SOUTHERN ☆
Baton Rouge, LA - SWAC (DI FCS)
2017-18 Head Coach: Dawson Odums
2017-18: | 7-4 | (Dawson Odums) |
2016-17: | 8-3 | (Dawson Odums) |
2015-16: | 6-5 | (Dawson Odums) |
2014-15: | 9-4 | (Dawson Odums) |
2013-14: | 9-4 | (Dawson Odums) |
1 out of 10 in the SWAC
19 out of 124 in DI FCS
5,250 undergrads at this Public school
Student avg: SAT: 845-1095 or ACT: 20-27

63 scholarships which can be shared among 85 players (NCAA rule)
99 players on the roster, at least 14 are non-scholarship. 63 scholarships shared among 85 players: average scholarship player receives athletic aid covering 74% of full costs
Tuition/fees/board: $32,328 out-of-state, or $22,328 in-state
With 74% covered: $8,367 out-of-state, or $5,779 in-state
2017-18 Roster
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OFFENSE
Quarterbacks (Avg. Height: 6'1)
Austin Howard | SR | - QB | (5-11, 208) | Edgard, LA |
Darquez Lee | SO | - QB | (6-1, 223) | Shelby, NC |
John Lampley | FR | - QB | (6-2, 194) | Kennesaw, GA |
Glendon McDowell | FR | - QB | (6-2, 200) | Dothan, AL |
Running Backs (Avg. Height: 5'10)
Herbert Edwards | SR | - RB | (5-8, 191) | New Orleans, LA |
Tevin Horton | SR | - RB | (5-10, 219) | LaPlace, LA |
Devon Benn | SO | - RB | (5-10, 184) | New Orleans, LA |
Jarmarqueza Mims | SO | - RB | (5-9, 205) | Shreveport, LA |
Darbbeon Profit | SO | - RB | (5-8, 188) | Baton Rouge, LA |
Benjamin Harris | SO | - RB | (5-11, 209) | Peoria, IL |
Curtlan Johnson | FR | - RB | (5-11, 200) | Thibodaux, LA |
Shontega Thomas | FR | - RB | (5-10, 170) | Lanett, AL |
Wide Receivers (Avg. Height: 5'11)
Randall Menard | SR | - WR | (6-3, 185) | Breaux Bridge, LA |
Dontrell Brown | SR | - WR | (6-2, 183) | Morgan City, LA |
Cleveland Clark | SR | - WR | (5-7, 157) | Chicago, IL |
Chuck Baker | SR | - WR | (6-2, 198) | Slidell, LA |
Keith Miller | SR | - WR | (6-1, 174) | Edgard, LA |
Daelon Richardson | JR | - WR | (6-4, 184) | Baton Rouge, LA |
Tyler Brown | SO | - WR | (6-2, 183) | Donaldsville, LA |
Stacy Piro | SO | - WR | (5-11, 170) | Houston, TX |
James Howard | SO | - WR | (6-0, 204) | New Orleans, LA |
Kendall Catalon | FR | - WR | (5-9, 180) | Mansfield, TX |
LaQaaron Mingo | FR | - WR | (5-8, 155) | Marksville, LA |
Cameron Mackey | FR | - WR | (5-9, 185) | Ocala, FL |
Jamar Washington | FR | - WR | (5-7, 165) | Alexandria, LA |
Christopher Chaney | FR | - WR | (5-9, 160) | Jackson, LA |
Tight Ends (Avg. Height: 6'4)
Dillon Beard | SR | - TE | (6-2, 256) | Baton Rouge, LA |
Dennis Craig | JR | - TE | (6-3, 245) | Baton Rouge, LA |
Jeremias Houston | SO | - TE | (6-6, 254) | Shreveport, LA |
Tedric White | SO | - TE | (6-4, 225) | Jefferson, LA |
Offensive Linemen (Avg. Height: 6'3)
Skyler Prol | SR | - OL | (6-6, 309) | Pendleton, IN |
Christian Rodriguez | SR | - OL | (6-3, 294) | Garden Grove, CA |
Alex McKee | JR | - OL | (6-2, 283) | Shreveport, LA |
Jerimiah Abby | SO | - OL | (6-4, 328) | Atlanta, GA |
Mason Sims | SO | - OL | (6-4, 341) | Atlanta, GA |
Jodeci Harris | SO | - OL | (6-7, 315) | Plaquemine, LA |
Thaddeus Hoffer | SO | - OL | (6-4, 259) | Madison, WI |
Jaylon Brinson | SO | - OL | (6-0, 294) | Tahallassee, FL |
Briana Williams | FR | - T | (6-4, 315) | Atlanta, GA |
Johnathan Bishop | FR | - OL | (6-2, 290) | Birmingham, AL |
Dallas Black | FR | - OL | (6-1, 260) | New Orleans, LA |
August Walker | FR | - OL | (6-4, 305) | New Orleans, LA |
J'Atyre Carter | FR | - T | (6-5, 275) | White Castle, LA |
David Odendahl | FR | - OL | (6-2, 290) | Jackson, LA |
Elijah Jordan | FR | - OL | (6-2, 275) | Beaumont, TX |
Maurice Campbell | FR | - OL | ||
Maverick May | FR | - OL | (6-3, 270) | Livingston, LA |
Christopher Nash | FR | - C | Alexandria, LA |
Other/Unknown Position
James Todd | SO | - LS | (5-11, 215) | Pride, LA |
DEFENSE
Defensive Linemen (Avg. Height: 6'2)
Robert Square III | - DL | (6-3, 240) | Baton Rouge, LA | |
Isayah Wiltz | SR | - DL | (6-2, 247) | Breaux Bridge, LA |
Christopher Jones | JR | - DL | (6-2, 265) | Baldwin, LA |
Simeon Houston | JR | - DT | (6-2, 241) | Houston, TX |
Jaron Johnson | SO | - DL | (6-3, 235) | Port Arthur, TX |
Christopher Reed | SO | - DE | (6-5, 214) | Houston, TX |
Dakavion Champion | SO | - DT | (6-0, 305) | Spring, TX |
Lee Castille | SO | - DT | (6-2, 345) | Loreauville, LA |
CeaJae Bryant | SO | - DL | (6-0, 282) | Spring, TX |
Jahmal Tillman | SO | - DE | (6-2, 240) | Harvey, LA |
Tyran Nash | SO | - DL | (6-1, 245) | New Orleans, LA |
Joe Davis | SO | - DL | (6-5, 230) | New Orleans, LA |
Hunter Clay | FR | - DT | (5-11, 280) | Lafayette, LA |
Dylan Walker | FR | - DL | (6-3, 230) | New Orleans, LA |
Linebackers (Avg. Height: 6'0)
Danshawn Jenkins | SR | - LB | (6-0, 203) | New Orleans, LA |
Kentavius Preston | SR | - LB | (5-11, 245) | Atlanta, GA |
Aaron Tiller | SR | - LB | (6-1, 256) | Columbus, OH |
Alfred Palomino | JR | - LB | (6-0, 230) | Covington, GA |
Brad Porter | JR | - LB | (6-1, 246) | Amite, LA |
Darrell Lewis | SO | - LB | (5-11, 240) | Shreveport, LA |
Caleb Carter | SO | - LB | (6-0, 215) | Scotlandville, LA |
Stephen Cloud | SO | - ILB | (6-0, 220) | Boutte, LA |
Jordan Williams | SO | - LB | (5-11, 245) | Lafayette, LA |
Calvin Lunkins | SO | - LB | (6-0, 243) | New Orleans, LA |
Kyle McGregor | SO | - LB | (6-0, 230) | Atlanta, GA |
Keyshawn Acker | FR | - LB | (6-0, 195) | Marrero, LA |
Jordan Bennett | FR | - LB | (6-2, 198) | Atlanta, GA |
Darrell Hardnett | FR | - LB | (5-10, 185) | Geismar, LA |
Kennen Tate | FR | - LB | (5-8, 210) | Zachary, LA |
Jalen Ivy | FR | - LB | (6-4, 235) | Tioga, LA |
Defensive Backs (Avg. Height: 5'11)
Danny Johnson | SR | - DB | (5-10, 194) | East Feliciana, LA |
Jamar Mitchell | SR | - DB | (5-11, 185) | Mandeville, LA |
Timothy Thompson | JR | - DB | (5-10, 171) | Jackson, LA |
Arvin Huff | JR | - DB | (6-0, 208) | New Orleans, LA |
Demerio Houston | JR | - DB | (5-11, 155) | Shelby, NC |
Andrea Augustine | JR | - DB | (6-3, 195) | Monroe, LA |
Elijah Allen | JR | - DB | (6-1, 175) | Denton, TX |
Trey Epps | SO | - CB | (5-10, 170) | Baton Rouge, LA |
Elijah Small | SO | - DB | (5-8, 179) | Charlotte, NC |
Montavius Gaines | SO | - DB | (6-1, 177) | Pembroke, GA |
Kaycee Ntukogu | SO | - DB | (5-10, 188) | New Orleans, LA |
Harold Zachary | SO | - DB | (5-8, 173) | White Castle, LA |
Jakobi Jones | FR | - S | (5-11, 185) | Kenner, LA |
Chase Foster | FR | - DB | (5-7, 167) | Baton Rouge, LA |
Jakoby Pappillion | FR | - CB | (5-10, 180) | Lake Charles, LA |
Caleb Henderson | FR | - CB | (5-10, 175) | Addis, LA |
Kickers (Avg. Height: 6'1)
Taylor Merritt | SO | - K | (6-1, 196) | Arcadia, LA |
Cesar Barajas | FR | - K | (6-1, 225) | Arcadia, FL |
Punters (Avg. Height: 6'2)
Taylor Merritt | SO | - P | (6-1, 196) | Arcadia, LA |
Murphy Nash | FR | - P | (6-4, 200) | Baton Rouge, LA |
Austin Summerbell | FR | - P | (6-0, 160) | Lynn Haven, FL |