2025 Football Media Guide

The 2025 Northwest Mississippi Community College Football Media Guide is a publication of the Northwest Sports Information Office, and is available in print and digital format on nwccrangers.com. This publication was written and edited by former Sports Information Director Brian Lentz, with contributions from Sports Information Specialist Brian Oakley, graphic designers Jennifer Corbin and Kevin Pitts, along with prior layout work from Kevin Maloney. Additional editing provided by the Northwest Office of Marketing and Communications. Cover designed by Jennifer Corbin.

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WE ARE NORTHWEST

WE ARE NORTHWEST

Northwest Mississippi Community College is an open-access, public, two-year institution primarily serving Benton, Calhoun, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica, and Yalobusha counties. NWCC is a learning-centered community providing educational opportunities with quality instruction for students from all walks of life. Our college fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and student success. We strive for continuous improvement, with a standard of excellence in every area of the institution. Our college partners with businesses and industries that seek to grow the economy and the workforce, as well as partners with alumni, friends, and others. Engagement takes place in all communities that the college serves.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Northwest offers the pre-requisites you need to prepare for an exciting four-year degree at any of Mississippi’s colleges or universities. We also offer nearly 40 Career and Technical programs designed to teach students the practical skills needed for a wide variety of jobs in the workforce.

AREAS OF STUDY

Department of Business

Department of Education

Department of Fine Arts

Department of Languages and Communications

Department of Social Science

Department of Nursing

Department of Mathematics

Department of Natural Sciences

Career-Technical Education

School of Health Sciences

COST

Northwest is less than half the price of a Mississippi public college or university ($1,695 per semester versus an average $3,700 per semester).

FINANCIAL AID

Over 90 percent of Northwest students receive some sort of financial assistance.

STUDENTS

Over 7,000 students spread across six campuses located in Senatobia, Batesville, Olive Branch, Southaven, Ashland and Oxford. The

student to faculty ratio is 20:1.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Northwest offers 10 competitive athletic programs and is known state‐wide for its tradition of excellence in intercollegiate sports. The Rangers have won six national titles since 1982 in football, women’s basketball and cheer. Since 2000, over 350 Northwest student-athletes have gone on to play at over 150 different four-year schools around the country. Over 50 of those have gone on to play professionally.

STUDENT LIFE

Life at Northwest is so much more than classes and studying. Intramurals, athletics, clubs and organizations and campus activities give Northwest students a chance to unwind from classes and get involved on campus and in the community.

ACCREDITATION

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 6794500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DR. MICHAEL J. HEINDL PRESIDENT

Dr. Michael J. Heindl serves as the ninth president of Northwest Mississippi Community College, a role he has held since July 1, 2018. Under his leadership, Northwest—the state’s third-largest community college—has reached its highest enrollment since 2016 and achieved twelve consecutive semesters of growth across its multicampus district and online programs.

A native of Clinton and a community college graduate himself, Dr. Heindl brings to Northwest a broad background in finance, technology, legal issues, human resources, emergency management, student services, workforce training, and admissions. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership from Mississippi State University (2011), a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University (2001), a B.S. in Psychology from Mississippi College (1997), and an Associate of Arts in General Studies/Music from Hinds Community College (1994).

Dr. Heindl began his higher education career at Hinds Community College in 2001 before serving in progressively responsible leadership roles at Wesley College, the Mississippi Community College Board, Hinds Community College, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC). At MGCCC, he advanced from Vice President of the Jackson County Campus to Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance, before being selected to lead Northwest.

At Northwest, Dr. Heindl has overseen transformative projects including the opening of the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts, the expansion of residential and athletic facilities such as Lamar Hall and the Castle Baseball Complex, and the development of The Ranger Center in DeSoto County, which will bring new workforce and nursing training opportunities to the region in 2025. His leadership has positioned Northwest as a trusted partner in workforce and community development through initiatives such as Amazon Career Choice and expanded healthcare training programs that directly address Mississippi’s labor market needs.

In addition to enrollment growth and facilities expansion, Northwest has celebrated multiple national and regional athletic championships during his tenure, including the 2024 NJCAA National Championship in Women’s Soccer, national titles in Cheer and Dance, and the first-ever MACCC Conference title in Volleyball.

Dr. Heindl’s leadership extends to the national stage through his service on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC),

where he contributes to shaping policy and advancing the role of community colleges across the nation. His career has also been recognized with numerous honors, including the MGCCC Master Trainer Award, the CCBO Outstanding Chief Business Officer Award, the Mississippi Business Journal’s 2021 Top CEO distinction, and participation in leadership programs such as the AACC Future Presidents Institute and Leadership Mississippi.

Dr. Heindl and his wife, Jennifer, have three children—Taryn, Harrison, and Nicholas—and a grandson, Jayson.

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JAKE GORDON

Jake Gordon enters his fourth year as the Director of Athletics for Northwest Mississippi Community College in the 2025-26 academic year.

In his three full years of leadership, Gordon has overseen the growth of the Northwest athletic program, helping bring back men’s golf and be one of three Mississippi JUCOs to start a women’s golf program. The two sports just completed their first full season with the women’s golf team making a trip to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Boone, IA.

The Northwest women’s soccer team won the NJCAA Division II National Championship in Huntsville, AL, along with the MACCC and Region 23 championships in fall 2024. This was the third consecutive trip to the national tournament for women’s soccer.

The Northwest softball team was selected to play in the NJCAA Division II Softball World Series for just the second time in the program’s history following the spring 2025 season, finishing among the top eight teams in the country.

Meanwhile, the Rangers have thrived across the board during Gordon’s tenure. The Northwest football team reached the NJCAA Semifinals for the second time in three years, while the men’s and women’s tennis teams both made their respective NJCAA Division I tournaments in 2024-25.

One of Gordon’s first hires at Northwest, rodeo coach Will Lummus, has raised the bar of success for the Ranger rodeo program. After sending Colby Burgess to the College National Finals Rodeo in 2023, the Northwest men’s rodeo team had five athletes compete in the CNFR during the summer of 2024. Four athletes qualified for the CNFR in 2025-Christian Cagle and Will Collier in steer wrestling and Dakota Smith and Luke Stanley in Bull Riding.

Additionally, Gordon was also responsible for hiring an entirely new women’s basketball coaching staff, led by head coach and 2023 Northwest Sports Hall of Fame inductee LaTaryl Williams. In his third season, Williams guided his squad to the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament for the second year in a row. Baseball also qualified for the Region 23 Tournament following the spring season in 2025.

Gordon has made it a point to highlight the Rangers’ success in the classroom as well, establishing the inaugural Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the 2022-23 academic year. He also appointed Charlesy Kennedy to the role of athletic academic advisor, while establishing Tori Fugatt’s role as football academic advisor. Together, the duo helped 194 student-athletes earn recognition to the Fall 2024 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. Northwest also had three teams (football, baseball, volleyball) earn MACCC All-Academic Team of the Year recognition, while the Ranger football program garnered NJCAA All-Academic Team of the Year honors following the 2023-24 academic year.

Gordon also represents Northwest on the national level by serving on both the NJCAA DII Baseball and NJCAA DII Men’s Golf Committees.

Gordon came to Northwest in July 2022 from Blinn College in Brenham, Texas, where he spent three seasons as the assistant athletic director for the Buccaneers. While at Blinn, he was in charge of eligibility of all student-athletes, gameday operations and live streaming all home games on the college’s YouTube channel.

Since being hired as the college’s athletic director in June 2022, JAKE GORDON has helped Northwest grow both on and off the field. In addition to reviving men’s golf and adding women’s golf, Gordon has also helped establish student-athletes’ success in the classroom.

Gordon has nine years of experience at the NJCAA level, previously serving two seasons as the assistant athletic director at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio. While at Lakeland, he assisted with the day-to-day operations of the athletic department, eligibility and the Athletic and Fitness Center. Gordon was also in charge of athletic communications, administered the website, promoted the College’s seven NJCAA Division II sports programs, administered an academic tracking system for student-athletes, oversaw the academic retention program for student athletes and held event management duties.

Prior to his tenure at Lakeland, Gordon also had an earlier stint at Blinn College as the communication and sports information specialist for three seasons. Gordon was instrumental in providing coverage to the media on the Buccaneers’ national championship volleyball program in 2014, four national titles in cheer and dance and three national tournament appearances for volleyball, softball and women’s basketball.

Gordon worked at various newspapers in Utah prior to his arrival at Blinn, including the Salt Lake Tribune, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin, Deseret News and The Vernal Express. While at The Vernal Express, he served as the sports editor, covering high school and local sports for Uintah County, designing sports pages and maintaining the sports section of the website.

Gordon is a native of Tooele, Utah and received his bachelor’s degree in mass communication from the University of Utah and Master of Business Administration in sports administration from Saint Leo University. He and his wife, Tiffany, have two children, Lucy and Andrew.

QUICK FACTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Locations: Senatobia, Miss. (Main campus) Southaven, Miss. (DeSoto Center)

Oxford, Miss. (Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center) Batesville, Miss. (The Concourse)

Founded: 1928

Nickname: Rangers

Enrollment: 6,131

Official Athletics Website: www.nwccrangers.com

President: Dr. Michael J. Heindl (Hinds Community College, A.A. - 1994) (Mississippi College, B.S. - 1997) (Western Michigan, J.D. - 2001) (Mississippi State, Ph.D - 2011)

Director of Athletics: Jake Gordon (University of Utah) (Saint Leo University)

Conference: Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference

Colors: Navy Blue (PMS 280), Scarlet Red (PMS 186), White Football Facility (Capacity): Ranger Stadium at Bobby Franklin Field (2,500)

Location: Senatobia, Miss.

Surface: Artificial Turf

FOOTBALL QUICK FACTS

2024 Overall Record: 10-2

Inaugural Season: 1928

National Championships: 4 Conference Championships: 12

MACCC North Division Championships: 20 Playoff Appearances: 35

FOOTBALL STAFF

Head Coach: Benjy Parker

Alma Mater, Year: Itawamba Community College (1993-94) University of Mississippi (B.S. Exercise Science - 1998) William Carey University (M.S. Education - 2000)

Career Record: 75-21 (.781); 10th Season

Twitter: @NWCC_Football

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach: Stan Hill (10th Season)

Alma Mater, Year: Marshall University (B.S. Exercise Science - 2005)

Twitter: @stanhill_4

Phone: (662) 560-5273

Email: shill@northwestms.edu

Defensive Coordinator: Paige Anders (Sixth Season)

Alma Mater, Year: Valdosta State University (B.S. General Studies - 2006)

Twitter: @PaigeAnders

Phone: (662) 562-3414

Email: randers@northwestms.edu

Receivers Coach: Scott Oakley (24th Season)

Alma Mater, Year: Northwest Mississippi Community College (1998-99) University of Mississippi (B.S. Education - 2002)

Twitter: @oakley562000

Phone: (662) 562-3424

Email: scoakley@northwestms.edu

Offensive Line Coach: Jim Jones (14th Season)

Alma Mater, Year: University of Notre Dame (2000) University of Virginia (2009)

Twitter: @JJones178

Phone: (662) 562-3415

Email: jjones@northwestms.edu

Defensive Line Coach: Cordell Upshaw (First Season)

Alma Mater, Year: Southern Arkansas University (B.S. Education - 2009; M.S. Kinesiology - 2011)

Twitter: @CoachUpshaw

Phone: (662) 562-3910

Email: iupshaw@northwestms.edu

Defensive Backs Coach: Charles Jones (Sixth Season)

Alma Mater, Year: University of Alabama (B.S. Marketing - 2009)

Twitter: @CoachCJones20

Phone: (662) 562-7989

Email: cjones@northwestms.edu

Strength & Conditioning Coach: Randal Pharr

Alma Mater, Year: Mississippi College (B.S. Exercise Science - 2014; M.S. Exercise

Physiology - 2016)

Phone: (662) 562-7989

Email: jpharr@northwestms.edu

SUPPORT STAFF

SUPPORT STAFF

CALEB BURGGRAAF

SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR

Caleb Burggraaf is in his first season as Sports Information Director at Northwest. He brings more than a decade of experience in sports media, journalism, and public relations, along with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication from Colorado Mesa University. Burggraaf began his career at KMSA Sports, serving as sports director and gaining valuable experience in play-by-play, interviews, and program management. He went on to work with Big Time Small Town Media and MBC Grand Broadcasting, where he co-hosted radio shows, produced sports updates, and earned the 2011 CBA Award for Best Sports Coverage. He also served as News and Sports Director at Elkhorn Media Group, covering high school and collegiate athletics while managing content across radio and digital platforms. Most recently, Burggraaf was Sports Information Manager at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he oversaw athletic communications, game statistics, and media relations for the Golden Eagles. With a strong background in broadcasting, media production, and athletic communications, he brings proven skill and leadership to his role at Northwest.

BRIAN OAKLEY

SPORTS MEDIA SPECIALIST

Brian Oakley enters his seventh year in the Northwest Sports Information department and was elevated to the full-time role of sports media specialist on July 1, 2022.

Oakley formally joined the Northwest staff as a part-time sports information specialist in August 2019, but has had a hand in various gameday duties well before then. Since 2015, Oakley has assisted in gameday production, primarily operating the videoboard at Bobby Franklin Field and handling public address announcing at Northwest men’s and women’s basketball games.

Oakley received his Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University in 1998, with focuses on political science and communication studies. While at Vanderbilt, he served as a cadet in the ROTC program and as a marketing and promotions intern in the Commodores’ athletic department, where he was responsible for gameday promotional operations, scheduling of student-athletes for campus tours, off-campus promotion of athletic contests, design of various promotional materials and retail sales of university-related apparel.

At Vanderbilt, Oakley was selected to revamp a struggling KidsZone program and helped increase kids club membership from 10-15 to over 250 per home football game.

Oakley is a native of Senatobia and is the older brother of Ranger assistant football coach Scott Oakley and former head men’s basketball coach Shane Oakley.

SUPPORT STAFF

ED CARROLL

ATHLETIC GAME OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Ed Carroll enters his 18th year at Northwest, and second year as the Athletic Game Operations Coordinator and “Voice of the Rangers”. Carroll previously served Northwest as the Director of Residence Life & Housing, assistant director, assistant football coach and recruiting coordinator.

Carroll came to Northwest and back to coaching in August of 2007 as an assistant football coach and recruiting coordinator ,after spending seven years in public relations and marketing with the American Express Company. The Rangers earned a trip to the MACJC Playoffs that year, but fell to Mississippi Gulf Coast in the first round. After one year, and a head coaching change, Carroll moved into administration as the Assistant Director of Campus Life and Housing, responsible for the adjudication of student conduct on all campuses.

In 2020, Carroll added the role of director to his responsibilities and all daily operations of housing and residence life for ten residence halls and 1,237 resident students on the Senatobia campus. During his tenure, Northwest opened up a 10th residence hall in 2021, the ultramodern Calhoun Hall.

In his role as Athletic Game Operations Coordinator, Carroll is also the college’s official public address announcer for Northwest’s intercollegiate athletic programs, including football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, softball and volleyball. In addition, Carroll supports the athletic director and daily operations in all aspects of providing a positive atmosphere for student-athlete academic success and eligibility.

Carroll spent over a decade in the 80’s and 90’s coaching high school and college football including a stop at Murray State University from 1991-1993, as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for coach Mike Mahoney and the Racers.

Carroll is a graduate of Simpson College (Iowa Conference), where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology. While at Simpson, he spent four years at cornerback as well as special teams for the Storm, becoming a starter his senior season.

Carroll is a native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and received his bachelor’s degree in biology at Simpson College in 1984. He received his bachelor’s in education from Northwestern State in 1996. Carroll also attended the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Iowa) for medical studies from 1984 until 1986.

TORI FUGATT

FOOTBALL ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Tori Fugatt enters her second season as the academic advisor for the Northwest football program in 2024.

In her first year at Northwest, Fugatt helped 40 members of the Rangers’ football program accomplish a 3.0 GPA or higher. The team’s GPA during the Fall 2023 season was a 3.10 and a 3.07 during the Spring 2024 semester. Fugatt also helped 21 members of the team to the Spring 2024 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

One of her most notable acheivements came this past summer, when Northwest was named the NJCAA Academic Team of the Year for football, after posting the highest team GPA in the nation.

Fugatt joined Northwest after spending two years as the Director of Athletic Operations for the softball program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. While there, she performed numerous duties, including handling compliance, recruiting, financial and administrative support tasks. Other duties Fugatt performed included maintaining social media accounts for ULM softball, gameday operations, organizing team travel and fundraising.

Fugatt is a graduate of ULM, earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2020 and earlier this spring, she earned her master’s degree in exercise science, with a focus on sports management. The Mayflower, Ark. native also played softball for the Warhawks from 2017-19.

Fugatt is the daughter of Shelley and Mike Fugatt, and enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dog.

SUPPORT STAFF

JUSTIN WARE

DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE

Justin Ware, LAT, ATC, is entering his third year as the Director of Sports Medicine for Northwest Mississippi Community College.

A native of Greenville, Ware is employed by Athletico Physical Therapy and previously served as the Head Athletic Trainer for Oxford High School and Ole Miss club sports for seven years. At Oxford, Ware provided sports medicine coverage for all athletics in grades 7-12, while handling Ole Miss club soccer, lacrosse, rugby, hockey and basketball.

Ware attended Mississippi Delta Community College and played baseball for the Trojans, before moving on to Delta State University. While at DSU, he served as a student athletic trainer for football, baseball, softball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and women’s soccer.

After leaving Delta State with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training in 2014, Ware formally joined the Athletico staff and began his aforementioned stint at Oxford High School.

In his spare time, Ware volunteers his time to provide coverage for the Mississippi Special Olympic games. He is a member of the Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and has held a CPR/AED certification since 2011.

Ware is married to the former Lindsey Dunn of Dyersburg, Tenn. and the couple welcomed their first child in December 2022.

TAYLOR

YOUNG

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

Taylor Young enters his third year as an athletic trainer for Athletico Physical Therapy and Northwest Mississippi Community College.

A native of Greenwood, Young arrived at Athletico and Northwest after spending seven years as an athletic trainer at Mississippi Delta Community College. After serving as an assistant trainer during his first two years in Moorhead, Young was promoted to the head athletic trainer role and remained in that role for five years, serving football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, softball and baseball.

Young graduated from Pillow Academy in 2009 and played baseball at MDCC, where he was also a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. He was also named Mr. MDCC in 2011.

After departing MDCC with his associate’s degree, Young moved on to Delta State, where he finished with his bachelor’s degree in athletic training in 2014 and later earned his master’s degree in Sport and Human Performance in 2016, with an emphasis in Sports Management.

While working on his undergrad, Young also interned with the University of Memphis, where he covered football and track and field. He is currently a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association.

MEDIA INFORMATION

NORTHWEST ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Office: (662) 562-3303

Fax: (662) 562-3303

Mailing Address:

Northwest Mississippi Community College Athletic Communications Department

4975 Hwy. 51 North Senatobia, MS 38668

SPORTS INFORMATION CONTACTS

CALEB BURGGRAAF

Sports Information Director Office: (662) 562-3303

Email: cburggraaf@northwestms.edu

X (Twitter): @Cburgg9

Instagram: CALEBBURGGRAAF

BRIAN OAKLEY

Sports Media Specialist Office: (662) 562-3269

Email: boakley@northwestms.edu

X (Twitter): @briansoakley

COVERAGE

Northwest Mississippi Community College maintains a comprehensive official athletic department website. Up-to-date information, including schedules, statistics, rosters, player signings and news releases for all nine sports are provided on the award-winning nwccrangers.com. In-game live stats, live video and live audio is available for each Ranger football contest. Fans can also follow the team on numerous social media outlets, by searching the usernames @NWCC_Rangers and @NWCCFootball. Sports Media Specialist Brian Oakley maintains the athletic website and all social media outlets.

CREDENTIALS

Media or photo credentials are required for admittance to Northwest football games for working media. However, it is requested that media seeking to cover a game contact the sports information director prior to avoid additional problems. Photographers can not stand directly underneath the goalposts and are not permitted to shoot between the 25-yard lines. Ranger Stadium at Bobby Franklin Field does not contain a press box for media use, but instead a limited-capacity game operations booth on the facility’s east side (home). A smaller game operations booth is also located on the west side, used only for visiting team broadcast, coaching and athletic communications staffs. For further inquiries, contact Brian Oakley at (662) 562-3269 or at boakley@northwestms.edu.

PRESS SERVICES

Media guides, game notes, rosters, results and statistics are updated daily on the college’s athletic website, nwccrangers.com. Stat files and other game materials can be printed for media upon request. An official NJCAA box score and play-by-play information may be obtained from the sports information director approximately 15 minutes following the conclusion of the game.

INTERVIEWS

All player and coach interviews must be arranged through the sports information director. Coaches and athletes will be available following games after a brief 10-minute cooling off period. The best time to interview coaches is typically in the mornings, Monday through Wednesday. The best time to interview student-athletes is directly after weekday practices around 5:00 p.m.

GAME BROADCASTS

Broadcast media in attendance are requested to contact the sports information director at least one week prior to the game in question. For the third straight year, Northwest will continue its partnership with WMC-TV 5 in Memphis, as all Ranger football contests are slated to air on Action News 5 Plus across north Mississippi, west Tennessee and eastern Arkansas. The channel can be accessed by downloading the Action News 5 app on your Roku, Amazon Fire Stick or Apple TV device, or on an over-the-air antenna through Channel 5.3 in the MidSouth region.

Additionally, Northwest will continue its partnership with Ellington Broadcasting for the fourth consecutive season. The Cleveland-based group will simulcast all Northwest regular season games over-the-air on WHCQ-LD 8 and through various cable systems, bringing the excitement of Ranger football to the Mississippi Delta, as well as WEBU-LD 22 in the Batesville-Oxford-Water Valley area.

All Northwest games will also continue to air on Ranger TV, which is available worldwide by visiting nwccrangers.com/watch.

Tyler Springs returns for his fourth season of play-by-play duties, along with third-year color analyst Russell Copeland. Springs holds an array of broadcast experience, working for such entities as WMC-TV 5, NewsTalk 98.9 FM WKIM, the UFL’s Memphis Showboats and the University of Memphis. Copeland, a native of Tupelo, played football at Memphis before being drafted in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. His pro career spanned from 19932001 and included stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Memphis Maniax (XFL) and Toronto Argonauts (CFL).

COACHES & STAFF

HEAD COACH BENJY PARKER

Benjy Parker, the 2017 MACJC North Division Coach of the Year and 2024 MACCC Coach of the Year, is entering his 20th season as a junior college football coach and his 10th as the head coach of the Rangers.

In 27 seasons overall as a collegiate coach, Parker has been a part of four national championships with three different programs in Jones County, Butler (Kan.) and Northwest, and coached in 13 bowl games, along with guiding the Rangers to appearances in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs in three of the last four seasons.

Since being promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach on Feb. 17, 2016, Parker has guided Northwest to four straight MACJC/MACCC title games (six total), two bowl game appearances, a 75-21 overall record and a 47-7 mark in conference play.

Parker’s .781 winning percentage currently ranks as the best all-time for a Northwest head coach, slightly above the .772 career win percentage from all-time winningest coach Bobby Ray Franklin (1981-2004). Additionally, Parker holds an .870 winning percentage in conference play.

After falling in the 2024 season-opener, Parker and the Rangers went on an impressive 10game winning streak, securing the MACCC North Division title and the MACCC championship. Northwest finished the campaign with a 10-2 overall record, falling in a back-and-forth battle to Iowa Western in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs.

Numerous members of the 2024 team signed to play with four-year programs, including several to the NCAA Division I ranks. Some of the most notable signees included Jakheem Shumpert (Mississippi State), Keshawn Davila (Arkansas), Tyeland Coleman (Florida State) and LaParka Langston (UCF).

Northwest finished 7-3 overall in 2023 and made the conference playoffs for the 10th straight season, the longest postseason streak in program history. Additionally, the Rangers also finished No. 13 in the final NJCAA rankings. Three Northwest players finished with NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American accolades: Dylan Spencer (offensive lineman). Charles Thomas (defensive back) and D.J. Burgess (defensive lineman).

In 2022, Northwest finished No. 3 in the final NJCAA rankings, capping off an undefeated regular season that ended with a 10-2 overall record. The Rangers fell to East Mississippi in the MACCC Championship game and then fell to Iowa Western in the NJCAA semifinals.

Despite falling short of capturing the program’s fifth national title, six members of Parker’s

2022 squad earned NJCAA All-American recognition, the most in a single season since 1992. Quarterback Ren Hefley earned First Team All-American nods, while offensive lineman Jay Mickle, defensive lineman Jykeveous Hibbler and defensive back Byron “Tank” Pearson earned second team honors. Additionally, receiver D.T. Sheffield and tight end Kevin Diaz were named to Honorable Mention status.

Equally as impressive was the amount of Rangers named to All-MACCC and All-Region 23 accolades. A total of 19 players earned all-conference recognition, with 11 of those also earning All-Region 23 honors.

Parker also helped send 29 members of the 2022 squad to the four-year level, the most in a single season. Since the 2016 season, 148 Rangers have signed or walked on at four-year schools, with 121 of those joining the Division I level at FBS or FCS programs. Some of the most notable members of the 2022 team to sign to the next level included Hibbler (N.C. State), Sheffield (Washington State), defensive back Stephen Hall (Washington State), Hefley (Middle Tennessee State), linebacker Sam Brumfield (Middle Tennessee State), Diaz (Arkansas State), Pearson (Ohio) and defensive lineman Omar Pew (Utah State).

Parker guided the Rangers through highs and lows in 2021, as Northwest went from a No. 2 national ranking to tumbling out of the polls altogether after a 3-2 start to the season. However, the Rangers rebounded nicely and ended the season with four consecutive victories, including two over nationally-ranked opponents. The 4-0 span in October helped push Northwest back into the NJCAA rankings and a second-place regular season finish in the MACCC North Division.

Parker’s squad carried that success over into the MACCC Playoffs, upsetting a top five Jones College squad on the road, successfully avenging one of the Rangers’ earlier two losses. Northwest followed up with a 56-21 rout of Hinds in the MACCC Championship game, earning its second consecutive conference title and a No. 3 national ranking.

With its top three ranking, Northwest was selected as one of four participants in the inaugural NJCAA Division I Playoffs, ending the season with a 9-3 overall record after a tough loss to No. 2-ranked New Mexico Military Institute.

Despite a challenging and shortened 2020 season (which included several schedule alterations, due to COVID-19), Parker guided Northwest to a 6-0 record, the MACCC North Division title and a 40-13 victory at Mississippi Gulf Coast on December 5, 2020, helping the Rangers cement the MACCC and National Community College Football championships.

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HEAD COACH BENJY PARKER

Parker guided Northwest to an 8-3 overall record and the MACJC North Division championship in 2019. The Rangers finished as the MACJC runner-up after falling by three points to topranked Mississippi Gulf Coast in the conference title contest.

Northwest boasted the MACJC’s No. 1 scoring defense and second-ranked total defense during the 2017 season under Parker and the Rangers are three years removed from breaking a 24-year-old school record with 117 tackles-for-loss and 46 sacks, 7th most in single season school history.

Northwest tied the 1992 national championship team with four shutouts during the 2017 season, one shy of a school record, and held seven of its 11 opponents to three touchdowns or less.

Parker has coached 60 all-conference players in his first three seasons, 20 NJCAA All-Region 23 players and 10 NJCAA All-Americans. Since taking over as head coach, 92 of his players have signed with four-year programs via Northwest, including an impressive 67 to Division I programs.

Prior to Northwest, the Bruce native spent eight seasons as an assistant coach at Troy University, one with the defensive secondary and seven coaching linebackers. Parker is well-known in the Mississippi Junior College ranks and proved to be beneficial in recruiting that area for the Trojans.

Troy won five consecutive Sun Belt Championships and posted five consecutive 8-win seasons from 2006-10. The Trojans also played in four bowl games in his eight seasons, including winning the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl twice, 41-17 over Rice in 2006 and 48-21 over Ohio in 2010.

Prior to his stint at Troy, Parker served as the defensive coordinator at Northeast Mississippi Community College for two seasons (2004-05). At Northeast, Parker helped turn the Tigers into a national powerhouse, and in his final season, the Tigers were ranked as high as No. 2 in the nation and finished with a 7-2 overall record. They played in the Pilgrim’s Pride Bowl against Trinity Valley, the only bowl appearance in program history.

Prior to his two successful seasons at Northeast, Parker spent four seasons as linebackers coach at Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kan. He coached four NJCAA All-Americans at Butler and helped the Grizzlies to the 2003 NJCAA National Championship.

Parker’s other coaching experience includes spending a summer as a graduate assistant at Louisiana-Monroe in 2000 and two seasons at Jones County Junior College (1998-99) where he helped the Bobcats to a perfect 12-0 record during the 1998 season and NJCAA National Championship.

Parker played at Itawamba Community College (1993-94), later earned his bachelor’s in exercise science from Ole Miss (1998) and finished his master’s degree in education at William Carey University (2000).

Parker is married to the former Emily Moore of Calhoun County and the couple has one daughter, Mary Hastings (16).

THE PARKER FILE: PERSONAL:

Hometown: Bruce, Miss.

Education: Itawamba Community College (1993-94)

University of Mississippi (B.S. Exercise Science - 1998)

William Carey University (M.S. Education - 2000)

Family: Emily (Wife) Mary Hastings (Daughter)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: • Itawamba Community College

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

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STAN

HILL

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/QUARTERBACKS COACH 10TH SEASON

Stan Hill is entering his 10th season as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Northwest.

Since beginning his role as the Rangers’ offensive coordinator prior to the start of the 2016 season, Hill’s offense has produced 86 four-year signees, including 70 to the FBS/FCS Division I level. Additionally, 12 quarterbacks have signed or walked on to four-year institutions, with 10 of those making Division I rosters.

Last season, Hill’s offense powered Northwest to its second 10-win campaign in the past three years, a run that included an MACCC Championship and the program’s third appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs since the postseason format was implemented in 2021.

Six members of the Rangers’ 2024 offense garnered All-MACCC North Division accolades, including tailback D’mariun Perteet, who was chosen as the MACCC Offensive Player of the Year and First Team NJCAA All-American accolades. The Courtland native and Coastal Carolina signee racked up eight 100-yard rushing games and finished the season with 1,360 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 257 attempts, the program’s new single-season record.

Led by Perteet, seven members of the Northwest offense signed with Division I programs, including quarterback Zach Wilcke (Charlotte), receiver K.D. Gibson (Charlotte), tight end Joshua Humes (Coastal Carolina) and offensive line trio Jakheem Shumpert (Mississippi State), LaParka Langston (UCF) and Stratton Smith (Austin Peay).

In 2023, the Rangers finished 7-3 overall with Indiana State signee Keegan Patterson under center. Hill’s quarterback started all 10 games for Northwest, passing for 2,153 yards and 15 touchdowns, completing roughly 50 percent of his passes.

During a 10-2 season in 2022, Hill’s offense averaged 33.8 points per game with 4,712 yards of total offense. both ranking seventh in the nation and second in the MACCC. Through the air, Northwest ranked eighth in total passing yards (2,617), while quarterback and First Team NJCAA All-American Ren Hefley finished second in the nation with over 2,400 passing yards. The Rangers averaged 218.1 passing yards per game (10th) and compiled 25 passing touchdowns, tying for fifth nationally.

On the ground, the Rangers rushed for 2,095 yards on the season, which ranked fifth among NJCAA Division I programs. Northwest also scored 25 rushing touchdowns, good for seventh nationally, and averaged 174.6 yards per game, ranking 11th in the nation.

In 2021, Hill’s offense ranked first in the MACCC with 5,402 total yards, good for fourth in the nation. The Rangers also ranked fifth nationally in scoring (434 points), fourth in total passing yards (3,109) and second in total rushing yards (2,293). Northwest was also in the top five in several other categories, including first downs (277) and passing completions (224), while also ranking seventh for both third and fourth down conversions.

Despite a shortened 2020 season due to COVID-19, Hill’s offense helped Northwest to a 6-0 record, the MACCC Championship and the National Community College Football Championship, while posting 394.5 yards per game and 33.5 points per game.

As part of the Rangers’ offense over the 2020-21 seasons, Hill helped develop Murray State transfer Michael Hiers into one of the most coveted JUCO quarterback recruits in the country. The Birmingham native and Samford signee finished his Northwest career with 4,519 passing

yards, good for fifth all-time in the program record books. He also concluded the 2021 season with 3,093 passing yards, joining Will Hall (3,982; 2000), Russell Evans (3,293; 1992) and Gardner Minshew II (3,288; 2015) as only one of four Ranger quarterbacks to toss for 3,000 yards in a single season.

Hill helped the Northwest offense to nearly 400 yards per game and 33.1 points per game in 2019, his third season in the top 20 nationally for both total offense and scoring offense. The Rangers captured its third MACJC North Division championship in the last five years and advance to the conference title game for fourth time in five seasons, finishing with an 8-3 overall record.

Hill’s offense also boasted a 2,000-yard passer for the third straight season, as Jack Walker passed for 2,279 yards and 20 touchdowns, joining Jacob Free (2018; 2,036 yds) and Jack Abraham (2017; 2949 yds).

Northwest boasted two 1,000-yard rushers in his first season in Quarderman Sloan and Tywun Walters, a program-first, giving the Rangers an MACJC-best streak of three straight seasons with a 1,000-yard rusher. The Rangers rushed a school-record 515 times for 2,081 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2016.

Hill arrived at Oxford High School in 2008 and his offense was one of the premier in the state in the last five seasons in numerous categories. The Chargers advanced to the playoffs in six of his eight seasons, including three consecutive 5A state title games, and posted double digit wins in each of the past four seasons.

Hill grew up in a very athletic family, the son of legendary Oxford High School coach Johnny Hill and the youngest of four brothers who were also all-star athletes.

Hill played collegiately at Marshall University from 2001-04, quarterbacking the Thundering Herd to a combined 36-14 record, 2002 MAC Championship and two GMAC bowl victories over East Carolina and Louisville.

Hill threw for 4,711 career yards (10th in school history) and 38 touchdowns (8th, school history) and also rushed for six career touchdowns, including a last-second 1-yard run in place of an injured Byron Leftwich to beat Ben Roethlisberger and Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 13, 2002.

As a junior, Hill’s 165.9 quarterback rating was the second-highest in the nation while his 69.6 completion percentage ranked fourth nationally. Entering his senior season, he was one of 22 candidates for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and was named to the Davey O’Brien Award Watch List.

After graduation from Marshall, Hill tried out for several NFL teams before going on to play in the Arena Football League (AFL) with Memphis, Oklahoma City and New Orleans.

He signed with the Memphis Xplorers AFL2 franchise, then was traded to Bossier City where he suffered a season-ending injury after only three games. Hill was then named the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz’s starting quarterback, beating out three others for the job, and went on to be named conference MVP.

Hill is married to the former Lauren Scott, an all-conference women’s soccer player at Marshall, and the couple have three boys Wade (16), Tate (14) and Reed (11).

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THE HILL FILE:

PERSONAL:

Hometown: Oxford, Miss.

Education: Marshall University (B.S. Exercise Science - 2005)

Family: Lauren (Wife) Wade, Tate, Reed (Children)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:

• Marshall University (2001-04)

• Arena Football League 2 (2005-08) (Memphis Xplorers, Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz, Bossier City Battle Wings)

2015

2016

2023

2024

Since beginning his coaching journey as

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SCOTT OAKLEY

WIDE RECEIVERS COACH 24TH SEASON

Scott Oakley enters his 24th season at Northwest and his 22nd as a full-time assistant leading the Rangers’ wide receiver unit. A familiar face around the city of Senatobia, Oakley is the longest tenured coach on staff.

Oakley has helped guide Northwest to the postseason in 17 of his 23 seasons, including four bowl games and three appearances in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs. Additionally, Oakley has been a part of five conference championships and two national title teams (2015, 2020).

Since returning to the sidelines for his second full-time stint in 2008, Oakley has had 50 receivers and tight ends move on to the four-year level. He has also coached six NJCAA All-Americans in D.T. Sheffield (2021-22), Kevin Diaz (2022), Lance Ray (2011), Arena Football League veteran Michael Lindsey (2009) and two-time selection, John Harris (2002-03).

From 2020-22, Oakley helped mold Sheffield into one of the best receivers in Northwest history. After being granted a rare third year of eligibility due to COVID-19, the Corinth native ignored snub after snub from four-year programs and racked up record-breaking numbers from 2020-22. Sheffield, who will suit up for Rutgers in 2025 after stints at Washington State and North Texas, left Northwest as the Rangers’ new record holder in career receptions (135) and career receiving touchdowns (26), while while finishing second in receiving yards behind Eric Smith (2,316; 1991-92).

Sheffield was just as dangerous on special teams, totaling 226 punt return yards on 20 attempts in 2022, earning both MACCC North Division Offensive and Special Teams Player of the Year accolades.

Oakley has had a hand in producing numerous Division I players, including the aforementioned Sheffield and Diaz (Arkansas State), K.D. Gibson (Charlotte), Jacoby Jones (Ohio/UCF), Braden Smith (Louisville/Cincinnati), Monterio Hunt (Rutgers), JaVonta Payton (Mississippi State/ Tennessee), Pro Wells (TCU), Jamarius Mabry (Jackson State), Derrell Lovelady (Southern Mississippi), Marcus Henry (Middle Tennessee State), Ray (East Carolina), Myles White (Louisiana Tech) and Jamal Mosley (Ole Miss).

As a unit, the Rangers’ receiving corps has gone over 2,000 yards in 14 of the last 17 seasons. Last year, Northwest hauled in 164 catches for 2,051 yards and 15 touchdowns. Gibson and M.J. Johnson led the way, combining for 996 yards and 10 touchdowns.

In 2023, Northwest hauled in 162 catches for 2,173 total yards and 15 touchdowns, ranking in the top 20 nationally of all three categories. Leading the charge was Jarnorris Hopson’s 35 receptions for 443 yards and four touchdowns, followed by 26 catches from Kyler Hutton, who finished with 422 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Although the aforementioned 2,000-yard streak was snapped due to a COVID-shortened 2020 season, the Rangers still totaled 99 catches for 1,426 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a freshman, Sheffield led the way with 20 catches for 358 yards and five touchdowns, followed by a pair of 200-yard receivers in E. Jai Mason and Keyon Fordham.

Northwest rebounded during the 2021 season, tallying up 3,109 en route to the 2021 MACCC title and an appearance in the inaugural NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs. Led by Sheffield’s 1,000-yard effort, Oakley’s unit also benefited from nearly 600 yards from E. Jai Mason and 366 yards from Jacoby Jones. In all, the Rangers’ receiving corps ranked fourth in the nation and topped the conference in yards, while ranking 13th nationally with 21 touchdowns.

In 2019, Northwest totaled 178 receptions for 2,343 yards and 20 touchdowns. Two seasons ago, Northwest totaled 186 receptions for 2,398 yards, led by Smith’s 45 receptions for 537 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Oakley’s first stint with the Northwest football program came as an assistant from the 2002-05 seasons under Bobby Franklin, serving as the running backs and wide receivers coach. He was also a student assistant for the Rangers during the 1998-99 seasons while earning his degree. Northwest was 20-4 with two north division championships, a conference championship and Mineral Water Bowl appearance.

Oakley then transferred to Ole Miss where he was a manager for three years during the David Cutcliffe era and head equipment manager during the 2001 season. While at Ole Miss, Oakley earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and was part of the Rebel football program that earned bowl berths in 1999 and 2001.

Away from the gridiron, Oakley also spent eight seasons as an assistant coach for the Ranger softball program. During his eight years, the Rangers compiled an overall record of 253-118-1, including a 125-49 mark against division opponents. Northwest also captured two division titles during his stay, while boasting four seasons of 30 or more wins.

A native of Senatobia, Oakley graduated from Senatobia High School in 1997 and lettered two years in football and three seasons in baseball. He was a member of the Warrior football team that claimed back-to-back district championships.

Oakley’s family has been a part of Ranger sports for many years. His grandfather, the late W.C. “Bill” Oakley, is a member of the Northwest Sports Hall of Fame while his cousins, Drew and Brooks, each lettered in baseball. His twin brother, Shane, enters his 12th season as an assistant on the men’s basketball staff at Northwest.

Oakley is married to the former Kalon Ferguson of Bruce. The couple has two children, Betsy Ann (6) and Jon Kenning (4).

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THE OAKLEY FILE: PERSONAL:

Hometown: Senatobia, Miss.

Education: Northwest Mississippi Community College (1998-99)

University of Mississippi (B.S. Education - 2002)

Family: Kalon (Wife)

Betsy Ann, Jon Kenning (Children) COACHING EXPERIENCE:

As the longest tenured member of the Northwest football staff, receivers coach

has served under five head football coaches, including all-time winningest coach

has had a hand in 17 playoff appearances for the Rangers, dating back to 1998.

2021

2022

During his first four full-time seasons as a member of the Northwest coaching staff, SCOTT

coached both running backs and receivers. During the 2003 season, the Rangers sported an 8-2 record and made the MACJC Playoffs.

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JIM JONES

OFFENSIVE LINE COACH 14TH SEASON

Jim Jones enters his 14th season as the offensive line coach at Northwest as part of a second stint with the Rangers.

A native of Chicago, Jones has helped develop 43 offensive linemen who have moved on to the four-year level after Northwest, including 37 to NCAA Division I programs. Some of his most notable signees have included Jakheem Shumpert (Mississippi State), First Team NJCAA All-American LaParka Langston (UCF), Second Team JCGridiron.com All-American Vance Van Every (Ohio), 2019 MACJC Offensive Line MVP and First Team NJCAA All-American center Ashton Gist (Charlotte), two-time NJCAA All-American and current NFL guard Damien Lewis (LSU), Donald Hawkins (Texas), Terry Johnson (Louisiana), and Terrance Malone (Arkansas/East Texas A&M).

Northwest has ranked in the Top 25 in the NJCAA in rushing in all but two of Jones’ 13 seasons and has rushed for 2,000 yards in seven of the last 10 seasons. Quarderman Sloan and Tywun Walters, both Division I signees, became the first running back duo to rush for 1,000 yards in the same season in 2016.

Last season, Jones’ offensive front paved the way for 2,115 rushing yards, led by 1,210 yards from MACCC North Division Offensive Player of the Year and First Team NJCAA All-American D’mariun Perteet. The receiving corps also hauled in 2,000-plus yards, led by K.D. Gibson (Charlotte), and the Rangers finished 10-2 with an MACCC title and the program’s third trip to the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs in the last four years.

As expected, a huge reason for the success of Northwest in 2024 came from a robust offensive line, led by Langston, Shumpert and veteran center Stratton Smith (Austin Peay).

In 2023, the Northwest offensive line paved the way for 1,629 rushing yards, led by 631 yards from Perteet, who ranked in the top 20 in the NJCAA for rushing yards. Three linemen received All-MACCC honors following the season: Melvin Collins, Jr., Dylan Spencer and Cameron Pascal.

In 2022, the Rangers rushed for 2,096 total yards, ranking fourth in the nation and first in the MACCC. Jamarien Bracey and Cayden Betts both rushed for 600+ yards apiece, while Xavier Davis and Cam Young chipped in 288 and 260 yards of their own, respectively. However, the robust rushing attack was largely due to a powerful offensive front, led by ULM signee and NJCAA Second Team All-American Mickle.

Including Mickle, four of Jones’ offensive linemen signed with FBS programs: Matt Williams (ULM), Jamarr Davis (Buffalo) and Jalen Nettles (UAB). Additionally, Jakobe McLaurin and David Duvall also signed Division I, joining the rosters of Eastern Kentucky and McNeese State, respectively.

In 2021, the Rangers bounced back for 2,531 rushing yards in 12 games, led by 1,286 yards from Williams. Northwest also passed for over 3,000 yards, thanks to the efforts of Samford signee Michael Hiers. Three of Jones’ linemen were named All-MACCC (Van Every, Austin Wilson and Davion Carter) and several found homes at the Division I level for the upcoming season, including Carter (Memphis), Van Every (Ohio) and Ethan Bumgarner (Southern Miss).

The Rangers’ streak of 2,000 rushing yards was snapped due to a COVID-shortened 2020 season, but Northwest still rushed for nearly 1,000 yards in six games, finishing with 937 net yards. Veteran running back and all-conference selection Jaquerrious Williams led the way with 463 rushing yards and five touchdowns, followed by 266 yards and a pair of scores from Jamie Shaw, Jr.

Jones’ offensive line was outstanding in 2017, allowing just nine sacks in 832 plays from scrimmage and paving the way for the NJCAA’s fifth ranked total offense (485.5 ypg) and 11th-best scoring offense (37.3 ppg). The Rangers rolled up over 500 yards of offense five times and dropped 66 and 61 points on rival East Mississippi.

The Rangers boasted the MACJC’s leading rusher in 2014 and 2015 in NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year Justin Crawford, a free agent signee of the Atlanta Falcons. Kevin Perkins ranked fifth in the conference in rushing two seasons ago with 884 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Jones spent the 2013 season as the offensive line coach at Pearl River Community College before returning to Northwest.

In his first stint with the Ranger football program from 2010-12, Jones’ offensive line helped pave the way for the nation’s third-ranked offense in 2012 (434.1 ypg), fifth-ranked offense (485.4 ypg) in 2011 and 10th-ranked offense (413.6 ypg) in 2010.

The Rangers averaged 198.5 yards on the ground in those three years, rushed for 200 or more in 15 games and eclipsed 500 yards of total offense 11 times. Northwest exploded for a season-high 439 yards rushing in a 66-41 win over Holmes in 2011, the third-most rushing yards in single-game school history.

Backed by a pair of First Team All-MACJC selections and NJCAA First Team All-American Donald Hawkins, the offensive line allowed just four sacks in 2011 in 648 plays from the line of scrimmage and 11 in 709 plays during the 2012 season behind Second Team All-American Austin Douglas.

Jones came to Northwest in 2010 from Lake Forest College where he served as offensive line/ tight ends coach, run-game coordinator and athletic recruiter.

Prior to Lake Forest, Jones spent two seasons as a graduate assistant with the offensive line at the University of Virginia where the Cavaliers were 14-11 during his two seasons and appeared in the Gator Bowl following the 2007 season. After giving up 33 sacks in 2007 (2.54 sacks/ game), the Cavaliers improved significantly by giving up just 16 during the 2008 season (1.33 sacks/game).

Jones played his college ball at Notre Dame from 1996-2000, playing in 24 career games (21 starts) and being recruited by legendary head coach Lou Holtz. He started at left guard his final two seasons for head coach Bob Davie after playing just three games combined over his first three seasons. He played a key role in helping the Fighting Irish rank 14th nationally in rushing and 17th in passing efficiency during the 2000 season.

Jones was an All-Independent selection by Collegefootballnews.com at seasons’ end and was selected to play in the Rotary Gridiron Classic All-Star game in Orlando. Jones received his degree in sociology in 2000.

He went on to play in the National Football League for six seasons, spending time with the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2001-06 seasons. He was twice named the Steelers’ Player of the Game during the 2004 season.

Jones was also a three-year letterman on the offensive and defensive lines at Richards High School. He was a First Team All-State pick on both offense and defense by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and Champaign News-Gazette and named to the Super 25 All-Area Team. He was later inducted into the Richards High School Hall of Fame in 2018.

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Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

Colleges: University of Notre Dame (2000) University of Virginia (2009)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:

• University of Notre Dame (1996-2000)

• National Football League (2001-06) (Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Steelers) COACHING

Throughout his time at Northwest, JIM JONES has produced numerous NJCAA All-American offensive linemen, including current Carolina Panthers’ guard Damien Lewis. Additionally, many of Jones’ lineman units have been ranked among the best in the MACCC and NJCAA.

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PAIGE ANDERS

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR SIXTH SEASON

Paige Anders enters his sixth season as the Northwest defensive coordinator in 2025.

Last season, Anders’ defense held the Rangers’ opponents to just 19.9 points per game and his defensive unit ranked in the NJCAA Top 10 in multiple categories, including leading the nation in defensive touchdowns (6). Northwest also picked off 17 passes, the second-highest total among all NJCAA opponents.

Other notable categories the Rangers excelled in were interception return yards (302; 4th), average interception return yards (17.8; 9th) and tackles (807; 10th). Northwest also cruised to a 10-win season and captured the MACCC Championship, while advancing to the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs for the third time in the last four seasons.

Several notable pieces anchored Anders’ defensive unit, including defensive back and First Team NJCAA All-American Fredd Adams, NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American D.J. Burgess and highly recruited defensive back Keshawn Davila. Adams led the Rangers with 13 pass breakups and eight interceptions, including four picks in an early-season triumph against East Mississippi, which tied the single-game program record.

Adams signed with Coastal Carolina following the end of the season and Burgess signed with Charlotte, after a stellar Northwest career where he earned back-to-back NJCAA All-American accolades. The Oxford native and son of NFL veteran Derrick Burgess finished seventh on the team in total tackles (35), but second in sacks (4.5) and tied for fourth in tackles-for-loss (6.5).

Several others from Anders’ defense signed with NCAA FBS programs, including Davila (Arkansas), defensive lineman Tyeland Coleman (Florida State), defensive lineman Jaylon Johnson (Charlotte) and defensive back Saveon Freeman (New Mexico State).

In 2023, Anders’ defense ranked 19th in the NJCAA for fewest points allowed (22.6 points per game), but was one of only 15 teams to hold opponents to an average of less than 300 yards per game (14th; 290.0).

In 2022, Anders’ defensive unit ranked 15th in the NJCAA for fewest points allowed, holding opponents to 20.4 points per game. The Rangers also racked up 34 sacks last season, ranking 10th in the nation, and 17 interceptions, good for fifth nationally.

Much like his first season on the Northwest coaching staff, Anders commanded another stout defense in 2021, helping Northwest to its second consecutive MACCC championship and to the inaugural NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs. The Rangers’ defense ranked top five in the nation and No. 1 in the MACCC for fewest yards allowed, limiting opponents to an average of 243.7 yards per game. Only 87.2 of those yards came on the ground and the Rangers averaged 59.2 tackles a game.

Additionally, Northwest collected 10 interceptions in 2021, the most in the conference and tied for seventh in the nation. The Rangers’ 24 sacks and six fumble recoveries were also among the top 20 nationally.

In his first season in Senatobia, Anders’ defense ranked in the top five nationally, averaging 13.8 points per game and a conference-low 243.7 yards allowed per game. His defense raised eyebrows during the final three games of the season, as the Rangers outscored their opponents 125-32 and held a nationally ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast offense to just 13 points in the MACCC and National Community College Football championship game.

Prior to his time at Northwest, Anders spent two seasons in the same position at Northeast Mississippi Community College. While at Northeast, he coached one of the toughest defensive units in the MACJC, a group that included NJCAA All-American and MACJC Defensive Player of the Year Sam Williams (Ole Miss). In 2019, Anders’ pass defense at Northeast ranked No. 1 in the nation (126 yds. per game).

Before joining Northeast, Anders spent a year at Arkansas Tech University and three at Ouachita Baptist. In his lone season at ATU in 2014, he performed the duties of safeties coach and recruiting coordinator, helping the Wonder Boys become the third ranked defense in the GAC. Shai Kobayashi blossomed during his senior season under Anders’ tutelage. He became a NCAA Division II All-American after compiling 80 tackles, 10 passes defended and one fumble recovery for Arkansas Tech.

During his tenure with Ouachita Baptist, Anders served as defensive coordinator and helped guide the Tigers to their third Great American Conference (GAC) championship. Ouachita Baptist combined a high-powered offense with a stingy defense to outscore its opponents by an average of 44-27 over a five-game winning streak to close the regular season.

The Tigers qualified for the NCAA Division II playoffs for just the second time in program history by virtue of its GAC title. Anders’ men did their job in the opening round by holding Ferris State (Mich.) University well below their average of 34.1 points per game, but Ouachita State was eliminated with a tough 24-19 road loss.

Anders had six student-athletes receive All-GAC recognition during his final season with the Tigers. Most notably were linemen Jon Rachal and Ernest Reed plus linebackers Luke Holt and Elijah Jones, who were each second team selections.

Ouachita Baptist finished in the top 20 nationally in turnover margin at plus-one and placed third in the GAC in scoring defense at 26.2 points per game under the watch of Anders in 2017. The Tigers went a combined 14-8 during Anders’ initial two seasons in Arkadelphia, Ark. Anders instructed nine all-conference standouts during that time, including two-time honoree Kendrick Henderson at linebacker.

Prior to his stint at ATU, Anders worked as a graduate assistant at Texas Tech for the 2011 spring semester.

Anders got his start in the coaching business at Valdosta State (Ga.) University in 2003. His primary responsibilities over a four-year stint included assisting with the secondary and linebackers.

It was during his stay with the Blazers that Anders captured his inaugural national title. Valdosta State secured the NCAA Division II championship in 2004 with a 36-31 triumph over Pittsburg State (Kan.) University.

Anders and the Blazers made three NCAA Division II playoff appearances. Among his pupils at Valdosta State was Maurice Leggett, who played a pair of seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Anders is well versed with football inside the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) after previously working at two separate schools in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC).

His first taste of the two-year level was at Butler (Kan.) Community College from 2007-10. He helped the Grizzlies claim back-to-back NJCAA national championships while teaching their defensive backs.

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Butler downed Snow (Utah) College 56-27 to clinch the title during Anders’ opening campaign with the team. One year later, the Grizzlies finished off the repeat with a thrilling 37-30 double overtime victory over Snow in their second straight Top of the Mountain Bowl.

Anders won his third KJCCC crown with Butler in 2010 and had the opportunity to earn a third national title. But the Grizzlies fell to Navarro (Texas) College by a narrow 13-12 margin in the Citizen’s Bank Bowl to come just short of that goal.

Butler led the KJCCC in total defense and scoring defense during each of Anders’ four seasons while racking up an incredible 42-5 record in that span. The Grizzlies also topped the league in interceptions in all but one year with Anders on their staff.

While serving as the defensive coordinator at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College, the Red Ravens allowed only 139.1 rushing yards per contest and were a solid 6-3 in home games during his stretch with the program from 2012-13.

Coffeyville lost to Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College in the KJCCC semifinals to the end the 2012 campaign with a 6-4 record. The 2013 edition of the Red Ravens improved upon their numbers defensively, but narrowly missed qualifying for the postseason.

Overall, Anders has won five league championships and reached the playoffs eight times during his prominent career. Six of his pupils have garnered NJCAA All-American status while 13 have inked with NCAA Division I institutions in conferences such as the SEC and Big 12.

Anders earned his Bachelor’s degree in general studies from Valdosta State in 2006. He and his wife Erin have three sons, Beau (16), Jake (11) and Will (8).

THE ANDERS FILE: PERSONAL:

Hometown: Hampton, Ark.

Education: Valdosta State University (B.S. General Studies - 2006) Family: Erin (Wife) Beau, Jake, Will (Children)

COACHING EXPERIENCE: Year School Position W-L Postseason

2003 Valdosta State Secondary/Linebackers 10-3

2004 Valdosta State Secondary/Linebackers 13-1NJCAA

Division II Playoffs

his four seasons at Northwest, PAIGE ANDERS has further shaped the Rangers’ defense into one of the best overall units in the NJCAA. Last season, Anders’ defense was one of only 15 teams to hold opposing offenses to an average below 300 yards per game. No stranger to the NJCAA ranks, defensive coordinator PAIGE ANDERS has coached for some of the most prominent programs in the nation. He helped Butler Community College to a pair of national titles and coached future Dallas Cowboys’ defensive lineman Sam Williams while at Northeast.

ASSISTANT COACHES & STAFF

CORDELL UPSHAW

Upshaw joins Northwest after a one-year stint at Northeast Mississippi Community College in the same role. His coaching experience dates back to 2009, with stops at various NCAA Division II and Division III programs.

In his lone season at Northeast last fall, Upshaw helped the Tigers’ defense rank 12th in the nation for scoring with three touchdowns. NEMCC also finished with eight fumble recoveries, ranking within the NJCAA’s Top 20.

Prior to his stint with the Tigers, Upshaw also served as the defensive line coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2023. While there, he helped the Bulldogs break a nine-year drought without a defensive all-conference selection, as defensive lineman R.J. Powell received All-Great American Conference honors. Powell placed fourth among all defenders with 15.5 tackles-for-loss, while also totaling 78 tackles and seven sacks.

Upshaw also briefly served on the staff of Calvin University during the spring of 2023 before arriving at SWOSU. Prior to arriving at Calvin, he spent a five-year stint at the University of North Alabama (2018-22), helping the Lions’ program transition from NCAA Division II to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision level.

While at UNA, Upshaw coached 2021 All-Big South Conference defensive lineman Wallace Cowins, Jr., who totaled 49 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, four quarterback hurries, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a pass breakup. One year later, Micah Bland and Kam’ron Green received preseason recognition from Phil Steele’s College Football Preview. Bland finished the 2022 season with the most tackles among the Lions’ linemen (54), while Green registered a team-high four sacks.

In Upshaw’s first season at North Alabama, the Lions compiled a 7-3 overall record, holding their opponents to just 24.3 points per game, including 17 points or less in three of their final four contests.

Prior to his arrival with the Lions, Upshaw concluded the third of three separate stints at Southern Arkansas University, his alma mater. He began his coaching career with the Muleriders as a graduate assistant in 2009, and he later served as SAU from 2012-14 and again during the 2017 season, both times as the program’s defensive line coach.

In 2017, Upshaw coached a Southern Arkansas defense that led the conference in sacks and tackles for loss, while coaching four All-Great American Conference selections and the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. That season, the Muleriders posted a 7-4 record and the team’s defense finished with 91 TFLs, 33.5 sacks and 28 quarterback hurries.

His second stint at SAU (2012-14) coincided with the Muleriders’ return to prominence, as the program won 19 games during that three-year span. including three straight Battle of the Timberlands rivalry wins against the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM).

In 2012, Southern Arkansas went 8-3 and accepted an invitation to the C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl against McMurry University. That same season, the Muleriders secured a pair of road shutouts against East Central University (Okla.) and Texas College, while only allowing 91.4 rushing yards per game, which ranked sixth best in the nation and No. 1 in the GAC.

Upshaw coached a pair of All-GAC performers in Brandon Rashad and Tahare Ray, who led a defensive line that racked up 47 TFLs and 17.5 sacks. SAU rose to as high as No. 10 in the NCAA’s Super Region Three rankings.

Between his second and third stints at Southern Arkansas, Upshaw coached at William Jewell College in Missouri from 2015-16. During his stint with the Cardinals, he coached Second Team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection Aaron Neier, who accumulated 6.5 sacks during Upshaw’s initial season.

Prior to the start of his second stint at SAU, Upshaw served as the defensive line coach for one season at Fort Scott Community College in Kansas.

Before stepping into coaching as a graduate assistant with the Muleriders, Upshaw was a four-year letterwinner as a linebacker and defensive end at Southern Arkansas (2004-08). During his senior year, the program was ranked 18th nationally in rushing defense, with only 96.8 yards allowed per contest.

Upshaw received his B.S. in Human Performance in 2009 and his M.S. in Kinesiology in 2011, both from SAU. He is a native of Leesville, La, where he was a three-year letterman linebacker at Leesville High School. He earned several honors while playing for the Wampus Cats, including Defensive Player of the Year for West Central Louisiana, as well as MVP, All-State and All-District accolades.

THE UPSHAW FILE:

PERSONAL:

Hometown: Leesville, La.

Education: Southern Arkansas University (B.S. Human Performance - 2009; M.S. Kinesiology2011)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:

Southern Arkansas University (2004-08)

ASSISTANT COACHES & STAFF

CHARLES JONES

DEFENSIVE BACKS COACH SIXTH SEASON

Jones coached a stout secondary last season that helped account for 17 interceptions, the second-highest total among NJCAA opponents. The Rangers also led the nation with six defensive touchdowns and finished fourth in interception return yards (302), all as part of the program’s second 10-win campaign in the last three seasons.

Two of Jones’ defensive backs caught the nation’s attention last season: Fredd Adams and Keshawn Davila. Adams, a First Team NJCAA All-American, led Northwest with 13 pass breakups and eight interceptions, including four picks in an early-season triumph against East Mississippi, which tied the single-game program record.

Adams signed with Coastal Carolina following the end of the season and Davila inked with Arkansas, choosing the Razorbacks over nearly 80 other offers from NCAA Division I programs.

In 2023, Davila and Charles Thomas combined for five of the Rangers’ nine interceptions. Thomas and Adams also combined for 12 pass breakups (six apiece), as Northwest finished 7-3 and finished as the runners-up from the MACCC North Division.

Jones’ defensive backs were part of a nationally-ranked defense in 2022, finishing fifth in the nation with 17 interceptions and 10th nationally with 34 total sacks.

Jones first two seasons with the Rangers were highly successful as well, as the Rangers captured two MACCC titles and the 2020 National Community College Football championship. His defensive backs made up a Top 5 nationally-ranked defense and No. 1 in the MACCC for fewest yards allowed, limiting opponents to an average of 243.7 yards per game. Only 87.2 of those yards came on the ground and the Rangers averaged 59.2 tackles a game.

Specifically, his defensive backs were responsible for 39 pass breakups and 10 interceptions in 2021. Byron “Tank” Pearson led the way with nine breakups, while Delta State signee Jarvis Townsend collected five interceptions, including two in a victory against Jones College in the MACCC Semifinals. Pearson’s nine PBU were third in the MACCC and tied for 12th in the nation, while Townsend’s five picks were tied for first in the conference and fourth nationally.

Jones arrived at Northwest following a two-year stint as the cornerbacks coach at the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level with Murray State University. Jones coached Nigel Walton, who led the Racers with a team-high 10 pass breakups last season. Walton, along with T.J. Warren, each garnered Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week accolades last season.

Prior to his stint with Murray State, Jones spent four seasons in the MACJC with East Central Community College, serving as the Warriors’ full-time safeties coach. Additionally, he also spent the 2013 season with ECCC as a graduate assistant.

During his full-time stint with the Warriors, Jones was part of a staff under Ken Karcher that turned East Central from a 3-6 record in 2014 to an 8-3 overall mark in 2015, earning an MACJC playoff bid and a victory over Kilgore (Texas) in the Heart of Texas Bowl.

Jones and the Warriors earned a second consecutive trip to the MACJC Playoffs as the South Division champions, but East Central fell 21-14 in the first round to Northwest.

He began his coaching career at the high school level at Bessemer City and Jackson-Olin high schools in the Birmingham metro area. In his final season with the Bessemer City Tigers, Jones helped turn the team around from a 2-8 record in 2011 to a 5-4 winning record in 2012.

Jones’ first coaching gig came as a graduate assistant at Mississippi State in 2008 under former coach Sylvester Croom. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing. While at Alabama, Jones spent four seasons at safety with the Crimson Tide, becoming a starter during his final two seasons in Tuscaloosa.

In his junior season in 2002, Jones finished as one of the top tacklers on the Alabama defense, earning 85 total tackles and three interceptions. As a senior in 2003, he was selected as the team’s co-captain and earned 91 tackles with four interceptions, garnering All-SEC honors as a result.

He spent one season in the NFL with the New York Giants in 2004, which was followed by a two-year stint with the Georgia Force of the Arena Football League.

Jones is a native of Waynesboro, Ga. He and his wife, Monica, have been married for four years. The couple also have a stepson, T.J. (32).

THE JONES FILE:

PERSONAL:

Hometown: Waynesboro, Ga.

Education: University of Alabama (B.S. Marketing - 2009)

Family: Monica (Wife)

PLAYING

• University of Alabama (2000-03)

• National Football League (New York Giants) (2004)

• Arena Football League (Georgia Force) (2005-06)

2025 PLAYERS

Football Staff

Head Coach

Benjy Parker (10th Season) Ole Miss, 1998

Offensive Coordinator

Stan Hill (10th Season) Marshall, 2005

Wide Receivers

Scott Oakley (23rd Season) Ole Miss, 2002

Offensive Line

Jim Jones (15th Season) Notre Dame, 2000

Defensive Coordinator

Paige Anders (Sixth Season) Valdosta State, 2006

Defensive Line

Cordell Upshaw (First Season) Southern Arkansas, 2011

Defensive Backs

Charles Jones (Sixth Season) Alabama, 2009

Head Strength Coach

Randal Pharr (Fifth Season) Mississippi College, 2013

Support Staff

Athletic Director

Jake Gordon (Fourth Year) University of Utah

Sports Information Specialist

Brian Oakley (Seventh Year) Vanderbilt, 1998

Athletico Physical Therapy

Director of Sports Medicine

Justin Ware (Fifth Season)

Delta State, 2014

Athletic Trainer

Taylor Young (Fifth Season) Delta State, 2014

2025 ROSTER

Pronunciation Guide

DAMARI Burton Duh-MAR-ee

JOURDAN Butler ............ Jordan

ZAVION Carman ZAY-vee-ON

Joey COLELLA CO-lella

NEKO Fann ................. NEE-co

Jack FUGETTE Few-get

Malachi GILLEYLEN Gilley-en

AIDAN Glover .............. AY-den

Reed JESIOLOWSKI Jesi-o-lau-skee

JAMAEL Johnson ..........JUH-mel

RASE Jones Race

ANTIONE Keefer, Jr Ant-WON

JOVARIOUS Lundy .... Jov-AIR-ee-us

DONTRELUS Miller Don-TREL-us

JAKWON Morris Jay-KWAN

REGINHARD Pierre-NAU.. Reg-in-ard

2025 ROSTER

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

RETURNING PLAYERS

2024 [Freshman]:

BRITTEN TRAYLOR

WR • 6-1 • 185 • Sophomore Potts Camp, Miss. • Olive Branch HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in nine games as a freshman, hauling in two catches for 21 yards...off the field, named Academic All-MACCC and to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester...wore jersey number #18 last season.

High School:

Played for head coach Jason Russell at Olive Branch...earned first team All-Region 1-6A and first team all-state accolades as a senior...off the field, maintained an A average throughout his junior and senior years...received recruiting interest from Stetson, Chattanooga, Northwest Missouri State and several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Jennifer Tutor and Keith Traylor...has three siblings: Alex (25), Lexi (22) and Elise (18)...area of study is undecided...nickname is “BT”...born September 10, 2005.

2024 [Freshman]:

T.J. SPANN

DL • 6-3 • 290 • Sophomore Clinton, Miss. • Clinton HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in 11 games, recording 12 total tackles, including three tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks...finished with three tackles and two sacks in the Rangers’ road win at Southwest Mississippi on October 10...off the field, received several academic accolades, including Academic All-MACCC and selections to the Vice President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester and the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters...wore jersey number #99 last season.

High School:

Played for head coach Judd Boswell at Clinton...earned first team all-defense and all-region nods as a senior...also selected to compete in the Bernard Blackwell NorthSouth All-Star Game...as a junior, named second team all-defense...garnered all-region accolades as a sophomore...received recruiting interest from Ole Miss, Alabama, Baylor and Marshall.

Personal:

Son of Makisha Stanton and Timothy Spann...enjoys fishing in his spare time...studying criminal justice...born November 17, 2005.

RETURNING PLAYERS

2024 [Freshman]:

1

KEON HUTCHINS

WR • 6-2 • 170 • Sophomore Union, Miss. • Union HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in all 12 games, hauling in five catches for 83 yards and a touchdown...lone touchdown of the season was a 50yard Hail Mary reception in an October 24 victory against Holmes...off the field, named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters...wore jersey number #9 last season.

High School:

Played for head coach Jordan Wren at Union...helped the Yellow Jackets to a 12-2 overall record, a South State District Championship and the class 2A semi-finals last season... received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Norkesha Triplett and Kianti Hutchins...has three siblings, Keyon, Koby and Keshona...studying business...nickname is “Yon”...born April 21, 2005.

2024 [Freshman]:

1

DRE RILEY

DB • 6-1 • 185 • Sophomore Charleston, Miss. • Charleston HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in all 12 games, recording 45 tackles, three interceptions, two tackles-for-loss, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble...collected a season-high six tackles in a pair of games against Pearl River (August 29) and Mississippi Delta (October 17)...off the field, earned several academic accolades, including Second Team NJCAA All-Academic, Distinguished Academic All-MACCC and selections to the Vice President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester, the President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester and the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters...wore jersey number #12 last season.

High School:

Played for head coach LaDon Taylor at Charleston...helped the Tigers to a 13-2 overall record and the MHSAA Class 3A State Championship game as a senior...named the Class 2A Most Valuable Player during his senior season...off the field, a member of the National Honor Society, National History Society, Science Club and Beta Club...also selected to the Superintendent’s List...received recruiting interest from Navy, Arkansas State, Alcorn State, Mississippi Valley State, Furman, Mercer, West Georgia, Grambling, Missouri State, Southern Illinois, Arkansas Tech and several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Sharneka Taylor and Tyre Riley...has eight siblings, ranging in age from 3-25... enjoys playing basketball in his spare time...studying business agriculture...nickname is “Big Play Dre”...born January 25, 2006.

RETURNING PLAYERS

2024 [Redshirt Freshman]:

2 JA KEYES

RB • 6-0 • 220 • Redshirt Sophomore

Mount Olive, Miss. • Kentucky

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in all 12 games, rushing for 269 yards and a touchdown on 56 carries...also caught two passes for 14 yards... notched a season-high 84 rushing yards in an October 17 road win at Mississippi Delta... off the field, named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters, while also garnering recognition to the Fall 2024 Vice President’s List...wore jersey number #21 last season.

2023 [Freshman; Kentucky/Wake Forest]:

Was on the roster for coach Mark Stoops’ Kentucky team, but did not play...transferred to the Wildcats after initially signing with Wake Forest out of high school.

High School:

Played for head coach Trevin Pendleton at Ironton for his sophomore, junior and senior seasons...rated a three-star by 247Sports...was a two-way player at IHS, spending time as a running back and a linebacker...led the Fighting Tigers to the Division V state football championship in 2022...during his senior season, rushed for 1,063 yards and 21 touchdowns...charted 152 yards and scored three of the team’s final four touchdowns in the state semifinal game...on defense, totaled 56 tackles, four tackles-for-loss and three sacks...earned OHSAA All-State and OHSAA All-District honors...as a junior, ran for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns on just 94 carries...spent his freshman season at Mize High School in Mize, Mississippi...off the field, an AP Honor Roll student...garnered recruiting interest from numerous NCAA Division I programs, including Wake Forest, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pitt, Indiana, Iowa, UConn, Coastal Carolina, Army, Marshall, Memphis, Akron, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, UMass, Central Michigan and Long Island.

Personal:

Son of Dana Green and Jermaine Keyes...has four siblings: Shania Green (29), Angelo Washington (21), Tamarah Green (18) and Jermaine Keyes, Jr. (17)...cousins, Byron Young and Eugene Sims, played in the NFL...likes playing basketball and fishing in his spare time...area of study is undecided...born April 25, 2004.

2024 [Freshman]:

2

MARION KEYES

DB • 6-1 • 195 • Sophomore Laurel, Miss. • West Jones HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in all 12 games, logging 26 total tackles...recorded a season-high five tackles in the MACCC Championship victory at East Central...off the field, received several academic accolades, including Second Team NJCAA All-Academic, Distinguished Academic All-MACCC and selections to the Vice President’s List and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semesters...wore jersey number #13 last season.

High School:

Played for head coach Cory Reynolds at West Jones...helped the Mustangs to a 14-0 overall record and the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship last season...first team allstate selection...off the field, received Principal’s Award and was a member of the school’s student council...received recruiting interest from numerous MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Ruby and Jeremiah Keyes...has four siblings: Juwon (29), Jay (22), Jalia (16) and Jordan (15)...studying sports management...born July 2, 2006.

RETURNING PLAYERS

2024 [Freshman]:

JERRY WALL III

DB • 6-1 • 235 • Sophomore Olive Branch, Miss. • Olive Branch HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...finished third on the team with 58 total tackles, including seven tackles-for-loss and three sacks...also recorded a pass breakup, one quarterback hurry and a recovered fumble...tallied a season-high of 11 tackles in an October 24 win against Holmes...lone fumble recovery of the season was returned for a 68-yard touchdown in a September 14 victory against East Mississippi...off the field, received several academic accolades, including Third Team NJCAA All-Academic, Academic All-MACCC, Vice President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester and selections to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters...wore jersey number #14 last season.

High School:

Played for head coach Jason Russell at Olive Branch...football stats were not recorded for his senior year...as a junior, finished with 44 tackles, three quarterback hurries, two tackles-for-loss and a sack...offensively, rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries...as a sophomore, totaled 87 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and two sacks...also played basketball for the Conquistadors, where he helped OBHS to the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship as a senior...awarded All-Region 1-6A and all-state accolades for his basketball accomplishments...outside of athletics, a consistent honor roll student... received recruiting interest from Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, TCU, Arkansas State, Southern Miss, South Alabama, Missouri State, Austin Peay and Alcorn State.

Personal:

Son of Kamika and Jerry Wall II...has two siblings, Jace and Kai...hobbies include painting, drawing, hunting, listening to music and playing chess...studying engineering...nickname is “Tre”...born November 4, 2005.

2024 [Freshman]:

4

JAKWON MORRIS

DB • 6-0 • 170 • Sophomore Tupelo, Miss. • Tupelo HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in 10 games, collecting four tackles, three pass breakups and an interception...lone interception of the season occurred in an October 10 road win at Southwest Mississippi...off the field, named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester...wore jersey number #20 last season.

High School:

Played for head coach Ty Hardin at Tupelo...helped the Green Wave to a 9-3 overall record and a 4-0 record in Region 2-7A..as a senior, led the region in interceptions...was part of back-to-back region championship teams...received recruiting interest from Southern Miss, Texas State, Alcorn State, Southeast Missouri State and Tennessee State.

Personal:

Son of Sharon Morris and David Gates...studying graphic design...nickname is “Quan”... born October 2, 2004.

JERRY WALL III STATS (2024)

RETURNING PLAYERS

2024 [Freshman]:

5

CHRIS THOMAS

LB • 6-2 • 215 • Sophomore Southaven, Miss. • DeSoto Central HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in all 12 games, finishing with 27 total tackles, including four tackles-for-loss and a sack...was also credited with three quarterback hurries...notched a season-high 10 tackles in the season opener against Pearl River...his lone sack of the season resulted in a nine-yard loss against Itawamba on November 1...off the field, earned several academic accolades, including Third Team NJCAA All-Academic, Academic All-MACCC and was selected to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

High School:

Played for head coach Shelby Ford at DeSoto Central...helped the Jaguars to an appearance in the MHSAA Class 7A playoffs last season...as a senior, named Second Team All-State, First Team All-Region and named to the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game... racked up 92 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, five forced fumbles, two touchdowns, two pass deflections and one blocked field goal.....received recruiting interest from Ole Miss, Middle Tennessee State, Jackson State, Southern Illinois and Mississippi Valley State.

Personal:

Son of Deandrea and Harold Thomas.....has seven siblings, ranging in age from 6-28... enjoys working out and painting in his spare time...studying exercise science...nicknames are “C5IVE” and “Chris”...born October 17, 2005.

2024 [Redshirt Freshman]:

7

M.J. JOHNSON

WR • 5-10 • 165 • Redshirt Sophomore Enterprise, Ala. • Troy University

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in all 12 games, catching 24 passes for 416 yards and four touchdowns...was also a dangerous return specialist, logging 541 yards on 25 kickoff returns, moving into fifth in the single-season record books for most kickoff return yards...returned five kicks for 152 yards in the Rangers’ MACCC semifinal victory against Mississippi Gulf Coast...also caught three passes for 108 yards and a touchdown in the same game...was voted as the MACCC and NJCAA Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast.

2023 [Freshman; Troy]:

Played in one game at Troy before sitting out the remainder of the season...in his lone game of the season, totaled 37 kick return yards in the Trojans’ victory against Stephen F. Austin.

High School:

Played for head coach Ben Blackmon at Enterprise...helped the Wildcats to an 8-5 overall record during his senior season...concluded his varsity career with 3,305 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns, finishing second in school history for career rushing yards...as a senior, rushed for 484 yards and seven touchdowns, while also compiling 632 receiving yards and eight touchdowns...two-time all-state selection and chosen to compete in the Alabama North-South All-Star Game...also played basketball at EHS, helping the program to the 2022 AHSAA Class 7A State Championship game.

Personal:

Son of Turkessa Johnson...has three siblings...enjoys fishing and mud riding in his spare time...studying business...nickname is “MJ”...born December 26, 2003.

RETURNING PLAYERS

2024 [Freshman]:

7

CHARLES WOODARD

DB • 6-1 • 170 • Sophomore Tupelo, Miss. • Tupelo HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in all 12 games, totaling 17 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss, a quarterback hurry, a forced fumble and 0.5 sacks...notched a season-high three tackles in a November 1 road win at Itawamba...off the field, garnered Academic All-MACCC honors and named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester...wore jersey number #35 last season.

High School:

Played for head coach Chris Jones at Starkville...helped the Yellow Jackets to a 10-4 overall record and a runner-up finish in the MHSAA Class 7A State Championship as a senior...during his senior campaign, totaled 92 tackles, 31 hurries, 28 tackles-for-loss and six sacks...three-time all-district selection at Starkville and Heritage Academy... while playing at Heritage Academy, selected to play in the MAIS Futures Game...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Stephanie and Jason Woodard...has three brothers: Mitchell (21), Oliver (16) and James (10)...enjoys working out and hanging out with friends in his spare time...studying business administration...nicknames are “Vanilla Ice” and “Chuck Nasty”...born November 14, 2005.

2024 [Freshman]:

9 DAMARI BURTON

DB • 6-1 • 170 • Sophomore Tupelo, Miss. • Tupelo HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in nine games, recording eight tackles...off the field, garnered Academic All-MACCC honors and was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters...wore jersey number #22 last season.

High School:

Played for head coach Ty Hardin at Tupelo...helped the Golden Wave to a 9-3 overall record during his senior campaign...totaled 136 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and a pair of forced fumbles over his junior and senior seasons...as a senior, totaled 74 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception...combined for 19 tackles in back-to-back games against Houston and West Point...racked up a season-high 10 tackles against West Point and a season-best five TFLs in a 40-7 victory against Southaven...his lone interception of the season came in a blowout victory against Oxford...chosen for first team all-state accolades...as a junior, racked up 62 total tackles, a sack, an interception and a quarterback hurry...had three games with 10 or more tackles, including a career-high 12 stops against Starkville...notched his only interception of the 2022 season in a 42-0 victory against Lewisburg...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Chelsea Crump...area of study is undecided...nicknames are “D5” and “D9”...born November 14, 2005.

2024 [Freshman]:

12

JOHNATHAN FAULKNER

LB • 5-10 • 215 • Sophomore Senatobia, Miss. • Senatobia HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in 10 games, earning 17 total tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and 0.5 tackles-for-loss...tallied a season-best three tackles in an October 10 victory at Southwest Mississippi...off the field, named Academic All-MACCC and selected to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester...wore jersey number #25 last season.

High School:

Played for head coach Carter Norris at Senatobia...helped the Warriors to a 10-2 overall record and an appearance in the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs during his senior season...as a senior, named to the All-State Defensive Team, the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game and the team’s Defensive MVP...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Shasta and John Faulkner...has three siblings: Jalen King, Kimi Webb and Jondarrius Faulkner...area of study is undecided...nickname is “Jon Jon”...born October 24, 2005.

JOHNATHAN FAULKNER STATS (2024)

RETURNING PLAYERS

2024 [Freshman]:

15

RASE JONES

LB • 6-1 • 215 • Sophomore Soso, Miss. • West Jones HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in all 12 games, totaling 30 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, a sack and a forced fumble...finished with a seasonhigh five tackles in an October 17 victory at Mississippi Delta...recorded two TFLs in a September 19 road win at Coahoma...off the field, earned several academic honors, including Third Team NJCAA All-Academic, Academic All-MACCC, and was named to the Vice President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester and to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

High School:

Played for head coach Cory Reynolds at West Jones...helped the Mustangs to a 14-0 overall record and a MHSAA Class 6A State Championship during his senior season...as a senior, named Class 6A Defensive Player of the Year...tallied 160 tackles during his senior campaign...off the field, the Key Club President, high school vice president, Student Council officer and graduated top ten in his class...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Jenna Headrick and Brett Jones...father, Brett, played baseball at Ole Miss...has two younger sisters, Lillian (10) and Vivienne Yelverton (9)...enjoys hanging out with friends in his spare time...studying biochemistry...born December 30, 2005.

2024 [Freshman]:

23 NATE WALKER

LB • 5-11 • 210 • Sophomore Amory, Miss. • Amory HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in 11 games, netting 17 total tackles, two forced fumbles, a tackle-for-loss and an interception...finished with a season-high four tackles in a September 14 win against East Mississippi...lone interception resulted in an 18-yard touchdown return in a road win at Itawamba on November 1...one of his two forced fumbles occurred in the Rangers’ national playoff contest at Iowa Western...off the field, earned several academic honors, including First Team NJCAA All-Academic, Distinguished Academic All-MACCC and earned selections to the President’s List and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

High School:

Played for head coach Brooks Dampeer at Amory...helped the Panthers to a 9-2 overall record and a runner-up finish in the MHSAA Class 4A State Championship during his senior season...selected for the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game as a senior...three-time all-state, all-area and all-region selection...also named Defensive MVP three straight years...drew recruiting interest from Akron, Arkansas State, North Alabama and Mississippi Valley State.

Personal:

Son of Trena Williams and Nathan Walker...has two siblings, Kira (25) and Ty (22)... enjoys singing, lifting weights and writing poetry in his spare time...studying nursing... nicknames are “Nate the Snake” and “Crazy Nate”...born September 9, 2005.

NATE WALKER STATS (2024)

RETURNING PLAYERS

2024 [Freshman]:

32 ANTIONE KEEFER, JR.

LB • 6-1 • 270 • Sophomore

Memphis, Tenn. • Southwind HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in 11 games, finishing with three tackles, a quarterback hurry and 0.5 tackles-for-loss...off the field, named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester.

High School:

Played for head coach Jerome Griffin at Southwind...helped the Jaguars to a 13-1 overall record, a 5-0 district mark and the fourth round of the TSSAA Class 5A playoffs as a senior...named First-Team 5A during his senior season...received recruiting interest from Temple, Tennessee State, Eastern Kentucky, UT Martin, Southeast Missouri State, Mississippi Valley State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff and several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Tanika and Antione Keefer...has two siblings, Kendria (24) and Antonio (16)... studying business management...nicknames are “AJ” and “Twon”...born September 12, 2006.

2024 [Freshman]:

33 ELLIOT HELPS

LB • 6-3 • 225 • Sophomore Olive Branch, Miss. • Lewisburg HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in all 12 games, finishing with 16 total tackles, two pass breakups and 1.5 tackles-for-loss...recorded a season-high three tackles in three straight games against Southwest Mississippi, Mississippi Delta and Holmes...off the field, named Academic All-MACCC and was selected to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

High School:

Played for head coach Dustin Hectorne at Lewisburg...helped the Patriots to a 7-4 overall record and the opening round of the MHSAA Class 7A playoffs in 2023...as a senior, named team captain...also earned Region 1-7A Player of the Year and second team allstate...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Amber and Simon Helps...has one sibling, Wesley (22)...enjoys golfing in his spare time...area of study is undecided...born December 2, 2005.

2024 [Freshman]:

34

MONTRA SANFORD

LB • 6-2 • 240 • Sophomore Charleston, Miss. • Charleston HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in nine games, finishing with 17 tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss and two quarterback hurries...tallied a season-high of five tackles with a TFL in a September 5 road win at East Central.

High School:

Played for head coach Ladon Taylor at Charleston...helped the Tigers to a 13-2 overall record and the MHSAA Class 2A State Championship as a senior...capped off his varsity career with 137 total tackles during his junior and senior seasons, along with 13 sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble...as a senior, led CHS with 84 total tackles, five sacks and an interception.

Personal:

Son of Tyewonder Kirk...has one sibling, Jakylen Kirk...enjoys working out in his spare time...studying construction...born July 23, 2006.

MONTRA SANFORD STATS (2024)

Year Gm Tot. Tackles

2024 [Freshman]:

36

JOEY COLELLA

LS • 5-10 • 195 • Sophomore Hernando, Miss. • Hernando HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in all 12 games and recorded three tackles over the course of the season.

High School:

Played for head coach Devin Cooper at Northwest Rankin...helped the Cougars to a 5-5 overall record in 7A District 3 last season...as a senior, was named First Team All-State... off the field, a high school graduate with honors.

Personal:

Son of Gwen Dearman and William Colella...has one sibling, William (20)...enjoys playing golf and pickleball in his spare time...studying business...born June 12, 2006.

RETURNING PLAYERS

2024 [Freshman]:

38

HAYDEN WOLFE

K/P • 5-9 • 155 • Sophomore Clinton, Miss. • Clinton HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in all 12 games, making 12 of his 15 field goal attempts, including a new program-record 52-yard field goal in the season opener against Pearl River...named MACCC and NJCAA Special Teams Player of the Week following the record kick vs. PRCC...was 5-for-5 in field goals attempted inside the 40-yard line, and 7-for-10 in attempts of 40-plus yards...also handled punting duties for the Rangers, booting 57 punts for 2,240 yards...pinned 22 punts inside the 20-yard line and had seven attempts travel over 50 yards...his season-long punt of 60 yards also occurred in the season opener...his 2,240 punting yards currently rank as the fourth most in a single season, while his 57 punt attempts are tied for fifth...his 22 punts inside the 20-yard line are also currently the second most in a single season...also split kickoff duties, logging 2,748 yards on 47 kickoff attempts...earned First Team All-MACCC North Division recognition...off the field, earned several academic honors including Third Team NJCAA All-Academic, Academic All-MACCC and selections to the Vice President’s List and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

High School:

Played for head coach Judd Boswell at Clinton...chosen to compete in the MississippiAlabama All-Star Game as a senior...also named Clinton’s Special Teams MVP and received all-state honors...also played soccer for CHS...off the field, received CHS Interscholastic Senior Athlete of the Year award...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Alyson and Corey Wolfe...has an older brother, Tyler (22)...hobbies include golfing, hunting and hanging out with friends...studying finance...born September 14, 2005.

2024 [Redshirt Freshman]:

52 DREW BREWER

OL • 6-2 • 320 • Redshirt Sophomore Purvis, Miss. • Southern Miss

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played and started in all 12 games... was credited with his lone tackle of the season in an October 10 road win at Southwest Mississippi...off the field, received several academic accolades, including Third Team NJCAA All-Academic, Academic All-MACCC and selections to the President’s List and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

2023 [Freshman; Southern Miss]:

Saw action in one game against Tulane

2022:

Did not play.

High School:

Played for head coach Brad Hankins at Purvis...three-year letterwinner on the Tornadoes’ offensive line...was part of an offensive front in 2021 that paved the way for 1,147 rushing yards and 552 passing yards...earned Player of the Pine Belt honors...off the field, a member of the school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter...received recruiting interest from Southern Miss.

Personal:

Son of Jennifer and Jeremy Brewer...has three younger siblings: Brianna (19), Hunter (16) and Easton (11)...enjoys hunting, fishing and playing golf in his spare time...studying sports management...nickname is “Big Red”...born August 5, 2004.

RETURNING PLAYERS

2024 [Freshman]:

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CONNOR HILLMAN

OL • 6-5 • 285 • Sophomore Flora, Miss. • Tri-County Academy

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in one game, an October 24 victory against Holmes...off the field, earned several academic accolades, including Academic All-MACCC and selections to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

High School:

Played for head coach Philip Wasson at Tri-County Academy...helped the Rebels to a 13-1 overall record and a win in the 2023 MAIS Class 4A State Championship...as a senior, named All-MAIS Offensive Lineman and First Team All-District....helped his squad win the 2021 MAIS Class 4A State championship...chosen as All-MAIS Offensive Lineman in 2021, First Team All-District in 2022 and the team’s Most Valuable Lineman in 2021, 2022 and 2023....First Team off the field, a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta...received recruiting interest from Northwestern State and several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Cathy and Jeff Hillman...has two siblings, Rachel and Cooper...enjoys fishing and playing golf in his spare time...studying Liberal Arts...born July 19, 2005.

2024 [Redshirt Freshman]:

61

REGINHARD

PIERRE-NAU

OL • 6-2 • 300 • Redshirt Sophomore Jonesboro, Ga. • Morehouse College

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in 10 of the team’s 12 games...off the field, received several academic accolades, including Third Team NJCAA All-Academic, Academic All-MACCC, and selections to the Vice President’s List and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

2023 [Freshman; Morehouse College]:

Redshirted his true freshman season at Morehouse College...made the Dean’s List.

High School:

Played for head coach and NFL veteran Earthwind Moreland at Mundy’s Mill...helped the Tigers to a 7-4 overall record and the GHSAA Class AAAAAA playoffs during his senior season...earned first team all-region accolades, as well as Offensive Lineman of the Year.

Personal: Son of Regine and Fouchard Pierre-Nau...area of study is undecided...born October 1, 2004.

2024 [Freshman]:

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JAYLEN THOMAS

DL • 6-3 • 300 • Sophomore Memphis, Tenn. • White Station HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...saw action in eight games last season, recording eight tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks...logged a season-high three tackles in an October 17 road win at Mississippi Delta...off the field, named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 season.

High School:

Played for head coach Teran Conley at White Station...during his high school tenure, recorded 47 solo tackles, 34 assists, four fumble recoveries and nine sacks...named 1st Team All-District Defensive Tackle and an East Tennessee vs. West Tennessee All-Star Player...off the field, a rugby MVP...received recruiting interest from UAB, Tennessee Martin, Missouri Southern, Arkansas Pine Bluff, Albany State and Georgia Military College and several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Kenya Tamika Abram...has six siblings, ranging in age from 11-25...enjoys hunting and playing rugby in his spare time...studying psychology...nickname is “John Wayne”... born July 15, 2005.

2024 [Freshman]:

84

JAMAEL JOHNSON

TE • 6-3 • 225 • Sophomore Memphis, Tenn. • White Station HS

Helped Northwest to a 10-2 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs last season...played in 10 of the team’s 12 games, primarily on special teams...returned three kicks for 24 yards...off the field, named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester.

High School:

Played for head coach Chris Cutcliffe at Oxford...helped the Chargers to a 5-5 record in 2022...was an offensive lineman at OHS, where he was chosen as a NEMFCA All-Star during his senior season...also selected to play in Magnolia Bowl All-Star showcase...as a junior, was part of an Oxford team that finished as the MHSAA Class 6A runners-up...off the field, a member of the school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter.

Personal:

Son of Michelle and A.J. Johnson...has two siblings, Jai (18) and Akelyia (12)...hobbies include hunting and fishing...area of study is undecided...nickname is “Mel”...born November 30, 2004.

NEWCOMERS

High School:

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QUINCY PHILLIPS, JR.

WR • 5-8 • 185 • Freshman

Brandon, Miss. • Brandon HS

Played for head coach Sam Williams at Brandon...helped the Bulldogs to a 12-2 overall record and the Class 7A South Half Championship as a senior...was a first team all-region receiver during his senior season.

Personal:

Son of Quincy Phillips, Sr...has two siblings, Tamiya (24) and Quinton (2)...enjoys working out in his spare time...studying kinesiology...born October 17, 2006.

RB • 6-0 • 195 • Redshirt Freshman Pope, Miss. • Arkansas

2024 [Freshman; Arkansas]: Redshirted his true freshman season.

High School:

Played for head coach Brooks Oakley at South Panola...helped the Tigers to an 11-1 overall record and the Region 1-6A championship as a senior...rated a four-star prospect by Rivals...played both ways at SPHS and was rated the No. 8 overall prospect in Mississippi by Rivals and the No. 14 overall prospect in Mississippi by On3 and ESPN...also was slotted as the No. 8 linebacker in the nation by Rivals, the No. 39 linebacker nationally by On3 and the No. 41 linbeacker in the nation by ESPN...as a senior, had 24 carries for 129 rushing yards and three touchdowns over two games...defensively, totaled three tackles and one tackle-for-loss...as a junior, totaled 82 tackles with 19 TFLs, nine sacks, nine pass breakups, two forced fumbles and an interception...offensively, rushed for 490 yards and eight touchdowns on 41 carries...also caught five passes for 23 yards...as a sophomore, made 59 total tackles with 11 TFLs, eight PBU, four sacks, a fumble recovery and an interception...also rushed 60 times for 298 yards and five touchdowns, while catching 10 passes for 51 yards and a touchdown...off the field, a consistent Honor Roll student... received recruiting interest from Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi State, Oregon, Michigan and Louisville.

Personal:

Son of Lashadon Davis and Jimmie Pope...cousin, Terrence Pope, played football for Southern Miss from 2008-11...enjoys fishing in his spare time...studying sports management...nickname is “Juju”...born September 6, 2003.

5

NEKO FANN

QB • 6-0 • 185 • Redshirt Freshman Moultrie, Ga. • Mercer University

2024 [Freshman; Mercer University]: Redshirted his true freshman season.

High School:

Played for head coach Sean Calhoun at Colquitt County...helped the Packers to a 12-1 overall record and the region title during his senior season...as a senior, completed 186 of his 304 passing attempts, throwing for 3,041 yards and 38 touchdowns against seven interceptions...had a pair of 300-yard passing performances, including a 347-yard effort against Lowndes that included two touchdowns...passed for four-plus touchdowns in six different games, including a five-touchdown outing against Tift County...also ran for 437 yards and a touchdown, including a 95-yard rushing night on five carries against Dutch Fork...as a junior, threw for 2,600 yards and 30 touchdowns, while also rushing for 535 yards and six touchdowns...two-time region Player of the Year and two-time first team all-region selection...also competed in baseball for CCHS...off the field, maintained a 3.9 GPA and graduated in the top 11 percent of his 586-member senior class...received recruiting interest from Navy, Middle Tennessee, Samford, Mercer and Alabama State.

Personal:

Son of Evade and Pershaun Fann...older brother, Pershaun Jr. (21), plays football for the University of Buffalo...hobbies include fishing and hanging out with friends...studying psychology...born September 24, 2005.

High School:

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ZAVION CARMAN

TE • 6-6 • 195 • Freshman Murray, Ky. • Murray HS

Played for head coach Melvin Cunningham at Murray...helped the Tigers to a 7-5 overall record and the second round of the playoffs in his senior season...was an All-WKC selection...also played basketball at MHS and initially signed with Enterprise State CC to continue hoops career.

Personal:

Son of Tina Duffy...has one sibling, Demetrius...enjoys drawing, working out and playing video games in his spare time...studying graphic design...nicknames are “Zay” and “Z”... born April 17, 2006.

NEWCOMERS

High School:

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JAMARCUS FLOWERS

DB • 5-10 • 165 • Freshman

Batesville, Miss. • South Panola HS

Played for head coach Brooks Oakley at South Panola...helped the Tigers to an 8-3 overall record during his senior season...logged 69 tackles as a senior...also competed in track and field at SPHS...received recruiting interest from Tulane.

Personal:

Son of Annie Flowers...has a younger brother, Jimmy (11)...studying business...nickname is “KJ”...born March 9, 2007.

2024 [Redshirt Freshman; South Alabama]: Made one appearance in South Alabama’s game against Northwestern State, rushing for 16 yards and a touchdown on five carries.

2024 [Freshman; South Alabama]:

Appeared in one game, before redshirting the remainder of his true freshman season... ran the ball three times for 20 yards in the Jaguars’ 55-3 victory against Southern Miss.

High School:

Played for head coach Sam Williams at Brandon...helped the Bulldogs to a 13-1 overall record during his senior campaign...was part of back-to-back Class 7A South State championship teams at BHS...received first team all-state honors as a senior...was rated as a three-star running back by 247Sports...rushed for 689 yards and nine touchdowns in an injury-shortened senior season...as a junior, rushed for 1,100 yards and 16 touchdowns... also competed in track and field...received recruiting interest from South Alabama and Louisiana Tech.

Personal:

Son of Deborah Durr...has one sibling, Jevon (21)...hobbies include hunting, fishing and riding horses...area of study is undecided...nickname is “JD”...born December 4, 2003.

High School:

9 ZAY HART

ATH • 5-11 • 175 • Freshman Madison, Miss. • Madison Central HS

Played for head coach Toby Collums at Madison Central...helped the Jaguars to a 10-3 overall record and an appearance in the Class 7A North Half title game as a senior... caught 44 passes for 662 yards and seven touchdowns, while also rushing for 63 yards on 10 carries...also saw action on the defensive side of the ball, recording 11 tackles and a pass breakup...as a junior, hauled in 40 receptions for 602 yards and a touchdown.

Personal:

Son of Shalimar Myers...has one sibling, Aziah Shakespeare (14)...enjoys fishing and playing video games in his spare time...studying business administration...born June 27, 2007.

2024 [Freshman; Missouri]:

10

AIDAN GLOVER

QB • 6-4 • 205 • Redshirt Freshman Olive Branch, Miss. • Missouri

Spent his freshman season on the roster at Mizzou, but did not see game action...was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll and the school’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester.

High School:

Played for head coach Joe Rocconi at Collierville (Tenn.)...was rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and On3...charted as the No. 14 prospect in Tennessee by On3...tabbed as the No. 17 prospect in Tennessee by Rivals and 247Sports...also listed as the No. 17 dual-threat quarterback by Rivals...as a senior, helped the Dragons to a 9-3 overall record and a second round playoff appearance...completed 221 of his 366 pass attempts, throwing for 3,223 yards and 42 touchdowns...also rushed for 787 yards and 10 touchdowns on 127 carries during his junior and senior seasons...off the field, graduated with a 4.25 GPA...received recruiting interest from Mizzou, Stanford, Georgia Tech, Florida, Oklahoma State, Tulane and Boston College.

Personal:

Son of Jessica and Gil Glover...has four siblings: Noah (17), Rylan (15), Chase (12) and Hunter (9)...hobbies include fishing and exploring nature...studying biology and premed...nickname is “AG”...born May 31, 2005.

High School:

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NEWCOMERS

MYLES MILLER

LB • 6-1 • 250 • Freshman

Madison, Miss. • Madison Central HS

Played for head coach Toby Collums at Madison Central...helped the Jaguars to a 10-3 overall record during his senior season...recorded 111 total tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss, 15 sacks, five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles...earned MVP honors in the Bernard Blackwell North-South All-Star Game...off the field, competed in powerlifting and track and field, earning individual state titles for the discus throw and the 242-weight class...received recruiting interest from Southern Miss, Tulane, Middle Tennessee State, South Alabama, Jackson State, Samford and Northwestern State.

Personal:

Son of Natasha and Terry Miller...hobbies include bowling, where he bowls with a 180 average...studying physical education...born November 21, 2006.

High School:

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LANTAVIOUS MURPHY

WR • 6-4 • 195 • Freshman Rayville, La. • River Oaks School

Played for head coach Bo Barton at River Oaks School...helped the Mustangs to a 12-0 record as a senior...played mulitple positions at River Oaks, totaling 2,793 yards of total offense and 47 touchdowns...named a Gatlinburg All-American...also played basketball at River Oaks during his senior season...previously competed at Rayville High School from his freshman to junior seasons...received recruiting interest from McNeese State.

Personal:

Son of Riona Murphy...has three siblings: Montavious (16), Mi’Lazia (14) and Corey (11)... studying business...nickname is “Poppy”...born December 18, 2006.

High School:

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JALEN JONES

WR • 6-2 • 180 • Freshman Waynesboro, Miss. • Wayne Academy

Played for head coach Todd Breland at Wayne Academy...helped the Jaguars to a 9-4 overall record and the MAIS Class AAAA Playoffs during his senior season...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Quineesha Chambers and Cedrick Jones...enjoys riding his dirtbike in his spare time...nickname is “Jay”...plans to pursue a trade while at Northwest...born August 7, 2007.

High School:

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TyANTHONY ELMORE

ATH • 6-0 • 200 • Freshman Montgomery, Ala. • Johnson Abernathy Graetz HS

Played for head coach Roy Upchurch at Johnson Abernathy Graetz HS, also known as “JAG”...named Athlete of the Year for his team...off the field, a consistent Honor Roll student...received recruiting interest from South Alabama and Jacksonville State.

Personal:

Son of Shanna Lausane...has three siblings: Tristian (22), Faye (19) and Christian (15)... enjoys working out in his spare time...studying kinesiology...nickname is “Ty”...born November 3, 2006.

High School:

17 MALACHI GILLEYLEN

LB • 6-3 • 190 • Freshman Tupelo, Miss. • Tupelo HS

Played for head coach Ty Hardin at Tupelo...helped the Golden Wave to a 14-0 overall record and the MHSAA Class 7A state championship as a senior...finished with 147 total tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, 3.5 sacks, a fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry during his senior season...earned first team all-region accolades and was named the team’s CoDefensive Player of the Year...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Latasha and Aundray Shackelford...father, Aundray, won a state championship with Tupelo in 1992...has two younger sisters, Annabella Gilleylen (12) and Karley Shackelford (2)...hobbies include fishing and playing Xbox...studying exercise science... nickname is “Uncle Mal”...born August 3, 2006.

High School:

18 TYREKE DARDEN

WR • 6-3 • 235 • Freshman Tupelo, Miss. • Tupelo HS

Played for head coach Ty Hardin at Tupelo...helped the Golden Wave to a 14-0 overall record and the MHSAA Class 7A state championship as a senior...caught 16 passes for 283 yards and five touchdowns during his senior campaign...earned first team all-state accolades...received recruiting interest from Arkansas State, Alcorn State and several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Donna Moore and Lamar Darden...has three siblings: Shamaar (19), Asia (16) and Zayden (10)...brother, Shamaar, is a freshman football student-athlete at Ole Miss... hobbies include working out and playing basketball...studying athletic training...born August 9, 2006.

NEWCOMERS

High School:

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WYATT BOND

QB • 6-0 • 190 • Freshman Meridian, Miss. • Lamar School

Played for head coach Jacob Land at Lamar School...helped the Raiders to an 8-5 overall record and the MAIS Class AAAAA Playoffs during his senior year...capped off his high school career with 6,820 passing yards and 70 touchdowns...two-time first-team allconference selection and was voted as team captain...off the field, scored a 30 on his ACT and graduated with a 4.3 GPA...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Catherine and Judge Little, and Kim and Ethan Bond...has two siblings, Elizabeth Scott Bond (21) and Hamp Little (12)...has several hobbies, including hunting, attending church, playing basketball, hitting baseballs and playing video games...studying accounting...nickname is “Big Mac”...born October 15, 2006.

High School:

20 JOVARIUS LUNDY

DB • 6-0 • 165 • Freshman Tampa, Fla. • Tampa Bay Tech HS

Played for head coach Jayson Roberts at Tampa Bay Tech...helped the Titans to a 9-3 overall record, the District 8-5A title and a run to the quarterfinals of the FHSAA Class 5A Playoffs as a senior...was part of a four-year stretch at TBTHS where the team finished a combined 42-10 with three district titles and one state championship...during his senior season, logged 28 catches for 643 yards...as a junior, played on the defensive side of the ball, collecting 38 tackles, 10 pass breakups, three interceptions, two defensive touchdowns and a fumble recovery.

Personal: Area of study is undecided...born July 25, 2006.

High School:

21 CALEB TILLMAN

DB • 6-0 • 170 • Freshman Terry, Miss. • Terry HS

Played for head coach Kris Thigpen at Terry...helped the Bulldogs to a 7-4 overall record and the first round of the MHSAA Class 6A Playoffs as a senior...recorded 75 tackles, five interceptions, five pass breakups, three tackles-for-loss and a forced fumble during his senior campaign...named All-Region 3-6A and second team all-state.

Personal:

Son of Jessica Holly...has two siblings, Brycen Rollins (13) and Brooklyn Holly (7)...enjoys fishing in his spare time...studying kinesiology...nickname is “CT”...born September 6, 2006.

High School:

22 CHASE MEEKING

DB • 6-0 • 190 • Freshman Farmerville, La. • Union Parish HS

Played for head coach Joe Spatafora at Union Parish...helped the Fighting Farmers to a 10-4 overall record during his senior season...was part of two state runner-up teams (2021-22) and a state championship winning team in 2023...as a senior, collected 48 total tackles with six pass breakups, five interceptions and a quarterback hurry...totaled a season-best seven tackles in a September 13, 2024 matchup against Alexandria... also played on the offensive side of the ball, catching 47 passes for 810 yards and 11 touchdowns, along with eight carries for 69 yards and a touchdown...reeled in a seasonhigh five passes for 118 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-6 victory against Oakdale on November 15, 2024...as a junior, logged 32 total tackles with four PBU, three TFLs, two interceptions and a forced fumble...also caught 20 passes for 419 yards and seven touchdowns...finished with a career-high six catches for 145 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-6 win against Port Allen on November 17, 2023...also played basketball at UPHS... received recruiting interest from Grambling State, Mississippi Valley State and UAPB.

Personal:

Son of Crystal and Antonio Meeking...father, Antonio, played college basketball at Louisiana Tech (1999-2003) and played professionally, including in the NBA Development League, from 2003-11...has five siblings: Ni’Jeel (24), Jada Thompson (23), Jalen Jones (23), Trenton (20) and Christin (10)...older brother, Ni’Jeel, played college football at TCU (2017-18)...enjoys hanging out with friends in his spare time...studying sports management...nickname is “C-Leek”...born August 20, 2007.

High School:

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B.J. MIX

LB • 5-11 • 200 • Freshman Oxford, Miss. • Oxford HS

Played for head coach Chris Cutcliffe at Oxford...helped the Chargers to a 6-5 overall record and the Region 1-7A championship during his senior campaign...earned 100 total tackles as a senior, along with three tackles-for-loss, three pass breakups, a forced fumble and a blocked field goal...collected a career-high 20 tackles in a playoff matchup against Germantown on November 15, 2024...received First Team All-Defense for Region 1-7A... as a junior, tallied 41 tackles, three interceptions, two TFLs and a quarterback hurry... posted 44 tackles as a sophomore, including two TFLs, a fumble recovery and a QB hurry... also competed in powerlifting and track and field.

Personal:

Son of Veronica Agnew and Bryant Mix, Sr...father, Bryant, played football for Northwest (1992-93), Alcorn State (1994-95) and was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft, concluding his NFL career following the 1998 season and was later inducted into the Northwest Sports Hall of Fame in 2008...has one sibling, Adrain (32)...enjoys fishing in his spare time...studying business...born July 20, 2006.

NEWCOMERS

High School:

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D.J. WOODS

ATH • 5-11 • 170 • Freshman Corinth, Miss. • Corinth HS

Played for head coach Justin Dye at Corinth...helped the Warriors to a 6-5 overall record and an appearance in the MHSAA Class 5A Playoffs as a senior...rushed for 1,600 yards and 22 touchdowns on 145 carries during his senior campaign...also recorded 50-plus tackles on the defensive side of the ball...received recruiting interest from Capital University and various MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Ashely and Nicholas Woods, and Shiquitta Elder...has four siblings: Nick (18), Jamie (14), Myriah (12) and Emeri (5)...enjoys fishing and hunting in his spare time...studying civil engineering technology...born March 17, 2007.

High School:

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D.J. LEE

DB • 6-0 • 160 • Freshman Horn Lake, Miss. • Horn Lake HS

Played for head coach Dustin Hectorne at Horn Lake...helped the Eagles to a 9-3 overall record and an appearance in the MHSAA Class 7A Playoffs as a senior...received recruiting interest from Southern Miss, Arkansas State and a handful of MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Clifford Lee...has four siblings: Angela Hall (26), Clifford, Jr. (21), Correll (17) and C.J. Smith (15)...enjoys reading his Bible and playing video games in his spare time... studying business...born January 29, 2007.

High School:

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C.J. WILLIAMS

LB • 6-1 • 225 • Freshman Blakely, Ga. • Early County HS

Played for head coach Frank Killingsworth at Early County...helped the Bobcats to an 8-4 overall record and the Region 2-1A title as a senior...garnered First Team All-Region 2-1A honors and GACA All-State accolades...also received first team defense recognition... played running back as a sophomore, earning first team accolades...off the field, a member of FCCLA and HOSA...named Mr. Early County High School...received recruiting interest from Georgia State, Bluefield University and Warner University.

Personal:

Son of Cotina Rene Stapelton and Charles Williams, Sr...has an older sibling, Shay (28)... enjoys fishing in his spare time...studying nursing...born November 16, 2006.

High School:

35 JAYDEN WILLIAMS

DL • 6-3 • 250 • Freshman Booneville, Miss. • Booneville HS

Played for head coach Scott Brown at Booneville...helped the Blue Devils to a 7-4 overall record and the Region 1-3A title during his senior campaign...was tabbed as an all-state defensive end...received recruiting interest from Central Arkansas, North Alabama and a handful of MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Melissa Burress...enjoys playing video games in his spare time...studying business...born September 21, 2006.

High School:

44 AVERY JACKSON

LB • 6-2 • 205 • Freshman Madison, Miss. • Madison Central HS

Played for head coach Toby Collums at Madison Central...helped the Jaguars to a 10-3 overall record during his senior season...finished with 115 tackles, 23 tackles-for-loss, four sacks, three interceptions and a forced fumble as a senior...first team all-state selection...also competed in track and field and powerlifting...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Valarie and Charles Jackson...has two older siblings, April (27) and Caleb (21)... hobbies include playing basketball and video games...studying health administration... nickname is “AJ”...born March 27, 2007.

High School:

45 MASON

HOLLOWAY

DL • 6-3 • 260 • Freshman Trussville, Ala. • Hewitt-Trussvile HS

Played for head coach Josh Floyd at Hewitt-Trussville...helped the Huskies to an 8-3 overall record and a semifinal appearance in the AHSAA Class 7A State Playoffs during his senior season...raked in several accolades, including first team all-Metro, all-Birmingham and second team all-region...was also chosen as an NHSSCA All-American...off the field, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes...received recruiting interest from several NCAA Division II and NJCAA programs.

Personal:

Son of Cindy Holloway...has an older sister, Abby (20)...enjoys hunting and hanging out with friends in his spare time...studying sports management...born October 4, 2006.

NEWCOMERS

High School:

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DONALVIN WILSON, JR.

DL • 6-2 • 260 • Freshman

Water Valley, Miss. • Water Valley HS

Played for head coach Clint Faust at Water Valley...helped the Blue Devils to an appearance in the MHSAA Class 2A Playoffs as a senior...two-time all-state and Most Valuable Lineman selection...also competed in basketball and track and field...received recruiting interest from Arkansas State, North Alabama, Central Arkansas, Nicholls State, Jackson State and several MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Chaiqua Harbin and Donalvin Wilson, Sr...has two siblings, Brayden Osborne (13) and Ariyanna Wilson (10)...hobbies include fishing and hunting...studying physical therapy...nickname is “Baby Dee”...born August 17, 2007.

High School:

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MICHAEL PRIDE, JR.

OL • 6-2 • 275 • Freshman Olive Branch, Miss. • Olive Branch HS

Played for head coach Jason Russell at Olive Branch...received a slew of accolades throughout his varsity career, including two First Team All-Region 1-6A selections, a Second Team All-Region 1-6A nod, first team all-state, second team all-state and Player of the Week recognition...off the field, graduated with a 3.8 GPA and finished in the top 25 of his senior class...received recruiting interest from Northwestern State, Mississippi Valley State, Midwestern State, Clark-Atlanta University and various MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Michael Pride...has two siblings, Nico Agate (33) and Anthony Agate (28)... hobbies include playing basketball and video games...studying kinesiology...nickname is “Mikey”...born October 15, 2006.

High School:

55 RYAN CASEY

OL • 6-2 • 270 • Freshman Oxford, Miss. • Lafayette HS

Played for head coach Anthony Hart at Lafayette...voted for first team all-region honors.

Personal:

Son of Kisha Burnett and Roy Casey...has two older siblings, Jordan Burnett (29) and Kimaya Dixon (23)...sister, Kimaya, played basketball at Jones College (2020-22)...enjoys fishing in his spare time...area of study is undecided...nickname is “Ry”...born May 18, 2007.

High School:

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DONTRELUS MILLER

OL • 6-5 • 295 • Freshman Horn Lake, Miss. • Horn Lake HS

Played for head coach Dustin Hectorne at Horn Lake...helped the Eagles to a 9-3 overall record and an appearance in the MHSAA Class 7A Playoffs as a senior...voted team captain entering his senior season, finishing with First Team All-Region 1-7A accolades...totaled over 30 pancake blocks...off the field, was a dual credit student and an early graduate... received recruiting interest from Georgia State, Mississippi Valley State and a handful of MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Charmeka and Reginald Miller...has three siblings: Jay (25), Reggie (22) and Reginay (18)...enjoys playing basketball and listening to music in his spare time...studying sports management...born July 2, 2007.

High School:

68 JACK FUGETTE

OL • 6-4 • 325 • Freshman Lake Cormorant, Miss. • Lake Cormorant HS

Played for head coach Nick Nester at Lake Cormorant...helped the Gators to a 6-5 overall record and an appearance in the MHSAA Class 6A Playoffs as a senior...two-time allregion and all-state selection...received recruiting interest from Louisiana.

Personal:

Son of Katrina Lesley and William Fugette...has three siblings: Hannah (18), Hayden (15) and Ava (11)...enjoys fishing and playing tennis in his spare time...studying civil engineering...nickname is “Big Jack”...born September 18, 2006.

NEWCOMERS

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TANNER WELCH

OL • 6-8 • 320 • Redshirt Sophomore Flowood, Miss. • Southern Miss

2024 [Redshirt Freshman; Southern Miss]:

Spent the 2024 season on the roster at Southern Miss, but did not see any playing time.

2023 [Freshman; Southern Miss]:

Redshirted his true freshman season at Southern Miss.

High School:

Played for head coach Devin Cooper at Northwest Rankin...named a second-team all-state selection by the Mississippi Association of Coaches and SBLive during his senior season...also chosen to compete in the Bernard Blackwell North-South All-Star Game... was named a Top 40 Mississippi prospect by SBLive...also chosen to PrepRedZone’s Class 6A Trench second team...spent his freshman through junior seasons at Hartfield Academy, leading the Hawks to a runner-up finish in the MAIS Class AAAAAA state championship... received recruiting interest from Southern Miss, Louisville, Tulane, Arkansas State and Louisiana.

Personal:

Son of Ashley Welch and Joseph Adcock...has two brothers, Will Adcock (24) and Kyle Adcock (18)...enjoys playing video games in his spare time...studying business administration...nickname is “Tank”...born March 15, 2005.

High School:

74

HUNTER HOLLAND

OL • 6-3 • 285 • Freshman

Ackerman, Miss. • Choctaw County HS

Played for head coach Dillon Mitchell at Choctaw County...helped the Chargers to a 14-1 overall record and the Region 4-3A championship during his senior year...was part of three region title teams at CCHS...was chosen for Class 3A All-State accolades as a senior and was selected to compete in the Bernard Blackwell North-South All-Star Game...also was named a “Super 22” recepient during his sophomore and junior seasons...competed in powerlifting, earning multiple titles in shot put and discus events throughout high school...off the field, a recepient of the Lindy Callahan Scholarship and District IV Presidential Scholarship...graduated as the valedictorian of his senior class...also was part of choir and band at CCHS...received recruiting interest from Mississippi Valley State and numerous MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Connie Badgwell and Derek Holland...has three siblings: Laura Grace (24), Carter (23) and Lilly (19)...hobbies include fishing, hunting, playing video games, pplaying golf and playing pickleball...studying physical therapy...born April 7, 2007.

75

JORDAN KNOX

OL • 6-2 • 325 • Redshirt Sophomore Rock Hill, S.C. • Northwestern

2024 [Sophomore; Northwestern]: Redshirted his sophomore season at Northwestern.

2023 [Freshman; Northwestern]:

Played in 10 games, drawing three starts...was part of a Wildcats’ team that finished 8-5 overall and a victory against Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl...saw action in 132 snaps, including 75 at left guard, 10 at right guard, eight in the right tackle slot, two at left tackle and 35 as an in-line tight end...made his first career start against Wisconsin on November 11...earned a season-high offensive grade of 74.0 against Purdue...

High School:

Played for head coach Page Wofford at Northwestern...helped the Trojans to a 13-2 overall record as a senior...started all four years of his varsity career and spent three seasons as a team captain...team posted a 33-13 combined record during his four seasons, making an appearance in the state championship game in 2022...was named Big 22 Player of the Year for South Carolina and North Carolina...made 46 consecutive starts on the offensive line, allowing no sacks over his final three seasons...two-time all-state and three-time all-region selection...rated as the No. 5 interior offensive lineman in the nation and No. 7 overall recruit in South Carolina, by 247Sports...competed in the 2022 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas...

Personal:

Son of Anthony Knox...has two siblings, Summar (27) and Taylor (23)...enjoys working out in his spare time...studying business...born December 8, 2024.

High School:

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RYAN WHITE, JR.

OL • 6-3 • 320 • Freshman Gluckstadt, Miss. • Germantown HS

Played for head coach Russell Mitchell at Germantown...helped the Mavericks to a 7-5 overall record and the second round of the MHSAA Class 7A Playoffs as a senior...totaled over 90 pancake blocks and went two consecutive seasons without allowing a sack... chosen to compete in Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game and received first team allregion honors during his senior season...also a second-team all-state selection and Top 4 OL Class of 2025 honoree by PrepRedZone...racked up several Player of the Week honors from various organizations...chosen for team’s Heart of a Champion award...also competed in powerlifting and track and field at GHS...off the field, graduated with honors... received recruiting interest from Central Arkansas, Nicholls State, Northwestern State, Southern Illinois, Jackson State, Mississippi Valley State and nearly every MACCC program.

Personal:

Son of Chanzie and Ryan White...has two siblings, Amere Holt (19) and Kaylee White (14)...hobbies include fishing, working out, playing video games and landscaping... studying business...nickname is “Deebo”...born April 13, 2007.

NEWCOMERS

78

AMARI SMITH

OL • 6-6 • 330 • Redshirt Sophomore

Brookhaven, Miss. • Mississippi State

2024 [Redshirt Freshman; Mississippi State]:

Spent the 2024 season on the roster at Mississippi State, but did not see any playing time...named to SEC Academic Honor Roll.

2023 [Freshman; Mississippi State]:

Redshirted his true freshman season at Mississippi State.

High School:

Played for head coach Tucker Peavey at Brookhaven...garnered all-state honors and was chosen to compete in Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game as a senior...rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports and On3...ranked the No. 7 prospect in Mississippi by 247Sports... received recruiting interest from Mississippi State, Ole Miss, UNLV and Alcorn State.

Personal:

Son of Vidalia Sanders and Travis Smith...has three siblings: Bryan Sanders (15), Cadence Dickey (13) and Christopher Dickey (13)...hobbies include playing basketball and listening to music...studying industrial technology...nickname is “Big Motor”...born December 28, 2004.

High School:

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ROMAN WOMACK

OL • 6-6 • 295 • Freshman

Southaven, Miss. • DeSoto Central HS

Played for head coach Will Wolfe at DeSoto Central...helped the Jaguars to a 6-5 overall record as a senior...earned Second Team All-Region 1-7A accolades...received recruiting interest from Syracuse, Colorado State, Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State.

Personal:

Son of Kimberly and Floyd Womack...father, Floyd, was nicknamed “Pork Chop” and played football at Mississippi State (1997-2000), later spending 10 seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks (2001-08), Cleveland Browns (2009-10) and Arizona Cardinals (2011)...has an older sibling, Trinity (22)...enjoys playing video games and working out in his spare time...studying kinesiology...nickname is “Chop”...born February 10, 2007.

81

REED JESIOLOWSKI

TE • 6-3 • 215 • Sophomore Brandon, Miss. • Southern Miss

2024 [Freshman; Southern Miss]: Spent his freshman season at Southern Miss, but did not see game action.

High School:

Played for head coach Craig Bowman at Hartfield Academy...helped the Hawks to a 14-0 overall record and the MAIS Class AAAAAA State Championship his senior season...earned Player of the Year recognition...totaled 2,000 yards of offense for his varsity career... received recruiting interest from UAB and Arkansas State.

Personal:

Son of Shannon and Dave Jesiolowski...has a brother, Jake...enjoys playing golf in his spare time...studying business...born March 21, 2005.

High School:

88 JOURDAN BUTLER

TE • 6-5 • 240 • Freshman Jackson, Miss. • Pearl HS

Played for head coach Patrick Schooler at Pearl...was a two-time all-region selection... helped the Pirates to a seven-game winning streak as a junior...also competed in basketball at PHS...off the field, a member of Student Council and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes...received recruiting interest from numerous MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Samantha Manning...has two siblings, Jamal Butler, Jr. (23) and Sebastian Manning (11)...hobbies include working on cars and relaxing on the water...studying business...nicknames are “JayBee” and “JB”...born October 18, 2006.

High School:

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TY’KERRIOUS PATRICK

DL • 6-2 • 275 • Freshman Houston, Miss. • Houston HS

Played for head coach Baylor Dampeer at Houston...helped the Hilltoppers to a 9-3 overall record and the Class 4A Playoffs as a senior...named to Region 3-4A Super 22 Team... chosen to compete in Bernard Blackwell North-South All-Star Game...received recruiting interest from Jackson State, Alcorn State and a handful of MACCC programs.

Personal:

Son of Shequela Watson and Otto Patrick...has three siblings: Shaniya Watson, Tykevious and Kensley...hobbies include drawing, listening to music and working out...studying psychology...nicknames are “Ty” and “T-Pat”...born August 5, 2006.

2025 OPPONENTS

2025 OPPONENTS

Pearl River

August 28 • 7 P.M. • Poplarville, Miss. • Dobie Holden Stadium

QUICK FACTS:

Location: Poplarville, Miss.

Founded: 1921

Enrollment: 4,359

President: Dr. Adam Breerwood

Athletic Director: Patrick Ochs Conference: MACCC (South Division)

Nickname: Wildcats

Colors: Maroon & Gold

Stadium: Dobie Holden Stadium

Head Coach: Seth Smith 2024 Record: 4-5

SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:

Sports Information Director: Dylan Dunaway

Phone: (601) 403-1365

Email: ddunaway@prcc.edu

Web Address: prccathletics.com

Series History: Pearl River leads series 27-15

First Meeting: 1937 (no date recorded) (Pearl River 54, Northwest 0)

Last Meeting: August 29, 2024 in Senatobia, Miss. (Pearl River 24, #7 Northwest 23)

East

Mississippi

September 11 • 7 P.M. • Scooba, Miss. • Sullivan-Windham Field

QUICK FACTS:

Location: Scooba, Miss.

Founded: 1927

Enrollment: 3,232

President: Scott Alsobrooks

Athletic Director: Sharon Thompson Conference: MACCC (North Division)

Nickname: Lions

Colors: Red, Black & White

Stadium: Sullivan-Windham Field

Head Coach: Buddy Stephens 2024 Record: 5-4

SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:

Sports Information Director: David Rosinski

Phone: (662) 476-5042

Email: drosinski@eastms.edu

Web Address: emccathletics.com

Series History: Northwest leads series 44-28-1

First Meeting: 1947 (score unknown)

Last Meeting: September 14, 2024 in Senatobia, Miss. (Northwest 33, #8 East Mississippi 14)

East Central

September 4 • 7 P.M. • Senatobia, Miss. • Bobby Franklin Field

QUICK FACTS:

Location: Decatur, Miss.

Founded: 1928

Enrollment: 2,419

President: Dr. Brent Gregory

Athletic Director: Paul Nixon Conference: MACCC (South Division)

Nickname: Warriors

Colors: Black & Gold

Stadium: Bailey Stadium

Head Coach: Johathan Webster 2024 Record: 8-3

SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:

Sports Information Director: Landon Rutland Phone: (601) 635-6377

Email: lrutland@eccc.edu

Web Address: ecccathletics.com

Series History: Northwest leads series 35-17

First Meeting: 1947 (no date recorded) (East Central 20, Northwest 19)

Last Meeting: November 16, 2024 in Decatur, Miss. (#4 Northwest 34, #7 East Central 7)

Coahoma

September 18 • 7 P.M. • Senatobia, Miss. • Bobby Franklin Field

QUICK FACTS:

Location: Clarksdale, Miss.

Founded: 1949

Enrollment: 1,860

President: Dr. Valmadge Towner

Athletic Director: Selina Reid Conference: MACCC (North Division)

Nickname: Tigers

Colors: Maroon & Silver

Stadium: James E. Miller Stadium

Head Coach: Larry Williams 2024 Record: 0-9

SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:

Sports Information Director: Adam D. Green

Phone: (662) 621-4157

Email: agreen@coahomacc.edu

Web Address: coahomasports.com

Series History: Northwest leads 47-2

First Meeting: 1975 (Northwest 18, Coahoma 0)

Last Meeting: September 19, 2024 in Clarksdale, Miss. (#14 Northwest 35, Coahoma 16)

2025 OPPONENTS

Northeast

September 25 • 6:30 P.M. • Booneville, Miss. • Tiger Stadium

QUICK FACTS:

Location: Booneville, Miss.

Founded: 1948

Enrollment: 3,500

President: Ricky G. Ford

Athletic Director: Kent Farris

Conference: MACCC (North Division)

Nickname: Tigers

Colors: Black & Gold

Stadium: Tiger Stadium

Head Coach: Greg Davis 2024 Record: 3-6

SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:

Sports Information Director: Blake Long

Phone: (662) 720-7448

Email: bdlong@nemcc.edu

Web Address: nemccathletics.com

Series History: Northwest leads series 45-18-2

First Meeting: 1949 (no date recorded) (Northeast 34, Northwest 0)

Last Meeting: September 26, 2024 in Senatobia, Miss. (#10 Northwest 28, Northeast 20)

Mississippi Delta (HC)

October 16 • 7 P.M. • Senatobia, Miss. • Bobby Franklin Field

QUICK FACTS:

Location: Moorhead, Miss.

Founded: 1926

Enrollment: 3,609

President: Dr. Tyrone Jackson

Athletic Director: David Kuhn

Conference: MACCC (North Division)

Nickname: Trojans

Colors: Red & Black

Stadium: Jim Randall Stadium

Head Coach: Ernest T. Jones

2024 Record: 2-7

SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:

Sports Information Director: David Kuhn

Phone: (662) 246-6479

Email: dkuhn@msdelta.edu

Web Address: mdcctrojans.com

Series History: Northwest leads 50-23-2

First Meeting: 1928 (Mississippi Delta 7, Northwest 0)

Last Meeting: October 17, 2024 in Moorhead, Miss. (#8 Northwest 31, Mississippi Delta 3)

Southwest Mississippi

October 9 • 7 P.M. • Senatobia, Miss. • Bobby Franklin Field

QUICK FACTS:

Location: Summit, Miss.

Founded: 1916

Enrollment: 2,128

President: J. Steven Bishop, Ph.D.

Athletic Director: Ken Jackson

Conference: MACCC (South Division)

Nickname: Bears

Colors: Red & Navy

Stadium: John I. Hurst Stadium

Head Coach: Les George 2024 Record: 1-8

SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:

Sports Information Director: Travis Connelly Phone: (601) 276-3741

Email: tconnelly@smcc.edu

Web Address: southwestbearathletics.com

Series History: Northwest leads series 24-13-1

First Meeting: 1941 (no date or score recorded)

Last Meeting: October 10, 2024 in Summit, Miss. (#7 Northwest 23, Southwest Mississippi 20)

Holmes

October 23 • 3 P.M. • Goodman, Miss. • Ras Branch Stadium

QUICK FACTS:

Location: Goodman, Miss.

Founded: 1925

Enrollment: 5,678

President: Dr. Jim Haffey

Athletic Director: Andy Wood

Conference: MACCC (North Division)

Nickname: Bulldogs

Colors: Cardinal, Black & White

Stadium: Ras Branch Stadium

Head Coach: Marcus Wood 2024 Record: 7-3

SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:

Sports Information Director: Steve Diffey

Phone: (662) 472-9068

Email: sdiffey@holmescc.edu

Web Address: holmesathletics.com

Series History: Northwest leads 49-20-2

First Meeting: 1941 (no date or score recorded)

Last Meeting: October 24, 2024 in Senatobia, Miss. (#8 Northwest 37, #6 Holmes 35)

2024 OPPONENTS

Itawamba

October 30 • 7 P.M. • Senatobia, Miss. • Bobby Franklin Field

QUICK FACTS:

Location: Fulton, Miss.

Founded: 1948

Enrollment: 4,238

President: Dr. Jay Allen

Athletic Director: Dr. Chad Case Conference: MACCC (North Division)

Nickname: Indians

Colors: Red & Navy

Stadium: Eaton Field

Head Coach: Travis Macon

2024 Record: 6-3

SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:

Sports Information Director: Adam Gore

Phone: (601) 862-8059

Email: acgore@iccms.edu

Web Address: letsgoicc.com

Series History: Northwest leads 45-26-1

First Meeting: 1949 (Northwest 12, Itawamba 7)

Last Meeting: November 1, 2024 in Fulton, Miss. (#4 Northwest 43, Itawamba 10)

2025 Opponent Se ries Records

Coahoma: 47-2

18, Coahoma 0

Northwest 27, Coahoma 7 W

Northwest 60, Coahoma 0 W 1984 Northwest 41, Coahoma 7 W 1985 Northwest 73, Coahoma 0 W 1986 #2 Northwest 24, Coahoma 3 (HC) W 1987 Northwest 62, Coahoma 6 W 1988 Northwest 14, Coahoma 0 W 1989 Northwest 64, Coahoma 14 W

1990 Northwest 42, Coahoma 7 W

1991 Northwest 47, Coahoma 6 W 1992 Northwest 73, Coahoma 0 W 1993 Northwest 57, Coahoma 22 W 1994 Northwest 58, Coahoma 12 W

1995 Northwest 31, Coahoma 0 W

1996 Northwest 41, Coahoma 26 W

Northwest 30, Coahoma 20 W

Northwest 80, Coahoma 7 W

Northwest 66, Coahoma 0 W

Northwest 60, Coahoma 0 W

Northwest 61, Coahoma 0 W

Northwest 30, Coahoma 6 W 2003 Northwest 55, Coahoma 12

#10 Northwest 37, Coahoma 7 W

#9 Northwest 44, Coahoma 21 W

Northwest 34, Coahoma 29 W

#6 Northwest 51, Coahoma 14 W

#1 Northwest 34, Coahoma 0 W 2017 #11 Northwest 35, Coahoma 0 W 2018 #5 Northwest 35, Coahoma 24 W 2019 #2 Northwest 54, Coahoma 18 W 2021 Northwest 42, #14 Coahoma 12 W

#3 Northwest 44, Coahoma 21 W

Northwest 55, Coahoma 7 W

#14 Northwest 35, Coahoma 16 W

East Central: 35-17

East Central 20, Northwest 19 L

Northwest 14, East Central 13 W

East Central 40, Northwest 7 L

East Central 19, Northwest 13 L

Northwest (by forfeit) W

East Central 6, Northwest 0 L

East Central 22, Northwest 16 L 1960 Northwest 18, East Central 14 W 1961 East Central 6, Northwest 2 L

Northwest 37, East Central 6 W 1963 East Central 14, Northwest 7 L

Northwest 17, East Central 6 W

OPPONENT HISTORY

East Mississippi: 44-28-1

W

East Central 17, Northwest 16 L

Northwest 48, East Central 7 W

Northwest 28, East Central 0 W

Northwest 26, East Central 16 W

Northwest 48, East Central 7 W

East Central 20, Northwest 15 L

East Central 28, Northwest 27 L

31, East

#6 Northwest 42, East Central 19

#2 Northwest 27, #17 East Central 20 W 2016 #5 Northwest 20, East Central 14 W #4 Northwest 21, East Central 14 (MACJC Semifinals) W 2017 #6 Northwest 38, East Central 0 W

2018 #6 Northwest 28, East Central 24 W

2019 #9 Northwest 26, East Central 13 W

2024

22, East Central 17 W #4 Northwest 34, #7 East Central 7 (MACCC Championship) W

30, East Mississippi 18 W

21, East Mississippi 7 W

13, East Mississippi 9 W

East Mississippi 14, Northwest 0 L

East Mississippi 7, Northwest 0 L

Northwest 53, East Mississippi 8 W

Northwest 19, East Mississippi 7 W 1973

1974

1975

East Mississippi 27, Northwest 21 L

East Mississippi 7, Northwest 6 L

Northwest 21, East Mississippi 13 W 1976

1989

Northwest 37, East Mississippi 0 W

Northwest 35, East Mississippi 6 W

Northwest 14, East Mississippi 14 T

Northwest 17, East Mississippi 7 W

Northwest 27, East Mississippi 21 W

Northwest 13, East Mississippi 12 W

Northwest 12, East Mississippi 10 W

Northwest 24, East Mississippi 0 W

Northwest 20, East Mississippi 17 W

Northwest 38, East Mississippi 13 W

Northwest 30, East Mississippi 20 W

East Mississippi 23, Northwest 20 L

Northwest 29, East Mississippi 22 W

Northwest 28, East Mississippi 19 W 1990

1991

1992

1993

Northwest 31, East Mississippi 28 W

Northwest 49, East Mississippi 7 W

Northwest 31, East Mississippi 7 W

Northwest 41, East Mississippi 21 W

OPPONENT HISTORY

Holmes: 49-20-2

#8 East Mississippi 45, #4 Northwest 42 L

#3 East Mississippi 56, #5 Northwest 49 L

#2 East Mississippi 79, Northwest 7 L

#8 East Mississippi 49, #4 Northwest 16

#4 East Mississippi 51, #1 Northwest 32

#3 East Mississippi 38, #4 Northwest 30 (MACJC Championship)

(2OT) (MACJC Championship)

#1 East Mississippi 34,

OPPONENT HISTORY

Northwest 42, Holmes 31

Holmes 38, Northwest 17

Holmes 25, Northwest 14

#8 Northwest 28, Holmes 3

Northwest 47, Holmes 13

Northwest 42, Holmes 2

Northwest 17, Holmes 0

Holmes 24, Northwest 19

#8 Northwest 37, #6 Holmes 35 (HC)

Itawamba: 45-26-1

OPPONENT HISTORY

2004 Itawamba 20, #19 Northwest 19

Itawamba 29, Northwest 21

Northwest 30, Itawamba 27

Itawamba 21, Northwest 7

Northwest 33, Itawamba 10

Northwest 35, Itawamba 0

2010 #4 Northwest 31, Itawamba 14 W 2011 Northwest 45, Itawamba 7 W 2012 #4 Northwest 49, #20 Itawamba 7 W 2013 #7 Itawamba 27, Northwest 21

2014 Northwest 45, Itawamba 31 (HC) W 2015 #8 Northwest 31, Itawamba 24 W 2016 #5 Northwest 27, #10 Itawamba 13 W

Itawamba 27, #5 Northwest 24

#5 Northwest 34, Itawamba 7 W

Itawamba 22, #2 Northwest 21

2020 Northwest 16, Itawamba 14 W 2021 #9 Northwest 41, Itawamba 13 (HC) W

2022 #4 Northwest 49, Itawamba 10 W

2023 #12 Northwest 38, Itawamba 13 W

2024 #4 Northwest 43, Itawamba 10 W

Mississippi Delta: 50-23-2

OPPONENT HISTORY

OPPONENT HISTORY

Pearl River: 15-27

1937 Pearl River 54, Northwest

1946 Pearl River 14, Northwest 6

1947 Pearl River 34, Northwest 7

1949 Pearl River 34, Northwest 6

1953 Pearl River 34, Northwest 0

1959 Pearl River 54, Northwest 0

1960 Pearl River 24, Northwest 22

1961 Pearl River 70, Northwest 0 L

1962 Pearl River 16, Northwest 14 L

1963 Pearl River, Northwest (score not recorded) L

1966 Northwest 21, Pearl River 7 (HC) W

1967 Northwest 21, Pearl River 20 (HC) W

1968 Pearl River 20, Northwest 0 L

1969 Pearl River 27, Northwest 20 L

1970 Pearl River 28, Northwest 7 L

1971 Pearl River 23, Northwest 7 L

1972 Pearl River 28, Northwest 7 L

1973 Pearl River 7, Northwest 6 L

1976 Northwest 24, Pearl River 20 W 1977 Pearl River 15, Northwest 14

Southwest Mississippi: 24-13-1

Northwest 31, Pearl River 27

Pearl River 16, Northwest 14

Northwest 17, Pearl River 10 W

Northwest 16, Pearl River 13 W

Northwest 24, Pearl River 18 W

Pearl River 20, Northwest 18 L 2003 Pearl River 17, Northwest 7 L #13 Pearl River 31, Northwest 7 L 2006 #2 Pearl River 31, Northwest 21 L

#8 Pearl River 18, Northwest 0

#5 Pearl River 38, Northwest 35

2010 #22 Northwest 27, #13 Pearl River 17 W

#9 Northwest 56, #8 Pearl River 55 (2OT) W

#6 Northwest 31, Pearl River 14 W

#5 Northwest 34, Pearl River 21 W

#4 Northwest 21, #14

OPPONENT HISTORY

All-Time Season Openers

1928 Northwest 13, Memphis Univ. School 0 W

1929 Gulf Coast 27, Northwest 0 L

1939 Northwest vs. Arkansas A&M NS

1947 Northwest 6, Bethel College 0 W

1949 Northeast 34, Northwest 0 L

1950 Hinds 12, Northwest 10 L

1954 Northwest 2, Mississippi Delta 0 W

1955 Mississippi Delta 34, Northwest 6 L

1957 Mississippi Delta 19, Northwest 0 L

1958 Mississippi Delta 22, Northwest 0 L

1959 Mississippi Delta 12, Northwest 6 L

1960 Northwest 26, Jones County 21 W

1961 Northwest 8, Jones County 6 W

1962 Northwest 6, Hinds 6 T

1963 Northwest 13, Hinds 3 W

1964 Hinds 25, Northwest 14 L

1965 #5 Hinds 12, Northwest 12 T

1966 Northwest 27, Jones County 0 W

1967 Jones County 13, Northwest 8 L

1968 Northwest 20, Hinds 0 W

1969 Northwest 44, Hinds 34 W

1970 Southwest 14, Northwest 13 L

1971 Northwest 52, Southwest 35 W

1972 Jones County 32, Northwest 17 L

1973 Northwest 14, Jones County 0 W

1974 Copiah-Lincoln 13, Northwest 12 L

1975 Northwest 18, Coahoma 0 W

1976 Northwest 24, Pearl River 20 W

1977 Pearl River 15, Northwest 14 L

1978 Copiah-Lincoln 21, Northwest 0 L

1979 Northwest 12, Copiah-Lincoln 6 W

1980 Gulf Coast 33, Northwest 17 L

1981 Gulf Coast 7, Northwest 6 L

1982 Northwest 16, Hinds 13 W

1983 Northwest 35, Hinds 14 W

1984 Jones County 33, Northwest 7 L

1985 Jones County 32, Northwest 17 L

1986 Northwest 29, East Central 14 W

1987 East Central 17, Northwest 16 L

1988 Northwest 51, Southwest 24 W

1989 Northwest 37, Southwest 0 W

1990 Pearl River 16, Northwest 14 L

1991 Northwest 17, Pearl River 10 W

1992 Northwest 54, Copiah-Lincoln 6 W

1993 Northwest 34, Copiah-Lincoln 26 W

1994 Northwest 38, Gulf Coast 21 W

1995 Northwest 44, Gulf Coast 16 W

1996** #5 Hinds 34, #9 Northwest 20 W

1997 #3 Hinds 31, #5 Northwest 13 L

1998 Northwest 31, East Central 6 W

1999 Northwest 53, East Central 8 W

2000 Northwest 37, Copiah-Lincoln 3 W

2001 Northwest 30, Jones County 20 W

2002 Hinds 28, Northwest 24 L

2003 Northwest 23, Hinds 8 W

2004 Northwest 14, East Central 12 W

2005 Copiah-Lincoln 16, Northwest 6 L

2006 Copiah-Lincoln 33, Northwest 7 L

2007 Northwest 31, Copiah-Lincoln 0 W

2008 #3 Gulf Coast 39, Northwest 14 L

2009 Northwest 30, #2 Gulf Coast 25 W

2010 #22 Northwest 27, #13 Pearl River 17 W

2011 #9 Northwest 56, #9 Pearl River 55 (ot) W

2012 #12 Northwest 42, Copiah-Lincoln 21 W

2013 Southwest 19, #21 Northwest 15 L

2014 #10 Jones County 28, Northwest 20 L

2015 #16 Northwest 42, #19 Jones County 20 W

2016 #10 Northwest 40, #19 Hinds 17 W

2017 #5 Northwest 34, Pearl River 21 W

2018 #6 Northwest 28, East Central 24 W

2019 #9 Northwest 26, East Central 13 W

2020 Northwest 16, Itawamba 14 W

2021 #3 Northwest 31, Copiah-Lincoln 12 W

2022 #4 Northwest 28, Mississippi Gulf Coast 24 W

2023 Mississippi Gulf Coast 49, #3 Northwest 14 L

2024 Pearl River 24, #7 Northwest 23 L

**In 1996, Hinds

All-Time Series Results

2024 REWIND

2024 RECAPS

Northwest 10 7 3 3 23 Pearl River 7 10 0 7 24

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st PRCC H. Lee, Jr. 30 yd pass from K. Barnett (M. Craft kick), 6-55, 2:15

1st NWCC D. Perteet 23 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 5-48, 1:40

1st NWCC H. Wolfe 27 yd field goal, 4-6, 1:30

2nd NWCC

2nd PRCC

2nd PRCC

3rd NWCC

4th PRCC

4th NWCC

Q. Middlebrooks 2 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 9-52, 3:50

M. Craft 32 yd field goal, 12-57, 5:08

J. Jefferson 14 yd run (M. Craft kick), 3-27, 1:00

J. Uselton 42 yd field goal, 11-50, 4:19

J. Jefferson 24 yd pass from K. Barnett (M. Craft kick), 14-73, 5:54

H. Wolfe 52 yd field goal, 6-10, 1:42

Northwest/Pearl River Game Statistics

Game Notes: First back-to-back season-opening losses for Northwest since 2013-14.

Freshman Hayden Wolfe’s 52-yard fourth quarter field goal is the longest recorded in program history, breaking the previous record of 51 yards set by Bobby Ferguson vs. Copiah-Lincoln (1982) and Brent Smith vs. Coahoma (2001).

First of seven games throughout the season where Northwest was held to three points or less in the third quarter.

Most rushing yards allowed by the Northwest defense during the regular season. August 29, 2024 • Bobby Franklin Field • Senatobia, Miss. #7 NORTHWEST

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st NWCC TEAM 26 yd safety

1st NWCC D. Perteet 2 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 9-56, 3:21

2nd NWCC K.D. Gibson 27 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 6-38, 2:36

2nd NWCC J. Uselton 18 yd field goal, 10-59, 4:20

3rd ECCC L. Armstrong 38 yd pass from L. Sims (C. Mangum kick), 3-50, 1:14

3rd ECCC C. Mangum 30 yd field goal, 5-12, 1:25

4th NWCC H. Wolfe 46 yd field goal, 11-50, 4:19

4th ECCC T. Arrington 89 yd kick return (C. Mangum kick)

Northwest/East Central Game Statistics

RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 50-152 27-82

PASSING YDS (NET) 197 135

Passes Comp-Att-Int 16-30-1 14-33-1

TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 80-349 60-217

Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0

Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1-0

Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-45 4-165

Interception Returns-Yards 1-35 1-15

Punts (Number-Avg) 8-39.8 7-38.1

Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0

Penalties-Yards 6-50 2-10

Possession Time 35:46 24:14

Third-Down Conversions 7 of 18 4 of 14

Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 1

Red Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 1-1

Sacks: Total-Yards 1-2 0-0

Despite a season-opening loss to unranked Pearl River, freshman kicker HAYDEN WOLFE earned both MACCC and NJCAA Special Teams Player of the Week honors after hitting a 52-yard field goal, the Rangers’ new program record.

Lowest amount of points scored by Northwest in the second half since being shutout by Itawamba (October 15, 2020; W, 16-14). September 5, 2024 •

Game Notes: Northwest held East Central to just 66 yards of total offense in the first half.

Fewest points scored by Northwest in a win during the 2024 season. First time Northwest has shut out an opponent in the first half since September 14, 2023 vs. Hinds (W, 19-3).

Sophomore linebacker KAMP SHEPHERD finished with 11 total tackles in a 22-17 road win against East Central, setting his single-season and career high.

2024 RECAPS

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st NWCC J. Wall III 68 yd fumble recovery (J. Uselton kick)

1st EMCC G. Griffin 3 yd run (H. Houpt kick), 8-68, 4:01

2nd NWCC D. Perteet 29 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 11-81, 6:00

2nd NWCC TEAM 1 yd safety

3rd NWCC D. Perteet 20 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 6-44, 2:41

4th NWCC H. Wolfe 44 yd field goal, 11-38, 5:57

4th NWCC F. Adams 59 yd interception (J. Uselton kick)

4th EMCC J. Peterson 8 yd run (H. Houpt kick), 9-75, 3:31

Northwest/East Mississippi Game Statistics

Game Notes: Defensive back Fredd Adams accounted for all four interceptions for the Northwest defense, becoming just the third player in program history to pick off four or more passes in a single game.

Tailback D’mariun Perteet finished with 122 rushing yards, his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season.

The loss was the first for EMCC at Bobby Franklin Field since the 2017 regular season matchup.

With the win, Northwest scored its first unranked win vs. EMCC since 2007.

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st NWCC D. Perteet 9 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 4-22, 1:14

1st CCC C. Davis 23 yd pass from A. Strother (D. Gonzalez kick), 7-83, 3:20

1st NWCC K.D. Gibson 43 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 5-63, 2:08

2nd CCC D. Gonzalez 25 yd field goal, 6-30, 1:47

2nd NWCC D. Perteet 12 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 1-12, 0:06

2nd NWCC M.J. Johnson 36 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 4-83, 1:27

2nd CCC D. Gonzalez 20 yd field goal, 10-72, 1:47

3rd CCC D. Gonzalez 33 yd field goal, 7-47, 3:22

4th

NWCC D. Perteet 17 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 9-55, 3:40

Northwest/Coahoma Game Statistics

FIRST DOWNS 23 16

RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 54-224 28-83

PASSING YDS (NET) 159 158

Passes Comp-Att-Int 7-14-2 14-26-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 68-383 54-241

Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 1-9

Punt Returns-Yards 3-5 1- (-2) Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-111 4-71

Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-1 Punts (Number-Avg) 1-46.0 6-35.3

Fumbles-Lost 2-1 4-2

Penalties-Yards 6-60 9-50

Possession Time 32:39 27:21

Third-Down Conversions 5 of 10 0 of 11

Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 3 1 of 1

Red Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 3-3

Sacks: Total-Yards 2-6 1-15

Game Notes: Northwest collected 383 yards of total offense, one of nine games with 300-plus yards of total offense.

Northwest snagged its 14thstraight win against Coahoma, running the series record to a 47-2 all-time margin.

Coahoma was limited to just 83 yards rushing, one of six Northwest opponents that failed to reach 100 rushing yards.

Northwest committed a seasonhigh three turnovers in the win, which would be matched in two later games during the 2024 campaign.

2024 RECAPS

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st NWCC R. Daniels 7 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 10-80, 5:00

1st NWCC M.J. Johnson 44 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 4-60, 2:00

2nd NEMCC F. Lopez 39 yd field goal, 9-51, 2:41

2nd NEMCC F. Lopez 41 yd field goal, 18-69, 9:10

3rd NWCC D. Perteet 89 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 2-91, 0:56

4th NEMCC J.T. Beasley 6 yd pass from C. Greer (C. Greer pass failed), 7-72, 2:43

4th NWCC D. Perteet 1 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 13-64, 7:04

4th NEMCC J.T. Beasley 49 yd pass from C. Greer (A. Kennedy pass), 7-65, 1:00

Northwest/Northeast Game Statistics

Game Notes: Quarterback Zach Wilcke completed 23 of 24 pass attempts, his career-high for completions. Wilcke’s 95.8 completion percentage was also the highest of any Northwest QB in a single game since the 2016 season.

D’mariun Perteet’s 89-yard touchdown run marked the longest rush of his career.

K.D. Gibson hauled in seven catches, tying his career-high.

Northwest captured its 10th straight win against Northeast, stretching the series lead to 45-18-2.

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st NWCC J. Uselton 36 yd field goal, 6-26, 2:17

1st NWCC H. Wolfe 46 yd field goal, 6-15, 2:01

2nd NWCC R. Daniels 29 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 13-95, 6:53

2nd SMCC M. Jackson 27 yd pass from Q. Goss (L. Boatman kick), 3-28, 0:40

3rd SMCC C. Hunter 2 yd run (L. Boatman kick), 3-14, 0:57

4th NWCC H. Wolfe 25 yd field goal, 13-72, 7:17

4th SMCC M. Jackson 80 yd pass from Q. Goss (Q. Goss pass failed), 1-80, 0:10

4th NWCC M.J. Johnson 17 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 5-37, 0:56

Northwest/Southwest Mississippi Game Statistics

RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 34-106 25- (-25)

PASSING YDS (NET) 223 279

Passes Comp-Att-Int 21-36-2 26-41-2

TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 70-329 66-254

Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0

Punt Returns-Yards 3-47 2-18

Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-133 3-74

Interception Returns-Yards 2- (-5) 2-33

Punts (Number-Avg) 6-33.5 9-35.3

Fumbles-Lost 3-1 0-0

Penalties-Yards 8-63 13-119

Possession Time 32:43 25:32

Third-Down Conversions 4 of 14 3 of 16

Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 3

Red Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 1-2

Sacks: Total-Yards 10-60 2-17

Game Notes: Northwest held Southwest Mississippi to -25 rushing yards, the fewest allowed by the Rangers’ defense in the 2024 season.

The Northwest defense also tallied 10 sacks in the victory, a season high and the most in any game since 2009.

Zach Wilcke attempted a careerhigh 36 passes.

JaBrysten Abram recorded his longest kickoff return of the season (60 yards).

Northwest improved its all-time record to 24-13-1 against Southwest Mississippi.

2024 RECAPS

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

2nd NWCC J. Uselton 21 yd field goal, 9-73, 4:59

2nd MDCC C. Hunt 27 yd field goal, 16-72, 8:14

3rd NWCC D. Perteet 3 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 8-60, 2:39

3rd NWCC D. Perteet 1 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 7-83, 2:53

4th NWCC K.D. Gibson 15 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 4-45, 1:53

4th NWCC Q. Middlebrooks 11 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 6-48, 4:04

Northwest/Mississippi Delta Game Statistics

Game Notes: Northwest scored 28 of its 31 points in the second half.

Northwest was limited to just three first half points, the lowest first half point total in a win since November 2, 2023 (W, 28-27 in overtime at Northeast)

With the win, Northwest captured its 12th straight victory against Mississippi Delta and moved to 22-2 in the last 24 meetings against the Trojans.

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st HCC K.J. Miller 96 yd kick return (D. Lindsay kick)

1st NWCC Z. Wilcke 4 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 5-50, 1:51

1st NWCC K. Davila 25 yd interception (J. Uselton kick)

1st NWCC D. Perteet 2 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 8-66, 3:54

2nd NWCC D. Perteet 12 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 6-91, 3:13

3rd HCC M. Boykin 47 yd pass from J. Ford (D. Lindsay kick), 6-72, 1:52

3rd HCC C. Richardson 4 yd run (D. Lindsay kick), 8-88, 2:04

4th NWCC H. Wolfe 25 yd field goal, 9-20, 3:48

4th HCC B.J. Johnson 14 yd pass from J. Ford (D. Lindsay kick), 5-74, 1:47

4th HCC J. Ford 1 yd run (D. Lindsay kick), 8-99, 0:58

4th NWCC K. Hutchins 50 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (TEAM rush failed), 1-65, 0:12

Northwest/Holmes Game Statistics

Game Notes: Northwest tallied a season-best 498 yards of total offense and a season-high 266 rushing yards.

Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0

Punt Returns-Yards 4-24 0-0

Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-71 3-129

Interception Returns-Yards 1-25 0-0

Punts (Number-Avg) 5-39.2 7-41.3

Penalties-Yards 9-46 8-82

Third-Down Conversions 3 of 11 6 of 14

Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 1 of 1 Red Zone Scores-Chances 4-6 3-3

Sacks: Total-Yards 2-23 0-0

D’mariun Perteet’s 189 rushing yards ended up as his season and career high.

Zach Wilcke’s “Hail Mary” touchdown pass to Keon Hutchins marked the first game won by Northwest on the final play since October 3, 2015, when the Rangers defeated Holmes on a 35-yard field goal from Jim Speights.

Northwest has now won 10 straight Homecoming games.

2024 RECAPS

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st ICC T. Mosley 37 yd pass from T. Davis (E. Burciaga kick), 3-57, 1:22

2nd ICC E. Burciaga 36 yd field goal, 7-56, 3:53

2nd NWCC J. Uselton 20 yd field goal, 7-72, 4:19

3rd NWCC H. Wolfe 41 yd field goal, 7-24, 2:51

3rd NWCC D. Perteet 32 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 7-84, 3:12

3rd NWCC J. Keyes 9 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 6-59, 3:15

3rd NWCC TEAM 0 yd safety

4th NWCC R. Gregory 26 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 6-67, 2:51

4th NWCC R. Gregory 5 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 6-30, 3:58

4th NWCC N. Walker 18 yd interception (J. Uselton kick)

Game Notes: Northwest surpassed 400 yards of total offense for the second consecutive game.

Northwest was shutout in the first quarter for just the second time in the 2024 season, but scored 43 unanswered points after trailing 10-0.

With the win, Northwest clinched its 11th straight MACCC playoff berth, the longest postseason streak in program history.

The victory also gave Northwest its sixth division title under Benjy Parker’s leadership and the 20th division crown in program history.

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st MGCCC J.P. Coulter 34 yd pass from L. Varnes (C. Mullins kick), 3-52, 0:56

1st NWCC K.D. Gibson 47 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 4-59, 1:43

2nd NWCC K.D. Gibson 38 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 7-69, 3:20

2nd MGCCC C. Mullins 25 yd field goal, 12-49, 3:45

2nd NWCC J. Abram 7 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 6-17, 1:25

3rd MGCCC C. Mullins 38 yd field goal, 4- (-8), 1:37

3rd MGCCC M. Beverly 10 yd pass from B. Hines (B. Hines pass failed), 15-80, 7:24

3rd NWCC H. Wolfe 43 yd field goal, 8-45, 2:54

4th MGCCC T. Hall 13 yd run (B. Hines pass failed), 4-72, 1:53

4th NWCC M.J. Johnson 65 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (M.J. Johnson pass failed), 1-65, 0:10

4th MGCCC T. Henderson 12 yd pass from B. Hines (B. Hines pass failed), 10-66, 5:03

4th NWCC H. Wolfe 43 yd field goal, 9-47, 4:19

Northwest/Mississippi Gulf Coast Game Statistics

Game Notes: Zach Wilcke’s passed for 287 yards and four touchdowns, setting new career highs.

Passes Comp-Att-Int 15-25-0 19-27-2

TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 60-365 75-401

Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 1-3

Punt Returns-Yards 1-1 0-0

Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-164 6-124

Interception Returns-Yards 2-31 0-0

Punts (Number-Avg) 5-40.6 3-36.3

Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0

Penalties-Yards 9-89 5-54

Possession Time 26:55 32:58

Third-Down Conversions 6 of 14 4 of 14

Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 3 of 4

Red Zone Scores-Chances 1-2 5-5

Sacks: Total-Yards 1-10 1-1

Two Northwest receivers accounted for 100-plus yards, including 114 yards from K.D. Gibson and 108 yards from M.J. Johnson.

Northwest was held to a seasonlow 78 rushing yards, marking the only time in the season where the Rangers failed to hit the 100-yard rushing mark.

With the win, Northwest advanced to its seventh MACCC Championship game in the last nine years.

DUNN was an unstoppable force for Northwest on the defensive side of the ball, racking up 23 total tackles. Dunn’s tackles were the most recorded by a Ranger defender in a game since October 12, 1995, when Melton Glover totaled 24 tackles against Mississippi Delta.

2024 RECAPS

November 16, 2024 • Bailey Stadium • Decatur, Miss.

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st NWCC D. Perteet 1 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 11-61, 4:14

1st NWCC H. Wolfe 32 yd field goal, 5-14, 1:59

2nd NWCC F. Adams 84 yd interception (J. Uselton kick)

2nd NWCC H. Wolfe 20 yd field goal, 12-85, 3:35

3rd NWCC C. Dunn 59 yd fumble recovery (J. Uselton kick)

3rd NWCC D. Perteet 13 yd run (J. Uselton kick), 7-74, 3:37

4th ECCC W. Jenerette 44 yd pass from L. Sims (C. Mangum kick), 9-75, 3:52

Northwest/East Central Game Statistics

Game Notes: Caulen Dunn’s 59-yard fumble recovery was the first time Northwest returned a fumble for a touchdown since October 5, 2023 vs. East Mississippi (D.J. Burgess).

Fifth 200-yard rushing game of the season for the Northwest backfield.

Northwest ran the series record vs. East Central to 35-17, with the Warriors’ last win coming in 1997.

Northwest also captured its 12th conference title in program history.

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st NWCC J. Humes 17 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 3-17, 0:47

1st IWCC T. Burnett 4 yd pass from H. Dekkers (M. Bartachek kick), 8-67, 3:26

1st IWCC T. Myers 5 yd pass from H. Dekkers (M. Bartachek kick), 8-60, 2:52

1st NWCC J. Humes 18 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 2-68, 0:44

2nd

IWCC D. Swinney 5 yd run (M. Bartachek kick), 3-18, 2:18

2nd NWCC K.D. Gibson 10 yd pass from Z. Wilcke (J. Uselton kick), 6-63, 2:14

2nd

3rd

4th

IWCC J. Moore 4 yd pass from H. Dekkers (M. Bartachek kick), 8-55, 1:10

IWCC F. Walters 26 yd run (M. Bartachek kick), 4-44, 1:50

IWCC D. Swinney 10 yd run (M. Bartachek kick), 9-59, 5:53

Northwest/Iowa Western Game Statistics

Game Notes: Joshua Humes hauled in a careerbest two touchdown passes in the final game of his Northwest career.

Passes Comp-Att-Int 14-24-0 17-30-1

TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 56-247 77-420

Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0

Punt Returns-Yards 1-0 2-0

Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-84 4-61

Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 0-0

Punts (Number-Avg) 7-31.3 4-37.3

Fumbles-Lost 2-2 2-2

Penalties-Yards 5-44 8-66

Possession Time 27:39 31:14

Third-Down Conversions 2 of 12 4 of 11

Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 0 of 3

Red Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 6-7

Sacks: Total-Yards 0-0 2-11

The Northwest defense allowed 246 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, both season highs.

Northwest was held to a seasonlow 247 yards of total offense.

Despite the loss, Northwest finished with its second 10-win season in the past three years, and made the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs for the third time since the current format was implemented in 2021.

In his final game in a Northwest uniform, tight end JOSHUA HUMES caught a career-high two touchdown passes, both in the first quarter of the

Scoring by Quarters

2024 STATS

Tailback D’MARIUN PERTEET was the driving force of the Northwest offense last season, as he became the Rangers’ first 1,000-yard rusher since 2021 (Jamarien Bracey). Perteet’s 1,360 rushing yards were the most recorded by a Northwest tailback since Justin Crawford racked up 1,610 yards during the 2015 campaign.

2024 STATS

2024 STATS

2024 STATS

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes 33

D’mariun Perteet vs. East Central (9/5/24)

Yards Rushing 189 D’mariun Perteet vs. Holmes (10/24/24)

TD Rushes 3 D’mariun Perteet @ Coahoma (9/19/24)

Long Rush 89 D’mariun Perteet vs. Northeast (9/26/24)

Pass Attempts 36 Zach Wilcke @ Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

Pass Completions 23 Zach Wilcke vs. Northeast (9/26/24)

Yards Passing 287 Zach Wilcke vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

TD Passes 4 Zach Wilcke vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

Long Pass 65 Zach Wilcke vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

Receptions 7 K.D. Gibson vs. Holmes (10/24/24)

7 K.D. Gibson vs. Northeast (9/26/24)

Yards Receiving 114 K.D. Gibson vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

TD Receptions 2 Joshua Humes @ Iowa Western (12/6/24)

2 K.D. Gibson vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

Long Reception 65 M.J. Johnson vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

Field Goals 2 Hayden Wolfe @ East Central (11/16/24)

2 Hayden Wolfe vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

2 Hayden Wolfe @ Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

2 Hayden Wolfe vs. Pearl River (8/29/24)

Long Field Goal 52 Hayden Wolfe vs. Pearl River (8/29/24)

Punts 8 Hayden Wolfe vs. East Central (9/5/24)

Punting Avg 50.0 Hayden Wolfe vs. Northeast (9/26/24)

Long Punt 60 Hayden Wolfe vs. Pearl River (8/29/24)

Punts inside 20 4 Hayden Wolfe vs. Pearl River (8/29/24)

Long Punt Return 24 Fredd Adams @ Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

Long Kickoff Return 60 JaBrysten Abram @ Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

Tackles 23 Caulen Dunn vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

Sacks 3.0 Jaylon Johnson @ Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

Tackles For Loss 4.0 Jaylon Johnson @ Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

Interceptions 4 Fredd Adams vs. East Mississippi (9/14/24)

TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes 54 @ Coahoma (9/19/24)

Yards Rushing 266 vs. Holmes (10/24/24)

TD Rushes 4 @ Itawamba (11/1/24)

Pass Attempts 36 @ Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

Pass Completions 23 vs. Northeast (9/26/24)

Yards Passing 287 vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

TD Passes 4 vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

Total Plays 80 @ East Central (9/5/24)

Total Offense 498 vs. Holmes (10/24/24)

Yards Per Play 7.4 vs. Northeast (9/26/24)

Points 43 @ Itawamba (11/1/24)

Sacks By 10.0 @ Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

First Downs 27 vs. Holmes (10/24/24)

Penalties 9 vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

9 vs. Holmes (10/24/24)

9 vs. East Mississippi (9/14/24)

Penalty Yards 91 vs. East Mississippi (9/14/24)

Turnovers 3 @ Itawamba (11/1/24)

3 @ Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

3 @ Coahoma (9/19/24)

Interceptions By 4 @ Itawamba (11/1/24)

4 vs. East Mississippi (9/14/24)

Punts 8 @ East Central (9/5/24)

Punting Avg 50.0 @ Itawamba (11/1/24)

Long Punt 60 vs. Pearl River (8/29/24)

Punts inside 20 4 vs. Pearl River (8/29/24)

Long Punt Return 24 @ Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes

33 Daniel Swinney (Iowa Western; 12/6/24)

Yards Rushing 224 Daniel Swinney (Iowa Western; 12/6/24)

TD Rushes 2 Daniel Swinney (Iowa Western; 12/6/24)

Long Rush

35 Daniel Swinney (Iowa Western; 12/6/24)

35 Trey Hall (Mississippi Gulf Coast; 11/9/24)

Pass Attempts 39 Ty Davis (Itawamba; 11/1/24)

Pass Completions 23 Quez Goss (Southwest Mississippi; 10/10/24)

Yards Passing 331 John Ford (Holmes; 10/24/24)

TD Passes 3 Hunter Dekkers (Iowa Western; 12/6/24)

Long Pass 80 Quez Goss (Southwest Mississippi; 10/10/24)

Receptions 11 Malcolm Boykin (Holmes; 10/24/24)

Yards Receiving 222 Malcolm Boykin (Holmes; 10/24/24)

TD Receptions 2 Marcellus Jackson (Southwest Mississippi; 10/10/24) 2 J.T. Beasley (Northeast; 9/26/24)

Long Reception 80 Marcellus Jackson (Southwest Mississippi; 10/10/24)

Field Goals 3 Damian Gonzalez (Coahoma; 9/19/24)

Long Field Goal 41 Freddy Lopez (Northeast; 9/26/24)

Punts 9 Kye Braddock (Southwest Mississippi; 10/10/24)

Long Punt 58 Nekhi Cox (East Central; 11/16/24)

Long Punt Return 11 Chasden Collins (East Mississippi; 9/14/24)

Long Kickoff Return 96 K.J. Miller (Holmes; 10/24/24)

Tackles 13 Donnie Smith (East Central; 9/5/24)

Interceptions 1 Dylan Rowsey (Itawamba; 11/1/24)

1 Alex Dawkins (Itawamba; 11/1/24)

1 Zech Pratt (Itawamba; 11/1/24)

1 Kameron Carter (Southwest Mississippi; 10/10/24)

1 Danarius Hilliard (Southwest Mississippi; 10/10/24)

1 Jerrell Goodlow (Coahoma; 9/19/24)

1 Ryan Kirkwood (Coahoma; 9/19/24)

1 Brandon Short (East Mississippi; 9/14/24)

1 Keoni Denny (East Central; 9/5/24)

OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes 48 Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

Yards Rushing 246 Iowa Western (12/6/24)

TD Rushes 3 Iowa Western (12/6/24)

Pass attempts 47 Holmes (10/24/24)

Pass completions 26 Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

Yards Passing 384 Holmes (10/24/24)

TD Passes 3 Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

Total Plays 77 Iowa Western (12/6/24)

Total Offense 420 Iowa Western (12/6/24)

Yards Per Play 6.2 Holmes (10/24/24)

Points 42 Iowa Western (12/6/24)

Sacks By 2.0 Iowa Western (12/6/24) 2.0 Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

First Downs 27 Iowa Western (12/6/24)

Penalties 13 Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

Penalty Yards 119 Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

Turnovers 5 East Mississippi (9/14/24)

Interceptions By 3 Itawamba (11/1/24)

Punts 9 Southwest Mississippi (10/10/24)

Punting Avg 47.5 East Central (11/16/24)

Long Punt 58 East Central (11/16/24)

Long Punt Return 11 East Mississippi (9/14/24)

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NORTHWEST RANKED NO. 7 IN NJCAA PRESEASON POLL

CHARLOTTE – For the ninth time in the last 10 seasons, the Northwest football team will open the year ranked in the NJCAA preseason poll.

Northwest is slotted at No. 7 in the NJCAA preseason rankings, the organization announced on Monday afternoon. The Rangers have started every season ranked in the NJCAA polls since 2015, except for the 2020 season affected by COVID-19.

Earlier this summer, the Rangers were ranked 11th in the preseason polls from JCGridiron.com, which also factors in non-NJCAA affiliated programs in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA).

Northwest started the 2023 season ranked No. 3 in the polls, before closing out the year ranked No. 13 overall. The Rangers posted a 7-3 record last season and clinched its 10th straight conference playoff appearance, the longest postseason streak in program history.

Last year’s national champion, Iowa Western, will start the season ranked at the top, followed by MACCC nemesis East Mississippi at No. 2, Hutchinson (Kan.) ranked third, Kilgore College (Texas) at No. 4 and Snow College (Utah) ranked fifth.

Other MACCC teams in the rankings include Copiah-Lincoln at No. 10, Mississippi Gulf Coast at No. 11 and Jones College, which is slotted at No. 14.

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SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD

CHARLOTTE – Just one day after earning Special Teams Player of the Week honors from the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference, freshman kicker/punter Hayden Wolfe has been selected for the same award by the NJCAA.

Wolfe went 2-for-2 in his first collegiate field goal attempts during a close 24-23 loss to Pearl River last Thursday. One of his two kicks came from 52 yards out, setting a new program record for longest made field goal.

Additionally, Wolfe also punted five times for 231 yards, pinning four inside the 20-yard line, while also having two punts go for 50-plus yards. One of those punts was a 60-yard attempt. The Clinton native also kicked off three times for 171 yards and a touchback.

Wolfe is the first Ranger to earn Special Teams Player of the Week honors from the NJCAA since November 9, 2022, when Shade Foster punted six times for 247 yards in a playoff victory against Jones College. One of Foster’s punts in that contest was a 56-yard attempt that pinned the Bobcats on their own 1-yard line, his fourth 50-yard punt of that season.

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HISTORIC PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS RANGERS’ UPSET OF EAST MISSISSIPPI

SENATOBIA – There were a bevy of highlights for Northwest in a 33-14 upset of No. 8 East Mississippi, but defensive back Fredd Adams almost certainly stole the show.

Adams, a sophomore from Tupelo, picked off four passes from East Mississippi quarterbacks Cole McCarty and Ty Keyes, the reigning NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year. Three of his interceptions came in the second half and one was returned for a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, effectively driving the nail in the coffin for the Lions.

More importantly, Adams became just the third player in Northwest history to record four interceptions in a game, joining Vandell Grigsby and Johnathan Shaw for the program record. Of note, Shaw achieved that milestone in a 1999 game against East Mississippi, while Grigsby’s four interceptions came in the 1992 Mid-America Bowl against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. (continued on next page >>>)

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Adams’ strong showing wasn’t the only highlight for the Rangers, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Jerry Wall III got the scoring started for Northwest midway through the first quarter with his 68-yard fumble recovery touchdown, and Northwest was led with nine tackles apiece from Jacorey Jones and Kamp Shepherd. In all, the Rangers forced five East Mississippi turnovers and left the Lions just 4-for-10 on third down conversions.

Meanwhile, on the offensive side of the ball, sophomore tailback D’mariun Perteet tallied 122 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. The Courtland native racked up his third career 100-yard rushing performance and matched his career-high of two touchdowns, something he did last season in a road win at Holmes.

Both teams opened the game with empty-handed possessions, but East Mississippi marched downfield on its second chance with the ball. The Lions started from their own nine-yard line with 10:52 left in the first quarter and made it down to the Rangers’ 28-yard line, before Keyes took a hit from Shepherd that jarred the ball loose, leading to Wall’s scoop and score.

Trailing 7-0, East Mississippi once again went on the move on the ensuing possession. Keyes marched the Lions from their own 32-yard line to a four-minute drive, which ended with a short three-yard score from Gavin Griffin. Hayden Houpt followed with the extra-point kick, tying the game at 7-7 with 2:53 remaining in the opening quarter.

From there, the Rangers went to work on a 10-play, 81-yard drive that carried over into the second quarter. On the second play of the second quarter, quarterback Zach Wilcke’s 13-yard keeper on third down helped Northwest across midfield, later setting up an 18-yard pass to Rashard Daniels and a 29-yard rushing score from Perteet. Jackson Uselton followed with the extra-point kick, pushing the Rangers to a 14-7 advantage.

Both teams struggled on the offensive side of the ball throughout the second quarter, but with 5:27 left before halftime, Northwest went on the move. After a short rush from Perteet, Wilcke connected with M.J. Johnson on a 33-yard pass, pushing the Rangers across midfield. However, the drive came to a screeching halt a few plays later, as Wilcke’s 34-yard pass was picked off by East Mississippi’s Brandon Short at the one-yard line.

Just when it seemed like the Lions would get a chance to tie the game late in the first half, McCarty was stifled by D.J. Burgess and Jaylon Johnson two plays later, as the duo pushed the quarterback into the back of the end zone for a safety. The tag-team sack by the sophomore duo helped make it a 16-7 Northwest lead with 2:59 remaining in the second quarter.

Although the Rangers were unable to capitalize on their subsequent possession, Adams came up with the first of his four interceptions at just the right time. As East Mississippi embarked on a seven-play, 62-yard drive that reached the red zone, McCarty’s pass with less than 30 seconds left was picked off by Adams for a touchback. The defensive stop allowed Northwest to run out the remainder of the first half.

Both teams started the second half on empty-handed possessions, but East Mississippi did reach the Rangers’ 31-yard line before failing to convert on a short fourth down. Though Northwest once again failed to get anything going on its next offensive opportunity, the Lions turned the ball over on the first play of their next possession, as Keyes’ pass was picked off for Adams’ second interception.

With a short field, the Rangers went right to work. After back-to-back rushes of seven and 10 yards from Wilcke, Perteet zoomed into the end zone from 20 yards out, pushing Northwest to a 23-7 lead with 7:08 left in the third quarter.

East Mississippi sought a response on its next possession, but on the fourth play of the drive, McCarty’s pass was picked off by Adams for a 24-yard return. Although a penalty negated some of Adams’ interception yards, the play stood for his third pick of the evening.

Northwest worked its way to the Lions’ 37-yard line, but Wilcke was sacked on third down to set up a 36-yard punt from Hayden Wolfe. EMCC also failed to gain any serious momentum on the next possession, and the Rangers took over from their own 41-yard line with 48 seconds left in the third quarter.

Both teams once again traded punts to open the fourth quarter, but the Rangers started a long, clock-burning drive with 12:39 remaining to help put the game a little further out of reach. In 11 plays and nearly six minutes, Northwest moved the ball 38 yards downfield, setting up a 44-yard field goal from Wolfe that pushed the lead to 26-7.

However, the real dagger came just a few plays later. With 6:36 remaining in regulation, McCarty started a possession with back-to-back completions, before a sack from Shepherd was followed by Adams’ 59-yard pick-six on the next play, stretching the Rangers’ lead to 33-7.

East Mississippi would reach the end zone one last time before the final horn, as John Peterson capped off a nine-play, 75-yard drive with an eight-yard touchdown. However, the added score merely delayed the inevitable, as Northwest went into victory formation with 1:20 left on the clock.

Wilcke finished the evening with nine completions for 92 yards, while also rushing for 55 yards. His top receiving target, M.J. Johnson, hauled in three passes for 44 yards.

Keyes and McCarty combined for 25 completions and 227 yards, with Keyes finishing with 118 passing yards on 15 completions. However, McCarty showed off his mobility, finishing as the Lions’ leading rusher with 63 yards.

Jaylon York led all East Mississippi receivers with 75 yards on eight catches, followed by 32 yards on six receptions by Lee Wade III.

In addition to the team-high nine tackles from Jones and Shepherd, Adams also tallied six tackles of his own, followed by five apiece from Burgess and Wall. Northwest also finished with four quarterback hurries, led by two from Johnson and one each from Jones and JaQuize Buycks.

Wolfe’s 44-yard field goal was the lone special teams score for either team. The freshman from Clinton also accounted for 278 yards on seven punts, including three inside the 20-yard line. Jackson Bunyard punted five times for the Lions, accounting for 193 yards and one touchback.

With the win, Northwest moves to 44-28-1 in the all-time series against East Mississippi. The Rangers also handed the Lions their first loss at Bobby Franklin Field since October 12, 2017.

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NORTHWEST BACK IN NJCAA RANKINGS

CHARLOTTE – Following a 2-1 start and a 33-14 victory against previously-ranked No. 8 East Mississippi over the weekend, Northwest has earned its way back into the NJCAA Division I Football Rankings in the latest polls, released Monday afternoon.

Northwest was receiving votes after dropping out of the rankings in Week 1, but the Rangers have officially re-entered the polls at No. 14 overall. Mississippi Gulf Coast is the highest ranked MACCC program at No. 4, followed by No. 9 Copiah-Lincoln and 12th-ranked Jones College.

East Mississippi dropped out of the national rankings after Saturday’s loss, but the Lions join Holmes in continuing to receive votes.

Hutchinson (Kan.) tops the rankings once again, followed by No. 2 Iowa Western, third-ranked Snow College, No. 4 Mississippi Gulf Coast and fifth-ranked Kilgore College.

HOMECOMING HEROICS CAP OFF WILD NIGHT

SENATOBIA – Not even Hollywood could have scripted the ending of Thursday’s Homecoming showdown between No. 8 Northwest and sixth-ranked Holmes.

Down 35-31 with seven seconds left on the clock, Northwest quarterback Zach Wilcke dropped back and surveyed his options. With a Holmes defender closing in, the sophomore signal-caller heaved a prayer of a pass to a sprinting Keon Hutchins down the opposing sideline. Hutchins went airborne at the goal line against three defenders, hauling in the pass in the end zone as the clock hit zeros, lifting the Rangers to the 37-35 win as pandemonium poured onto the field.

For Hutchins, the Hail Mary touchdown marked only his second completion of his collegiate career. The Union native recorded his first catch just two weeks prior in another close victory at Southwest Mississippi.

Wilcke’s game-winning throw spoiled a massive comeback effort from Holmes, as the Bulldogs fought back from a 28-7 halftime deficit and outscored Northwest by a whopping 28-9 margin in the second half. The play also marked the first time the Rangers scored on the last play to win since October 3, 2015, when Jim Speights nailed a 35-yard field goal to edge Holmes.

After K.J. Miller returned the opening kickoff for a 96-yard Bulldogs’ touchdown, Northwest answered back on its second possession of the first quarter, traveling 50 yards in just five plays. Wilcke started the drive with a 12-yard completion to K.D. Gibson and tailback D’mariun Perteet followed with three rushes of 17, 15 and two yards. Wilcke then scored from four yards out, tying the game at 7-7 with 11:03 left in the first quarter.

Highly-coveted Northwest defensive back Keshawn Davila got in on the stat sheet just five plays later, as the Tampa, Fla. native intercepted Chase Richardson’s pass for a 25-yard pick-six. The extra-point kick from Jackson Uselton made it a 14-7 lead with 9:28 remaining in the first quarter.

With the Bulldogs unable to do anything on their next possession, the Rangers went to work on an eight-play, 66-yard drive, highlighted by a 14-yard rush by Ja Keyes. Perteet scored the first of his two touchdowns, earning a short two-yard carry that pushed Northwest to a 21-7 advantage with 3:27 left.

Although Holmes would get it to the Northwest 39-yard line on its next drive, a huge 11-yard sack from Jerry Wall III forced yet another Bulldogs’ punt. The Rangers then embarked on a 12-play, 79-yard drive that ended in a missed field goal from 37 yards out.

Holmes once again came up empty-handed on its next possession, and Northwest returned with yet another jab. A drive that began with a 34-yard rush from Perteet ended with a 12-yard score from the sophomore, pushing the Rangers to a 28-7 lead with 2:58 remaining in the second quarter.

Northwest accounted for 290 yards of total offense in the first half, finishing near even on the ground and through the air. Meanwhile, the Rangers’ defense clamped down on the Bulldogs’ offense, holding Holmes to just 64 yards of offense. (continued on next page >>>)

JERRY WALL III’s 68-yard fumble recovery touchdown was one of many crucial plays that lifted Northwest to a win against East Mississippi, pushing the Rangers back in the NJCAA rankings.

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However, the tables began to turn for both teams early in the second half. Northwest came up empty-handed on its first two possessions of the third quarter and sparked by a quarterback change to John Ford, the Bulldogs’ offense came alive. Facing fourth down and six yards to go, Ford connected with Malcolm Boykin on a 47-yard scoring strike, cutting the score to 28-14.

Another three-and-out for Northwest set Holmes up at its own 12-yard line, but Ford and the Bulldogs quickly moved the ball on completions of 34 and 43 yards. Two plays later, Richardson scampered into the end zone from four yards out, closing the gap to 28-21 late in the third quarter.

Despite opening the next possession with a 22-yard completion to Perteet, Northwest was unable to carry over its momentum to the early moments of the fourth quarter and the Rangers were forced to punt once again.

Hayden Wolfe’s punt pinned the Bulldogs at their own two-yard line and Holmes was also forced to punt just moments later. Thanks to a 17-yard punt return from Fredd Adams, Northwest started the next drive at the Bulldogs’ 28-yard line. Despite pushing deep inside the red zone, the Rangers were unable to punch in a score to the end zone, instead settling for a 25-yard field goal from Wolfe that made it a 31-21 lead with 9:54 remaining.

Just five plays later, Ford and the Bulldogs once again closed the gap, as a 14-yard completion to B.J. Johnson trimmed the Rangers’ lead to 31-28 with 8:01 left in the fourth quarter.

Needing to burn the clock, Northwest began a 13-play, 68-yard drive that took off nearly seven minutes. A four-yard rush from Keyes got the Rangers into the red zone and a 10-yard pass from Wilcke to Gibson set up Northwest at the five-yard line. However, Perteet was stopped at the goal line on fourth and short, giving Holmes another opportunity with 1:10 remaining.

Ford immediately came out with a 22-yard completion to Boykin, who would also reel in catches of 41 and 21 yards to bring the Bulldogs inside the five-yard line. Facing second and goal, Ford scored with 12 seconds left, stunning the home crowd and giving Holmes the 35-31 lead.

After Jamael Johnson’s fair catch on the ensuing kickoff, Northwest started from its own 35-yard line. Wilcke’s first deep pass to JaBrysten Abram was incomplete, but a pass interference penalty helped position the Rangers at midfield with seven seconds left...and the rest is history.

Northwest ended the evening with 498 yards of total offense, led by 266 rushing yards. The Rangers also finished with 232 passing yards on 18 completions from Wilcke, while Holmes compiled 394 yards of offense, including 384 through the air.

Perteet logged 189 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns on 30 carries, while Gibson racked up 87 yards on seven catches.

For Holmes, Ford finished 16-for-26 with 331 yards and two touchdowns. Richardson was just 9-for-21 on the evening with no touchdowns and an interception. Boykin accounted for 222 receiving yards and a touchdown on 11 catches.

Defensively, Northwest was led by 11 tackles, two tackles-for-loss and a sack from Jerry Wall III, while Kamp Shepherd added five tackles and two TFLs. Jalon Townes finished with a team-high 12 tackles for Holmes.

With the victory, the Rangers improved to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in the MACCC North Division. Holmes fell to 7-1 on the season and 4-1 in division play. Northwest also picked up its 10th straight Homecoming victory.

NORTHWEST CAPTURES 20TH MACCC NORTH DIVISION TITLE

FULTON – Despite falling behind 10-0 early in the second quarter, fourth-ranked Northwest stormed back for 40-point effort in the second half, defeating Itawamba 43-10 in the regular season finale.

Northwest eclipsed the 400-yard mark of total offense for the second consecutive week, as the Rangers improved to 8-1 on the season and finished 6-0 in the MACCC North Division. With the win, coach Benjy Parker’s squad captured his sixth division title and the program’s 20th division championship. Northwest also punched its ticket to the MACCC Playoffs for the 11th straight season, a streak that dates back to 2014.

Although there was much jubilation following the win, things did not start off well for the Rangers in the first quarter. After stopping Itawamba’s offense on the 37-yard line, Northwest fell victim to an interception from Dylan Rowsey, which set up the Indians at the 42-yard line. That turnover would set up a 37-yard touchdown pass from Ty Davis to Tyran Mosley, which put Itawamba ahead 7-0 with 5:30 left in the first quarter.

Northwest was unable to answer back on its next possession, but the Rangers caught a break when Keshawn Davila picked off Davis, setting Northwest up at the Indians’ 25-yard line. However, the short field position didn’t help the Rangers earn points on the scoreboard, as Hayden Wolfe missed a 42-yard field goal attempt with 20 seconds left in the opening quarter.

ICC started the second quarter with possession and ended with points, as Eli Burciaga’s 36-yard field goal capped off an eight-play, 56-yard drive. The kick made it a 10-0 lead for the Indians with 11:39 remaining until halftime. (continued on next page >>>)

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A response finally arrived for Northwest on its next possession, as the Rangers went 72 yards downfield in eight plays, with Jackson Uselton hitting a 20-yard field goal. The kick brought Northwest within a 10-3 deficit with 7:16 left in the second quarter.

Itawamba was forced to punt on the following offensive possession, but the Rangers ran into trouble as Zach Wilcke’s pass was picked off by Alex Dawkins, setting the Indians up at their own 28-yard line. Fortunately, ICC went nowhere on offense, as the Northwest defense once again forced a punt.

After Wilcke was once again intercepted by Zech Pratt and Itawamba, the Indians marched inside the Rangers’ red zone, advancing all the way to the 12-yard line. With 26 seconds remaining until halftime, Fredd Adams kept the opponents off the scoreboard with his interception of Davis, sending Northwest to the locker room down 10-3.

Northwest’s first half struggles quickly became a thing of the past, as the Rangers pulled off 40 unanswered points in the second half. The Rangers started the second half with the ball and great field position, thanks to a 31-yard kickoff return from M.J. Johnson. The eight-play, 24-yard drive ended in a 41-yard field goal from Hayden Wolfe, which brought Northwest within a 10-6 margin.

After the Rangers’ defense forced another ICC punt, Northwest marched 84 yards downfield on seven plays, taking a 13-10 lead on D’mariun Perteet’s 32-yard scamper to the end zone. Ja Keyes followed with a nine-yard score on the Rangers’ next possession, pushing Northwest to a 20-10 advantage with 3:02 left in the third quarter.

Things went from bad to worse for Itawamba on its next offensive chance, as Davis was sacked for a safety by Chris Thomas, further extending the Northwest lead to 22-10. The Rangers then carried over a six-play, 67-yard drive into the fourth quarter, which ended in a 26-yard rushing touchdown from Roman Gregory, widening the gap to 29-10.

Itawamba went three-and-out on its next possession, but this time the Indians forced a three-and-out of their own against Northwest. Facing second down near midfield, Davis was picked off by Dre Riley, setting Northwest up for another score inside the Indians’ 30-yard line with less than 10 minutes to go.

Six plays later, Gregory recorded his second touchdown, a five-yard carry to the end zone. The score made it a 36-10 advantage for Northwest with 5:53 remaining.

Davis was once again picked off two plays later, this time by Nate Walker, who returned it for a short 18-yard pick-six. That would result in the final score for Northwest, as the Rangers kept Itawamba off the board the rest of the way, sealing the 43-10 victory.

Northwest finished with 415 yards of total offense, led by 242 on the ground. Perteet led the way, finishing with 128 yards and a touchdown, his sixth game this season with 100-plus rushing yards. Gregory accounted for a pair of touchdowns and 35 yards on six carries, while Keyes finished with 33 yards and a touchdown on seven rushes.

Wilcke completed 10 of his 21 passes for 173 yards, with K.D. Gibson hauling in five receptions for 80 yards. Rashard Daniels also hauled in a pair of catches for 45 yards.

As for Itawamba, the Indians finished with just 252 yards of total offense, highlighted by 221 through the air. Davis finished 20-for-39 with a touchdown and four interceptions, with Zae Davis emerging as his top target with nine catches for 70 yards. Mosley and Chris Reed also combined for nine receptions and 136 yards.

Northwest had six players finish with four or more tackles to lead the Rangers’ defensive efforts. Elijah Ruffin, D.J. Burgess and Caulen Dunn each finished with five tackles, while Fredd Adams, Kamp Shepherd and Jerry Wall III logged four apiece.

Rowsey paced Itawamba defensively with seven total tackles, followed by six from Alex Larry.

Northwest went 2-for-3 on field goal attempts, with Uselton and Wolfe each hitting attempts from 20 and 41 yards, respectively. Uselton also finished 5-for-5 on extra point kicks, while Wolfe tallied 100 punting yards on two attempts, including a 54-yarder.

Burciaga hit the lone field goal for Itawamba from 36 yards out and Carson Langford finished with seven punts for 235 yards. Langford’s longest punt went for 41 yards, while three of his attempts landed inside the 20-yard line.

Johnson returned three kickoffs for Northwest, logging 53 yards. Tre Gunn was the Indians’ leader with six kick returns for 132 yards.

Northwest stretches the all-time series lead to 45-26-1 against Itawamba, as the Rangers have now taken five straight wins against the Indians.

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RANGERS REWARDED WITH THIRD MACCC CHAMPIONSHIP IN FIVE SEASONS

DECATUR – Two defensive scores and a pair of touchdowns from D’mariun Perteet lifted fourth-ranked Northwest to its third MACCC Championship in the past five seasons, as the Rangers picked up a 34-7 victory at No. 7 East Central.

With the win, Northwest improved to 10-1 overall and collected the 12th conference title in program history. The Rangers also ran its all-time record against the Warriors to 35-17, with East Central’s last win in the series occurring in 1997.

After both teams traded empty possessions to open the contest, the Rangers started an 11-play, 61yard scoring drive from their own 39-yard line with 9:38 left in the first quarter. Back-to-back rushes of eight and 12 yards from Perteet pushed Northwest into the red zone and down to the two-yard line. Two plays later, the sophomore from Courtland got the Rangers into the end zone, resulting in a 7-0 lead with 5:27 left in the opening quarter.

A special teams snafu on the ensuing kick would quickly put the Northwest offense back on the field. After East Central’s Tyler Arrington fumbled the kickoff return, Rashard Daniels recovered the football at the Warriors’ 29-yard line. Five plays later, Hayden Wolfe hit a 32-yard field goal, pushing the Rangers’ lead to 10-0.

Though the Warriors would go three-and-out on their next possession, East Central got the ball back after a special teams turnover by Northwest. However, three plays into the second quarter, Chris Tucker had his pass picked off by Fredd Adams, who returned it 84 yards the other way for the Rangers’ touchdown. Adams’ pick-six made it a 17-0 advantage for Northwest.

Neither team got much of anything accomplished on the next three possessions, but the Rangers got the ball back with 3:35 left in the second quarter. Starting from its own 12-yard line, Northwest moved along, looking to score points before the halftime break.

Back-to-back carries from Qua Middlebrooks put the Rangers across midfield, while four straight rushes from Perteet inched Northwest into the red zone. With three seconds left on the clock, Wolfe hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Rangers the 20-0 halftime lead.

Though East Central started the third quarter with possession, the Warriors went three-and-out, allowing Northwest to take over from its own 21-yard line. Although the Rangers came up empty-handed on their first series of the second half, ECCC’s first play of the ensuing drive resulted in disaster, as Dre Riley ripped a reception away from Josh Palmer, and Caulen Dunn recovered the ball for a 59-yard return.

With its second defensive score of the game, Northwest further stretched its lead to 27-0 with 12:35 left in the third quarter.

Neither team would score again until late in the quarter, when a 13-yard touchdown run from Perteet capped off a seven-play, 74-yard drive that widened the gap to 34-0.

Although that would be the last score of the game for the Rangers, the Northwest defense kept East Central from forming any sort of rally. The lone exception came early in the fourth quarter, when Landon Sims connected with Waymond Jenerette on a 44-yard touchdown strike, as the Warriors broke up the shutout.

Northwest finished with 345 yards of total offense, with 242 of those coming on the ground. A majority of the Rangers’ rushing yards came from Perteet, who netted 129 yards on 19 carries. Roman Gregory also posted 56 rushing yards, mostly in the fourth quarter.

East Central was held to just 255 yards of offense, including 168 yards through the air. Sims completed 14 of his 20 pass attempts for 143 yards and a touchdown, while Tucker completed seven passes for 25 yards.

Eelijah Singleton hauled in six passes for 48 yards, while Jenerette finished with 55 yards on four catches.

Zach Wilcke completed 10 of his 19 pass attempts for 103 yards. His leading receiver, K.D. Gibson, caught five passes for 55 yards.

NORTHWEST LANDS 14 FIRST TEAM ALL-MACCC NORTH DIVISION SELECTIONS 2024 REVIEW

JACKSON – Prior to its NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs matchup at No. 2 Iowa Western, a total of 17 Northwest players received All-MACCC North Division honors, including 14 first team selections.

Highlighting the list of First Team All-MACCC accolades was sophomore tailback D’mariun Perteet, who earned Offensive Player of the Year recognition for the North Division.

A native of Courtland, Perteet has undeniably been the driving force behind the Northwest offense this season, racking up eight games with 100-plus rushing yards. For the season, he has totaled 1,241 yards and 16 touchdowns on 241 total carries, moving him into the single-season record books for two of those categories. Perteet’s 241 rushing attempts rank second-most in a single season, just eight away from setting the record. Meanwhile, his 16 rushing touchdowns are tied for fifth-most in a single season. Perteet’s impact has been felt on the national level as well, as he currently ranks as the NJCAA’s second leading rusher in terms of yards per game (112.9) and third in rushing touchdowns.

For his career, Perteet has logged 1,872 yards on 340 rushing attempts. Though he has yet to crack the top five in the career records for both statistics, his 22 career touchdowns are tied for fourth all-time with Ricky Blake (1987), Rontae Bass (1991-92) and Jamarien Bracey (2021-22).

Additionally, Perteet also moved into the record books for most rushing attempts in a game and longest rush. His 33 carries at East Central on September 5 were the fifth-most by any Northwest running back, while his 89-yard rush against Northeast on Sept. 26 was the fourth-longest rush in program history and the longest since October 17, 1996, when Willie Gardner broke free on a 90-yard rush against Southwest Mississippi.

Quarterback Zach Wilcke, tight end Joshua Humes, receiver K.D. Gibson, offensive linemen Jakheem Shumpert and LaParka Langston, defensive lineman trio D.J. Burgess, Tyeland Coleman and Jaylon Johnson, defensive back duo Fredd Adams and Keshawn Davila, linebacker Kamp Shepherd, punter Hayden Wolfe and kicker Jackson Uselton were the other 13 Northwest student-athletes to earn First Team All-MACCC North Division accolades.

Wilcke, who played and started in all 11 games this season, completed 150 of his 259 passing attempts for 12 touchdowns and a completion rate of 58 percent. The Hernando native and Southern Miss transfer averaged 174 passing yards per game, but also made great use of his speed, rushing for 189 yards and a touchdown.

Wilcke progressed as the season continued, recording his first 200-yard passing game in the Rangers’ Sept. 26 victory against Northeast. In that contest, he completed 23 of his 24 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown, recording the best single-game completion percentage (95.8%) by any Northwest quarterback since the hiring of offensive coordinator Stan Hill in 2016.

Since then, Wilcke has had three more games with 200 or more passing yards, including a career-best 287-yard effort with four touchdowns in the Rangers’ 33-31 MACCC Semifinal victory against fifth-ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast. On the ground, he rushed eight times for 55 yards in a 33-14 victory against No. 8 East Mississippi on Sept. 14.

Humes quietly blossomed into the conference’s best tight end over the course of the season. Though he only finished with six receptions on the season, the Hernando native has been more than effective as an extra blocker, providing added protection for an offense that ranks seventh in total rushing yards, 12th in rushing yards per game and 16th in total passing yards.

Gibson has emerged as Wilcke’s top receiving target this season, hauling in 45 catches for 566 yards and five touchdowns. The Tupelo product averages 51.5 receiving yards per game and posted a career-best 114-yard effort with two touchdowns in the Rangers’ postseason victory against Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Offensive linemen Langston and Shumpert have caught the eyes of numerous Division I programs and other four-year schools throughout the season, as the two have helped anchor a Northwest offensive line that has paved the way for 2,000-plus rushing yards and nearly 2,000 receiving yards as well. Both players have played in 10 of the team’s 11 games this season.

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Defense has been a major factor in the Rangers’ success this season and the trio of Burgess, Coleman and Johnson are a huge reason why. Burgess, last season’s All-MACCC Defensive Player of the Year, ranks eighth on the team in total tackles (33), but second in sacks (4.5) and fourth in tackles-for-loss (6.5). Additionally, the Oxford native and son of NFL veteran Derrick Burgess, ranks second on the team with seven quarterback hurries.

For his part, Burgess has also finished with a season-high five tackles in two games this season, the first coming in a win against East Mississippi and the other occurring in the regular season finale at Itawamba on November 1.

Meanwhile, Coleman is ninth on the team with 30 total tackles, but seventh in TFLs (3.5) and sixth in sacks (1.5). The sophomore from Terry is also currently tied for third with three quarterback hurries. Coleman’s season high of six tackles came in ther Rangers’ MACCC Semifinal victory against Mississippi Gulf Coast.

As for Johnson, the Antioch, Tenn. native has racked up 42 total tackles, ranking fourth on the team. His 11 quarterback hurries, 10 TFLs and six sacks lead the Rangers’ defense, a figure that includes his four TFLs and three sacks in an October 10 win at Southwest Mississippi.

Adams took the conference by storm this season, recording seven interceptions, including one apiece in each of the last three games. The Tupelo native had an interception returned 84 yards for a touchdown in the Rangers’ MACCC Championship victory at East Central and also nabbed four picks in the Sept. 14 victory against East Mississippi earlier this season.

His four interceptions against EMCC tied a program record, joining Vandell Grigsby and Johnathan Shaw as the only other Northwest players to pick off four passes in the same game. For his efforts in that game, Adams was awarded the MACCC Defensive Player of the Week.

Additionally, Adams has totaled 178 interception return yards this season, good for third-most in a single season. The record of 198 yards is held by Grigsby (1992), while Malikia Griffin tallied 190 in 1995. He also has two interceptions returned for touchdowns this season, joining a slew of Rangers for second-most in a single season and eight current and former Northwest players for third-highest in a career.

Adams also has 34 total tackles, ranking seventh on the team, while his 13 pass breakups lead the team.

Davila, another defensive back, has also made his presence felt during his two seasons at Northwest. The Tampa, Fla. native has locked down opposing receivers all season long, earning six pass breakups and three interceptions. In his career, he has returned two interceptions for touchdowns, joining the aforementioned group of Rangers ranking third in the career record books.

Davila has been highly coveted by over half the nation’s FBS and FCS programs, raking in nearly 75 Division I offers. He also has 23 tackles to his credit, including a tackle-for-loss.

Shepherd, a native of Flora, has totaled 61 tackles this season, currently ranking second on the team. His 6.5 TFLs are tied with Burgess for fourth and he also has one sack to his credit. Shepherd has also forced a team-high two fumbles, while tallying three pass breakups, three quarterback hurries and an interception.

Wolfe and Uselton have been the Rangers’ 1-2 punch in the special teams unit this season. Wolfe, a freshman kicker/punter from Clinton, has notched 50 punts for 2,021 yards and an average of 40 yards per attempt. He has had 21 of his punts land inside the 20-yard line, with seven of those going for 50-plus yards.

Wolfe’s 21 punts inside the 20-yard line are the second-most by any Northwest punter in a single season, trailing only record-holder Drake McCarter (25; 2016). Meanwhile, his 51 punts are tied for ninth-most in a single season, joining the same mark from the 1996 and 2007 seasons.

Wolfe has garnered MACCC Special Teams Player of the Week twice this season, partially due to his kicking abilities as well. In the Rangers’ season-opener against Pearl River, he nailed a 52-yard field goal, setting a new program record in his collegiate debut. To his credit, Wolfe is 12-for-14 in field goals attempted.

Meanwhile, Uselton has also shined in his sophomore season, converting five of his nine field goal attempts. His longest field goal of the season came from 42 yards out, while the Hernando native has also made all 39 of his point-after kicks. Recently, Uselton was also awarded MACCC Special Teams Player of the Week following the Rangers’ season finale at Itawamba.

Together, the duo of Uselton and Wolfe have combined for 17 made field goals, tying a team record from 2015. Their 23 field goal attempts are good for third all-time, with the record being 27 attempts in 2016.

Only one Northwest player was chosen for Second Team All-MACCC North Division honors, with that distinction going to redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Stratton Smith. A native of Oxford, Smith has played and started in all 11 contests this season, spending most of his time as the Rangers’ center.

After sitting out the entire 2022 campaign with an injury, Smith has since played and started in every game for the Rangers over the past two seasons.

Rounding out the all-conference accolades for Northwest is Honorable Mention All-MACCC North Division selections, Jacorey Jones and Caulen Dunn. The starting linebacker duo has combined for 136 total tackles, nine tackles-for-loss, 4.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries.

Recently, Dunn, who leads the team with 95 total tackles, was voted for back-to-back MACCC Defensive Player of the Week honors. The Olive Branch native first posted 23 tackles against Mississippi Gulf Coast, the most in a single game since 1995. Dunn followed up that effort with a handful of tackles and a 59-yard fumble recovery touchdown in the Rangers’ MACCC title victory at East Central.

Meanwhile, Jones has 41 tackles on the season and three quarterback hurries. The Cleveland native recorded nine tackles in the Rangers’ Week 3 victory against East Mississippi, and later earned seven tackles in a pair of games against Northeast and Mississippi Delta.

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BENJY PARKER CHOSEN AS NORTH DIVISION COACH OF THE YEAR

JACKSON – After finishing the regular season with a 10-1 overall record and the program’s 12th MACCC title, Northwest head coach Benjy Parker has been voted as the MACCC North Division Coach of the Year.

Under Parker’s guidance, the Rangers also captured its 20th MACCC North Division title this season and are currently ranked fourth in the latest NJCAA Division I Football Rankings.

Since taking over the head coaching reins ahead of the 2016 season, Parker has led Northwest to the conference playoffs every season. The Bruce native holds a record of 75-20 overall and a 47-7 mark in division play. While he remains far behind the 201 career wins by all-time winningest head coach Bobby Franklin, Parker’s .789 overall winning percentage is historically the best among all Northwest coaches. His .870 winning percentage in the MACCC North Division is also the best in program history.

Parker’s teams have won seven or more games in every season since 2016, excluding the COVID-19 shortened 6-0 record during the fall of 2020. He has won five MACCC North Division titles since 2016 and three conference titles (2020, 2021, 2024).

This is the fourth Coach of the Year award for Parker and the first since the 2021 season. He previously earned MACJC North Division Coach of the Year in 2017 and garnered MACCC Coach of the Year accolades in 2020. Parker was also awarded NJCAA Region 23 Coach of the Year in the 2021 campaign.

NORTHWEST ENDS SEASON AT NO. 4 IN FINAL NJCAA RANKINGS

CHARLOTTE – Following a loss to Iowa Western in the semifinal round of the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs, Northwest has wrapped up the 2024 campaign ranked fourth in the final NJCAA poll.

This is the ninth time in the last 10 seasons that the Rangers have ended the year with a national ranking, dating back to the conclusion of the 2015 season. No MACCC teams were ranked in the NJCAA polls during the 2020 COVID-19 season, due to the conference being the only NJCAA members to participate in a traditional fall season.

Northwest finished the season with a 10-2 overall record, capturing both division and conference titles. Hutchinson (Kan.) earned the No. 1 spot as the 2024 NJCAA National Champions, while national runners-up Iowa Western finished at No. 2 overall. Georgia Military College and Navarro College (Texas) rounded out the top five, checking in at No. 3 and No. 5, respectively.

Elsewhere in the MACCC, Mississippi Gulf Coast finished ninth and MACCC runners-up East Central ended with a No. 10 ranking. Holmes and East Mississippi each finished the season ranked 13th and 14th, respectively.

Since 2015, Northwest has achieved final national rankings of No. 1 (2015), No. 6 (2016, 2019), No. 7 (2017-18), No. 4 (2021), No. 3 (2022) and No. 13 (2023). In that time-span, the Rangers have captured two national titles (2015, 2020), four conference championships (2015, 2020, 2021, 2024) and six division crowns (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024).

Northwest has also made six appearances in NJCAA affiliated bowl games or playoff games since 2015, including three trips to the NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs over the past four seasons.

Since Benjy Parker took over the head coaching reins in 2016, the Rangers have compiled a 75-21 overall record and a .774 winning percentage. Parker has further cemented his spot as the Rangers’ second winningest coach, trailing only Bobby Franklin’s 201 victories that were collected over a span from 1981-2004.

RECORD BOOK

RUSHING

Rushing Yards

Most Rushing Yards, Career

3,161 Justin Crawford (2014-15)

2,501 Jaquerrious Williams (2019-21)

2,283 Lavelle Danzy (1991-92)

2,236 John Avery (1994-95)

2,111 Kevin Jones (1997-98)

Most Rushing Yards, Season

2,031 Vince Powell (1989)

1,610 Justin Crawford (2015)

1,551 Justin Crawford (2014)

1,500+Ricky Blake (1987)

Most Rushing Yards, Game

338 Justin Crawford at Coahoma (10/23/14)

278 Eldra Buckley vs. East Mississippi (10/7/04)

269 Eldra Buckley vs. Copiah-Lincoln (9/23/04)

269 Justin Crawford at Itawamba (9/17/15)

259 Justin Crawford at Holmes (10/2/14)

Rushing Yards/Game (min. 9 gms)

172.3 Justin Crawford (2014)

166.7 Ricky Blake (1987)

156.2 Vince Powell (1989)

141.8 Eldra Buckley (2004)

134.2 Justin Crawford (2015)

Rushing Attempts

Most Rushing Attempts, Career

469 Justin Crawford (2014-15)

404 John Avery (1994-95)

402 Jaquerrious Williams (2019-21)

370 Kevin Jones (1997-98)

355 Damian Baker (2012-13)

Most Rushing Attempts, Season

257 D’mariun Perteet (2024)

248 Justin Crawford (2015)

238 Vince Powell (1989)

226 John Avery (1994)

RECORDS

221 Justin Crawford (2014)

Most Rushing Attempts, Game

44 Sherron Moore vs. Holmes (10/11/01)

42 Justin Crawford at Holmes (10/2/14)

38 Kevin Jones vs. Holmes (10/30/97)

35 Justin Crawford at Coahoma (10/23/14)

33 Justin Crawford at Itawamba (9/17/15)

33 D’mariun Perteet @ East Central (9/5/24)

Long Rush

97 Rontae Bass vs. Copiah-Lincoln (11/7/91)

96 Jerry Barrett vs. Holmes (9/17/70)

90 Willie Gardner vs. Southwest (10/17/96)

89 D’mariun Perteet vs. Northeast (9/26/24)

85 Cornelius Byrd vs. Jones County (11/5/83)

85 Vince Powell vs. Coahoma (10/12/89)

85 Roell Preston at East Mississippi (9/21/91)

85 John Avery at Mississippi Delta (10/15/94)

83 Damian Baker at Coahoma (9/12/13)

83 Chris Calvert vs. Northeast (10/18/18)

Rushing Touchdowns

Most Rushing Touchdowns, Career

37 Jaquerrious Williams (2019-21)

30 Justin Crawford (2014-15)

25 John Avery (1994-95)

22 Ricky Blake (1987)

22 Rontae Bass (1991-92)

22 Jamarien Bracey (2021-22)

22 D’mariun Perteet (2023-24)

Most Rushing Touchdowns, Season

22 Ricky Blake (1987)

18 Houston Agnew (1983)

18 Vince Powell (1989)

17 Jaquerrious Williams (2021)

16 Justin Crawford (2015)

16 D’mariun Perteet (2024)

Most Rushing Touchdowns, Game

4 Boyd Cole vs. Itawamba (9/16/72)

4 Houston Agnew at Northeast (10/22/83)

4 Vince Powell vs. Coahoma (10/12/89)

4 Eldra Buckley vs. Copiah-Lincoln (9/23/04)

4 Justin Crawford at Holmes (10/2/14)

4 Justin Crawford at Coahoma (10/23/14)

4 Chris Calvert at Mississippi Delta (9/13/18)

4 Jaquerrious Williams vs. Coahoma (10/10/19)

Rushing Yards/Carry (min. 125 att)

Rushing Yards Per Carry, Career (min. 200 att)

8.53 Vince Powell (1989)

8.04 Eldra Buckley (2003-04)

6.74 Justin Crawford (2014-15)

6.60 Lavelle Danzy (1991-92)

6.33 Sherron Moore (2000-01)

Rushing Yards Per Carry, Season (min. 125 att)

8.53 Vince Powell (1989)

7.97 Eldra Buckley (2004)

7.76 Kelcey Williams (1999)

7.71 Ray Barksdale (1990)

7.01 Justin Crawford (2014)

PASSING

Passing Yards

Most Passing Yards, Career

5,897 Russell Evans (1991-92)

5,045 Will Hall (1999-2000)

4,943 Casey Weston (2008-09)

4,911 Bryan Sparacino (1994-95)

4,519 Michael Hiers (2020-21)

Most Passing Yards, Season

3,982 Will Hall (2000)

3,293 Russell Evans (1992)

3,288 Gardner Minshew (2015)

3,093 Michael Hiers (2021)

2,949 Jack Abraham (2017)

Most Passing Yards, Game

602 Will Hall vs. East Mississippi (10/27/00)

514 Will Hall vs. Holmes (10/14/00)

487 Jack Abraham vs East Mississippi (11/11/17)

443 Ryan Mossakowski vs. Pearl River (9/1/11)

434 Will Hall vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (9/16/00)

Pass Completions

Most Pass Completions, Career

394 Casey Weston (2008-09)

323 Russell Evans (1991-92)

315 Bryan Sparacino (1994-95)

311 Will Hall (1999-2000)

306 Michael Hiers (2020-21)

Most Pass Completions, Season

248 Will Hall (2000)

223 Gardner Minshew (2015)

214 Jack Abraham (2017)

212 Michael Hiers (2021)

204 Casey Weston (2008)

Most Pass Completions, Game

34 Jack Abraham vs East Mississippi (11/11/17)

33 Ryan Mossakowski vs. East Mississippi (9/15/11)

33 Jack Abraham at Itawamba (9/14/17)

32 Casey Weston vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (8/28/08)

32 Michael Hiers vs. New Mexico Military (12/5/21)

Pass Attempts

Most Pass Attempts, Career

695 Casey Weston (2008-09)

663 Russell Evans (1991-92)

583 Bryan Sparacino (1994-95)

579 Bobby Robison (2001-02)

Most Pass Attempts, Season

367 Gardner Minshew (2015)

366 Will Hall (2000)

363 John Holmes (1998)

354 Casey Weston (2008)

348 Russell Evans (1992)

Most Pass Attempts, Game

57 Ryan Mossakowski vs. Northeast (9/29/11)

56 Jack Abraham at Itawamba (9/14/17)

55 Bobby Robison vs. Jones County (9/6/01)

54 Keegan Patterson vs. East Mississippi (10/5/23)

53 Michael Hiers at New Mexico Military (12/5/21)

Passing Touchdowns

Most Passing Touchdowns, Career

57 Will Hall (1999-2000)

56 Russell Evans (1991-92)

43 Bryan Sparacino (1994-95)

43 Bobby Robison (2001-02)

42 Casey Weston (2008-09)

Most Passing Touchdowns, Season

48 Will Hall (2000)

28 Russell Evans (1991)

28 Russell Evans (1992)

28 Gardner Minshew (2015)

27 Casey Weston (2009)

Most Passing Touchdowns, Game

9 Will Hall vs. East Mississippi (10/27/00)

6 Bobby Robison vs. East Mississippi (10/19/02)

6 Jack Walker at Holmes (9/26/19)

6 Ren Hefley at Coahoma (10/13/22)

5 Russell Evans vs. Mississippi Delta (10/3/91)

5 Jason Johnson vs. East Mississippi (10/28/99)

5 Will Hall vs. Copiah-Lincoln (8/31/00)

5 Will Hall vs. Jones County (9/9/00)

5 Will Hall vs. MS Gulf Coast (9/16/00)

5 Will Hall vs. Hinds (10/5/00)

5 Will Hall vs Coahoma (11/2/00)

5 Casey Weston vs. East Mississippi (9/24/09)

5 Ryan Mossakowski vs. Pearl River (9/1/11)

5 Gardner Minshew vs. Rochester (12/6/15)

5 Jack Abraham vs East Mississippi (11/11/17)

Completion Percentage

Completion Percentage, Career (min. 325 att)

65.2 Michael Hiers (2020-21)

64.7 Will Hall (1999-2000)

63.5 Jack Abraham (2017)

60.8 Gardner Minshew (2015)

57.4 Kelvin Simmons (1989-90)

Completion Percentage, Season (min. 175 att)

67.8 Will Hall (2000)

64.4 Michael Hiers (2021)

63.5 Jack Abraham (2017)

61.4 Brent Osborn (2010)

60.8 Gardner Minshew (2015)

Long Pass & Completion

95 Russell Evans to Eric Smith at Co-Lin (9/5/92)

95 Bryan Sparacino to Andre Rone vs. Co-Lin (9/29/94)

95 Michael Hiers to D.T. Sheffield at Coahoma (10/7/21)

90 Bobby Byrd to Wesley Carroll vs. Hinds (11/21/87)

87 Rayburn Morris to Joemal Campbell at Holmes (10/4/03)

86 Casey Weston to Darryl Kinkle vs. Gulf Coast (8/27/09)

86 Robert Wilcke to Demarcus Jones at Southwest MS (9/6/18)

85 John Holmes to Andre Heard at Delta (10/17/98)

83 Clay Holgorsen to Jerrick Orr at East Miss. (10/15/16)

82 Kyle Morgan to Justin Crawford vs. Delta (10/9/14)

82 Michael Hiers to D.T. Sheffield at Coahoma (10/7/21)

RECORDS

Total Offense

Total Offense, Career

6,102 Russell Evans (1991-92)

5,159 Will Hall (1999-2000)

4,779 Casey Weston (2008-09)

4,541 Bryan Sparacino (1994-95)

4,496 Michael Hiers (2020-21)

Total Offense, Season

4,075 Will Hall (2000)

3,359 Russell Evans (1992)

3,321 Gardner Minshew (2015)

3,107 Michael Hiers (2021)

3,048 Jack Abraham (2017)

Total Offense, Game

407.5 Will Hall (2000)

394.5 Michael Hiers (2020)

303.1 Casey Weston (2009)

278.7 Ryan Mossakowski (2011)

277.1 Jack Abraham (2017)

RECEIVING

Receiving Yards

Most Receiving Yards, Career

2,316 Eric Smith (1991-92)

2,124 D.T. Sheffield (2020-22)

1,927 Andre Rone (1994-95)

1,688 Roell Preston (1991-92)

1,584 Omar Rayford (1998-99)

Most Receiving Yards, Season

1,561 Eric Smith (1992)

1,360 Omar Rayford (1999)

1,237 Anton Paige (2000)

1,089 D.T. Sheffield (2021)

1,060 Michael Lindsey (2009)

Most Receiving Yards, Game

269 Eric Smith at Copiah-Lincoln (9/5/92)

234 Michael Lindsey vs. Mississippi Delta (10/1/09)

213 Andre Rone vs. MS Gulf Coast (8/31/95)

211 Eric Smith vs. Mississippi Delta (10/1/92)

210 Tony Harris at Coahoma (10/12/89)

Receiving Yards/Game Avg (min. 40 rec.)

123.7 Anton Paige (2000)

120.1 Eric Smith (1992)

117.8 Michael Lindsey (2009)

113.3 Omar Rayford (1999)

100.2 Andre Rone (1994)

Pass Receptions

Most Pass Receptions, Career

130 D.T. Sheffield (2020-22)

117 Andre Rone (1994-95)

109 Marquisian Chapman (2015-16)

104 Eric Smith (1991-92)

92 Connie Moore (1996-97)/ Braden Smith (2018-19)

Most Pass Receptions, Season

68 Eric Smith (1992)

66 Omar Rayford (1999)

64 Anton Paige (2000)

60 Andre Rone (1994)

59 Marquisian Chapman (2016)

Most Pass Receptions, Game

13 Marcus Henry vs. East Mississippi (9/15/11)

12 Eric Smith vs. Mississippi Delta (10/1/92)

12 Kevin Cooper vs. Itawamba (10/19/95)

11 Andre Rone vs. MS Gulf Coast (8/31/95)

11 John Harris vs. Mississippi Delta (9/28/02)

11 Marquisian Chapman vs. Trinity Valley (12/3/16)

11 D.T. Sheffield vs. East Mississippi (9/30/21)

Touchdown Receptions

Most Receiving Touchdowns, Career

26 D.T. Sheffield (2020-22)

19 John Harris (2002-03)

18 Roell Preston (1991-92)

18 Anton Paige (2000)

17 Eric Smith (1991-92)

17 Braden Smith (2018-19)

Most Receiving Touchdowns, Season

18 Anton Paige (2000)

15 John Harris (2002)

14 Omar Rayford (1999)

13 Michael Lindsey (2009)

12 Lance Ray (2011)

Most Receiving Touchdowns, Game

5 Rory Redmond vs. Northeast (10/9/97)

4 John Harris vs. Mississippi Delta (9/28/02)

4 Anton Paige vs. East Mississippi (10/27/00)

3 Rick Owens at Itawamba (1967)

3 Roell Preston at Holmes (9/24/92)

3 Eric Smith vs. Copiah-Lincoln (9/5/92)

3 Michael Lindsey vs. Mississippi Delta (10/1/09)

3 Andre Heard vs. Mississippi Delta (10/17/98)

3 Andre Rone vs. Copiah-Lincoln (9/29/94)

3 Terence Samuel vs. East Central (9/14/95)

3 Lance Ray vs. Pearl River (9/1/11)

3 Lance Ray at Mississippi Delta (10/3/11)

3 Cameron Wynn at East Mississippi (10/3/19)

3 D.T. Sheffield at Coahoma (10/13/22)

100-Yard Receving Games, Season

8 Omar Rayford (1999)

7 Michael Lindsey (2009)

6 Roell Preston (1992)

6 Eric Smith (1992)

6 Anton Paige (2000)

5 Andre Rone (1995)

5 Durell Robinson (2001)

5 Marcus Henry (2011)

All-Purpose Yards

All-Purpose Yards, Career

3,993 Justin Crawford (2014-15)

3,067 John Avery (1994-95)

2,903 D.T. Sheffield (2020-22)

2,695 Eric Smith (1991-92)

2,317 Lavelle Danzy (1991-92)

2,317 Kevin Jones (1997-98)

All-Purpose Yards, Season

2,031 Vince Powell (1989)

2,022 Justin Crawford (2015)

1,971 Justin Crawford (2014)

1,860 John Avery (1994)

1,561 Eric Smith (1992)

All-Purpose Yards, Game

197.1 Justin Crawford (2014)

186.0 John Avery (1994)

168.5 Justin Crawford (2015)

156.2 Vince Powell (1989)

Points Scored

Most Points Scored, Career

234 Jaquerrious Williams (2019-21)

220 Justin Crawford (2014-15)

191 Shae Orrell (1999-00)

RECORDS

174 D.T. Sheffield (2020-22)

168 John Avery (1994-95)

Most Points Scored, Season

136 Justin Crawford (2015)

132 Ricky Blake (1987)

112 Houston Agnew (1987)

108 Vince Powell (1989)

108 Anton Paige (2000)

108 Jaquerrious Williams (2021)

Field Goals Made

Field Goals Made, Career

22 Jim Speights (2014-15)

22 Drake McCarter (2016-17)

20 Shae Orrell (1999-00)

19 Kevin Buford (2009-10)

17 Jackson Uselton (2023-24)

Field Goals Made, Season

17 Jim Speights (2015)

16 Drake McCarter (2016)

13 Kevin Buford (2010)

13 Shae Orrell (1999)

13 Les Binkley (1998)

Field Goals Made, Game

4 Kevin Buford at Northeast (9/30/10)

4 Chase Carpenter at Northeast (9/20/12)

4 Tucker Barefoot at Mississippi Gulf Coast (12/5/20)

4 Jackson Uselton vs. Hinds (9/14/23)

3 Lonny Calicchio at Holmes (9/24/92)

3 Les Binkley vs. Northeast (10/1/98)

3 Les Binkley vs. Jones County (11/5/98)

3 JimSpeights vs. Northeast (9/10/15)

3 Jim Speights vs. Hinds (9/24/15)

3 Drake McCarter at East Central (11/5/16)

Field Goals Attempted

Field Goals Attempted, Career

44 Drake McCarter (2016-17)

34 Jim Speights (2014-15)

30 Nason Williams (1994, 96)

30 Shae Orrell (1999-00)

26 Jackson Uselton (2023-24)

Field Goals Attempted, Season

27 Drake McCarter (2016)

24 Jim Speights (2015)

21 Les Binkley (1998)

20 Shae Orrell (1999)

18 Lonny Calicchio (1992)

18 Kevin Buford (2010)

Field Goals Attempted, Game

5 Kevin Buford at Northeast (9/30/10)

5 Jackson Uselton vs. Hinds (9/14/23)

4 Keith Stribling vs. Ferrum (12/5/82)

4 Shae Orrell vs. East Central (11/13/99)

4 Les Binkley vs. Southwest (9/10/98)

4 Chase Carpenter at Northeast (9/20/12)

4 Jim Speights vs. Holmes (10/3/15)

4 Drake McCarter vs. Northeast (10/27/16)

4 Drake McCarter at Itawamba (9/14/17)

4 Tucker Barefoot at Mississippi Gulf Coast (12/5/20)

4 Eli Hamlin vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (9/1/22)

Field Goal Percentage

Best FG Percentage, Career (min. 20 att)

.760 Kevin Buford (19/25), 2009-10

.667 Shae Orrell (20/30), 1999-00 .647 Jim Speights (22/34), 2014-15 .625 Lonny Calicchio (15/24), 1991-92 .619 Chase Carpenter (13/21), 2011-12 .619 Les Binkley (13/21), 1998

Best FG Percentage, Season (min. 15 att)

.722 Kevin Buford (13/18), 2010

.708 Jim Speights (17/24), 2015 .706 Jackson Uselton (12/17), 2023

.667 Lonny Calicchio (12/18), 1992

.650 Shae Orrell (13/20), 1999

Long Field Goal

52 Hayden Wolfe vs. Pearl River (8/29/24)

51 Bobby Ferguson vs. Copiah-Lincoln (1980)

51 Brent Smith at Coahoma (11/1/01)

50 Kevin Buford at Mississippi Delta (10/1/09)

49 Nason Williams vs. MS Gulf Coast (9/1/94)

47 Jary Tindall vs. Holmes (9/5/85)

47 Kevin Bolen vs. Coahoma (10/9/86)

47 Nason Williams at Itawamba (10/20/94)

47 Nason Williams at Northeast (10/10/96)

47 Les Binkley vs. Jones County (11/5/98)

47 Shae Orrell at Itawamba (9/28/00)

47 Brent Smith vs. Jones County (11/10/01)

47 Drake McCarter vs. Holmes (9/29/16)

Extra Points (PAT)

Most PATs Made, Career

131 Shae Orrell (1999-00)

101 Lonny Calicchio (1991-92)

98 Eli Hamlin (2021-22)

88 Chase Carpenter (2011-12)

88 Drake McCarter (2016-17)

Most PATs Made, Season

71 Shae Orrell (2000)

60 Shae Orrell (1999)

55 Lonny Calicchio (1992)

53 Jim Speights (2015)

53 Eli Hamlin (2021)

Most PATs Attempted, Career

142 Shae Orrell (1999-00)

119 Lonny Calicchio (1991-92)

108 Eli Hamlin (2021-22)

100 Drake McCarter (2016-17)

96 Chase Carpenter (2011-12)

Most PATs Attempted, Season

75 Shae Orrell (2000)

67 Shae Orrell (1999)

66 Lonny Calicchio (1992)

58 Eli Hamlin (2021)

57 Jim Speights (2015)

PUNTING

Long Punt

70 Shae Orrell vs. East Central (11/13/99)

69 Shane Hargett at Coahoma (10/7/95)

68 Kevin Buford at Pearl River (9/2/10)

64 Drew Dabney at Holmes (9/26/19)

62 Jim Speights at Holmes (10/2/14)

Punting Yards

Most Punting Yards, Career

4,347 Lonny Calicchio (1991-92)

4,256 Shane Hargett (1995-96)

4,128 Kevin Cooper (1993-94)

3,927 Jim Speights (2014-15)

3,654 Jeff Walls (1997-98)

Most Punting Yards, Season

2,441 Lonny Calicchio (1991)

2,410 Bobby Ferguson (1980)

2,349 Drake McCarter (2016)

2,240 Hayden Wolfe (2024)

2,186 Shane Hargett (1996)

Punt Attempts

Most Punt Attempts, Career

108 Lonny Calicchio (1991-92)

107 Kevin Cooper (1993-94)

103 Shane Hargett (1995-96)

99 Jim Speights (2014-15)

92 Jeff Walls (1997-98)

92 Drake McCarter (2016-17)

Most Punt Attempts, Season

64 Bobby Ferguson (1980)

61 Drake McCarter (2016)

60 Lonny Calicchio (1991)

59 Brent Smith (2001)

57 Kevin Cooper (1993)

57 Hayden Wolfe (2024)

Punt Average

Best Average Yards Per Punt, Career

41.32 Shane Hargett (1995-96)

40.26 Kevin Buford (2009-10)

40.25 Lonny Calicchio (1991-92)

40.03 Chase Carpenter (2011-12)

39.72 Jeff Walls (1997-98)

Best Average Yards Per Punt, Season

42.86 Shane Hargett (1996)

41.82 Kevin Cooper (1994)

41.55 Kevin Buford (2009)

41.09 Jim Speights (2015)

40.94 Jeff Walls (1998)

Punt Inside the 20 (since 2001)

Most Punts Inside the 20, Career

38 Drake McCarter (2016-17)

30 Kevin Buford (2009-10)

27 Chase Carpenter (2011-12)

23 Jim Speights (2014-15)

23 Tanner Gillis (2020-21)

RECORDS

Most Punts Inside the 20, Season

25 Drake McCarter (2016)

22 Hayden Wolfe (2024)

17 Jim Speights (2015)

16 Kevin Buford (2009)

14 Chase Carpenter (2011)

14 Kevin Buford (2010)

14 Tanner Gillis (2021)

14 Shade Foster (2022)

PUNT RETURNS

Punt Returns

Most Punts Returned, Career

40 Fred Thomas (1992-93)

40 D.T. Sheffield (2020-22)

40 Fredd Adams (2023-24)

37 Eugene Egerson (1999-00)

34 Jamaal Jackson (2001-02)

Most Punts Returned, Season

28 Fred Thomas (1992)

24 Desman Ivy (2007)

23 Dante Hickey (1995)

22 Eugene Egerson (2000)

20 Fredd Adams (2023)

20 Fredd Adams (2024)

Punt Return Yards

Most Punt Return Yards, Career

949 Fred Thomas (1992-93)

648 Eugene Egerson (1999-00)

483 D.T. Sheffield (2020-22)

356 Timothy Jones (2003-04)

337 Jamaal Jackson (2001-02)

Most Punt Return Yards, Season

693 Fred Thomas (1992)

436 Eugene Egerson (2000)

309 Dante Hickey (1995)

256 Fred Thomas (1993)

226 D.T. Sheffield (2022)

Average Yards Per Return

Best Average Yards Per Return, Career (min. 15 ret)

23.73 Fred Thomas (1992-93)

17.51 Eugene Egerson (1999-00)

13.43 Dante Hickey (1995)

12.00 Ray Jackson (1999-00)

Best Average Yards Per Return, Season (min. 9 ret)

24.75 Fred Thomas (1992)

21.33 Fred Thomas (1993)

19.82 Eugene Egerson (2000)

14.67 Freddie Douglas (1991)

Punt Return Touchdowns

Most Punt Return Touchdowns, Career

4 Fred Thomas (1992-93)

3 Eugene Egerson (1999-00)

2 Henry “Gizmo” Williams (1981-82)

2 D.T. Sheffield (2020-22)

Most Punt Return Touchdowns, Season

3 Fred Thomas (1992)

3 Eugene Egerson (2000)

Long Punt Return

97 Fred Thomas vs. Coahoma (10/8/92)

90 Fred Thomas at Northeast (11/5/92)

89 Lawon Debardelaben vs Jones County (10/27/12)

85 Eugene Egerson vs. Northeast (9/21/00)

82 Tym Nelson vs. Itawamba (10/10/70

KICKOFF RETURNS

Kickoff Returns

Most Kickoff Returns, Career

56 Marcel Newson (2013-14)

32 Keyon Fordham (2019-21)

30 Terrance Jackson (2004-05)

28 Timothy Jones (2003-04)

28 KyKy Austin (2015-16)

Most Kickoff Returns, Season

32 Marcel Newson (2014)

28 KyKy Austin (2015)

25 M.J. Johnson (2024)

24 Marcel Newson (2013)

24 Lawon Debardelaben (2012)

Kickoff Return Yards

Most Kickoff Return Yards, Career

1,343 Marcel Newson (2013-14)

889 Keyon Fordham (2019-21)

724 Terrance Jackson (2004-05)

626 KyKy Austin (2015-16)

616 Eugene Egerson (1999-00)

Most Kickoff Return Yards, Season

747 Marcel Newson (2014)

626 KyKy Austin (2015)

596 Marcel Newson (2013)

558 Cameron Wynn (2019)

541 M.J. Johnson (2024)

Average Yards Per Kick Return

Best Average Yards Per Return, Career (min. 15 ret)

33.72 John Avery (1994-95)

31.16 Marcus Christon (1999-00)

29.33 Eugene Egerson (1999-00)

27.78 Keyon Fordham (2019-21)

26.21 Fred Thomas (1992-93)

Kickoff Return Touchdowns

Most Kickoff Return Touchdowns, Career

3 John Avery (1994-95)

2 Henry Williams (1981)

2 Fred Thomas (1992-93)

2 Marcus Christon (1999-00)

2 Lance Ray (2011)

Most Kickoff Return Touchdowns, Season

2 Henry Williams (1981)

2 John Avery (1994)

2 Lance Ray (2011)

Long Kick Return

100 Henry Williams vs. East Central (9/1981)

100 Eugene Egerson at East Mississippi (10/26/00)

100 Terrance Jackson at Northeast (10/20/05)

98 Larry Herron vs Jones County (9/2/72)

98 Marcus Christon vs. MS Gulf Coast (9/16/00)

97 Willie Hill at East Mississippi (1973)

95 Ken Rowe vs. Hinds (9/14/90)

95 John Avery vs. East Mississippi (9/22/94)

95 Keyon Fordham at East Central (8/29/19)

INTERCEPTIONS

Most Interceptions

Most Interceptions, Career

19 Vandell Grigsby (1991-92)

18 Johnathan Shaw (1999-2000)

16 Sinatra Armstrong (1989-90)

15 Shaddrick Carter (1998-99)

13 Demetric Wright (1999-2000)

13 Jamaal Jackson (2001-02)

Most Interceptions, Season

11 Sinatra Armstrong (1989)

10 Vandell Grigsby (1992)

9 Vandell Grigsby (1991)

9 Johnathan Shaw (1999)

9 Johnathan Shaw (2000)

Most Interceptions, Game

4 Vandell Grigsby vs. Northeastern Oklahoma (12/5/92)

4 Johnathan Shaw vs. East Mississippi (10/28/99)

4 Fredd Adams vs. East Mississippi (9/14/24)

3 Ron Howard vs. Coahoma (10/12/90)

3 Demetric Wright vs. Coahoma (9/23/99)

3 Marcus Connor vs. East Mississippi (10/7/04)

Interception Return Yards

Most Interception Return Yards, Career

322 Johnathan Shaw (1999-2000)

320 Vandell Grigsby (1991-92)

260 Shaddrick Carter (1998-99)

239 Jamaal Jackson (2001-02)

207 Demetric Wright (1999-2000)

Most Interception Return Yards, Season

198 Vandell Grigsby (1992)

190 Malikia Griffin (1995)

178 Fredd Adams (2024)

171 Jamaal Jackson (2001)

169 Jeffrey Dukes (2003)

RECORDS

Interception Return Touchdowns

Most Interception Return Touchdowns, Career

4 Turner Rotenberry (2016-17)

3 Johnathan Shaw (1999-2000)

3 Demetric Wright (1999-2000)

2 Sinatra Armstrong (1989-90)

2 Jeffrey Dukes (2003)

2 DeVon Hicks (2004, 2006)

2 Brandin Echols (2017-18)

2 Jarvis Townsend (2019-21)

2 Byron “Tank” Pearson (2020-22)

2 Keshawn Davila (2023-24)

2 Fredd Adams (2023-24)

Most Interception Return Touchdowns, Season

3 Turner Rotenberry (2017)

2 Ozie Wilhite (1993)

2 Malikia Griffin (1995)

2 Johnathan Shaw (2000)

2 Demetric Wright (2000)

2 Jeffrey Dukes (2003)

2 Jarvis Townsend (2021)

2 Fredd Adams (2024)

Long Interception Return

100 Malikia Griffin vs. East Central (9/14/95)

100 Terrance Jackson at Northeast (10/20/05)

96 DeVon Hicks at Copiah-Lincoln (9/23/04)

93 Jeff Carlyle vs. Itawamba (10/28/10)

87 Jeffrey Dukes vs. East Mississippi (10/18/03)

TACKLES

Total Tackles

Most Total Tackles, Career

241 Mike McClenton (1988-89)

205 Thomas Majors (2007-08)

205 Sam Brumfield (2020-22)

203 Jason Jones (1998-99)

200 Malik Hawkins (2014-15)

Most Total Tackles, Season

142 Jimmy Franklin (1979)

136 Mike McClenton (1989)

133 Jason Jones (1999)

132 Cortez Kennedy (1987)

130 Cassius Ware (1991)

Most Total Tackles, Game

24 Cassius Ware vs. Southwest (10/31/91)

24 Melton Glover vs. Mississippi Delta (10/12/95)

23 Caulen Dunn vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (11/9/24)

22 Bill McCollins at Northeast (11/5/92)

20 Damon Primus vs. Southwest (10/31/91)

20 Bill McCollins vs. Itawamba (11/21/92)

Solo Tackles

Solo Tackles, Career

130 Thomas Majors (2007-08)

125 Mike McClenton (1988-89)

120 Jason Jones (1998-99)

120 Bobby Brown (1998-99)

115 Marcus Johnson (2005-06)

115 Stanjuan Lee (1999-2000)

Solo Tackles, Season

80 Mike McClenton (1989)

79 Jason Jones (1999)

76 Cortez Kennedy (1987)

73 Melton Glover (1995)

73 Thomas Majors (2008)

Assisted Tackles

Assisted Tackles, Career

122 Bill McCollins (1991-92)

116 Phillip Benton (1992-93)

116 Mike McClenton (1988-89)

96 Jimmy Franklin (1979)

93 Cassius Ware (1990-91)

Assisted Tackles, Season

96 Jimmy Franklin (1979)

70 Cassius Ware (1991)

68 Phillip Benton (1992)

68 Bill McCollins (1992)

67 Rashad Johnson (2002)

Tackles-for-Loss

Most Tackles for Loss, Career

46 Bryant Mix (1991-92) 40 Bill McCollins (1991-92) 36 Cletidus Hunt (1994-95) 33 Quondarius Qualls (2015-16)

31 Keith Drayton (1993-94)

31 Hal Northern (2016-17)

Most Tackles for Loss, Season 31 Bryant Mix (1991) 28 Bill McCollins (1992)

22 Chris Herring (2003)

19 Colby Simmons (2001)

18 Keith Drayton (1993)

18 Cletidus Hunt (1994; 1995)

18 Colston Weatherington (1998)

18 Chris Turner (2003)

Quarterback Sacks

Most Quarterback Sacks, Career

41 Stanjuan Lee (1999-00)

39 Bryant Mix (1991-92)

30 Andre Thompson (1989-90)

25 Bill McCollins (1991-92)

22 Keith Drayton (1993-94)

Most Quarterback Sacks, Season

25 Bryant Mix (1991)

24 Stanjuan Lee (1999)

20 Colston Weatherington (1998)

18 Cortez Kennedy (1987)

17 Stanjuan Lee (2000)

17 Andre Thompson (1990)

Quarterback Hurries

Most Quarterback Hurries, Career

42 Cletidus Hunt (1994-95)

35 Chris Herring (2003)

33 Quondarius Qualls (2015-16)

32 Stanjuan Lee (1999-2000)

Most Quarterback Hurries, Season

42 Cletidus Hunt (1995)

35 Chris Herring (2003)

27 Freddie McGowan (2003)

PASSES DEFENDED

Pass Breakups (PBU)

Passes Broken Up, Career

40 Demetric Wright (1999-2000)

37 Jason Campbell (2002-03)

35 Tony Echols (1991-92)

33 Jamaal Jackson (2001-02)

32 Andrew Jackson (2002-03)

Passes Broken Up, Season

25 Jason Campbell (2003)

23 Demetric Wright (2000)

22 Chris Toles (1993)

21 Wayne Coffey (1991)

20 Vandell Grigsby (1991)

20 Tevas Sanford (1996)

Passes Defended (PBU+INT)

Most Passes Defended, Career

53 Demetric Wright (1999-2000)

50 Vandell Grigsby (1991-92)

47 Tony Echols (1991-92)

46 Jamaal Jackson (2001-02)

44 Jason Campbell (2002-03)

Most Passes Defended, Season

29 Vandell Grigsby (1991)

29 Demetric Wright (2000)

28 Jason Campbell (2003)

27 Tevas Sanford (1996)

26 Chris Toles (1993)

26 Shaddrick Carter (1999)

26 Jamaal Jackson (2001)

RECORDS

FUMBLES

Forced Fumbles

Most Forced Fumbles, Career

19 Phillip Benton (1992-93)

10 Stanjuan Lee (1999-2000)

10 Connie Moore (1996-97)

10 Chris Peterson (1997)

8 Marvin Mays (1991)

8 Terrence Smith (2002-03)

Most Forced Fumbles, Season

10 Phillip Benton (1992)

10 Chris Peterson (1997)

9 Phillip Benton (1993)

8 Marvin Mays (1991)

Recovered Fumbles

Most Recovered Fumbles, Career

13 Phillip Benton (1992-93)

6 Jason Jones (1998-99)

5 Alonzo Horner (1990-91)

5 Tim Wright (1991)

5 John Dukes (1999-2000)

5 Rodney White (1992-93)

Most Recovered Fumbles, Season

7 Phillip Benton (1993)

6 Phillip Benton (1992)

5 Alonzo Horner (1991)

5 Tim Wright (1991)

BLOCKED KICKS

Most Blocked Kicks (since 1995)

Most Blocked Kicks, Career

3 Colby Simmons (2000-01)

3 Jalen Harvey (2015-16)

Most Blocked Kicks, Season

2 Malikia Griffin (1995)

2 Colby Simmons (2001)

2 Anton Anderson (2007)

2 Aubrey Shelton (2009)

2 Jamontay Pilson (2010)

2 Treston DeCoud (2014)

2 Jalen Harvey (2015)

2 D.J. Reed (2017)

2 Marlon Character Jr. (2017)

1.

2.

(148-2644)

(213-3510)

(161-2627)

(127-2042)

(103-1619)

(55-850)

(194-2913)

Total Offense

1. 6,138 .................................. 1999

2. 5,770 2015

3. 5,685 .................................. 1992

4. 5,402 2021

5. 5,340 2017

6. 5,207 .................................. 2000

7. 4,854 1998

8. 4,789 1991

9. 4,535 .................................. 2016

10. 4,450 2022

Total Offense/Game

1. 520.7 (10 games) 2000

2. 511.5 (12 games) ....................... 1999

3. 485.5 (11 games) 2017

4. 485.4 (9 games) 2011

5. 480.8 (12 games) ....................... 2015

6. 450.2 (12 games) 2021

7. 448.2 (9 games) 2004

8. 437.3 (13 games) ....................... 1992

9. 434.1 (10 games) 2012

10. 414.6 (9 games) 2009

All Purpose Yards

1. 7,438 .................................. 1999

2. 7,382 1992

3. 6,971 2015

4. 6,846 .................................. 2000

5. 6,380 2021

6. 6,225 2017

7. 5,973 .................................. 1991

8. 5,919 2016

9. 5,914 1998

10. 5,572 .................................. 2012

All Purpose Yards/Game

1. 684.6 (10 games) 2000

2. 619.8 (12 games) 1999

3. 580.9 (12 games) ....................... 2015

4. 571.6 (9 games) 2011

5. 567.8 (13 games) 1992

6. 566.0 (9 games)......................... 2004

7. 565.9 (11 games) 2017

8. 557.2 (10 games) 2012

9. 553.7 (9 games)......................... 2009

10. 531.6 (12 games) 2021

Total Points Scored

1. 527 (72 TD, 71 PAT, 8 FG) 2000

2. 501 (67 TD, 60 PAT, 13 FG) ................ 1999

3. 475 (64 TD, 55 PAT, 12 FG) 1992

4. 464 (59 TD, 53 PAT, 17 FG) 2015

5. 434 (59 TD, 53 PAT, 9 FG).................. 2021

6. 428 (61 TD, 52 PAT, 3 FG) 1991

7. 410 (57 TD, 49 PAT, 6 FG) 2017

8. 396 (51 TD, 51 PAT, 13 FG) ................ 1998

9. 393 (53 TD, 45 PAT, 8 FG, 2 2-PT CONV) 2022

10. 380 (51 TD, 43 PAT, 9 FG).................. 2012

Touchdowns Scored

1. 72 (13 rush, 50 rcv, 9 ret) ................. 2000

2. 67 (27 rush, 35 rcv, 5 ret) 1999

3. 64 (28 rush, 30 rcv, 6 ret) ................. 1992

4. 61 (30 rush, 29 rcv, 2 ret) 1991

5. 59 (25 rush, 30 rcv, 4 ret) 2015 59 (35 rush, 21 rcv, 3 ret.) ................. 2021

7. 57 (29 rush, 23 rcv, 5 ret) 2017

8. 53 (24 rush, 25 rcv, 1 ret) 2022

9. 52 (22 rush, 28 rcv, 2 ret) ................. 2011

10. 51 (26 rush, 18 rcv, 7 ret) 2012 51 (20 rush, 29 rcv, 2 ret) 1998

PAT Kicks Made

1. 71 (71-76) ............................. 2000 2. 60 (60-67) 1999 3. 55 (55-56) 1992 4. 53 (53-57) .............................

53 (53-58)

6. 51 (51-58)

51 (51-52) .............................

48 (48-55)

9. 46 (46-50)

10. 45 (45-50) .............................

PAT Kicks Attempted 1. 76 (71-76)

2. 67 (60-67)

3. 58 (51-58) .............................

58 (53-58)

5. 57 (53-57)

56 (55-56) ............................. 1992 7.

17 (17-24)

(17-24) ..........................

(52-2070)

(48-1906)

(14-333)

(24-310)

(23-284)

(20-279)

(20-226)

(23-221)

(26-216)

RECORDS

CAULEN DUNN hit a milestone of 23 total tackles in the 2024 MACCC Semifinal victory against Mississippi Gulf Coast, the most in a single game by any Northwest player since October 12, 1995 (Melton Glover - 24 tackles vs. Mississippi Delta).

WHEN IT HAPPENED LAST

Returned a kickoff for TD ...................... Aug. 29, 2019 (Keyon Fordham at East Central - 95 yards)

Returned a punt for a TD Oct. 20, 2022 (D.T. Sheffield vs. Holmes - 65 yards)

Returned an INT for TD ................... Nov. 16, 2024 (Fredd Adams @ East Central - 84 yards)

Returned a fumble for a TD ................ Nov. 16, 2024 (Caulen Dunn @ East Central - 59 yards)

Blocked a punt for a TD Sept. 7, 2017 (Chris Stamps at Pearl River - 58 yards)

Recorded a safety Nov. 1, 2024 (TEAM @ Itawamba)

Kicked a 4th quarter FG to win .... Nov. 9, 2024 (Hayden Wolfe vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast - 43 yards)

Scored on the last play to win.......... Oct. 24, 2024 (Zach Wilcke 50-yard pass to Keon Hutchins)

Scored a two-point conversion Sept. 29, 2022 (Ren Hefley pass at East Mississippi)

Rushed for 100 yards in a game Nov. 16, 2024 (D’mariun Perteet @ East Central - 129 yards)

Rushed for 200 yards in a game Nov. 13, 2021 (Jaquerrious Williams - 201 yards)

Rushed for 300 yards in a game Oct. 23, 2014 (Justin Crawford at Coahoma - 338 yards)

Passed for 400 yards in a game Nov. 11, 2017 (Jack Abraham vs East Mississippi - 487 yards)

Passed for 500 yards in a game Oct. 14, 2000 (Will Hall vs Holmes - 514 yards)

Passed for 600 yards in a game Oct. 27, 2000 (Will Hall vs East Mississippi - 602 yards)

Had 200 yards receiving in a game Oct. 15, 2016 (Marquisian Chapman at East Mississippi - 204 yards)

Had 10 or more receptions in a game Sept. 30, 2021 (D.T. Sheffield vs. East Mississippi - 11 rec)

Made 15 tackles in a game .......... Nov. 9, 2024 (Caulen Dunn vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast - 23 tkl)

Made 20 tackles in a game .......... Nov. 9, 2024 (Caulen Dunn vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast - 23 tkl)

Picked off three passes in a game Sept. 14, 2024 (Fredd Adams vs. East Mississippi)

Picked off four passes in a game ............... Sept. 14, 2024 (Fredd Adams vs. East Mississippi)

Completed 10 or more consecutive passes ..........Sept. 26, 2024 (Zach Wilcke vs. Northeast - 12)

Rushed for 1,000 yards in a season 2024 (D’mariun Perteet - 1,210 yards)

Rushed for 2,000 yards in a season 1989 (Vince Powell - 2,031 yards)

Passed for 2,000 yards in a season

Passed for 3,000 yards in a season

2021 (Michael Hiers - 3,093 yards)

2021 (Michael Hiers - 3,093 yards)

Had 1,000 yards receiving in a season 2021 (D.T. Sheffield - 1,089 yards)

TEAM

Played an overtime game

Nov. 2, 2023 (W, 28-27 vs. Northeast)

Shutout an opponent Oct. 26, 2017 (W, 32-0 at Northeast)

Were shutout by an opponent Oct. 16, 2014 (L, 49-0 vs East Mississippi)

Scored 50+ points in a game

Oct. 19, 2023 (W, 55-7 vs. Coahoma)

Scored 60+ points in a game Nov. 11, 2017 (L, 67-66 vs. East Mississippi - 2OT)

Scored 70+ points in a game Sept. 16, 2000 (W, 79-34 vs Gulf Coast)

Scored 80+ points in a game Sept. 24, 1998 (W, 80-7 vs Coahoma)

Rushing Leaders

1979 Dennis Mosby 10 678 67.7

1983 Houston Agnew 9 1076

1986 Leatrice Pickett 13 1083 83.3

1987 Ricky Blake 13 1500+

1988 Dan Footman 13 146 1052 80.9

1989 Vince Powell** 13 238 2031 156.2

1990 Ray Barksdale 9 144 1110 123.3

1991 Lavelle Danzy 13 154 1069 82.2

1992 Lavelle Danzy 13 192 1214 93.4

1993 Kevin Faulkner 10 172 951 95.1

1994 John Avery 10 226 1233 123.3

1995 John Avery 10 178 1003 100.3

1996 O.J. Cooper 10 160 956 95.6

1997 Kevin Jones 10 194 1188 118.8

1998 Kevin Jones 12 176 923 76.9

1999 Kelcey Williams 12 127 985 82.1

2000 Kory Chapman 10 73 529 52.9

2001 Sherron Moore 10 198 1260 126.0

2002 Hayden Sullivant 6 58 338 56.3

2003 Eldra Buckley 10 99 806 80.6

2004 Eldra Buckley** 9 160 1276 141.8

2005 Terrance Jackson 7 80 444 63.4

2006 Bryan Fitzgerald 9 79 615 68.3

2007 Daniel Thomas 8 103 562 70.2

2008 Tijuan Green 10 116 647 64.7

2009 Calvin Malone 9 102 573 63.7

2010 Jay Jones 10 149 920 92.0

2011 Teshadi Talton 9 153 814 90.4

2012 Damian Baker 10 193 1161 116.1

2013 Damian Baker 9 162 841 93.4

2014 Justin Crawford 9 221 1551 172.3

2015 Justin Crawford 12 248 1610 134.2

2016 Quarderman Sloan 12 184 1053 87.8

2017 Kevin Perkins 11 163 884 80.4

2018 Chris Calvert 10 104 610 61.0 2019 Jaquerrious Williams 11 126 792 72.0

2020 Jaquerrious Williams 6 83 423 70.5

2021 Jaquerrious Williams 12 193 1286 107.2

2022 Jamarien Bracey 12 160 729 60.8

2023 D’mariun Perteet 9 99 631 70.1 2024 D’mariun Perteet 12 257 1360 113.3

Passing Leaders

2 1986 Leon Reed 11 1234 16 1988 Bobby Byrd 11 920 8 1989 Kelvin Simmons 13 103-175-10 58.8 1057 15

1990 Kelvin Simmons 11 107-191-14 56.0 1821 14 1991 Russell Evans 12 147-315-27 46.7 2604 28 1992 Russell Evans 13 176-348-21 50.6 3293 28

1993 Terence Samuel 10 66-156-16 42.3 934 10

1994 Bryan Sparacino 10 162-279-12 58.1 2398 19

1995 Bryan Sparacino 10 153-304-13 50.3 2513 24

1996 Chris Ryan 9 71-155-6 45.8 788 4

1997 Willie Gardner 9 100-200-7 50.0 1554 15

1998 John Holmes 12 169-363-17 46.6 2547 21

1999 Jason Johnson 12 150-269-8 55.8 2447 26

2000 Will Hall 10 248-366-15 67.8 3982 48

2001 Bobby Robison 10 162-334-11 48.5 2359 20

2002 Bobby Robison 9 118-245-10 48.2 1737 23

2003 Rayburn Morris 10 66-158-10 41.8 1171 13

2004 Lewis Kuffuor 9 92-197-6 46.7 1111 7

2005 Larry Henderson 7 39-86-4 45.3 453 1

2006 Robert Glover 7 30-55-3 54.5 458 3

2007 Brandon Myles 8 54-128-5 42.2 697 2

2008 Casey Weston 10 204-354-8 57.7 2072 15

2009 Casey Weston 9 190-341-12 55.7 2871 27

2010 Brent Osborn 10 181-295-12 61.4 2014 18

2011 Ryan Mossakowski 9 177-293-14 60.4 2422 26

2012 Domonique Harris 10 158-267-11 59.2 2361 18

2013 Karsten Miller 9 154-263-11 58.6 1755 12

2014 Karsten Miller 5 73-147-7 49.7 984 7

2015 Gardner Minshew 12 223-367-5 60.8 3288 28

2016 Clay Holgorsen 12 146-256-4 57.0 1682 13

2017 Jack Abraham 11 214-337-8 63.5 2949 23

2018 Jacob Free 9 161-301-4 53.5 2036 14

2019 Jack Walker 11 147-269-8 54.6 2279 20

2020 Michael Hiers 6 94-140-1 67.1 1426 13

Michael Hiers 12 212-329-4 64.4 3093 21

Ren Hefley 12 209-343-7 60.9 2476 24

Keegan Patterson10 162-312-13 51.9 2153 15

Zach Wilcke 12 164-283-9 58.0 2051 15

Receiving Leaders

Scoring Leaders

Punting Leaders

Punt Return Leaders

Interception Leaders

Field Goal Leaders

SENATOBIA TO SATURDAYS

NEXT LEVEL RANGERS

Alabama, University of

Jeffrey Dukes, FS (2003)

Chris Turner, DE (2003)

Alabama A&M University

Ricky Blake, RB (1988)

Efren Norwood (1986)

Alabama-Birmingham, Univ. of

Jalen Nettles, OL (2023)

Zach Britten, CB (2005)

Alabama State University

Derrick Harden, TE (2024)

Roderick Daniels, DL (2022)

Brandon Love, OG (2008)

Alcorn State University

Elijah Ruffin, DB (2025)

Tyson Keys, TE (2021)

Jamaul Lofton, OL (2020)

Monterio Hunt, WR (2019)

Matt Davis, DE (2016)

Rashad Raybon, LB (2002)

Bryant Mix, DL (1992)

Arkansas, University of

Keshawn Davila, DB (2025)

Terrance Malone, OT (2015)

Bobby Proctor, FB (1953)

Arkansas-Monticello, Univ. of

Tahji Gilbert, DT (2021)

Jack Hendershot, TE (2018)

Frank Pace, QB (2002)

John McKay (1987)

Shane Crawford (1987)

Oneal Weber (1987)

Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Univ. of

Ja’Marlin Green, DB (2024)

Arkansas State University

Kevin Diaz, TE (2023)

Quay Mays, DL (2021)

Chase Johnson, OL (2016)

Walter Moody, CB (2007)

Rob Ramage, DE (2005)

Jess McDonald, OG (2004)

Jerry Pegues, OL (1999)

Alvin Powell, WR (1999)

Andre Heard, WR (1998)

Lavell Alexander, DB (1996)

Rod Mosley, DB (1995)

Leon Cunningham, WR (1993)

Fred Barrow, DB (1987)

Charles Watson (1987)

Houston Agnew, RB (1986)

Dr. Mark Robbins (1984)

Mitchell Young, DT (1982)

Gary Broome, DB (1982)

Carter Ray Crawford, DT (1982)

Bobby Gaston, NG (1982)

James Williams, RB (1982)

Freddie Rogers, DT (1981)

Bobby Hogue (1959)

Darrel Arnold (1955)

Arkansas Tech University

Willy Anderson, FB (1998)

Jonathan Webster, DB (2004)

Josh Scroggins, DT (2003)

Army

Josh Rea, OL (2014)

Auburn University

Shaddrick Carter, DB (1999)

Damon Primus, DL (1991)

Eddie Blake, DT (1989)

Austin Peay State University

Stratton Smith, OL (2025)

Corey Brown, DT (2016)

Ron Shegog, S (1984)

Bacone College

Alfonzo Buford, WR (2008)

Belhaven University

KyKy Austin, WR (2016)

Danterrius Young, OG (2012)

Ricky Wadlington, LB (2008)

Ras Bayles, DB (1999)

Benedict College

Domonique Harris, QB (2017)

Bethel University

Robert Liggins, WR (2013)

Russell Evans, QB (1992)

Bowling Green State University

Fred Garth Jr., S (2016)

Buffalo, University of

Jamarr Davis, OL (2022)

Campbell University

Carlando Crump, DB (2025)

Carroll College

Jake Paylor, OT (2009)

Carson-Newman University

Damian Baker, RB (2013)

Andre Reese, LB (2005)

Central Arkansas, Univ, of

Dylan Spencer, OL (2024)

Kiyon Williams, LB (2023)

Rontavious “Dude” Person, DB (2023)

Christian Cain, DB (2019)

D.J. Reed, DE (2018)

Kevin Buford, K/P (2010)

Aubrey Shelton, CB (2009)

Kendrell Barksdale, DT (2005)

Lendrell Barksdale, DT (2005)

Oran Singleton, RB (1994)

Central Florida, University of

LaParka Langston, OL (2025)

Jacoby Jones, WR (2024)

Shane Hargett, P (1996)

Deon Porter, DB (1996)

Central Missouri, University of

Orlando Dunn, WR (1998)

John Holmes, QB (1998)

Kevin Jones, RB (1998)

Colston Weatherington, DE (1998)

NEXT LEVEL RANGERS

Central Oklahoma, Univ. of Leroy Summers, LB (2004)

Central State University

Quay Mays, DT (2024)

Charleston Southern University

Dale Woods, DE (2007)

Nick Nester, DB (2000)

Charlotte

Zach Wilcke, QB (2025)

K.D. Gibson, WR (2025)

D.J. Burgess, DL (2025)

Jaylon Johnson, DL (2025)

Ashton Gist, C (2019)

Cincinnati, University of

Braden Smith, WR (2023)

Vince Powell, RB (1989)

Clark-Atlanta University

Keshun Cowan, DB (2011)

Bakari Trotter, S (2011)

Ederic Kerney, TE (1995)

Clemson University

Anthony Ware, DT (1987)

Coastal Carolina University

Fredd Adams, DB (2025)

Joshua Humes, TE (2025)

D’mariun Perteet, RB (2025)

Cumberlands, Univ. of the

Javonta Woods, DB (2015)

Eddie McGill, OL (1997)

Delta State University

Jalen May, WR (2024)

Jarvis Townsend, DB (2021)

Jack Creely, LS (2017)

Ahmad Alexander, DB (2017)

Keenen Davis, OG (2017)

Mike McGhee, LB (2016)

David Herrington, LB (2016)

Tyler Sullivan, QB (2013)

Jon Knox, DB (2013)

Cor’tez Hibbler, OG (2012)

Johnny Johnson, WR (2002)

Whit Tidwell, OL (2000)

Bobby Brown, LB (1999)

Jody Jennings, WR (1999)

Jeff Walls, P (1998)

Mickey Hawthorne, OT (1998)

Kareem Vance, DB (1997)

Chris Duncan, OL (1994)

Roosevelt Johnson, DL (1994)

Scott Vaughn, TE (1994)

Darryl Rudd, DB (1992)

Wayne Coffey, DB (1991)

Stephen Coker, PK (1991)

Ron Howard, DB (1990)

Ed Taamilo, LB (1990)

William Gennesy, DT (1990)

Robert Moore, WR

James Wright (1988)

Porter Casey (1987)

Tim Jolly (1986)

Billy Martin (1986)

Jimmy Bradshaw, DE (1971)

Bryce McCullough (1962)

John Brewer (1949)

A.C. Williams Jr. (1937)

East Carolina University

East Texas A&M University

Terrance Malone, OT (2019)

R.J. Brisbon, OT (2008)

Eastern Kentucky University

Jaycob Horn, WR (2022)

Jakobe McLaurin, OL (2022)

Kylan Robinson, LB (2021)

Mitch Cooper (1987)

Emporia State University

Howard West, DL (2002)

Faulkner University

Romeel Cochran, TE (2016)

Willie Bland Jr., DB (2016)

Jacob McCrary, WR (2015)

Aaron Thompson, DB (2012)

Florida, University of

Kyle Pupello, LB (2005)

Florida Atlantic University

Lavante Epson, Jr., OG (2018)

Florida State University

Tyeland Coleman, DL (2025)

Adonis Thomas, LB (2016)

Alonzo Horner, LB (1991)

Dan Footman, DE (1989)

Colorado, Univ. of

Rayyan Buell, DL (2024)

Justin Jackson, DL (2019)

Concord University

Clint Smith, LB (1997)

Gardner Minshew, QB (2015)

Lance Ray, WR/KR (2011)

Korey Reynolds, TE (2008)

Henry Williams, WR/KR (1983)

East

Tennessee State University

Tyson Taylor, DB (1994)

Steve Betsa, C (1982)

Dean Gibbs, OT (1982)

Ray Franklin, WR (1982)

Fort Valley State University

Jevon McDonald, DB (2023)

Justin Wright, LB (2012)

Devin Clark, DL (2012)

Gardner-Webb University

Ren Hefley, QB (2024)

Georgia, University of

Emarlos Leroy, DL (1996)

Keith Drayton, DL (1994)

Phillip Benton, LB (1993)

NEXT LEVEL RANGERS

Georgia Southern University

Tomarcio Reese, LB (2016)

Georgia State University

Tahji Gilbert, DT (2018)

Hardin-Simmons University

Taylor Rotenberry, TE (2013)

Raphael McClain, DB (2013)

Arthur Kuntzman (1961)

Harding University

Robert Wilkie, QB (2018)

Detric Cathey (1988)

Hawaii, University of

Dee Miller, DB (1998)

Karman Saulsberry, DT (1998)

Henderson State University

Jaylen Powell, DB (2023)

Reginald Williams, DL (2010)

Kris Austin, TE (2006)

Gary Dancer, LB (2006)

Ronnie Burnett, RB (1987)

Houston, University of

Jayce Rogers, DB (2019)

Taures Payne, DE (2018)

Tramaine Williams, DE (2006)

Alton Montgomery, DB (1987)

Danny Cranford (1957)

Jackson State University

Dimonyai Lacey, DL (2024)

B.J. Washington, DB (2023)

Maurice Rivers, DE (2016)

Jamarius Mabry, WR (2014)

Corderick Govan, LB (2008)

Jeremy Pierce, CB (2006)

Bill Houston, WR (1971)

Jacksonville State University

Lawon Debardelaben, DB (2014)

Kory Chapman, RB (2000)

Ray Jackson, WR (2000)

Matt Baker, OL (2000)

Jason Carothers, OL (1997)

Kansas, University of

Willie McCaleb, DE (2016)

Lamonte Holloman, LB (N/A)

Kansas State University

Robert Hentz II, DL (2019)

Daniel Thomas, RB (2007)

Leatrice Pickett (1986)

Kennesaw State University

Rod Daniels, DL (2025)

Kent State University

Keshunn Abram, WR (2018)

Kentucky Wesleyan University

Ryan Evans, WR (2006)

Robert Glover, QB (2006)

Lamar University

Ryan Mossakowksi, QB (2011)

Lambuth University

DeShagdrick Biggins, LB (2008)

Roderick Jefferson, WR (2008)

Anton Anderson, CB (2007)

Mark Hogan, QB (1990)

Claude Locke, K (1989)

Lane College

Kenderius Glenn, DB (2018)

Kentrell Spencer, WR (2014)

Robert Armstrong, TB (1982)

Langston University

Keith Reynolds Jr., DB (2013)

James Tyson, LB (1993)

Rodney White, DL (1993)

Marvin Mays, DL (1991)

Charlie Biggins (1987)

Liberty University

Rod Daniels, DL (2024)

Devonte Lloyd, DT (2018)

Thad Campbell, OL (1994)

Idaho, University of Robert Miller, LB (2018)

Idaho State University

Chris Toles, DB (1993)

Illinois, University of

Connie Moore, WR (1997)

Indiana State University

Keegan Patterson, QB (2024)

Kentucky, University of

Brandin Echols, DB (2018)

Josh Winchell, OG (2006)

Kentucky Christian University

Tyrique Armstrong, WR (2016)

Kentucky State University

Travis Hardin, OL (1996)

Cletidus Hunt, DE (1996)

Ken Cowans, DL (1995)

Terrence Hill, DB (1995)

J.J. Jones, TE (1994)

Kelvin Goliday, DE (1993)

Louisiana, Univ. of Nijel McGriff, DL (2021)

Terry Johnson, OL (2011)

Louisiana at Monroe, Univ. of

Charles Thomas, DB (2024)

Tristan Shorter, DL (2024)

Jay Mickle, OL (2022)

Matt Williams, OL (2022)

Scott Copeland, OL (2000)

Zack Sims, OL (2000)

NEXT LEVEL RANGERS

Louisiana State University

Damien Lewis, OG (2017)

Bryan Sparacino, QB (1995)

Eric Smith, WR (1992)

Louisiana Tech University

Omar Pew, DT (2022)

Josh Gaston, TE (2013)

Myles White, WR (2010)

Steve Hampton, OL (1992)

Glenn Bartlett, OL (1987)

Louisville, University of

Braden Smith, WR (2019)

Marlon Character Jr., DB (2017)

Chris Williams, DT (2015)

Freddie Douglas, WR (1992)

Tito Windham, DB (2016)

Ty Northern, DB (2014)

Chris Fox, DB (2013)

Chase Carpenter, P/K (2012)

Terrance Echols, C (2006)

Curtis Steele, RB (2006)

Michael Denning, OT (2004)

Brandon Hunt, WR (2004)

Bobby Robison, QB (2002)

Troy Thompson, LB (1987)

Lish Trice, LB (1987)

James Williams, RB (1981)

Michael Joe Cannon (1980)

W.D. Weeks, K (1970)

Paul Stroud, Jr. (1962)

Truit Day (1951)

Miami, University of

Bobby Byrd, QB (1988)

Wesley Carroll, WR (1988)

JoJo Wright, DB (1988)

Cortez Kennedy, DT (1987)

Mars Hill University

Travis Buford, DB (2002)

Isaac Harris, OT (2002)

Antoine Kimble, DB (2001)

Lydell Mosley, OL (2001)

Justin Pope, DE (2001)

Larrick Womack, DL (2001)

John Dukes, LB (2000)

Andrew Oetzel, OL (2000)

Sammie Woodall, LB (2000)

Marshall University

Timothy Jones, DB (2004)

Middle Tennessee State University

Ren Hefley, QB (2023)

Sam Brumfield, LB (2023)

Chris Stamps, DB (2017)

Wesley Bush, DB (2016)

Malik Hawkins, LB (2015)

Marcus Henry, WR (2011)

Dominic Jones, DE (2001)

Johnathan Shaw, DB (2000)

Jason Johnson, QB (1999)

Michael Crenshaw (1988)

JyKeon Cunningham, LB (2024)

Patrick Helms, LS (2024)

Jonathan Jones, LB (2019)

Tyler Walker, OL (2018)

Michael Washington, DL (2017)

Drake McCarter, K/P (2017)

Cole Rotenberry, WR (2017)

Turner Rotenberry, DB (2017)

Cris Ward, WR (2016)

Steve Holts, DL (2016)

Kris Reliford, DE (2015)

Steven Bradley, S (2015)

Trent Scott, OL (2014)

Marcel Newson, RS (2014)

Daivon Milan, OL (2014)

Shuntez Smith, WR (2013)

Thomas Campbell, OT (2012)

Justin Brewer, LB (2002)

Mississippi State University

Jakheem Shumpert, OL (2025)

Jykeveous Hibbler, DL (2025)

Jack Abraham, QB (2021)

Ramble Johnson, OL (2019)

Malik Sanders, DB (2018)

JaVonta Payton, WR (2018)

Matt Stanic, OL (2018)

Brent Smith, P/K (2002)

Willie Blade, DT (2001)

Demetric Wright, DB (2000)

Michael Allen, OL (1999)

Kevin Cooper, WR (1996)

Tony Harris, DB (1989)

Jerry Beach (1966)

Leslie Burford (1931)

Midwestern State University

Massachusetts, Univ. of Malik Sanders, DB (2018)

McNeese State University

David Duvall, OL (2022)

Memphis, University of

Sam Brumfield, LB (2025)

Cameron Pascal, OL (2024)

James Mitchell, OL (2023)

Davion Carter, OL (2021)

William Stewart, LS (2021)

Tanner Gillis, K/P (2021)

Hunter Hulsey, QB (2020)

Keith Brown Jr., LB (2017)

Lynn Williams, DB (2009)

Chris Shaw, DT (2008)

DeMareo Marr, DB (2007)

Miles College

Trevino Vassar, DT (2003)

Millsaps College

T.J. Wiggins, OL (2007)

Mississippi College

Tyson Keys, TE (2024)

Jalyn Nickelberry, DL (2024)

Dyllon Bullard, LB (2024)

Mississippi, University of

Tavion Prater, DT (2021)

Urriah Shephard, RB (2020)

Brandon Pierre, LB (2019)

Tariqious Tisdale, DE (2017)

Hal Northern, DT (2017)

Terry Caldwell, LB (2014)

Jamal Mosley, TE (2010)

Brandon Green, C (2007)

DeMareo Marr, DB (2007)

Patrick Trahan, LB (2007)

Chris Herring, DT (2003)

Shae Orrell, PK (2000)

Omar Rayford, WR (1999)

Les Binkley, PK (1998)

Shawn Johnson, LB (1997)

Tevas Sanford, DB (1997)

Nason Williams, PK (1996)

John Avery, RB (1995)

NEXT LEVEL RANGERS

Mississippi, Univ. of (cont.)

Kevin Cooper, P (1995)

Malikia Griffin, DB (1995)

Johnny Jones, LB (1995)

Andre Rone, WR (1995)

Terence Samuel, WR (1995)

Fred Thomas, DB (1993)

Lonny Calicchio, PK (1992)

Tim Evans, OL (1992)

Woody Janssen, OL (1992)

Jeff Miller, OL (1992)

Roell Preston, WR (1992)

Flint Ussey, LB (1992)

Trafton Trotter, TE (1991)

Cassius Ware, LB (1991)

Brad Gray, P (1990)

Perry Arrington, C (1987)

Mississippi Valley State Univ.

Jakobe McLaurin, OL (2024)

Cayden Betts, RB (2023)

Fred Harris, Jr., LB (2022)

Anderson Gund, OL (2015)

Byron Scott, DE (2012)

Demarcus Pegues, LB (2012)

Jaterio Merritt, DB (2011)

Brandon Myles, QB (2007)

Oscar Dudley, WR (2007)

Willie Gaters, LB (2000)

Andrew Buck, DL (1999)

Elton Walker, LB (1982)

Missouri Southern State Univ.

Jack Strouse, QB (2019)

Rolandeis Toliver, DT (2013)

Morehead State University

Rontae Bass, RB (1992)

Morgan State University

Nathan Perry, DT (2018)

Murray State University

Cam Young, RB (2024)

Tyler Walker, OT (2017)

Quarderman Sloan, RB (2017)

J.R. Burns, C (2016)

Sam Small, MLB (2010)

Jason Campbell, DB (2003)

Lucas Holts, LB (2003)

Andrew Jackson, DB (2003)

Marcus Christon, WR (2000)

Stanjuan Lee, LB (2000)

Rodriguez Todd, DB (1989)

Billy Young, HB (1971)

Nebraska, University of Rodney Burgess, DB (2000)

New Mexico, University of Jerrick Reed II, DB (2018)

Freddie McGowan, DE (2003)

Bobby Ferguson (1980)

North Alabama, Univ. of

Jaylen Powell, DB (2023)

Cameron Watson, OL (2019)

Jaxton Carson, RB (2018)

Brandon Pierre, LB (2018)

Alex Norwood Jr., WR (2016)

Terrance Jackson, RB (2005)

Ches Dye, TE (2002)

Dwain Clark, OL (2001)

Colby Simmons, LB (2001)

Will Hall, QB (2000)

Mike McClenton, LB (1989)

New Mexico State University

Saveon Freeman, DB (2025)

Nicholls State University

Kamp Shepherd, LB (2025)

Daniel Collins, OT (2003)

Keon Phillips, LB (2003)

Chris Ryan, QB (1996)

Norfolk State University

Courtney Ivy, OG (1998)

Northeastern State University

Latarus Sykes, DB (2006)

Northwestern State University

Xavier Davis, RB (2024)

Kevin Perkins, RB (2021)

Marquisian Chapman, WR (2016)

Clay Holgorsen, QB (2016)

Austin Douglas, C (2012)

Kevin Dowell, P (2004)

Marcus Thomas, DB (1998)

Michael Alford, DB (1995)

Randy Wildes, OL (1995)

James Brock, WR (1992)

Tony Echols, DB (1992)

Tracy Harris, DL (1992)

Steve Miller, DL (1992)

North Carolina State University

Jykeveous Hibbler, DL (2023)

North Texas, University of

D.T. Sheffield, WR (2024)

Anterrious Gray, OL (2019)

Brent Osborn, QB (2010)

Alonzo Horton, LB (2007)

Northern Illinois University

Casey Weston, QB (2009)

Ohio University

L.J. Shumpert, DB (2024)

Byron “Tank” Pearson, DB (2023)

Jacoby Jones, WR (2021)

Rayyan Buell, DL (2021)

Vance Van Every, OL (2021)

Oklahoma State University

Tyren Irby, DL (2019)

Steven Denning, OT (2004)

Andre Thompson, DT (1990)

Oregon State University

Treston DeCoud, CB (2014)

Ouachita Baptist University

Jay Harris, DB (2001)

Penn State University

Tarow Barney, DT (2013)

NEXT LEVEL RANGERS

Pikeville, University of

Terrell White, SS (2013)

Prairie View A&M University

Dylan Spencer, OL (2025)

Purdue University

Robert Faulkner, DL (1995)

Rice University

Desmyn Baker, LB (2020)

Richmond, Univ. of John Armstrong, DB (1986)

Rutgers University

D.T. Sheffield, WR (2025)

Monterio Hunt, WR (2018)

Samford University

Caulen Dunn, LB (2025)

E. Jai Mason, WR (2023)

Michael Hiers, QB (2021)

Zachary Bond, OL (2020)

San Diego State University

Ronnie Monaco, LB (1985)

Savannah State University

Vince Wright, WR (2000)

South Florida, Univ. of Theodric Watson, OT (2004)

Southeast Missouri State Univ.

Jalen Nettles, OL (2024)

Dee Rule, LB (2019)

Shyron Rodgers, OL (2019)

Jerrick Orr, WR (2017)

K.T. McCollin, DB (2016)

Kendall Carr, DL (2014)

Brandon Mack, DB (2014)

Lorenzo Henderson, DB (2001)

Rodney Woodall, LB (1998)

David Johnston (1986)

Darron Maxwell (1986)

Southeastern Louisiana Univ.

Khamron Ford, DB (2023)

Jim Speights, K/P (2015)

Chris Phillips, OT (2015)

Jermaine Jones, OG (2015)

Aylon Putt, C (2004)

Terrell Howard, OT (2003)

Jarvis Townes, OG (2003)

Jamaal Jackson, WR (2002)

Justin Murphree, OL (2002)

Southern Arkansas University

Brandon Wilson, CB (2006)

Roderick Brown, LB (2004)

Derrick Hassell, WR (2004)

Greg Horton, RB (2004)

Toby Garrett, OL (1994)

Southern Illinois University

Tom Thompson, RB (1971)

South Alabama, Univ. of Hayden Dozier, OL (2024)

Anterrious Gray, OL (2020)

Quentin Wilfawn, LB (2019)

Devin Rockette, DB (2018)

Tywun Walters, RB (2016)

Jay Jones, RB (2013)

Jerome McClain, DT (2012)

Desmond LaVelle, MLB (2012)

Southern Mississippi, Univ. of Quinzavious Warren, DL (2025)

Desmyn Baker, LB (2024)

Jevon McDonald, DB (2024)

Shade Foster, P/QB (2024)

Zion Edwards, LB (2024)

Ethan Bumgarner, OL (2021)

Trace White, DL (2021)

Jalen May, WR (2020)

Tucker Barefoot, K (2020)

Chris Calvert, RB (2019)

Jack Walker, QB (2019)

Demarcus Jones, WR (2018)

Jonathan Jones, LB (2018)

Kevin Perkins, RB (2018)

Jack Abraham, QB (2017)

Tairek Johnson, OL (2017)

Derrell Lovelady, WR (2014)

Sherron Moore, RB (2001)

Dennis Evans, OL (1998)

Stacy Ford, OL (1998)

Kendrick Key, TE (1998)

Anthony Rockette, TE (1997)

Duane Alvin, DL (1996)

Melton Glover, LB (1995)

Michael Mitchell, K (1995)

John Meeks (1951)

Southern University

Travis Tucker, TE (2017)

Gerald Perry, OL (1985)

Southwest Baptist University

Shade Foster, QB (2025)

Jeremy Williams, DB (2006)

Don Worsham, OL (1990)

Joel Gallagher, DB (1989)

Cory Jones, RB (1989)

Mike Reese, OL (1989)

Mose Holts, DE (1988)

Lee Boylan, OL (1988)

Southwest Oklahoma University

Ozie Wilhite, LB (1993)

SW Assemblies of God Univ.

Zachary Johnson, WR (2019)

Zackariah Johnson, WR (2019)

Southwestern College

Jamario Dixon, WR (2017)

South Carolina, Univ. of

Kaleb Chalmers, DB (2016)

Roy Hart, DT (1985)

Ronnie Monaco, LB (1984)

Len Burton, OL (1983)

Tarleton State University

Nijel McGriff, DL (2024)

NEXT LEVEL RANGERS

Temple University

Dimonyai Lacey, DL (2024)

Deon Porter, SS (1996)

Tennessee, University of JaVonta Payton, WR (2020)

Tennessee at Chattanooga, Univ. of

Bryan Fitgerald, RB (2006)

Eldra Buckley, RB (2004)

Tennessee at Martin, Univ. of

Rory Redmond, WR (1997)

Keith Turner, DB (1997)

Patrick Allen, OL (1996)

Reggie Walker, DL (1995)

Tim Wright, DE (1991)

Craig Malone, TE (1988)

Stacy Cox, OL (1988)

Enrique Plunkett (1988)

Eric Chalk (1988)

Leon Reed, QB (1986)

Timmy Nickens, OL (1986)

Tennessee Tech University

Hattin Grilliete, OL (1991)

Texas, University of Donald Hawkins, LT (2011)

Texas A&M University

Terrence Smith, LB (2003)

Texas Christian University (TCU)

Pro Wells, TE (2017)

Texas at El Paso, Univ. of (UTEP)

Quinzavious Warren, DL (2024)

Verenzo Holmes, Jr., DB (2019)

Eric Schwartz, OT (1982)

Oscar Willis, LB (1982)

Texas Southern University

Thurman Rayborn, DL (2023)

Tino Thomas Jr., DB (2014)

Texas Tech University

Davion Carter, OL (2024)

Cam White, DB (2019)

Brandon Sesay, DL (2006)

Jamaal Jackson, DB (2002)

Anton Paige, WR (2000)

Toledo, University of

Alexander Gordon, RB (1987)

Troy University

Jacob Free, QB (2018)

Brandon Timmons, DE (2011)

Kelvin Simmons, QB (1990)

Tusculum University

Leon Cunningham III, LB (2016)

Max Joseph, RB (2015)

UNLV

Draper Redmond, DT (1998)

Anthony Suggs, DT (1998)

Upper Iowa

Keith Chapman, LB (1999)

Utah, University of

Reggie Alston, DB (1990)

Jim Bellamy, DT (1989)

Valdosta State University

Alex Norwood, WR (2019)

Jeramie Holifield, DE (2005)

Lewis Kuffuor, QB (2004)

Vanderbilt University

Ronnie Monaco, LB (1986)

Virginia State University

Bo Holloman (1986)

Chris Holloman (1986)

Virginia Tech University

Sam Brumfield, LB (2024)

Wake Forest University

Mark Agientas (1986)

Washington State University

Stephen Hall, DB (2023)

D.T. Sheffield, WR (2023)

Gardner Minshew, QB (2017)

Western Kentucky University

Melvin Collins, Jr. (OL), 2024

Desmyn Baker, LB (2021)

Thomas Majors, LB (2008)

West Alabama, Univ. of

Jerrick Orr, WR (2019)

Devantae Davis, LB (2015)

Alfred Dickens, LB (2015)

Christian Chalmers, OT, (2012)

Renaldo Buck, DE (2010)

Brandon Lawrence, DB (2010)

Courtney Easterwood, OL (2010)

Jamontay Pilson, DE (2010)

Bernard Sykes, DE (2008)

Bill McCollins, LB (1992)

West Florida, Univ. of

Ben Hoffman, RB (2016)

West Georgia, Univ. of

Joey Steadman, WR (2001)

Andre Heard, WR (1998)

Lee Hasseltine, OL (1996)

West Virginia Tech

Ricky Wilson, WR (1990)

NEXT LEVEL RANGERS

West Virginia University

Quay Mays, DL (2019)

Joshua Norwood, S (2017)

Quondarius Qualls, DE/LB (2016)

Jalen Harvey, DT (2016)

Justin Crawford, RB (2015)

William Penn University

Keshun Cowan, DB (2011)

Wingate University

Jim Crain (1987)

Robert Brown (1986)

Wyoming, University of

Jay Dirks, OL (1999)

Jason Jones, LB (1999)

SENATOBIA TO SUNDAYS

ALL-TIME DRAFT PICKS

Buffalo Bills

Len Burton, 1986 – Round 3, Pick 22 (77 Overall)

Roell Preston, 1995 – Round 5, Pick 11 (145 Overall)

Cleveland Browns

Dan Footman, 1993 – Round 2, Pick 13 (42 Overall)

Dallas Cowboys

Willie Blade, 2001 – Round 3, Pick 31 (93 Overall)

Colston Weatherington, 2001 – Rd 7, Pick 7 (207 Overall)

Denver Broncos

Gerald Perry, 1988 – Round 2, Pick 18 (45 Overall)

Alton Montgomery, 1990 – Round 2, Pick 27 (52 Overall)

Green Bay Packers

Cletidus Hunt, 1999 – Round 3, Pick 33 (94 Overall)

Houston Oilers*

Bryant Mix, 1996 – Round 2, Pick 8 (38 Overall)

Houston Texans

Treston DeCoud, 2017 – Round 5, Pick 25 (169 Overall)

Jacksonville Jaguars

Emarlos Leroy, 1999 – Round 6, Pick 13 (182 Overall)

Gardner Minshew, 2019 - Round 6, Pick 5 (165 Overall)

Miami Dolphins

Eddie Blake, 1992 – Round 2, Pick 15 (43 Overall)

John Avery, 1998 – Round 1, Pick 29 (29 Overall)

Daniel Thomas, 2011 – Round 2, Pick 30 (62 Overall)

New York Jets

Brandin Echols, 2021 - Round 6, Pick 16 (200 Overall)

New Orleans Saints

Wesley Carroll, 1991 – Round 2, Pick 15 (42 Overall)

Seattle Seahawks

Roy Hart, 1988 – Round 6, Pick 20 (158 Overall)

Cortez Kennedy, 1990 – Round 1, Pick 3 (3 Overall)

Jeff Blackshear, 1993 – Round 8, Pick 1 (197 Overall)

Fred Thomas, 1996 – Round 2, Pick 17 (47 Overall)

Damien Lewis, 2020 - Round 3, Pick 5 (69 Overall)

Jerrick Reed II, 2023 - Round 6, Pick 21 (198 Overall)

*franchise became Tennessee Oilers in 1997 and later, Tennessee Titans in 1999.

ALL-TIME NFL PLAYERS

Keshunn Abram, WR

John Armstrong, CB

John Avery, RB

Tarow Barney, DT

Jeff Blackshear, OT

Willie Blade, DT

Eddie Blake, DT

Ricky Blake, RB

Eldra Buckley, RB

Len Burton, OG

Wesley Bush, DB

Lonny Calicchio, K

Wesley Carroll, WR

Kory Chapman, RB

Marlon Character, Jr., DB

Justin Crawford, RB

Treston DeCoud, DB

Brandin Echols, DB

Dan Footman, DT

Roy Hart, DT

Donald Hawkins, LT

Chris Herring, DT

DeVon Hicks, DE

Bill Houston, WR

Cletidus Hunt, DT

Gardner Minshew, QB

Jeff Miller, OT

Bryant Mix, DT

Ronnie Monaco, LB

Alton Montgomery, SS

Marcel Newson, DB/WR

Josh Norwood, DB

JaVonta Payton, WR

Gerald Perry, OT

Vince Powell, RB

Roell Preston, RS

Lance Ray, WR/KR

Jerrick Reed II, DB

Devin Rockette, DB

Andre Rone, WR

Ron Shegog, S

Eric Smith, WR

Curtis Steele, RB

Daniel Thomas, RB

Fred Thomas, DB

Tom Thompson, RB

Tariqious Tisdale, DL

Patrick Trahan, LB

Colston Weatherington, DE

Pro Wells, TE

Minnesota Vikings

John Armstrong, 1986 – Round 11, Pick 9 (286 Overall)

Jacoby Jones, WR

Cortez Kennedy, DT

Emarlos Leroy, DT

Damien Lewis, OL

Henry Williams, RS

Myles White, WR

Mitch Young, DT

RANGERS IN THE NFL

John AVERY

Jeff BLACKSHEAR

YEAR TEAM GP-GS

1993 SEA 15-2

1994 SEA 16-16 1995 SEA 16-3

1996 BAL 16-12

1997 BAL 16-16

1998 BAL 16-16

1999 BAL 16-16

2000 KC 16-15

2002 GB 1-0 Career 128-96

Avery’s Career Highlights

• First round draft choice (29th overall) by the Miami Dolphins in 1998

• Played with the Dolphins, Broncos, Cowboys and Vikings of the NFL

• Led the short-lived XFL in rushing with 800 yards on 150 carries during the 2001 season

• Played for the Edmonton Eskimos in the 2002 Grey Cup game (L, 25-16)

• Winner of the Eddie James Memorial Trophy and named a CFL All-Star in 2002

• Led Toronto to a 27-19 victory over the BC Lions in the 92nd Grey Cup Championship in 2004, rushing for the game-winning score from 25-yards out

• He’s an amateur stand-up comic in his spare time

• Now hosts a weekly podcast show on ThatRadio entitled Avery Day Gossip

**Read more at www.pro-football-reference.com

Blackshear’s Career Highlights

• 197th overall selection in the 1993 draft by the Seattle Seahawks

• Played in 128 career games, earning the start in 96 of those

• Also played for the Ravens (1996-99), Chiefs (2000) and Packers (2002)

• Was on the Baltimore Ravens’ 1996 Inaugural Season Roster

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RANGERS IN THE NFL

Willie BLADE

Eddie BLAKE

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Ricky BLAKE

Eldra BUCKLEY

Blake’s Career Highlights

• Undrafted free agent signee of the Dallas Cowboys in 1991

• Also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and San Antonio Riders and Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe

and/or practice squad member only

Buckley’s Career Highlights

• Undrafted free agent signee by the San Diego Chargers in 2007

• Claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles on March 9, 2009

• First and only career TD run came against Washington on Nov. 29, 2009 (W, 27-24)

• Signed by the Detroit Lions October 21, 2011 and released on November 7, 2011

• Also has 20 career tackles on special teams (19 solo) with three forced fumbles

• Two-time First Team All-Southern Conference selection at UT-Chattanooga (2005-06)

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Len BURTON

YEAR TEAM GP-GS

1986 BUF 14-0

1987 BUF 12-3

1988 BUF 16-4

1989 BUF 16-0

1991 CLE 0-0

1992 DET 2-2

1994 DET 0-0 Career 60-9

Burton’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 3rd round (77th overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft

• Blocked for NFL Hall of Famer and 5-time Pro Bowler Thurman Thomas in 1988-89

• Also spent time with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns (1991) and Detroit Lions (1992, 1994)

Wesley CARROLL

Carroll’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 2nd round (42nd overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft

• Had a career-high 72-yard touchdown reception vs. the Chicago Bears (Sept. 13, 1992)

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Kory CHAPMAN

Treston DECOUD

*Offseason and/or practice squad member

Chapman’s Career Highlights

• Signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2004

• He was allocated to NFL Europe and played in 10 games for the Cologne Centurions in 2005

• Made his NFL debut for Indianapolis vs. the Cleveland Browns on September 25, 2005

• Has played in three career NFL games...all for the Colts in 2005

• Also played for the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns

• Earned two Super Bowl rings - one with the Patriots (XXXIX) and one with the Colts (XLI)

• Spent most of his short career as a reserve and/or a member of the practice squad

• Served as the head football coach at Coldwater High School from 2017-22.

DeCoud’s Career Highlights

• Joined the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Elks after being released by Toronto in July 2022.

• Signed with the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts for the 2021 season.

• Drafted by the Dallas Renegades for the 2020 XFL season, but did not play in any games.

• Signed to Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad prior to 2018 season

• Signed a four-year, $2.64 million contract with the Texans on May 12, 2017

• Started 21 career games at Oregon State and earned Pac-12 Honorable Mention honors

• Had 108 career tackles and 15 pass breakups during his two-year OSU career

• All-MACJC, All-Region 23 & NJCAA First Team All-American selection at Northwest in 2014

• The 20th all-time draft pick from Northwest and first since Daniel Thomas in 2011

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Brandin ECHOLS

Dan FOOTMAN

Echols’ Career Highlights

• Drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft

• Finished the season with two interceptions, including one off a pass from future Hall of Famer Tom Brady in a Week 17 loss to Tampa Bay

• Was voted as the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 15, after totaling two tackles and a 20-yard interception return touchdown.

• Played in a career-high 16 games for the Jets in the 2024 season, totaling 40 tackles (11 assisted).

• Signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 13, 2025.

Footman’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 2nd round (42nd overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft

• Was a member of the Baltimore Ravens 1996 Inaugural Season Roster and also played two seasons for the Indianapolis Colts (1997-98)

• Had a career-best 10.5 sacks and 44 tackles for the Colts in 1997

• Played tailback (1988) and defensive end (1989) at Northwest in his two seasons

• Rushed for 1,052 yards and eight TDs in ‘88 and had 100 tackles and six sacks in ‘89

• Nickname is “Big Foot” and he was clocked at a 4.7 40-yard dash time

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Roy HART

Donald HAWKINS

*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Hart’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 6th round (158th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft

• Also spent time with the NFL’s Los Angeles Raiders and New York Jets

• Has also played for the London Monarchs, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Las Vegas Posse.

• A World Bowl Champion with the London Monarchs (NFL-Europe) in 1991

*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Hawkins’ Career Highlights

• Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft

• Claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on August 25, 2014

• Signed with the Dallas Cowboys on August 31, 2014

• Signed by the Miami Dolphins on May 11, 2015, then released November 12, 2015

• Spent most of the 2015 season on the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad

• Signed a futures contract with the Carolina Panthers on January 26, 2016

• Signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on June 16, 2017

• Signed to numerous teams in the Alliance of American Football before league folded in 2019.

• Started 24 of 25 career games during his time with the Texas Longhorns (2012-13)

• A 2011 NJCAA First Team All-American as a sophomore at Northwest

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Cletidus HUNT

Cortez KENNEDY

Hunt’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 3rd round (94th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft

• Former Packer draft selections along with Donald Driver, Josh Bidwell and Mike McKenzie

• Played for the New York Dragons of the Arena Football League in 2007

• Had 3.5 tackles in his AFL debut vs. New Orleans on May 23, 2007

Kennedy’s Career Highlights

• Third overall selection in the 1990 draft by the Seattle Seahawks

• Named to his first of eight NFL Pro Bowls in 1991

• Named the 1992 NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press

• Associated Press First Team All-Pro selection in 1992, 1993 and 1994+

• Associated Press Second Team All-Pro selection in 1996

• He is generally considered one of the best defensive tackles to ever play the position

• Named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team

• Presently ranks 89th all-time in NFL history with 58 career sacks

• Inducted into the Seahawks’ Ring of Honor in 2006

• Named the best athlete ever to wear the number 96 by SI.com in 2007

• Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 4, 2012 in Canton, Ohio

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Emarlos LEROY

Damien LEWIS

Leroy’s Career Highlights

• Jaguars traded two 6th round picks and a 7th rounder to draft Leroy in 1999

• NFL career was cut short due to a back injury after 22 career games

• Named to the SUPERPREP Juco Top 100 while at Northwest

• A two-time All-MACJC selection the 1995-96 seasons at Northwest

• Played the 1997-98 seasons at UGA, finishing with 64 tackles in 22 games

Lewis’ Career Highlights

• 69th overall pick in 2020 NFL Draft

• Made immediate impression in the preseason, earning a starting role on the Seahawks’ offensive front

• Played and started all 16 games for the Seahawks in 2020, including a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams

• Named to the 2020 All-Rookie Team by Pro Football Writers of America

• Received an 81.5 overall run blocking score from Pro Football Focus, second only to Colts’ All-Pro and Pro Bowler Quenton Nelson.

• Has started every game of his four-year NFL career.

• Signed a four-year contract with the Carolina Panthers on March 13, 2024.

• Suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow early in the 2024 season, but played through the injury, appearing in 16 games for Carolina.

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Gardner MINSHEW

Mix’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 2nd round (38th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft

Minshew’s Career Highlights

• Sixth round selection by Jacksonville in 2019 NFL Draft

• Made his NFL debut in the season-opener due to an injury to Nick Foles and [assed fpr 275 yards and two touchdowns in a 40-26 loss to Kansas City

• Won Pepsi’s NFL Rookie of the Week award an unprecedented seven times during the 2019 season

• Labeled as the team’s starter for the 2020 season

• Became the first QB in Jaguars’ franchise history to throw three or more TD passes in three consecutive games. (Week 17, 2019-Week 2, 2020)

• Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on August 28, 2021

• Started against the New York Jets in 2021 and went 20-for-25 while throwing for 242 yards and two touchdowns.

• Signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts on March 17, 2023, later earning the role of starter in place of injured rookie Anthony Richardson.

• Passed for 3,000-plus yards for just the second time in his career, leading the Colts to a 9-8 record and one game shy of an AFC Wild Card berth.

• Was named to the Pro Bowl Games for the first time in his career.

• Signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 17, 2025

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Alton MONTGOMERY

Gerald PERRY

YEAR TEAM GP-GS

1988 DEN 16-6

1989 DEN 16-15 1990 DEN 8-8 1991 LAR 11-9

1992 LAR 16-16 1993 LA 15-15 1994 LA 12-12 1995 OAK 3-3 Career 97-84

Perry’s Career Highlights

Montgomery’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 2nd round (52nd overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft

• Lone career touchdown came on a 71-yard interception return vs. Detroit on Nov. 5, 1995

• Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 2nd round (45th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft

• Started in Super Bowl XXIV for the Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers

• Played his 8-year career for the Broncos, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders

• Inducted into the Northwest Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame in 2002

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Roell PRESTON

Jerrick REED

II

Reed’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

• Played in 10 games as a backup safety and on special teams, before being placed on injured reserve on November 23, 2023.

• Named to NFL All-Rookie Team by Pro Football Writers of America in January 2024.

• Prior to the start of 2024 training camp, Reed was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, missing the first half of the season. He was re-activated on October 26.

Preston’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 5th round (145 overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft

• Also played for the Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers and the Tennessee Titans during his five-year career

• Had a 100-yd kick return vs. Detroit (9/6/98) and 101-yd kick return vs. Minnesota (10/5/98)

• A 1998 NFL Pro Bowl selection with the Green Bay Packers as a kick/punt return specialist

• A 1998 First Team All-Conference selection by Pro Football Weekly

• A 1998 Second Team All-NFL selection by the Associated Press

• A 1998 First Team All-NFL selection by the Pro Football Writers

• Ranks 84th in NFL History with 3,427 career kick return yards

• Played in the CFL for Saskatchewan & Chicago during the 2001 season

more at www.pro-football-reference.com

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Daniel THOMAS

Fred THOMAS

*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Thomas’ Career Highlights

• Selected in the 2nd Round (62nd overall) of the 2011 draft by the Miami Dolphins

• Signed a 4-year contract worth $3.23 million on July 29, 2011 with Miami

• Backup to Super Bowl XLIV Champion and All-Pro running back Reggie Bush in 2011-12

• Released by Miami on Aug. 30, 2014 and re-signed on Sept. 15, 2014

• Signed with the Chicago Bears on June 18, 2015 and was released on August 30, 2015

• Re-signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 31, 2016, released September 3, 2016

• Signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in January 2017

more at www.pro-football-reference.com

Thomas’ Career Highlights

• Selected in the 2nd Round (47th overall) of the 1996 draft by Seattle

• Played four seasons with Seattle and eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints

• Made a career-high 16 starts for New Orleans during the 2001 season

• Had back-to-back 80+ tackle seasons in 2002-03 and picked off nine passes

• Lone touchdown of his career came on a 64-yard blocked field goal return in 2003

• Inducted into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame on April 26, 2016

**Read more at www.pro-football-reference.com

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Patrick TRAHAN

Colston WEATHERINGTON

*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Trahan’s Career Highlights

• Signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2010

• Picked up by the Bears on Jan. 20, 2011 and spent the first 12 weeks on the practice squad

• Promoted to the Bears’ 53-man roster on Nov. 29, 2011

• Trahan was brought back on January 8, 2013 by the Bears and released August 25

• Signed to the Edmonton Eskimos’ practice squad on Aug. 5, 2014 (released Aug. 18)

Weatherington’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 7th round (207th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft

• Appeared in three games for the Cowboys during the 2002 season

• Played five seasons with the Dallas Deperados of the Arena Football League (AFL)

• An AFL All-Rookie Team selection and a three-time All-Arena First Team selection

• Two-time AFL Lineman of the Year (2006, ‘08) and a three-time All-Arena Team nod (‘06-’08)

• Played the 2010 season on the offensive/defensive line for the Orlando Predators of the AFL

• Inducted into the Central Missouri Hall of Fame in 2012

RANGERS IN THE NFL

Leonard WHEELER

Myles WHITE

Wheeler’s Career Highlights

• Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 1992 NFL Draft.

• Lone career interception was in his rookie season with the Bengals in 1992.

• Also played for the Minnesota Vikings in 1997 and the Carolina Panthers from 1998-99.

• Former President of the Charlotte Retired Players Chapter of the NFLPA.

• Accepted an elected position as a member of the Former Players Board of Directors for the NFLPA in 2008 and is the only retired player on the financial committee.

White’s Career Highlights

• Signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2013

• Promoted to the Packers’ 53-man active roster on October 15, 2013 and made his debut for the Packers in Week 7 in a 31-13 win over Cleveland (1 catch/9 yards)

• Played in seven games as a rookie in 2013 and caught nine passes for 66 yards

• Was on Green Bay’s practice squad for the entire 2014 season

• Signed by the New York Giants on September 9, 2015

• Signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets on January 11, 2017

• Signed to the practice roster of the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers on October 10, 2017.

• Signed to Toronto Argonauts practice roster in June 2018 before being promoted to the active roster.

• Played collegiate ball at Michigan State, Northwest and Louisiana Tech

IN THE PROS

RANGERS IN OTHER PRO LEAGUES

John Avery, RB

Ricky Blake, RB

Kory Chapman, RB

Treston DeCoud, DB

Alexander Gordon, RB

John Harris, WR

Roy Hart, DT

Donald Hawkins, OT

DeVon Hicks, DE

Lamonte Holloman, LB

Alvin Ray Jackson, DB

Michael Lindsey, WR

Thomas Majors, LB

Bill McCollins, LB

JaVonta Payton, WR

Jamontay Pilson, DT

Vince Powell, RB

Leon Reed, QB

Freddie Rogers, DT

Brandon Sesay, DE

Ron Shegog, S

Eric Smith, WR

Daniel Thomas, RB

Tariqious Tisdale, DL

Cassius Ware, LB

Pro Wells, TE

Henry “Gizmo” Williams, RS

Mitchell Young, DT

HISTORY

ALL-MACCC SELECTIONS

1930 Season

George Brown, C

Sye Graves, FB .....................................

1949 Season

Jimmie Williams, RB ................................

Sal Mosca, OT

1958 Season

Gerald Lance, FB

1959 Season

Gerald Lance, FB

Bobby Hogue, QB

David Vaughn, C ....................................

1960

Max Lee, QB .......................................

Bryce McCullough,

Tommy Poff,

Pomeroy,

1962

R.L. Lance, RG ......................................

Billy Gold, QB

Joe Boyles, DE

Tommy Hill, HB .....................................

Jim Vinson, LT

Prentiss Lance, FB

Dwight Robinson, DE ................................

Jimbo Thompson, LG

Chuck Respess, HB

1963 Season

James Wright, OG

1964

David Still, OG

Dwain Sutton, OT ...................................

Bobby Bunkley, RB

Johnny Jones, DE

Danny Freeze, RB

Bob Whitwell,

Jerry Beach, RB

Ricky Patrick, DE

Sonny Orrell, DE

Don Key, LB

Doc Sanders, LB

David Loftin

Rickey Patrick, DE ...................................

Charles Crain, DE

Gerald Young

Malvin Jeffords, TB ..................................

1968 Season

Gerald Tomlinson, RB

C.B. McClatchy, TE ...................................

Tim Davis, OT

1969

Thomas Thompson, DE/TE

Johnny Mills, WR

Estridge,

Jerry Holt, LB/TE

1971

Lightsey, P

Terry O’Conner, LB/DE

Mike Reans, LB

Bubba Colston

Farley .........................................

Williams, DL

Williams, DL

Robert Akins, DB ..................................

Willett, FB

1975 Season Robert Downing, DB

Steve Presley, LB

Randy Fair, TE ......................................

Williams, WR/RS ......................

Rogers, DT

Craig Perry, OG .....................................

Franklin, WR

Steve Betsa, C

Dean Gibbs, OT

Sammy Jones, RB 2nd

Bobby Willis, DB 2nd Oscar Willis, LB ....................................

ALL-MACCC SELECTIONS

1984 Season

Charles Thompson, DB

Gunter Brewer, RB ..................................

Anthony Jackson, RB

Anthony Woods, DE

Ritchie Davis, OG ................................... 1st

Blaine Giddens, OG 1st

Anthony Hendrix, TE 1st

Anthony Campbell, RB...............................

Ricky Barney, QB

Greg James, SS

Jimmy Corridon, NG .................................

Ryan Murphey, C

James Sutton, LB

Anthony Lesure, LB .................................

Mike Bobo, FB

1985 Season

Chris Holloman, CB

Leatrice Pickett, FB n/a

Timmy Nickens, C ................................... n/a

1987 Season

Alton Montgomery, DB ..............................

Ricky Blake, RB 1st

Troy Thompson, LB

Cortez Kennedy, DT .................................

Robert Beckett, OL

Porter Casey, OL

Glen Bartlett, OL...................................

Anthony Ware, DT

Mitch Cooper, DB

1988 Season

Mike McClenton, LB

Michael Crenshaw, RB ...............................

Wesley Carroll, WR

JoJo Wright, DB

Eddie Blake, OL .....................................

Craig Malone, TE

Lee Boylan, OL

Mose Holts, DE ....................................

Eric Chalk, DB

Bobby Byrd, QB

Dan Footman, DE ...................................

Stacey Cox, OL

Lee Brady, C

James Wright, WR ..................................

Tommy Lipscomb, WR

Drexter Evans, RB

Corey Jones, RB .....................................

Detric Cathey, DB

Steve White, DB

1989

Mike McClenton, LB

Vince Powell, RB ....................................

Eddie Blake, OL

Joel Gallagher, DB

Tony Harris, DB

Mike Reese, OL 2nd

Andre Sims, TE 2nd

Kelvin Simmons, QB ................................ 2nd

Kerry Morris, OL

Sinatra Armstrong, DB

1990 Season

Kelvin Simmons, QB

Kevin Coker, OL .....................................

Andre Thompson, DT

Raymond Barksdale, RB

Reggie Alston, DB...................................

Wade Cutkomp, C

Barry Culpepper, TE 2nd

Ronnie Howard, DB ................................ 2nd

James Puckett, RB 2nd

Ed Taamilo, LB 2nd

Alan Orts, OG ..................................... 2nd

Brad Gray, P

John David Weeks, WR

Marvin Jackson, TE ..................................

William Gennesy, DT

Wallace Toomer, DE

Rod Todd, DB .......................................

Joe Brooks, DB

Cassius Ware, LB

Trafton Trotter, RB ..................................

Alonzo Horner, LB

Ontario Rockiemore, OL

Damon Primus, DT

1991 Season

Freddie Douglas, RB ................................. 1st

Russell Evans, QB 1st

Lavelle Danzy, RB 1st

Trafton Trotter, TE ................................... 1st

Alan Orts, OG 1st

Damon Primus, DL 1st

Bryant Mix, DL ..................................... 1st

Cassius Ware, LB 1st

Alonzo Horner, DB 1st

Lonny Calicchio, P/K ................................. 1st

Eric Smith, TE 2nd

Roger Taylor, OT 2nd

James Puckett, RB ................................. 2nd

Roell Preston, RB 2nd

Marvin Mays, DL 2nd

Wayne Coffey, DB .................................. 2nd

James Brock, WR

Vandell Grigsby, DB

Rontae Bass, RB ....................................

Tim Wright, DE

William Janssen, OL

Hattin Grilliette, OL .................................

Jeff Miller, OG

Bo Prewitt, OL

Ontario Rockiemore, OL ..............................

ALL-MACCC SELECTIONS

1992 Season

Eric Smith, WR 1st

Jeff Miller, OG 1st

Russell Evans, QB ................................... 1st

Lavelle Danzy, RB 1st

Lonny Calicchio, K 1st

Bryant Mix, DL ..................................... 1st

Bill McCollins, LB 1st

Fred Thomas, DB 1st

Tim Evans, OG ..................................... 2nd

Woody Janssen, OG 2nd

Roell Preston, RB 2nd

Lonny Calicchio, P .................................. 2nd

Tracey Harris, DL 2nd

Vandell Grigsby, DB 2nd

Freddie Douglas, WR ................................

James Brock, WR

Leon Cunningham, TE

Steve Hampton, OL .................................

Bo Pruett, OL

Rontae Bass, RB

Rodney White, DT ...................................

Phillip Benton, LB

Joey House, DB

Anthony Kirkwood, DT ...............................

1993 Season

Keith Drayton, DL ................................... 1st

Phillip Benton, LB 1st

Fred Thomas, DB 1st

Kevin Faulkner, RB ................................. 2nd

Chris Toles, DB 2nd

James Tyson, LB

Roosevelt Johnson, DL ...............................

Terrence Samuel, QB

Rodney White, OL/DL

David Allen, DE .....................................

Leon Cunningham, WR

Vincent Lewis, DE

Ozie Wilhite, LB.....................................

1995 Season

John Avery, RB .....................................

Melton Glover, LB

Dante Hickey, DB

Cletidus Hunt, DT (MVP line) ......................... 1st

Andrew Rone, WR 1st

Bryan Sparacino, QB (MVP back)

Travis Hardin, OT ...................................

Emarlos Leroy, DT

Anthony Rockette, TE

Terence Samuel, WR ...............................

Lavell Alexander, DB

Michael Alford, DB

Jason Carothers, OT .................................

Kevin Cooper, WR

Ken Cowans, OT

Robert Faulkner, DT .................................

Malikia Griffin, DB

Terrence Hill, DB

Ederic Kerney, TE ...................................

Keythric Merriweather, LB

Ken Mix, LB

Darrell Polk, DE .....................................

Bobby Ray Rudd,, DT

Randy Wildes, OG

1996 Season

Shane Hargett, P

Emarlos Leroy, DL (MVP line) ......................... 1st

Shawn Johnson, LB 1st

Deion Porter, DB

Dewayne Alvin, DL .................................

Tevas Sanford, DB

Anthony Rocket, TE

Patrick Allen, OG ...................................

Connie Moore, RB

Nathan Allen, DE

Kevin Cooper, WR ...................................

O.J. Cooper, RB

Willie Gardner, QB

Travis Hardin, OT ....................................

Lee Hasseltine, OT

Lecedric Houston, LB

Roy Johnson, DT ....................................

Carter Norris, OT/C

Steve Roseboro, OG

Chris Ryan, QB .....................................

Kareem Vance, FS

Nason Williams, K

1997 Season

Connie Moore, WR

Kevin Jones, RB.....................................

Morris, DL

Vance, DB

Dennis Evans, OT ..................................

Darrell Miller, OT

Rory Redmond, WR

Clint Smith, LB ....................................

Shawn Johnson, LB 2nd

Jason Carouthers, OG

Stacy Ford, OG......................................

Eddie McGill, OG

Willie Gardner, QB

Kendrick Key, TE ....................................

Kinte Brannon, FB

Ken McDonald, K

Talley Cobb, WR ....................................

Daron Jeffries, LB

Derick Miller, LB

Anthony Suggs, DT ..................................

Tevas Sanford, DB

Keith Turner, DB

Jeff Walls, P ........................................

1998 Season

Andre Heard, WR (MVP back) .........................

Dennis Evans, C

Kevin Jones, RB

Jeff Walls, P ........................................

ALL-MACCC SELECTIONS

1998 Season (cont.)

Les Binkley, K 1st

Colston Weatherington, DL ........................... 1st

Mondale Bates, DB 1st

Dee Miller, DB 1st

Kendrick Key, TE ................................... 2nd

Darryl Miller, DB (MVP back) 2nd

Stacy Ford, OG 2nd

John Holmes, QB .................................. 2nd

Jason Jones, DL 2nd

Rodney Woodall, LB 2nd

Shaddrick Carter, DB ............................... 2nd

Marcus Thomas, DB 2nd

Jay Dirks, OT

Jason Johnson, QB ..................................

Mario Spivey, RB

Willy Anderson, FB

Bobby Brown, LB ...................................

Anthony Suggs, DL

Tonie Hughes, DB

Draper Redmon, DL .................................

1999 Season

Omar Rayford, WR .................................. 1st

Jason Johnson, QB 1st

Jay Dirks, OT 1st

Michael Allen, OG ................................... 1st

Shae Orrell, K 1st

Stanjuan Lee, DL 1st

Johnathan Shaw, DB ................................ 1st

Bernard Sykes, DL 2nd

Brad Carper, DL 2nd

Jason Jones, LB .................................... 2nd

Demetric Wright, DB 2nd

Shaddrick Carter, DB 2nd

Jody Jennings, WR ................................. 2nd

Jerry Pegues, WR 2nd

Kelcey Williams, RB 2nd

Whit Tidwell, C .................................... 2nd

Will Hall, QB

Alvin Powell, WR

Marcus Christon, WR ................................

Ray Jackson, WR

Ketry Ware, WR

Andrew Oetzel, TE ..................................

Zack Sims, OL

Scott Copeland, OL

Randy Merriweather, OL .............................

Eugene Egerson, WR

Andrew Buck, DL

Ras Bayles, DB .....................................

Bobby Brown, LB

Kimario Hentz, RB

Season *On probation, not eligible

Derrell Robinson, WR

Sherron Moore, RB ..................................

Brent Smith, K

Colby Simmons, OL

Jesse Miller, DB

Jamaal Jackson, DB ................................

Tony Jackson, WR 2nd

Dwain Clark, OL

Isaac Harris, OL ....................................

Bobby Robison, QB

Brent Smith, P

Jermaine Davis, DL ..................................

Marleake Forest, OL

Ty Freeman, WR

Lorenzo Henderson, DB ..............................

Lydell Mosley, OL

Justin Pope, DL

Joey Sewell, OL .....................................

Reggie Wilson, LB

Larrice Womack, DE

2002 Season

John Harris, WR

Harris, OT .....................................

Bobby Robison, QB

Jamaal Jackson, DB

Murphree, C

Terrell Howard, OL

Jarvis Townes, OL

Joey Sewell, OL

Derrick Woods, WR

Kenyaki Sanders, WR ................................

Smith

Ware, DL

Turner, DE .....................................

Dowell, P

Herring, DL....................................

Terrance Smith, LB

Jackson, DB 1st

2004 Season Jess McDonald, OT 1st Rick Watson, OT .................................... 1st

Aylon Putt, OG 1st

Eldra Buckley, RB 1st

DeVon Hicks, DL ....................................

Marcus Conner, DB

Jonathan Webster, DB ..............................

Hollis Hoskins, C

Kuffour, QB

2005 Season

Brandon Wall, OL

Terrance Jackson, RB ................................

Terrance Jackson, RET 2nd Rob Rammage, DL 2nd

Andre Reese, LB ................................... 2nd Zack Britton, DB 2nd

ALL-MACCC SELECTIONS

2006 Season

R.J. Brisbon, OL 1st

Terrance Echols, OL 1st

Travis Sanford, WR 1st

Billy Bishop, K 1st

DeVon Hicks, DL 1st

Tremaine Williams, DL 1st

Marcus Johnson, LB 1st

Latarious Sykes, DB 1st

Bryan Fitzgerald, RB 2nd

Andrew Harris, RET 2nd

Joey Johnson, P 2nd

2007 Season

Brandon Green, OL 1st

Daniel Thomas, RB 1st

Dale Woods, DL 1st

Corey Hall, DL 1st

Patrick Trahan, LB 1st

Anton Anderson, DB 2nd

Desmond Ivy, DB 2nd

2008 Season

Chris Strong, DL 1st

Bud Barksdale, DB 1st Marquis Green, WR 2nd

Thomas Majors, LB 2nd

Chris Clinton, LB 2nd

Ricky Wadlington, LB 2nd

2009 Season

Michael Lindsey, WR 1st

Kevin Buford, K 1st

Bud Barksdale, DB 1st

V.J. Street, DB 2nd

Cameron Wagner, OL 2nd

Willie Oliver, OL 2nd

Casey Weston, QB 2nd

Kevin Buford, P .................................... 2nd

2010 Season

Myles White, WR ................................... 1st

Courtney Easterwood, OL 1st

Jonathan Hardin, OL 1st

Jamal Mosley, TE ................................... 1st

Kevin Buford, K 1st

Jamontay Pilson, DL 1st

Sam Small, LB ...................................... 1st

Brandon Lawrence, DB 1st

Michael McKinney, DB 2nd

Brent Osborn, QB .................................. 2nd

2011 Season

Lance Ray, WR/KR .................................. 1st

Donald Hawkins, LT (MVP line) 1st

Austin Douglas, C 1st

David Conner, LB ................................... 1st

La’Darrick Anderson, DB 1st

Chase Carpenter, K/P 2nd

Jerome McClain, DL 2nd

Ryan Mossakowski, QB

Teshadi Talton, RB

2012 Season

Austin Douglas, C

Christian Chalmers, OL

Desmond LaVelle, MLB

Jerome McClain, DE

Aaron Thompson, DB

Chase Carpenter, PK 1st

Randolph Williams, DL 2nd

Domonique Harris, QB 2nd

Martize Wallace, OL 2nd

Deshondrick Hines, OL 2nd

Darreall Joyner, WR 2nd

Jayson Saffold, DL

Demarcus Pegues, LB

Damian Baker, RB

D’Montrise Swinney, WR

2013 Season

D’Montrise Swinney, WR

Samuel Edmondson, OL

2014 Season

Justin Crawford, RB 1st

Trent Scott, OL ..................................... 1st

Treston DeCoud, DB

Brandon Mack, DB 2nd

Terry Caldwell, LB .................................. 2nd Kendall Carr, DL 2nd

Marcel Newson, KR/PR 2nd

Jim Speights, P .................................... 2nd

2015 Season

Justin Crawford, RB (MVP back) ....................... 1st

Marquisian Chapman, ATH 1st

Gardner Minshew, QB 1st

Jim Speights, K/P ................................... 1st

Terrance Malone, OT 1st

Jermaine Jones, OG 1st

Corey Brown, DT (MVP line) .......................... 1st

Malik Hawkins, LB 1st

Steven Bradley, S 1st

Jacob McCrary, WR ................................. 2nd

Tito Windham, CB 2nd

2016 Season

Damien Lewis, OG (MVP line) 1st

Drake McCarter, P 1st

Kaleb Chalmers, CB ................................. 1st

Tywun Walters, RB 1st

Romeel Cochran, TE 1st

Tomarcio Reese, LB ................................. 1st

Tito Windham, CB 1st

Willie McCaleb, DE (MVP line) 1st

Drake McCarter, K .................................. 2nd

Adonis Thomas, LB 2nd

Quondarius Qualls, DE/LB 2nd

J.R. Burns, C ...................................... 2nd

Jalen Harvey, NT 2nd

ALL-MACCC SELECTIONS

2017 Season

Hal Northern, DT (MVP line) 1st

Damien Lewis, OG (MVP line/Reg MVP) 1st

Keith Brown Jr., LB 1st

Joshua Norwood, S 1st

Tairek Johnson, OL 1st

Turner Rotenberry, S 2nd

Cole Rotenberry, WR 2nd

Kevin Perkins, RB 2nd

2018 Season

Brandin Echols, CB (MVP Defensive Back) 1st

Lavante Epson Jr., OG 1st

Jack Hendershot, TE 1st

D.J. Reed, DE 1st

Jacob Free, QB 2nd

Demarcus Jones, WR 2nd

Brandon Pierre, LB 2nd

2019 Season

Ashton Gist, C (MVP line) 1st

Robert Hentz II, DL (MVP line) 1st

Braden Smith, WR 1st

Chris Calvert, RB 1st

Cameron Watson, OL 1st

Quentin Wilfawn, LB 1st

Jayce Rogers, DB 1st

Jack Walker, QB 2nd

Shyron Rodgers, OL 2nd

Justin Jackson, DL 2nd

Tyren Irby, DL 2nd

Dee Rule, LB 2nd

Verenzo Holmes, Jr., DB 2nd

2020 Season

Michael Hiers, QB (Offensive MVP) 1st

Desmyn Baker, LB (Defensive MVP) 1st

Jaquerrious Williams, RB 1st

Jacoby Jones, WR

1st

Vance Van Every, OL 1st

Byron “Tank” Pearson, DB 1st

2021 Season

D.T. Sheffield, WR (Offensive MVP) 1st

Davion Carter, OL (Offensive Line MVP) ................. 1st

Michael Hiers, QB 1st

Jaquerrious Williams, RB 1st

Austin Wilson, OL ................................... 1st

Omar Pew, DL 1st

Jarvis Townsend, DB 1st

Tanner Gillis, K/P ................ 1st (Punter)/2nd (Kicker)

Jamarien Bracey, RB 2nd

Vance Van Every, OL 2nd

Rayyan Buell, DL .................................. 2nd

Kylan Robinson, LB 2nd

Micheal Campbell, LB 2nd

2022 Season

D.T. Sheffield, WR (Offensive MVP; Special Teams MVP) 1st

Ren Hefley, QB ..................................... 1st

Jamarien Bracey, RB 1st

Jaycob Horn, WR 1st

Kevin Diaz, TE ......................................

Jay Mickle, OL

Jalen Nettles, OL

Jamarr Davis, OL ....................................

Jykeveous Hibbler, DL 1st

Omar Pew, DL 1st

Sam Brumfield, LB .................................. 1st

Stephen Hall, DB 1st

Byron “Tank” Pearson, DB 1st

Cayden Betts, RB .................................. 2nd

David Duvall, OL 2nd

Leo McIntyre, TE

Matt Williams, OL ...................................

Fred Harris, Jr., LB

Rontavious “Dude” Person, DB

2023 Season

D.J. Burgess, DL (Defensive Player of the Year)

Rod Daniels, DL..................................... 1st

D’mariun Perteet, RB 1st

Melvin Collins, Jr., OL 1st

Dylan Spencer, OL .................................. 1st

Charles Thomas, DB

JyKeon Cunningham, LB

Keegan Patterson, QB ..............................

Cameron Pascal, OL

Dyllon Bullard, LB 2nd

Ja’Marlin Green, DB .................................

2024 Season

D’mariun Perteet, RB (Offensive Player of the Year) ...... 1st Zach Wilcke, QB 1st

Joshua Humes, TE 1st

K.D. GIbson, WR .................................... 1st

LaParka Langston, OL 1st

Jakheem Shumpert, OL 1st

D.J. Burgess, DL..................................... 1st

Tyeland Coleman, DL 1st

Jaylon Johnson, DL 1st

Fredd Adams, DB ................................... 1st

Keshawn Davila, DB 1st

Kamp Shephard, LB 1st

Hayden Wolfe, K/P .................................. 1st

Jackson Uselton, K 1st

Stratton Smith, OL 2nd

Caulen Dunn, LB ....................................

Jacorey Jones, LB

NJCAA ALL-REGION 23 SELECTIONS

1979 Season

Jimmy Franklin

Donnell Townsend

1982 Season

Bobby Gaston, NG

Terry Lawrence, FB

Eric Schwartz, OT

Henry “Gizmo” Williams, RS

1983 Season

John Armstrong, CB

1984 Season

Charles Thompson, DB (*Defensive MVP)

1985 Season

Houston Agnew, RB

Jimmy Neal

Gerald Perry, OG

1986 Season

James Holloman

Leatrice Pickett, RB

1987 Season

Ricky Blake, RB

Cortez Kennedy, DT

Alton Montgomery, DB

Troy Thompson, LB

1988 Season

Wesley Carroll, WR

Mike McClenton, LB

JoJo Wright, DB

1989 Season

Sinatra Armstrong, DB

Eddie Blake, OL

Joel Gallagher, DB

Tony Harris, DB

Marvin Mays, DT

Mike McClenton, LB

Vince Powell, RB

1990 Season

Ray Barksdale, RB

Kelvin Simmons, QB

Andre Thompson, DT

1991 Season

Lonny Calicchio, P

Lavelle Danzy, RB

Russell Evans, QB

Alonzo Horner, DB

Marvin Mays, DT

Bryant Mix, DL

Damon Primus, DL

Alan Orts, OG

Damon Primus, DL

1992 Season

Lonny Calicchio, P/K

Lavelle Danzy, RB

Russell Evans, QB

Bill McCollins, LB

Jeff Miller, OT

Bryant Mix, DL

Eric Smith, SE

Fred Thomas, DB

1993 Season

Phillip Benton, LB

Keith Drayton, DT

Fred Thomas, DB

1994 Season

Keith Drayton, DT

Andre Rone, WR

1995 Season

Dante Hickey, DB

Cletidus Hunt, DT

Andre Rone, WR

Bryan Sparacino, QB

1996 Season

Shane Hargett, P

Emarlos Leroy, DT

Deon Porter, SS

1997 Season

Connie Moore, WR

1998 Season

Les Binkley, K

Dennis Evans, OT

Andre Heard, WR

Kevin Jones, RB

Dee Miller, DB

Colston Weatherington, DL

1999 Season

Michael Allen, OT

Jason Johnson, QB

Omar Rayford, WR

Jonathan Shaw, DB

2000 Season

Scott Copeland, OL

Will Hall, QB (*Offensive MVP)

Stanjuan Lee, DB

Andrew Oetzel, OL

Anton Paige, WR

2001 Season

Jesse Miller, DB

Sherron Moore, RB

NJCAA ALL-REGION 23 SELECTIONS

2002 Season

Isaac Harris, OT

John Harris, WR

Jamaal Jackson, DB

Bobby Robison, QB

2003 Season

Chris Herring, DL

Terrell Howard, OT

Terrance Smith, LB

2004 Season

Eldra Buckley, RB

Marcus Conner, DB

Jess McDonald, OT

Rick Watson, OG

2005 Season

Zack Britton, DB

Terrance Jackson, RB/RS

Rob Rammage, DL

Andre Reese, LB

Brandon Wall, OL

2006 Season

R.J. Brisbon, OT

DeVon Hicks, DL

Marcus Johnson, LB

Tremaine Williams, DL

2007 Season

Brandon Green, C

Daniel Thomas, RB

Patrick Trahan, LB

2008 Season

Chris Strong, DL

2009 Season

Bud Barksdale, DB

Michael Lindsey, WR

2010 Season

Kevin Buford, K/P

Brandon Lawrence, DB

Jamontay Pilson, DL

Sam Small, LB

Myles White, WR

2011 Season

David Conner, LB

Donald Hawkins, LT

Lance Ray, WR/KR

2012 Season

Christian Chalmers, OL

Austin Douglas, C

Desmond LaVelle, MLB

2014 Season

Justin Crawford, RB

Treston DeCoud, CB

2015 Season

Corey Brown, DT

Justin Crawford, RB (*Offensive MVP)

Malik Hawkins, LB

Terrance Malone, OT

Gardner Minshew, QB

2016 Season

Damien Lewis, OG

Willie McCaleb, DE

Tito Windham, CB

2017 Season

Keith Brown, Jr., LB

Tairek Johnson, OT

Damien Lewis, OG

Hal Northern, DT

Joshua Norwood, SS

2018 Season

Brandin Echols, CB (*Defensive MVP)

Lavante Epson, Jr., OG

2019 Season

Ashton Gist, C (*Offensive Line MVP)

Robert Hentz II, DL

Jayce Rogers, DB

2021 Season

D.T. Sheffield, WR (Offensive MVP)

Davion Carter, OL (Offensive Line MVP) .................

Michael Hiers, QB

Jaquerrious Williams, RB

Austin Wilson, OL ...................................

Omar Pew, DL

Jarvis Townsend, DB

Tanner Gillis, K/P ................

Jamarien Bracey, RB

Vance Van Every, OL

Rayyan Buell, DL

Kylan Robinson, LB

Campbell, LB

2022

Nettles, OL

Brumfield, LB

Byron “Tank” Pearson, DB

2023 Season

Melvin

2024 Season

D’mariun Perteet, RB (Player of the Year) .

Langston, OL

Jakheem Shumpert, OL ..............................

D.J. Burgess, DL

Tyeland Coleman, DL

Fredd Adams, DB ...................................

Keshawn Davila, DB 1st

(Punter)/2nd (Kicker)

NJCAA ALL-ACADEMIC SELECTIONS

1988 Season

JoJo Wright, DB

2001 Season

Brent Smith, K

2002 Season

Justin Brewer, DE

2003 Season

Hayden Sullivant, RB

2009 Season

Denny Hansen, P/K

2015 Season

Aleck Hobson, LB

K.T. McCollin, DB

Gardner Minshew, QB

Jim Speights, P/K

2016 Season

Benny Benson, FB

Keith Brown, Jr., LB

Damien Lewis, OG

Mike McGhee, LB

Alex Norwood, Jr., WR

Darius Thomas, WR

2017 Season

Keshunn Abram, WR

Brandon Pierre, LB

2018 Season

Keshunn Abram, WR

Walt Hopson, DB

Zachary Johnson, WR

Jonathan Jones, LB

Robert Miller, LB

Jerrick Reed II, DB

Braden Smith, WR

2019 Season

Desmyn Baker, LB

Verenzo Holmes, Jr., DB

Hunter Hulsey, QB

Jacoby Jones, WR

Tyson Keys, TE

Braden Smith, WR

Jack Strouse, QB

Vance Van Every, OL

Jack Walker, QB

Levi Walker III, DB

2020 Season

Sam Brumfield, LB

Rayyan Buell, DL

Wyatt Davis, OL

David Duvall, OL

Fred Harris, Jr., LB

Michael Hiers, QB

Hunter Hulsey, QB

Jacoby Jones, WR

Jay Mickle, OL

William Stewart, LS

Vance Van Every, OL

2021 Season

Sam Brumfield, LB

Tanner Gillis, P/K

Jr.,

Jacoby Jones, WR

Kevin Diaz,

2022

2024

ALL-AMERICANS

FIRST TEAM

1957 Edwin Thomas, FB; Danny Cranford, C

1958 David Vaughn, C; Bobby Houge, QB

1960 Bryce McCullough, HB; Tommy Poff, OG

1962 R.L. Lance, RG (Williamson AA); Billy Gold, QB (Williamson AA)

1982 Eric Schwartz, OG (NJCAA); Terry Lawrence, RB (NJCAA); Henry Williams, RS (NJCAA)

1983 John Armstrong, CB (NJCAA)

1985 Gerald Perry, OG (NJCAA)

1987 Cortez Kennedy, DT (NJCAA); Ricky Blake, RB (NJCAA)

1988 Mike McClenton, LB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Eddie Blake, OL (J.C. Gridwire)

1989 Mike McClenton, LB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Vince Powell, RB (NJCAA); Eddie Blake, OL (J.C. Gridwire)

1991 Damon Primus, DT (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Alonzo Horner, LB (NJCAA)

1992 Russell Evans, QB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Bill McCollins, LB (NJCAA); Lonny Calicchio, P/K (NJCAA)

1993 Phillip Benton, LB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire)

1994 Keith Drayton, DT (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire)

1996 Emarlos Leroy, DT (NJCAA)

1997 Connie Moore, WR (NJCAA)

1998 Les Binkley, PK (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire HM)

1999 Johnathan Shaw, SS (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire)

2000 Anton Paige, WR (J.C. Gridwire, NJCAA HM)

2002 Jamaal Jackson, CB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire HM); Isaac Harris, OT (J.C. Gridwire, NJCAA HM)

2003 John Harris, WR (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire HM); Chris Herring, DT (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire 2TM); Terrence Smith, LB (J.C. Gridwire)

2006 Rodney Brisbon, OT (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); DeVon Hicks, DE (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire)

2009 Michael Lindsey, WR (NJCAA)

2011 Donald Hawkins, LT (NJCAA)

2014 Treston DeCoud, DB (NJCAA)

2015 Justin Crawford, RB (NJCAA, Offensive POTY)

2016 Willie McCaleb, DE (NJCAA)

2017 Hal Northern, DL (NJCAA); Joshua Norwood, S (JC Gridiron)

2019 Ashton Gist, C (NJCAA)

2020 Michael Hiers, QB; Nijel McGriff, DL (JCGridiron.com)

2021 D.T. Sheffield, WR (NJCAA)

2022 Ren Hefley, QB (NJCAA)

2024 D’mariun Perteet, RB; LaParka Langston, OL; Fredd Adams, DB (NJCAA)

SECOND TEAM

1960 Jimmy Franklin, OL (NJCAA)

1982 Bobby Gaston, NG (NJCAA)

1985 Jimmy Neal, LB (NJCAA)

1986 Leatrice Pickett, RB (NJCAA)

1991 Russell Evans, QB (NJCAA)

1992 Jeff Miller, OL (NJCAA); Eric Smith, WR (NJCAA)

1993 Fred Thomas, DB (NJCAA)

1994 Andre Rone, WR (NJCAA)

1995 Cletidus Hunt, DT (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire HM)

1996 Shane Hargett, P (NJCAA)

1999 Michael Allen, OL (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire)

2000 Will Hall, QB (J.C. Gridwire, NJCAA HM)

2002 John Harris, WR (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire 3TM)

2004 Eldra Buckley, RB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Marcus Conner, CB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire HM); Jess McDonald, OG (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire)

2006 Marcus Johnson, LB (NJCAA)

2007 Patrick Trahan, LB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire)

2010 Sam Small, LB (NJCAA)

2012 Austin Douglas, C (NJCAA)

2014 Justin Crawford, RB (NJCAA)

2016 Damien Lewis, OG (NJCAA); Tito Windham, CB (NJCAA)

2017 Damien Lewis, OG (NJCAA)

2018 Brandin Echols, CB (NJCAA)

2019 Robert Hentz II, DL (NJCAA)

2020 Vance Van Every, OL (JCGridiron.com)

2022 Jay Mickle, OL (NJCAA); Jykeveous Hibbler, DT (NJCAA); Byron “Tank” Pearson, DB (NJCAA)

THIRD TEAM

2020 Jaquerrious Williams, RB; Jacoby Jones, WR; Tyson Keys, TE; Kylan Robinson, LB; Desmyn Baker, LB; Jarvis Townsend, S (JCGridiron.com)

HONORABLE MENTION

1959 Bobby Hogue, QB; David Vaughn, C

1979 Donnell Townsend, WB (NJCAA)

1985 Houston Agnew, RB (NJCAA)

1986 James Holloman, DB (NJCAA)

1988 Wesley Carroll, WR (NJCAA)

1990 Kelvin Simmons, QB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Ray Barksdale, RB (J.C. Gridwire); Andre Thompson, DT (J.C. Gridwire)

1991 Lonny Calicchio, P/K (J.C. Gridwire)

1992 Bryant Mix, DT (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Lavelle Danzy, RB (J.C. Gridwire)

1993 Keith Drayton, DT (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire)

1995 Andre Rone, WR (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Bryan Sparacino, QB (J.C. Gridwire); John Avery, RB (J.C. Gridwire)

1996 Deon Porter, DB (J.C. Gridwire)

1997 Kevin Jones, RB (J.C. Gridwire)

1998 Dee Miller, DB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Kevin Jones, RB (J.C. Gridwire); Andre Heard, WR (J.C. Gridwire); Colston Weatherington, DE (J.C. Gridwire)

1999 Jason Johnson, QB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Jason Jones, LB (J.C. Gridwire); Omar Rayford, WR (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire); Shae Orrell, PK (J.C. Gridwire)

2000 Johnathan Shaw, SS (J.C. Gridwire); Andrew Oetzel, OT (NJCAA); Shae Orrell, PK (J.C. Gridwire)

2001 Durell Robinson, WR (J.C. Gridwire); Colby Simmons, LB (J.C. Gridwire)

2002 Bobby Robison, QB (NJCAA, J.C. Gridwire)

2003 Terrell Howard, OT (J.C. Gridwire)

2006 Billy Bishop, PK (J.C. Gridwire)

2007 Daniel Thomas, QB/RB (J.C. Gridwire)

2008 Chris Strong, DT (NJCAA)

2010 Kevin Buford, K/P (NJCAA)

2011 Lance Ray, KR (NJCAA); David Conner, LB (NJCAA)

2015 Gardner Minshew, QB (NJCAA); Malik Hawkins, LB (NJCAA)

2022 D.T. Sheffield, WR (NJCAA); Kevin Diaz, TE (NJCAA)

2023 Dylan Spencer, OL (NJCAA); Charles Thomas, DB (NJCAA); D.J. Burgess, DL (NJCAA)

2024 D.J. Burgess, DL (NJCAA)

RANGERS! LET’S GO

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

1928 • (2-6)

Head Coach: Coach Gully

Memphis University School W 13-0 Caruthersville (Mo.) W 24-0 Southwestern (Tenn.) L 0-6

1948

Head Coach: Bernard Blackwell

S11 at Hinds*

1929 • (1-5)

Head Coach: Coach Funchess at Gulf Coast

Yearbooks Published from 1931-39 due to the depression 1939 • (No

S17 at Northeast Center JC

S23 East Mississippi*

O2 at Athens College

O8 at Bethel College

O15 Lambuth College

O22 at Gulf Coast*

O29 Mississippi Delta* (HC)

N5 at East Central*

N11 Jones County*

N18 at Holmes*

*denotes Mississippi Junior College Conference Game

1949 • (2-7-1)

Head Coach: Bernard Blackwell

Central

1950 • (0-8-1)

Head Coach: Howard Stubbs

Assistant Coach: Jimmy Glisson at Hinds

10-12 at Northeast

0-31 at East Mississippi

7-39 Itawamba (HC)

1954

Head Coach: Billy Jefferson S9 Mississippi Delta

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

1960 • (9-1)

Head Coach: James Jobe

MACJC State Co-Champions

Jones County W 21-16

East Mississippi W 26-15

Pearl River L 22-24

East Central W 18-14

Southwest W 22-0

Gulf Coast W 22-12

Mississippi Delta W 21-6

Copiah-Lincoln W 51-12

Itawamba W 27-12 Holmes W 22-12

1961 • (4-6)

Head Coach: James Jobe

Jones County W 8-6 East Mississippi L 14-34 Pearl River L 0-70

Central L 2-6

W 14-13 Gulf Coast W 19-6 Mississippi Delta W 19-6

Copiah-Lincoln L 8-20 Itawamba L 18-24 Holmes L 8-13

1962 • (4-5-1)

Head Coach: Jimmy Vincent

Jimmy Vincent Head Coach 1962 4-5-1 (.450)

S8 at Hinds T 6-6

S15 Holmes L 6-7

S22 at Gulf Coast** L 14-29

S29 at Itawamba W 21-14

O4 Pearl River L 14-16

O13 at East Mississippi L 14-34

O20 Jones County (HC) W 7-0

N1 Southwest W 20-6

N10 at Mississippi Delta L N14 East Central W 37-6 **Game played in Pascagoula in front of 8,500 fans

1963 • (3-7)

Head Coach: Charles Peets

Charles Peets Head Coach 1963

3-7 (.300)

S7 Hinds W 13-3

S12 at Holmes W 12-7

S19 Gulf Coast W 21-6

S28 Itawamba

Bob Peterson Head Coach 1964-65 13-7-1 (.643)

1964 • (6-4) 3-1 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bob Peterson at Hinds

14-29 at Jones County

6-37 at Copiah-Lincoln W 6-0 Itawamba* W 22-8 at Gulf Coast W 27-0 Holmes* W 7-6 East Mississippi* W 7-6

1965 • (7-3-1) 4-0-1 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bob Peterson

MACJC Champions/Shrine Bowl #5 Hinds T 12-12 East Central

13-14 Southwest L 21-27 at Mississippi Delta* W 13-8 Jones County

14-7 Copiah-Lincoln (HC) W 21-6 at Itawamba* W 13-6 Gulf Coast W 27-14 at Holmes* W 14-6 at East Mississippi* W 6-0 Kilgore+ L 20-21

+Shrine Bowl

1966 • (7-2-1) 3-0-1 MACJC North

1967 • (6-4) 1-2 MACJC North

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

1974 • (5-4) 3-2 MACJC North

Ken Bramlett Head Coach 1970-74

20-29 (.408)

1970 • (2-8) 2-3 MACJC North

Head Coach: Ken Bramlett

S10 at Southwest L 13-14

S17 Holmes* L 25-28

S26 at Pearl River L 7-28

O1 East Central L 13-14

O10 Itawamba* (HC) W 48-14

O17 Mississippi Delta* L 6-20

O24 at Jones County L 7-47

O31 Northeast* W 54-18

N12 at Copiah-Lincoln L 14-28

N21 at East Mississippi* L 0-7

1971 • (5-5) 4-1 MACJC North

Head Coach: Ken Bramlett

S4 Southwest W 52-35

S11 at Holmes* W 21-6

S16 Pearl River L 7-23

S23 at East Central L 0-7

O2 at Itawamba* W 74-18

O7 at Mississippi Delta* L 14-16

O16 Jones County L 15-31

O21 Northeast* (HC) W 75-21

N6 Copiah-Lincoln L 0-3

N13 East Mississippi* W 53-38

1972 • (3-7) 2-3 MACJC North

Head Coach: Ken Bramlett

S2 #17 Jones County L 20-37

S9 at East Central L 8-29

S16 Itawamba* W 34-12

S23 at Hinds L 19-23

S30 at Northeast* L 7-16

O7 East Mississippi* W 19-7

O21 at Copiah-Lincoln L 14-32

O28 Mississippi Delta* L 0-13

N4 at Holmes* W 14-6

N11 Pearl River L 7-28

1973 • (6-4) 3-2 MACJC North

Head Coach: Ken Bramlett at Jones County W 14-0 at East Central W 20-7 Itawamba* W 48-21 at Hinds L 7-19 Northeast* W 12-0 East Mississippi* L 21-27 Copiah-Lincoln (HC) W 14-7 at Mississippi Delta* L 13-14

N1 Holmes* W 14-0

N10 at #4 Pearl River L 6-7

Head Coach: Ken Bramlett Copiah-Lincoln

1975 • (5-5-1) 4-1-1 MACJC North

Head Coach: A.J. Kilpatrick

% MACJC Playoffs

1976 • (9-2) 5-1 MACJC North

Head Coach: A.J. Kilpatrick

MACJC North Division Champions

! Ranked No. 1 in nation in Week 7

1980 •

% MACJC Playoffs

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

1984 • (5-4-1) 4-1-1 MACJC North

1987 • (10-3) 5-1 MACJC North

BOBBY FRANKLIN Head Coach 1981-2004

201-57-6 (.767)

1981 • (6-3-1) 4-2 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

S5 at Gulf Coast L 6-7

S10 Holmes* L 7-10

S17 East Central W 26-7

S26 at East Mississippi* W 13-12

O1 Copiah-Lincoln T 10-10

O10 at Coahoma* W 49-0

O17 Mississippi Delta* (HC) W 13-9

O22 Itawamba* L 22-25

O29 at Northeast* W 21-9

N5 at Hinds W 27-15

1982 • (12-0-1) 6-0 MACJC North NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

S2 at Hinds W 16-13

S9 East Mississippi* W 12-10

S18 at Southwest W 44-7

S23 at Holmes* W 62-14

O2 Copiah-Lincoln (HC) W 31-22

O7 Coahoma* W 27-7

O14 at Mississippi Delta* W 19-13

O21 Northeast* W 14-0

O30 at Itawamba* W 14-3

N6 #4 Gulf Coast W 3-2

N13 Jones County % W 39-28

N20 Gulf Coast % T 7-7

D5 Ferrum (Va.) ^ W 16-9

% MACJC Playoffs; ^ Eastern Bowl (Roanoke, Va.)

1983 • (8-3) 6-0 MACJC North Head Coach: Bobby Franklin North Division Champions

S1 Hinds W 35-14

S10 at East Mississippi* W 24-0

S15 Southwest W 38-0

S22 Holmes* W 40-0

O1 at Copiah-Lincoln L 14-17

O8 at Coahoma* W 60-0

O15 Mississippi Delta* (HC) W 48-3

O22 at Northeast* W 47-0

O29 Itawamba* W 50-16

N5 at #11 Gulf Coast L 20-28

N12 vs. Jones County % L 14-21

%MACJC Playoffs; Ranked No. 2 in Week 10 poll

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

A30 Jones County

S6 at Holmes*

S13 East Mississippi*

S22 at Pearl River

0-38 S29 at Coahoma*

O4 Southwest (HC)

Itawamba*

1985 • (9-2) 6-0 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

North Division Champions

A31 at Jones County

S5 Holmes*

S14 at East Mississippi*

S21 Pearl River

17-32

12-3

38-13

41-24 S26 Coahoma*

O5 at Southwest

O12 Mississippi Delta (HC)*

O19 at Northeast*

O26 at Itawamba*

% MACJC Playoffs; ! Ranked 10th in final NJCAA poll

1986 • (10-2-1) 5-1 MACJC North Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

MACJC Runner-Up/Roaring Ranger Bowl

A28 East Central W 29-14

S4 at Copiah-Lincoln W 35-21

S11 at Holmes* W 26-7

S18 East Mississippi* W 30-20

S27 at #11 Pearl River

O4 at Mississippi Delta* W 32-14

O9 Coahoma (HC)*

O18 at Itawamba*

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

MACJC Champions/Jayhawk Bowl

S3 at East Central L 16-17

S10 Copiah-Lincoln W 15-14

S17 Holmes* W 21-9

S26 at East Mississippi* L 20-23

O1 Pearl River W 31-27

O8 Mississippi Delta* W 47-20

O17 at Coahoma* W 62-6

O24 Itawamba (HC)* W 20-3

O31 at Northeast* W 38-23

N7 at

% MACJC Playoffs; ^ Jayhawk Bowl ! Ranked No. 10 in the final NJCAA Poll; No.

%MACJC Playoffs; ! Ranked No. 2 entering Week 5

1989 • (12-1) 5-1 MACJC North

3-17

O25 Northeast* W 43-14

O30 Jones County W 35-20

N8 #11 Copiah-Lincoln % W 28-20

N15 Gulf Coast % L 13-14

D6 Ranger ^ T 13-13

% MACJC Playoffs; ^ Roaring Ranger Bowl (Ranger, Texas) ~Ranked No. 2 in Week 4 Poll; No. 11 NJCAA Final Ranking

%MACJC Playoffs; ^Shrine Bowl; No. 5 NJCAA final ranking

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

1990 • (8-3) 6-0 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin • North Champions

A30 Pearl River L 14-16

S6 at Holmes* W 21-10

S13 Hinds L 7-16

S20 East Mississippi* W 31-28

S29 at Gulf Coast W 38-13

O6 at Mississippi Delta* W 38-10

O11 Coahoma* W 42-7

O18 Northeast (HC)* W 54-13

O27 at Itawamba* W 20-19

N1 at Southwest W 48-12

N10 Hinds % L 11-16

%MACJC Playoffs

1991 • (11-1-1) 6-0 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

MACJC Champions/Mid-America Bowl

A31 at Pearl River W 17-10

S5 Holmes* W 34-6

S12 at Hinds T 7-7

S21 at East Mississippi* W 49-7

S26 Gulf Coast W 56-14

O3 Mississippi Delta (HC)* W 55-13

O12 at Coahoma* W 47-6

O17 at Northeast* W 31-3

O24 Itawamba* W 30-15

O31 Southwest W 39-13

N7 Copiah-Lincoln % W 36-10

N16 Mississippi Delta % W 20-17

D7 vs NE Oklahoma ^ L 21-49

%MACJC Playoffs; ^Mid-America Bowl; No. 3 final ranking

1992 • (13-0) 6-0 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS/Mid-America Bowl

MACJC Champions/North Champions

S5 at Copiah-Lincoln W 54-6

S10 East Mississippi* W 31-7

S17 Jones County W 24-0

S24 at Holmes* W 50-14

O1 Mississippi Delta* (HC) W 35-28

O8 Coahoma* W 73-0

O15 at Hinds W 40-7

O24 at Itawamba* W 31-3

O29 East Central W 48-7

N5 at Northeast* W 22-8

N14 Hinds % W 40-0

N21 Itawamba % W 16-15

D5 #2 Northeastern Oklahoma ^ W 34-0

% MACJC Playoffs

^Mid-America Bowl (Tulsa, Okla.)

1993 • (6-3-1) 3-2-1 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

S2 Copiah-Lincoln W 34-26

S9 at East Mississippi* W 41-21

S16 at Jones County L 7-17

S23 Holmes* W 28-13

O2 at Mississippi Delta* L 0-18

O7 at Coahoma* W 57-22

O14 Hinds (HC) W 7-6

O21 Itawamba* L 20-31

O28 at East Central W 28-0

N4 Northeast* T 27-27

1994 • (7-3) 4-2 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

North Division Runner-Up

S1 Gulf Coast W 38-21

S8 at Holmes* L 19-24

S15 at East Central W 26-16

S22 #13 East Mississippi* W 46-27

S29 at Copiah-Lincoln W 37-14

O6 Coahoma* W 58-12

O15 at Mississippi Delta* L 20-25

O20 #11 at Itawamba* W 24-21

O27 Northeast* (HC) W 21-14

N3 Hinds L 10-24

1995 • (7-3) 5-1 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

North Division Runner-Up

A31 at Gulf Coast W 44-16

S7 Holmes* W 42-31

S14 East Central W 48-7

S21 at East Mississippi* W 14-13

S28 Copiah-Lincoln L 7-12

O7 at Coahoma* W 31-0

O12 Mississippi Delta* W 28-21

O19 Itawamba* L 28-31

O26 at Northeast* W 35-13

N2 at Hinds

! Preseason ranked No. 3 by NJCAA

1996 • (7-3) 4-2 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

1997 • (6-4) 4-2 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

S4 #3 Hinds L 13-31

S11 Pearl River W 24-18

! Preseason ranked No. 5 by NJCAA

1998 • (9-3) 6-0 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin MACJC North Champions/Mineral Water Bowl S3 East Central W 31-6 S10 at

1999 • (11-1) 6-0 MACJC North Head

19-52

S5 at #5 Hinds** L 20-34

S12 at Pearl River W 16-13

S19 East Central

15-20

S26 at East Mississippi* W 51-36 O3 Coahoma*

41-26 O10 Northeast*

O24 Mississippi Delta* W 17-14

O31 at Holmes*

17-38 N7 Itawamba*

! Preseason No. 9 by NJCAA **Hinds had to forfeit for using an ineligible player

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

2000 • (10-0) 6-0 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

Undefeated Season

A31 at Copiah-Lincoln W 37-3

S9 at Jones County W 72-7

S16 Gulf Coast W 79-34

S21 Northeast* W 63-0

S28 at Itawamba* W 31-19

O5 #3 Hinds W 42-10

O14 Holmes* W 42-2

O21 at Mississippi Delta* W 54-17

O27 at East Mississippi* W 69-37

N2 Coahoma* W 70-0

~Preseason ranked No. 1 by NJCAA

~On NJCAA Probation, not eligible for postseason play

~Set NJCAA record with 559 points (55.9 ppg)

2001 • (7-3) 4-2 MACJC North

Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

S6 Jones County W 30-20

S13 at Gulf Coast W 21-13

S20 at Northeast* L 27-28

S27 Itawamba* W 30-24

O4 at Hinds W 41-29

O11 at Holmes* W 17-0

O18 #12 Mississippi Delta* L 10-34

O27 East Mississippi* W 42-0

N1 at Coahoma* W 61-0

N10 at #9 Jones County % L 10-24

% MACJC Playoffs

2002 • (5-4) 4-2 MACJC North Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

S5 at Hinds L 24-28

S12 Pearl River L 18-20

S19 Itawamba* L 5-6

S28 at Mississippi Delta* W 35-24

O3 at Holmes* L 19-24

O10 at Coahoma* W 30-6

O19 at East Mississippi* W 53-17

O26 East Central W 34-33

O31 Northeast* W 27-3

! Preseason ranked No. 2 by NJCAA;

2003 • (8-2) 6-0 MACJC North Head Coach: Bobby Franklin North Champions/MACJC Playoffs

S4 Hinds W 23-8

S11 at Pearl River L 7-17

S20 at Itawamba* W 38-6

S27 Mississippi Delta* W 36-0

O4 at Holmes* W 30-7

O9 Coahoma* W 55-12

O18 East Mississippi* W 31-14

O23 at East Central W 40-31

O30 at Northeast* W 34-26

N8 #13 Pearl River% L 7-31

% MACJC Playoffs; Preseason No. 3 by NJCAA, RV in final poll

2004 • (7-2) 4-2 MACJC North Head Coach: Bobby Franklin

S2 East Central W 14-12

S9 at Southwest W 27-20

S16 at Mississippi Delta* W 24-12

S23 at Copiah-Lincoln W 54-27

S30 Holmes* W 35-6

O7 East Mississippi* W 44-7

O14 at Coahoma* W 49-13

O23 #20 Northeast* (HC) L 16-19

O28 at Itawamba* L 19-20

! Preseason ranked No. 2 by NJCAA; RV in final poll

2005 • (1-6) 1-5 MACJC North

Head Coach: Randy Pippin

S22 Copiah-Lincoln L 6-16

S29 at Holmes* W 10-7

2007

O6 at East Mississippi* L 10-12 O13 Coahoma*

O20 at Northeast*

N5 Mississippi Delta*

! Preseason ranked No. 14 by NJCAA

2006 • (6-4) 6-0 MACJC North

Head Coach: Randy Pippin

North Champions/MACJC Playoffs

7-12

14-38

21-29

11-14

A31 at Copiah-Lincoln L 7-33

S7 Jones County

S14 Holmes

17-24

45-0

S21 at Northeast* W 31-14

S28 at East Mississippi* W 55-22

O5 Coahoma*

! RV in NJCAA preseason poll; % MACJC Playoffs

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

2010 • (9-1) 6-0 MACJC North

Head Coach: Ricky Woods

Undefeated Regular Season

North Champions/MACJC State Playoffs

S2 at #13 Pearl River W 27-17

S9 East Central W 41-26

S16 at East Mississippi * W 25-19

S23 Coahoma * W 37-7

S30 at Northeast * W 26-6

O7 Southwest W 24-7

O16 Mississippi Delta * (HC) W 33-3

O21 at Holmes * W 38-13

O28 Itawamba* W 31-14

N6 #12 Gulf Coast% L 24-52

% MACJC Playoffs;

! Preseason ranked No. 22; ranked No. 6 in final NJCAA Poll (Peaked at No. 4)

2011 • (6-3) 4-2 MACJC North

Head Coach: Ricky Woods

S1 #8 Pearl River Wot 56-55

S8 at East Central W 42-19

S15 #8 East Mississippi* L 42-45

S22 at Coahoma* W ^44-21

S29 #15 Northeast* L 28-34

O6 at Southwest L 14-28

O13 at Mississippi Delta* W 37-0

O22 Holmes (HC)* W 66-41

O27 at Itawamba* W 45-7

! Preseason ranked No. 9 by NJCAA; Peaked at No. 4 in Week 3

^ Game called due to lightning with 5:39 left in 4th quarter

2012 • (8-2) 5-1 MACJC North

Head Coach: Ricky Woods

North Co-Champions/Brazos Valley Bowl Champs

S6 at Copiah-Lincoln W 42-21

S13 Coahoma* W 44-6

S20 at Northeast* W 19-13

S27 #20 Itawamba* W 49-7

O4 at Mississippi Delta* W 41-13

O11 Holmes (HC)* W 32-20

O18 at #3 East Mississippi* L 49-56

O27 #18 Jones County W 40-31

N3 at #7 Gulf Coast% L 17-43

D1 vs. #11 Kilgore College# W 47-36

! Preseason ranked No. 11 by NJCAA; No. 9 NJCAA Final Ranking % MACJC Playoffs; #Brazos Valley Bowl

2013 • (1-8) 1-5 MACJC North Head Coach: Brad LaPlante

A29 Southwest L 15-19

S5 #6 Copiah-Lincoln L 24-48

S12 at Coahoma* W 38-23

S19 Northeast* L 21-34

S28 at #7 Itawamba* L 21-27

O5 Mississippi Delta (HC)* L 27-34

O12 at Holmes* L 14-17

O17 #2 East Mississippi* L 7-79

026 at #4 Jones County L 3-52

! Preseason ranked No. 21 by JCGridiron.com

2014 • (4-6) 4-2 MACJC North Head Coach: Jack Wright

A28 #10 Jones County L 20-28

S4 at #7 Gulf Coast L 7-63

S11 at Northeast* L (ot) 19-25

S20 Itawamba* W 45-31

S25 at Hinds

17-31

O2 at Holmes* W 28-14

O9 Mississippi Delta* W 23-14

O16 #1 East Mississippi* L 0-49

O23 at Coahoma* W 34-29

N1 at #11 Copiah-Lincoln% L 30-44

% MACJC Playoffs

2015 • (11-1) 5-1 MACJC North

Head Coach: Jack Wright - NJCAA Coach of the Year NATIONAL CHAMPIONS/MACJC Champions

A29 at #19 Jones County W 42-20

S3 #9 Gulf Coast W 26-10

S10 Northeast* W 51-14

S17 at Itawamba* W 31-24

S24 #14 Hinds W (ot) 38-37

O3 Holmes* (HC) W 42-40

O10 at Mississippi Delta* W 40-0

O15 at #8 East Mississippi* L 16-49

O22 Coahoma* W 51-14

O31 #17 East Central% W 27-20

N7 #6 Gulf Coast% W 34-24

D6 #2 Rochester (Minn.)# W 66-13

! Preseason No. 16 by NJCAA; No. 1 final ranking; % MACJC Playoffs; NJCAA National Championship (Biloxi)

2016 • (9-3) 5-1 MACJC North

Head Coach: Benjy Parker

MACJC Runner-Up

S1

#15

(HC)*

at #3 East Mississippi% L 30-38

! Preseason No. 10 by NJCAA; No. 6 final ranking; % MACJC Playoffs; # Heart of Texas Bowl (Copperas Cove, Texas)

2017 • (8-3) 5-1 MACJC North Head Coach: Benjy Parker MACJC

N11 #1

! Preseason No. 6 by NJCAA, No. 7 final ranking; NC = No-Contest ! No. 8 College Football America, 13th Street & Smith’s, 18th by JCGridiron % MACJC Playoffs; # Graphic Edge Bowl (Cedar Falls, Iowa)

2018 • (8-2) 5-1 MACJC North Head Coach: Benjy Parker MACJC North Division Runner-Up

O4

! Preseason No. 6 by NJCAA, No. 7 final ranking; ! No. 12 Street & Smith’s, 7th by JCGridiron % MACJC Playoffs

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

2019 • (8-3) 4-2 MACJC North

Head Coach: Benjy Parker

MACJC Runner-Up/North Division champions

A29 at East Central W 26-13

S5 Southwest Mississippi W 29-10

S12 Mississippi Delta* W 33-3

S19 #8 Copiah-Lincoln W 19-15

S26 at Holmes* L 42-47

O3 at #3 East Mississippi* W 56-36

O10 Coahoma (HC)* W 54-18

O17 at Northeast* W 41-17

O24 Itawamba* L 21-22

N2 #7 Jones College % W 24-17

N9 #1 Mississippi Gulf Coast % L 19-22

! Preseason No. 9 by NJCAA, No. 6 final ranking; % MACJC Playoffs

2020 • (6-0)

Head Coach: Benjy Parker

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS/MACCC Champions

O16 Itawamba W 16-14

O23 at Northeast W 34-28 (OT)

N7 at Mississippi Delta W 26-9

N12 at Holmes W 41-13

N19 Mississippi Delta W 44-6

D5 at Mississippi Gulf Coast % W 40-13

% MACCC/National Community College Football Championship game

2021 • (9-3) 4-2 MACCC North

Head Coach: Benjy Parker

MACCC Champions/NJCAA Division I Football Playoff berth

S2 Copiah-Lincoln W 31-12

S9 at #15 Jones College L 9-31

S16 at Holmes* W 51-20

S23 Northeast* W 45-13

S30 #6 East Mississippi* L 21-30

O7 at #14 Coahoma* W 42-12

O14 at #9 Mississippi Gulf Coast W 38-14

O21 Itawamba (HC)* W 41-13

O28 at Mississippi Delta* W 44-25

N6 at #3 Jones College % W 26-20

N13 #7 Hinds % W 56-21

D5 at #2 New Mexico Military Institute ^ L 30-49

! Preseason No. 3 by NJCAA, No. 4 final ranking;

% MACCC Playoffs; ^ NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs

2022 • (10-2) 6-0 MACCC North

Head Coach: Benjy Parker

MACCC Champions/NJCAA Division I Football Playoff berth

S1 Mississippi Gulf Coast W 28-24

S8 at #14 Hinds W 31-28

S15 at #14 Pearl River W 21-14

S22 Itawamba* W 49-10

S29 at #8 East Mississippi* W 38-21

O6 Mississippi Delta* W 47-7

O13 at Coahoma* W 44-21

O20 Holmes (HC)* W 41-14

O27 at Northeast* W 28-2

N5 #7 Jones College % W 38-35

N12 #12 East Mississippi % L 28-36

D4 #3 Iowa Western ^ L 12-33

! Preseason No. 3 by NJCAA, No. 4 final ranking; % MACCC Playoffs; ^ NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs

2023 • (7-3) 4-2 MACJC North

Head Coach: Benjy Parker

S9 at Mississippi Gulf Coast L 14-49

S14 Hinds W 19-3

S21 Pearl River W 27-3

S28 at Itawamba* W 38-13

O5 #13 East Mississippi* L 17-35

O12 at Mississippi Delta* W 31-13

O19 Coahoma (HC)* W 55-7

O26 at Holmes* W 36-28

N2 #13 Northeast* W 28-27 (OT) N11 at #4 Copiah-Lincoln % L 14-48

! No. 13 final ranking by NJCAA % MACJC Playoffs

2024 • (10-2) 6-0 MACCC North Head Coach: Benjy Parker

MACCC Champions/NJCAA Division I Football Playoff berth

A29 Pearl River L 23-24

S5 at East Central W 22-17

S14 #8 East Mississippi* W 33-14

S19 @ Coahoma* W 35-16

S26 Northeast* W 28-20

O10 @ Southwest Mississippi W 23-20

O17 @ Mississippi Delta* W 31-3

O24 #6 Holmes (HC)* W 37-35

N1 @ Itawamba* W 41-10

N9 #5 Mississippi Gulf Coast % W 33-31

N16 @ #7 East Central % W 34-7

D6 @ #1 Iowa Western ^ L 21-42

! Preseason No. 7 by NJCAA, No. 4 final ranking; % MACCC Playoffs; ^ NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

All-Time Coaching Records

BOWL HISTORY

December 4, 1965 • State Fair Stadium • Shreveport, La. KILGORE COLLEGE NORTHWEST

The 1965 Shrine Bowl will always be a historic moment woven into the fabric of Northwest football.

The game marked the Rangers’ first-ever bowl appearance and despite the close loss to Texasbased Kilgore College, the postseason contest marked the beginning of what has become a lenghty postseason history for Northwest.

Played on a Saturday night in early December, the first half was a sloppy one for both teams, with fumbles credited to both teams and “a battle of punts”, as described by the 1966 edition of the Rocketeer.

Only two points were scored in the first half, thanks to a safety from Kilgore. However, Northwest came out with a vengeance in the second half, as Bob Whitwell scored the Rangers’ first touchdown in the third quarter. Later in the same quarter, Marvin Earnheart’s four-yard touchdown run helped make it a 13-2 lead.

Kilgore scored yet again to close the gap, before Northwest responded with a 39-yard touchdown pass from Whitwell to Rickey Patrick. The celebration was short-lived however, as Kilgore’s Johnny Johnson returned the ensuing kickoff for 88 yards, trimming the Rangers’ lead to 20-15 with 2:41 left in the fourth quarter.

With very little time remaining in the contest, Kilgore quarterback Terry Reisig hit Richard Mooney on the game-winning touchdown pass.

Despite the loss, Northwest did not leave empty-handed. Patrick was chosen as the game’s Most Valuable Lineman, recovering two fumbles on the defensive side of the ball. He also played offense, catching three passes for 38 yards.

Other outstanding players in the game for Northwest included Earnheart, who finished with 11 carries for 69 yards. Whitwell completed four of his seven pass attempts for 67 yards and a touchdown.

Northwest also celebrated numerous festivities as part of the bowl weekend. The Rangers were housed at the local Holiday Inn and were treated to a steak dinner by the Scottish Temple. Additionally, the players attended a basketball game and made a visit to the Shrine Hospital.

Kilgore College 2 0 6 13 21 Northwest 0 0 13 7 20

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

1st KC Safety

3rd NWCC B. Whitwell touchdown

3rd NWCC M. Earnheart 4 yd rush

3rd KC Kilgore College touchdown (play not specified)

4th NWCC R. Patrick 39 yd pass from B. Whitwell (C. Reid kick)

4th KC J. Johnson 88 yd kick return

4th KC R. Mooney pass from T. Reisig

BOWL HISTORY

December 5, 1982 • Victory Stadium • Roanoke, Va. NORTHWEST

FERRUM COLLEGE

Not only was the 1982 Eastern Bowl just the second bowl game ever for Northwest - it also marked the program’s first-ever national championship.

Although both offenses struggled throughout the contest, the Rangers picked up the pace in the second quarter, as kicker Keith Stribling shook off an earlier miss in the first quarter to hit a 22-yard field goal attempt early in the second, giving the Rangers a quick lead.

After Ferrum College failed to get any momentum on its next drive, Stribling hit yet another field goal, this time from 23 yards out. Later in the first half, Northwest quarterback Mark Robbins scored the game’s first touchdown on a five-yard keeper, followed by a successful two-point conversion run.

On the last play of the second quarter, Ferrum completed a 17-yard touchdown pass, trimming the deficit to 14-7 at halftime. Although Stribling would miss another field goal attempt in the third quarter, Northwest maintained its lead and used a safety from Bobby Gaston early in the fourth to take a 16-7 advantage.

Late in the contest, the Rangers voluntarily sacrificed a safety on a long fourth down, giving Ferrum its final two points of the game. By doing that, Northwest was able to keep the Panthers from having a legitimate chance for a final downfield drive, preserving the school’s first-ever undefeated season.

“It’s a dream come true,” Northwest coach Bobby Franklin said after the game. “We hoped at the beginning of the season to win the (MACJC) championship, but we never dreamed of coming this far.”

This marked the first of two national championships for Franklin, but more importantly, helped mark a major milestone in the future NJCAA Hall of Fame coach. For his efforts in leading Northwest to a 12-0-1 record, Franklin received Coach of the Year honors from both the MACJC and NJCAA.

Additionally, several members of the 1982 squad went on to have successful college careers at four-year programs. One of those was Henry “Gizmo” Williams, who posted a Hall of Fame career with the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Eskimos, later earning inductions to the Northwest Sports Hall of Fame, Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame and the NJCAA Hall of Fame.

Northwest 0 14 0 2 16

Ferrum College 0 7 0 2 9

QTR TEAM SCORING PLAY

2nd NWCC K. Stribling 22 yd kick, 12:48

2nd NWCC K. Stribling 23 yd kick, 8:24

2nd NWCC M. Robbins 5 yd rush (M. Robbins rush), time unknown

2nd FC 17 yd pass (extra point kick), 0:01

4th NWCC Safety (Bobby Gaston tackle), time unknown

4th FC Safety, time unknown

BOWL HISTORY

December 6, 1986 • Ranger, Texas NORTHWEST RANGER

COLLEGE

Not much is known about the 1986 Roaring Ranger Bowl.

A quick Google search does not reveal any stats, pictures or much evidence that the game even existed. A passing mention in the 1987 edition of the Rocketeer is the only known evidence of the contest.

However, the game was unique in several different ways. Not only did Northwest take on another team bearing the name of its own mascot, but the game was the first and only bowl game to end in a tie for Northwest.

For Northwest, it was the program’s first appearance in a bowl game since winning the 1982 NJCAA Championship and just the third bowl bid all-time for the Rangers. Northwest also finished the season with a final ranking of 11th by the NJCAA.