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2017 Football Roster

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Players

  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 175 lbs
    R-Sr. Phoenix, Ariz. Montain Pointe High School
    Redshirt Senior Phoenix, Ariz. Montain Pointe High School
  • DB DB 5'10" 170 lbs
    R-Jr. Peoria, Ariz. Peoria High School
    Redshirt Junior Peoria, Ariz. Peoria High School
  • QB QB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Sr. Torrance, Calif. El Camino CC
    Senior Torrance, Calif. El Camino CC
  • QB QB 6'2" 210 lbs
    Jr. Minnetonka, Minn. Rochester Community and Technical College
    Junior Minnetonka, Minn. Rochester Community and Technical College
  • WR WR 6'1" 185 lbs
    Jr. Killeen, Tex. UTEP
    Junior Killeen, Tex. UTEP
  • RB RB 5'11" 205 lbs
    Sr. Peoria, Ariz. Glendale CC
    Senior Peoria, Ariz. Glendale CC
  • DB DB 6'0" 175 lbs
    So. Phoenix, Ariz. Sandra Day O'Connor HS
    Sophomore Phoenix, Ariz. Sandra Day O'Connor HS
  • DB DB 6'2" 180 lbs
    Jr. Lancaster, Texas UNLV
    Junior Lancaster, Texas UNLV
  • WR 6'0" 180 lbs
    Gr. Las Vegas, Nev.
    Graduate Student Las Vegas, Nev.
  • QB/TE QB/TE 6'4" 215 lbs
    So. Yuma, Ariz. Yuma Catholic HS
    Sophomore Yuma, Ariz. Yuma Catholic HS
  • LB LB 6'0" 230 lbs
    So. Fountain, Colo.
    Sophomore Fountain, Colo.
  • DB DB 6'1" 180 lbs
    Jr. Baltimore, Md. Coppin State University Eagles
    Junior Baltimore, Md. Coppin State University Eagles
  • DB 6'0" 185 lbs
    Jr. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Chaffey College
    Junior Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Chaffey College
  • RB RB 5'11" 205 lbs
    Jr. Torrance, Calif. Long Beach City College
    Junior Torrance, Calif. Long Beach City College
  • QB QB 6'0" 180 lbs
    Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo. McPherson College
    Junior Colorado Springs, Colo. McPherson College
  • WR 5'9" 180 lbs
    Jr. Chico, Calif. Butte College
    Junior Chico, Calif. Butte College
  • WR 6'3" 185 lbs
    Jr. Oakland, Calif. Diablo Valley College
    Junior Oakland, Calif. Diablo Valley College
  • TE TE 6'4" 215 lbs
    Fr. Kalihi, HI
    Freshman Kalihi, HI
  • RB RB 5'8" 160 lbs
    Fr. Las Vegas, Nev.
    Freshman Las Vegas, Nev.
  • WR WR 6'4" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Tucson, Ariz. Sahuaro HS
    Redshirt Freshman Tucson, Ariz. Sahuaro HS
  • CB 5'11" 185 lbs
    Sr. Baltimore, MD. Coppin State University Eagles
    Senior Baltimore, MD. Coppin State University Eagles
  • DB DB 6'1" 200 lbs
    R-Sr. Kissimmee, Fla. Ventura College
    Redshirt Senior Kissimmee, Fla. Ventura College
  • RB 5'10" 200 lbs
    Jr. Apex, N.C. LA Pierce College
    Junior Apex, N.C. LA Pierce College
  • DB 6'2" 190 lbs
    Jr. Kenosha, Wisc.
    Junior Kenosha, Wisc.
  • WR WR 5'11" 200 lbs
    So. Tempe, AZ Marcos de Niza HS
    Sophomore Tempe, AZ Marcos de Niza HS
  • RB RB 6'0" 200 lbs
    Sr. New Orleans, La. Saddleback JC
    Senior New Orleans, La. Saddleback JC
  • S S 6'3" 170 lbs
    Fr. Waipio, Hawaii Radford HS
    Freshman Waipio, Hawaii Radford HS
  • DB DB 6'0" 170 lbs
    So. North Las Vegas, Nev. Cheyenne Desert Field HS
    Sophomore North Las Vegas, Nev. Cheyenne Desert Field HS
  • DB DB 6'0" 200 lbs
    R-Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Mesa Ridge High School
    Redshirt Junior Colorado Springs, Colo. Mesa Ridge High School
  • DB DB 6'2" 175 lbs
    So. Gilbert, Ariz. Campo Verde HS
    Sophomore Gilbert, Ariz. Campo Verde HS
  • LB 6'0" 230 lbs
    Jr. Long Beach, Calif. Long Beach City College
    Junior Long Beach, Calif. Long Beach City College
  • RB RB 5'8" 195 lbs
    Fr. Monte Vista, Colo. Sargent HS
    Freshman Monte Vista, Colo. Sargent HS
  • DB DB 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-So. Arvada, Colo. Cornell College
    Redshirt Sophomore Arvada, Colo. Cornell College
  • LB LB 6'2" 195 lbs
    R-Fr. Commerce City, Colo.
    Redshirt Freshman Commerce City, Colo.
  • RB 5'11" 215 lbs
    Fr. North Pole, Alaska
    Freshman North Pole, Alaska
  • TE TE 6'2" 212 lbs
    R-So. Fort Collins, CO Fort Collins HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Fort Collins, CO Fort Collins HS
  • K K 5'7" 154 lbs
    So. Henderson, NV Basic HS
    Sophomore Henderson, NV Basic HS
  • K/P K/P 5'9" 150 lbs
    Fr. Fresno, Calif. Central HS
    Freshman Fresno, Calif. Central HS
  • LB LB 6'2" 225 lbs
    Jr. Aztec, N.M. Eastern New Mexico University
    Junior Aztec, N.M. Eastern New Mexico University
  • K K 5'11" 140 lbs
    Rs. Chandler, Ariz. Basha HS
    Redshirt Chandler, Ariz. Basha HS
  • LB LB 6'2" 195 lbs
    R-Jr. Broomfield, Colo. Legacy High School
    Redshirt Junior Broomfield, Colo. Legacy High School
  • P P 6'1" 195 lbs
    Fr. Murrieta, Calif. Murrieta Valley HS
    Freshman Murrieta, Calif. Murrieta Valley HS
  • LB LB 6'2" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Gilbert, Ariz. Highley HS
    Redshirt Freshman Gilbert, Ariz. Highley HS
  • LB 6'2" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. San Tan Valley, AZ
    Redshirt Freshman San Tan Valley, AZ
  • LB LB 6'1" 220 lbs
    Fr. Kalaepohaku, Hawaii
    Freshman Kalaepohaku, Hawaii
  • OL OL 6'1" 290 lbs
    Sr. Los Angeles, Calif. Los Angeles Valley College
    Senior Los Angeles, Calif. Los Angeles Valley College
  • OL OL 6'1" 325 lbs
    Jr. Salt Lake City, Utah Snow College
    Junior Salt Lake City, Utah Snow College
  • LB 5'10" 230 lbs
    R-So. Longmont, Colo.
    Redshirt Sophomore Longmont, Colo.
  • LB LB 5'11" 220 lbs
    Sr. Rio Rancho, NM Eastern New Mexico
    Senior Rio Rancho, NM Eastern New Mexico
  • DL DL 6'2" 270 lbs
    Fr. Colorado Springs, Colo.
    Freshman Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • OL 6'3" 290 lbs
    Fr. Henderson, Nev.
    Freshman Henderson, Nev.
  • OL OL 6'2" 280 lbs
    Fr. Palolo Valley, Hawaii Saint Louis HS
    Freshman Palolo Valley, Hawaii Saint Louis HS
  • OL OL 6'0" 270 lbs
    R-Sr. Westminster, Colo. Westminster High School
    Redshirt Senior Westminster, Colo. Westminster High School
  • OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    R-So. Aurora, Colo.
    Redshirt Sophomore Aurora, Colo.
  • OL OL 6'5" 315 lbs
    So. Sacramento, Calif.
    Sophomore Sacramento, Calif.
  • OL OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    R-Jr. Baton Rouge, La. Southern Lab HS
    Redshirt Junior Baton Rouge, La. Southern Lab HS
  • OL OL 6'4" 260 lbs
    R-Fr. Commerce City, Colo. Adams City HS
    Redshirt Freshman Commerce City, Colo. Adams City HS
  • OL OL 6'6" 280 lbs
    R-Fr. Newbury Park, Calif.
    Redshirt Freshman Newbury Park, Calif.
  • OL OL 6'6" 260 lbs
    So. Kenai, Alaska
    Sophomore Kenai, Alaska
  • OL OL 6'3" 275 lbs
    So. Centennial, Colo. Eaglecrest HS
    Sophomore Centennial, Colo. Eaglecrest HS
  • DL DL 6'3" 275 lbs
    So. Pflugerville, Texas St. Andrews HS
    Sophomore Pflugerville, Texas St. Andrews HS
  • OL OL
    Jr. Fairfield, Utah Ventura College
    Junior Fairfield, Utah Ventura College
  • OL OL 6'3" 315 lbs
    Jr. San Diego, Calif. Eastern Illinois University
    Junior San Diego, Calif. Eastern Illinois University
  • DL DL 6'0" 290 lbs
    Jr. Rio Rancho, N.M. Dodge City CC
    Junior Rio Rancho, N.M. Dodge City CC
  • WR WR 6'1" 215 lbs
    R-Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo.
    Redshirt Junior Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • WR 6'1" 185 lbs
    Fr. Albuquerque, N.M.
    Freshman Albuquerque, N.M.
  • WR WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. Chaparral HS
    Freshman Las Vegas, Nev. Chaparral HS
  • WR WR 6'3" 205 lbs
    Fr. Las Vegas, Nev.
    Freshman Las Vegas, Nev.
  • WR WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    Jr. Sacramento, Calif.
    Junior Sacramento, Calif.
  • WR WR 5'10" 150 lbs
    R-Fr. Federal Heights, CO Pinnacle HS
    Redshirt Freshman Federal Heights, CO Pinnacle HS
  • TE 6'1" 235 lbs
    Fr. San Diego, Calif.
    Freshman San Diego, Calif.
  • DL DL 6'2" 280 lbs
    Jr. San Fernando Valley, CA Los Angeles Valley College
    Junior San Fernando Valley, CA Los Angeles Valley College
  • DL 6'3" 280 lbs
    Fr. Tonga, American Samoa Mayville State
    Freshman Tonga, American Samoa Mayville State
  • DE DE 6'1" 255 lbs
    Jr. Denver, Colo.
    Junior Denver, Colo.
  • DL DL 6'3" 256 lbs
    Jr. Ili'ili, American Samoa University of St. Mary (Kan.) & De Anza College (Calif)
    Junior Ili'ili, American Samoa University of St. Mary (Kan.) & De Anza College (Calif)
  • DL DL 6'0" 265 lbs
    Fr. Ewa Beach, Hawaii James Campbell HS
    Freshman Ewa Beach, Hawaii James Campbell HS
  • DL DL 6'2" 290 lbs
    Jr. Kenmore, Wash. Mt. Sac College
    Junior Kenmore, Wash. Mt. Sac College
  • DL DL 6'4" 250 lbs
    So. Federal Heights, Colo.
    Sophomore Federal Heights, Colo.
  • RB 5'7" 160 lbs
    Fr. Manitou Springs, Colo.
    Freshman Manitou Springs, Colo.
  • RB 5'11" 185 lbs
    Fr. Cortez, Colo.
    Freshman Cortez, Colo.
  • RB 5'9" 190 lbs
    Fr. Lucas, Texas
    Freshman Lucas, Texas
  • RB RB 5'9" 185 lbs
    R-So. Center, Colo. Center HS
    Redshirt Sophomore Center, Colo. Center HS
  • DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    Fr. Anahuac, Texas
    Freshman Anahuac, Texas
  • DL 6'0" 260 lbs
    Fr. Thorton, Colo. Metro State
    Freshman Thorton, Colo. Metro State
  • TE TE 6'0" 220 lbs
    R-Fr. Henderson, Nev. Foothills HS
    Redshirt Freshman Henderson, Nev. Foothills HS
  • LB 5'10" 225 lbs
    R-So. Colorado Springs, Colo.
    Redshirt Sophomore Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • WR 5'11" 200 lbs
    Fr. Grapevine, Texas
    Freshman Grapevine, Texas
  • RB 5'8" 175 lbs
    Fr. San Antonio, Texas
    Freshman San Antonio, Texas

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Josh Blankenship

  • Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

    Derek Fa'avi

  • Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

    Britt Maughan

  • Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coordinator

    Jarrell Harrison

  • Defensive Line

    Kai Ellis

  • Wide Receivers

    Adrian Riley

  • Tight Ends

    Tyler Aeschbacher

  • Strength & Conditioning

    Brady Conner

  • Associate Head Athletic Trainer (FB, WR)

    Miranda McWilliams MS, LAT, ATC

  • Graduate Assistant (FB, SB)

    Andrew Chan ATC

2017 Football Roster
# Full Name Academic Year Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School
1 James Holtrop R-Sr. WR 5-11 175 Phoenix, Ariz. / Montain Pointe High School
2 Evan Ford R-Jr. DB 5-10 170 Peoria, Ariz. / Peoria High School
3 Jorge Hernandez Sr. QB 6-0 180 Torrance, Calif. / El Camino CC
4 Nick Rooney Jr. QB 6-2 210 Minnetonka, Minn. / Rochester Community and Technical College
5 Ziere Banner Jr. WR 6-1 185 Killeen, Tex. / UTEP
6 Corey Brown Sr. RB 5-11 205 Peoria, Ariz. / Glendale CC
7 Jamal Jennings So. DB 6-0 175 Phoenix, Ariz. / Sandra Day O'Connor HS
8 Brandon Baker Jr. DB 6-2 180 Lancaster, Texas / UNLV
10 Sam Harlib Gr. WR 6-0 180 Las Vegas, Nev. /
11 Stetson Stallworth So. QB/TE 6-4 215 Yuma, Ariz. / Yuma Catholic HS
12 Elijah Tuli So. LB 6-0 230 Fountain, Colo. /
13 Garrett Jackson Jr. DB 6-1 180 Baltimore, Md. / Coppin State University Eagles
14 Kenny Hughes Jr. DB 6-0 185 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. / Chaffey College
15 Tyree Harris Jr. RB 5-11 205 Torrance, Calif. / Long Beach City College
16 Cody Groff Jr. QB 6-0 180 Colorado Springs, Colo. / McPherson College
17 Miles Fishback Jr. WR 5-9 180 Chico, Calif. / Butte College
18 Marquese Surrell Jr. WR 6-3 185 Oakland, Calif. / Diablo Valley College
19 Christopher Ah Mook Sang Fr. TE 6-4 215 Kalihi, HI /
20 Isaiah Morris Fr. RB 5-8 160 Las Vegas, Nev. /
21 Casey Carnaghi R-Fr. WR 6-4 180 Tucson, Ariz. / Sahuaro HS
23 Tim Brown Jr. Sr. CB 5-11 185 Baltimore, MD. / Coppin State University Eagles
24 Michael Cirino R-Sr. DB 6-1 200 Kissimmee, Fla. / Ventura College
26 Corey Wright Jr. RB 5-10 200 Apex, N.C. / LA Pierce College
27 Daniel Lira Jr. DB 6-2 190 Kenosha, Wisc. /
28 Anthony Trujillo So. WR 5-11 200 Tempe, AZ / Marcos de Niza HS
30 Matt Brock Sr. RB 6-0 200 New Orleans, La. / Saddleback JC
31 Jonah Soakai Fr. S 6-3 170 Waipio, Hawaii / Radford HS
32 Ashton Lawson So. DB 6-0 170 North Las Vegas, Nev. / Cheyenne Desert Field HS
33 Morris Gilbert R-Jr. DB 6-0 200 Colorado Springs, Colo. / Mesa Ridge High School
34 Joe Golden So. DB 6-2 175 Gilbert, Ariz. / Campo Verde HS
35 Isaia Rosten Jr. LB 6-0 230 Long Beach, Calif. / Long Beach City College
36 Justin Hacsi Fr. RB 5-8 195 Monte Vista, Colo. / Sargent HS
37 Nick Bundy R-So. DB 6-0 180 Arvada, Colo. / Cornell College
38 Abdi Shongolo R-Fr. LB 6-2 195 Commerce City, Colo. /
39 Lafi Skipps Fr. RB 5-11 215 North Pole, Alaska /
40 Kyler Sigsbee R-So. TE 6-2 212 Fort Collins, CO / Fort Collins HS
42 Montana Gomez So. K 5-7 154 Henderson, NV / Basic HS
43 Tiago Paim Fr. K/P 5-9 150 Fresno, Calif. / Central HS
44 Adam Lucero Jr. LB 6-2 225 Aztec, N.M. / Eastern New Mexico University
45 Rebecca Longo Rs. K 5-11 140 Chandler, Ariz. / Basha HS
46 Michael Straface R-Jr. LB 6-2 195 Broomfield, Colo. / Legacy High School
47 Kane Bowen Fr. P 6-1 195 Murrieta, Calif. / Murrieta Valley HS
48 Adrian Edwards R-Fr. LB 6-2 175 Gilbert, Ariz. / Highley HS
49 Chase Taylor R-Fr. LB 6-2 200 San Tan Valley, AZ /
50 Braeden Meyer Fr. LB 6-1 220 Kalaepohaku, Hawaii /
51 Pablo Maldonado Sr. OL 6-1 290 Los Angeles, Calif. / Los Angeles Valley College
53 Ono Tafisi Jr. OL 6-1 325 Salt Lake City, Utah / Snow College
54 Mitchell Allen R-So. LB 5-10 230 Longmont, Colo. /
55 Michael Dunlap Sr. LB 5-11 220 Rio Rancho, NM / Eastern New Mexico
57 Justin Kruse Fr. DL 6-2 270 Colorado Springs, Colo. /
59 William Brewer Fr. OL 6-3 290 Henderson, Nev. /
60 Jacob Russell Fr. OL 6-2 280 Palolo Valley, Hawaii / Saint Louis HS
61 Leo Degenstein R-Sr. OL 6-0 270 Westminster, Colo. / Westminster High School
67 Riley Spriggs R-So. OL 6-3 280 Aurora, Colo. /
69 Aleki Tapa So. OL 6-5 315 Sacramento, Calif. /
70 Isaiah Briggs R-Jr. OL 6-4 310 Baton Rouge, La. / Southern Lab HS
72 Dominic Lovato R-Fr. OL 6-4 260 Commerce City, Colo. / Adams City HS
73 Obadiah Richardson R-Fr. OL 6-6 280 Newbury Park, Calif. /
74 Conner Johnson So. OL 6-6 260 Kenai, Alaska /
75 Luis Pinera So. OL 6-3 275 Centennial, Colo. / Eaglecrest HS
76 Keaton Drummer So. DL 6-3 275 Pflugerville, Texas / St. Andrews HS
77 Jeramy Johnson Jr. OL - Fairfield, Utah / Ventura College
78 LeJames Milton Jr. OL 6-3 315 San Diego, Calif. / Eastern Illinois University
79 Sergio Mendoza Jr. DL 6-0 290 Rio Rancho, N.M. / Dodge City CC
81 Chad Hovasse R-Jr. WR 6-1 215 Colorado Springs, Colo. /
82 Mel Deherrera Fr. WR 6-1 185 Albuquerque, N.M. /
83 Kentrell Petite Fr. WR 6-1 180 Las Vegas, Nev. / Chaparral HS
84 Jordan Simon Fr. WR 6-3 205 Las Vegas, Nev. /
85 Elijah Brown Jr. WR 5-10 175 Sacramento, Calif. /
86 Jonathan Escamilla R-Fr. WR 5-10 150 Federal Heights, CO / Pinnacle HS
88 Ian Fryday Fr. TE 6-1 235 San Diego, Calif. /
90 Charlie Koka Jr. DL 6-2 280 San Fernando Valley, CA / Los Angeles Valley College
91 Vaega Lolohea Fr. DL 6-3 280 Tonga, American Samoa / Mayville State
92 RJ Martin Jr. DE 6-1 255 Denver, Colo. /
93 Kasoga Casem Jr. DL 6-3 256 Ili'ili, American Samoa / University of St. Mary (Kan.) & De Anza College (Calif)
94 Luke Ocreto-Penitusi Fr. DL 6-0 265 Ewa Beach, Hawaii / James Campbell HS
97 Finau Kohitolu Jr. DL 6-2 290 Kenmore, Wash. / Mt. Sac College
99 AJ Deberard So. DL 6-4 250 Federal Heights, Colo. /
Dominic Archuleta Fr. RB 5-7 160 Manitou Springs, Colo. /
Coby Baer Fr. RB 5-11 185 Cortez, Colo. /
Chad Hesson Fr. RB 5-9 190 Lucas, Texas /
Eduardo Majalca R-So. RB 5-9 185 Center, Colo. / Center HS
Deon Mayes Fr. DB 5-9 175 Anahuac, Texas /
Alfonso Nunez Fr. DL 6-0 260 Thorton, Colo. / Metro State
JD Reynolds R-Fr. TE 6-0 220 Henderson, Nev. / Foothills HS
Fredrick Stewart R-So. LB 5-10 225 Colorado Springs, Colo. /
Jared Webster Fr. WR 5-11 200 Grapevine, Texas /
Leo Williams Fr. RB 5-8 175 San Antonio, Texas /

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Josh_Blankenship Josh Blankenship Head Coach
Fa'avi, Derek Derek Fa'avi Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Maughan, Britt Britt Maughan Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
JHARRISON24 Jarrell Harrison Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coordinator
Coach Ellis Kai Ellis Defensive Line
Adrian Riley Adrian Riley Wide Receivers
Tyler Aeschbacher Tight Ends
Brady Conner Strength & Conditioning
Miranda Mcwilliams Miranda McWilliams MS, LAT, ATC Associate Head Athletic Trainer (FB, WR)
chan Andrew Chan ATC Graduate Assistant (FB, SB)

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