Ruzicka RB 5-9 180 Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
15 Jacob Wasso DB 5-10 195 Fr. Oakley, Calif. McClymmonds HS
16 Deshawn Carter DB 5-9 160 Sr. Minneapolis, Minn. Tartan HS Minnesota State CTC
17 Garrett McGriff DB 6-0 195 R-Fr. Sacramento, Calif. Jesuit HS Wyoming
18 Roman Pickens DB 5-10 180 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. Clark HS
19 Loren Johnson DB 6-3 190 Jr. Bakersfield, Calif. Garces HS North Texas/Bakersfield College
20 Conner Raetzman LB 5-11 200 So. Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
21 Brayan Augustin DB 5-9 170 So. Punta Gorda, Fla. Charlotte HS Virginia University of Lynchburg
22 Erik Palmquist WR 5-9 190 Sr. Yuba City, Calif. Yuba City HS
23 Aaron Wood RB 5-9 180 R-Sr. Mesa, Ariz. Skyline HS
24 Cody Raetzman DB 6-0 180 R-So. Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic HS
25 Will Dampier DB 5-10 170 Jr. Minneapolis, Minn. Champlin Park HS North Dakota State College of Science
26 Dre Harold RB 5-11 200 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. Fletcher HS
27 Jace McDonald DB 5-10 190 Fr. Gainesville, Fla. Wiliston HS
28 Jett Fay DB 6-1 200 Fr. Gresham, Ore. Sam Barlow HS
28 Emmanuel Igbonagwam RB 5-10 205 Jr. Vancouver, Wash. Gresham HS College of the Redwoods
29 Weston Snyder RB 5-11 200 Jr. Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck Legacy HS North Dakota State College of Science
29 Caden Yellowman DB 6-1 190 Jr. Farmington, N.M. Mesa HS New Mexico Highlands/Gila River CC
30 Jalen Corprew LB 6-2 240 Jr. Raleigh, NC Green Hope HS Bakersfield JC / Arkansas State
31 Nalu Cordeiro DB 6-1 180 Fr. Honolulu, Hawaii James Campbell HS
32 Tyler Stonebraker RB 5-8 190 R-So. Castle Rock, Colo. Douglas County HS
32 Jed Vandewark DB 5-9 175 Fr. Uintah, Utah Uintah HS
33 Blake Espino RB 5-11 235 So. Fairfield, Calif. Vacaville HS
34 Camden Backman RB 5-10 190 R-Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
34 Carter Coauette DB 6-0 180 Fr. Crookston, Minn. Crookston HS
35 Michael Clark RB 6-1 220 Jr. Los Angeles, Calif. Antelope Valley HS Central Connecticut State/LA Valley College
36 Michael George DB 6-0 185 Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
36 Ben Holte RB 5-10 190 Fr. Shakopee, Minn. Shakopee HS
38 Marquise Hill DB 6-4 170 R-Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Ed W. Clark HS
38 Malachi Johnson RB 6-0 180 Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Somerset HS
39 Colton Brusven RB 5-9 195 Fr. Tonganoxie, Kan. Tonganoxie HS
39 Diego Nunez-Smith K 5-10 180 Jr. Vacaville, Calif. Vanden HS Contra Costa CC
40 Josh Pinello TE 6-2 240 R-Jr. Castle Rock, Colo. Castle View HS
41 Justus Williams DB 6-0 180 R-Fr. Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
42 Andre Jenkins LB 6-1 220 Jr. Rochester, N.Y. Narbonne HS Long Beach CC
42 Tyler Johnson TE 6-2 230 R-Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
44 Sam Buckhanan RB 5-11 225 R-So. Gunnison, Colo. Gunnison HS
45 Zeth Nastal LB 6-0 230 R-So. Mesa, Ariz. Mesa HS
46 Landon Smith LB 6-2 220 R-Fr. Deming, Wash. Mount Baker HS
47 Justin Proffitt LB 6-4 240 Sr. Logandale, Nev. Moapa Valley HS
47 Jabez Tuaoa LB 6-1 220 Fr. Auburn, Wash. Kentwood HS
48 Maverick Price K 6-2 170 Fr. Owasso, Okla. Rejoice Christian HS
49 Marcus Council LB 6-0 202 Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Silverado HS
50 Isaak Guzman LB 5-11 220 Sr. Visalia, Calif. Porterville HS College of the Sequoias
51 Giovanni Livingston DL 6-2 230 Fr. Medford, Ore. South Medford HS
52 Josh Will DL 6-1 230 So. Minot, N.D. Bishop Ryan HS
53 Onyx Carter DL 6-2 210 Fr. Rainier, Wash. Yelm HS
54 Evan Hartt DL 6-3 260 Fr. Everett, Wash. Everett HS
55 Matt Sanchez OL 6-3 290 Sr. Tulare, Calif. Tulare Western HS College of the Sequoias
56 Ike Mikaele LB 6-1 220 So. Carson, Calif. Long Beach Poly HS
58 Drahcir Mackey LB 5-9 240 Fr. Bakersfield, Calif. Bakersfield HS
59 Mahonri Tonumaipea OL 6-0 315 R-Fr. La Verkin, Utah Hurricane HS
60 Ace Perez OL 6-2 285 Fr. Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
61 Jackson Gridley LB 6-0 225 R-Fr. Aurora, Colo. Cherokee Trail HS
62 Aidan Shumate OL 6-2 280 So. Cypress, Texas Cypress Woods HS
63 Ethan Graham OL 6-3 270 Fr. Raleigh, N.C. Athens Drive HS
64 Max Bray OL 6-4 300 Jr. Mesa, Ariz. Red Mountain HS
65 Emmett Espino OL 6-1 310 Sr. Fairfield, Calif. Armijo HS
66 Brandon Weatherford OL 6-2 280 R-Fr. Aurora, Colo. Aurora HS Colorado State-Pueblo
67 Jake Swirple OL 6-0 310 Sr. Livonia, Mich. Franklin HS
69 DJ Schneibel OL 6-2 315 Sr. Rugby, N.D. Rugby
70 Noah Blake OL 6-3 275 Fr. Discovery Bay, Calif. Liberty HS
71 Ryan Gambino OL 6-2 270 Fr. Godley, Texas Godley HS
72 Lukaas Bloxham OL 6-1 285 Fr. Milcreek, Utah Highland HS
73 Bo Wiedoff OL 6-4 290 Fr. Phoenix, Ariz. North HS
74 Teagen Nicholes OL 6-0 260 Fr. Minot, N.D. Minot HS
75 Jamal Neal OL 6-3 340 R-Fr. Commerce, Ga. East Jackson Comprehensive HS
76 Michael Travis OL 6-1 320 Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Liberty HS
77 Pete Olsson OL 6-2 350 R-Fr. Ekeby, Sweden Helsingborg Jaguars
78 Daeton LaFountain OL 6-4 265 Fr. Belcourt, N.D. Turtle Mountain Community HS
79 Ben Mailo OL 6-1 280 Fr. Waianae, Hawaii Mililani HS
80 Hayden Hong WR 6-0 180 Fr. Grand Forks, N.D. Red River HS
82 Brian Weatherford WR 6-3 220 So. Aurora, Colo. Aurora Central HS
84 Ricco Sastoque K/P 6-0 180 Jr. Concord, N.C. Northwest Cabbarus HS Waynesburg College/Community Christian College
85 Johnny Bellino WR 5-11 190 R-Fr. Gilbert, Ariz. American Leadership Academy
86 Caleb Schmidt LS 6-3 240 Fr. Chaska, Minn. Chaska HS
87 Cruz Garcia TE 6-2 255 Fr. Parker, Colo. Legend HS
88 Trevor Catronio WR 6-0 200 R-Fr. Coral Springs, Fla. Davies Western HS
89 Damon Darling TE 6-3 250 R-So. Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Top HS Colorado State Pueblo
90 Beau Shields DL 6-0 250 Jr. Weiser, Idaho Weiser HS Eastern Oregon/Southern Arkansas
91 John Dillon TE 6-6 250 R-Fr. Lodi, Calif. Tokay HS
92 Garvins Alcenat DL 6-2 250 Fr. Davenport, Fla. Davenport HS
93 Aaron Ivankovich DL 6-4 230 Fr. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Coeur d'Alene HS
94 Logan Rouse DL 6-4 250 Fr. Aiea, Hawaii Aiea HS Navy Prep
95 Blake Thompson DL 6-1 265 R-Fr. Green Cove Springs, Fla. Clay HS
96 Julian Kameristy DL 6-2 280 Jr. Long Grove, Ill. IMG Academy Murray State/Indiana
98 Elijah Napihaa DL 6-2 335 Fr. Covington, Wash. Garfield HS
99 Gabe Johnson DL 6-3 240 Jr. Bothell, Wash. Bothell HS Washington State/Eastern Washington
RS Kion Thomas DL 6-5 244 Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Canyon Springs HS

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
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7Isaiah Griffin, Isaiah, Griffin, /23 MSU Football Photo Day Headshots 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Ian Shields Head Coach
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Tom Simi Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach / Community Service Coordinator
Minot State Football Media Day - Captured at MSu Dome on Aug 03, 2025 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Jake Rothschiller Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Mike Famiglietti Slot Backs Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Recruiting Coordinator
Minot State Football Media Day - Captured at MSu Dome on Aug 03, 2025 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Darryl McBride Defensive Line Coach / Football Facilities Coordinator / Video Coordinator
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Rod Plummer Secondary Coach / Academic Liaison
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Skyler Cavanaugh Wide Receivers Coach / Tight Ends Coach
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut John "Cam" Wierson Defensive Assistant Coach
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Jeremiah Johnson Defensive GA / Cornerbacks Coach
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Semaj Mitchell Offensive GA/Running Backs Coach
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Zeus Ahmad Student Assistant
Logan Dean Logan Dean Student Assistant
Minot State Football Photo Day - Headshots - Captured at MSU Dome on Aug 04, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota 

Photo by Sean Arbaut Travis Wennerholm Student Assistant
Isabelle Ziemer Student Assistant

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