NCAA Division II full list: Jacksonville-area players on 2023 college football rosters
The Times-Union tracks players on 2023 Division II college football rosters.
CIAA
LB Jamari Allen, Fr., Bluefield St., White
Appeared in three games and made two tackles.
LB Dallas Brown III, So., Bluefield St., University Christian
Played in two games, with two tackles.
RB William Guyton, Jr., Livingstone, First Coast
Played in 10 games, rushing 65 times for 211 yards and a touchdown.
WR David Hamilton, Fr., Johnson C. Smith, Parker
Played in three games, catching one pass for 17 yards.
K Carson Hancock, Fr., Elizabeth City St., University Christian
Converted 6 of 11 field goals with a long of 44.
DL Cameron Long, Jr., St. Augustine's, University Christian
Played in one game and made one tackle.
OL Alexander Magee, Fr., Elizabeth City St., Atlantic Coast
Did not record any statistics.
QB Noah Ray, So., Elizabeth City St., Baker County
Played in 10 games, completing 1 of 2 passes for 3 yards.
WR Jadarian Rollins, Fr., Bluefield St., Raines
Did not play.
OL Markahl Royal, Fr., Livingstone, Riverside
Played in two games.
QB Isiah Teal, Fr., Bluefield St., White
Appeared in six games, completing 113 of 225 passes for 1,419 yards, 13 TD and 11 INT; named CIAA offensive rookie of the year.
OL Josh Walker, Fr., Virginia St., Brunswick
Played in one game.
WR Tyrek Williams, So., Johnson C. Smith, Parker
Caught 16 passes for 224 yards and 3 TD in eight games.
GLIAC
DB C.J. Dorsey, Fr., Ferris St., Parker
Did not record any statistics.
DL Jourdan Haynes, So.*, Davenport, Fleming Island
Played in five games, with two tackles and a sack.
RB Al'Querious Ray, Fr.*, Ferris St., Clay
Did not record any statistics.
GREAT AMERICAN
DL Garris Reed, So., Northwestern Oklahoma St., Columbia
Made five tackles in three games.
WR Matthew Rivera, Jr., Arkansas Tech, Parker
Played in 11 games, catching 43 passes for 428 yards and 3 TD.
GREAT LAKES VALLEY
RB Teon Dollard, Sr., Quincy, Columbia
Played in eight games, rushing 77 times for 580 yards and five TD; second-team All-GLVC.
GREAT MIDWEST
LB Bryson Bowen, Fr., Thomas More, Bradford
Appeared in one game, recording one tackle.
OL Shaq Brown, Jr., Thomas More, Lee
Played in nine games as starting lineman.
TE Maliek Carter, So., Lake Erie, Orange Park
Appeared in 10 games, catching 21 passes for 259 yards and three touchdowns.
DB Gavin Cook, Fr., Lake Erie, Bradford
Did not play.
S Perry Grose, So., Ashland, Fletcher
Did not play.
OL Jhakais Pippins, Sr., Lake Erie, Atlantic Coast
Played in seven games.
DB Jevan Rivers, So.*, Thomas More, White
Played in all 11 games and made 18 tackles.
GULF SOUTH
DL Tony Bethea, Sr., Shorter, Ware County
Made 31 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks and a fumble recovery in 11 games.
DB Jordan Billups, So.*, Valdosta St., Camden County
Recorded 32 tackles, an interception and nine pass breakups in 14 games.
QB Josh Brown, Fr.*, Shorter, Camden County
Freshman starter completed 169 of 268 passes for 1,501 yards, 3 TD, 9 INT and 223 rushing yards.
WR Brenden Cook, Fr., West Florida, Fleming Island
Played in five games, catching two passes for 45 yards.
LB Zeke Cromwell, Fr., West Georgia, Bartram Trail
Did not play.
K Andrew Daragjati, Jr., West Alabama, Creekside
Did not play.
OL Damien Deloney, So.*, Valdosta St., First Coast
Did not play.
WR Trevon Dirden, So., Shorter, St. Augustine
Team receiving leader caught 30 passes for 329 yards and a touchdown in 10 games.
QB Sammy Edwards, Jr., Valdosta St., St. Augustine
Harlon Hill Trophy finalist completed 327 of 494 passes for 4,223 yards, 34 TD and 11 INT in 14 games.
RB Isaiah Flowers, So., Valdosta St., White
Led Blazers with 417 yards on 89 carries with 7 TD in 14 games.
TE Noah Gillan, Jr., Valdosta St., Menendez
Caught 19 passes for 174 yards and a TD in 12 games; second-team All-Gulf South.
DE J'Quan Hicks, Jr., Valdosta St., Sandalwood
Made 33 tackles, forced two fumbles and blocked a kick in 14 games.
OL Jason Jackson, Fr.*, Valdosta St., St. Augustine
Did not play.
DB Ivan Johnson, Fr., West Georgia, Brunswick
Did not play.
OL Michael Jubran, Gr., North Greenville, Bolles
Played in three games.
P Joe Justino, So.*, West Florida, Middleburg
Did not play.
LB Akil Lampley, So.*, Valdosta St., Sandalwood
Made 15 tackles and an interception in 13 games.
RB T.J. Lane, Fr., West Florida, Middleburg
Ran 10 times for 59 yards and a touchdown in three games.
WR Devon Lewis, Jr., Shorter, Mandarin
Caught 10 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in nine games.
LB Chadwick Martin, Jr., Mississippi College, Westside
Did not play.
LB Chandler Martin, Jr., Mississippi College, Westside
Appeared in one game.
LB Evan McGhee, Gr., Chowan, Trinity Christian
Recorded 43 tackles and two sacks in eight games.
DB Amari Mitchell, So.*, West Florida, Sandalwood
Intercepted a pass, broke up two others and made 15 tackles in eight games.
K Parsa Pordeli, Jr., West Florida, Bolles
Did not play.
S Uriah Ratliff, Sr., West Alabama, Raines
Finished with 45 tackles, 10 pass breakups, a sack, a forced fumble, an interception and a kick block in 10 games.
TE Cole Richardson, Jr.*, North Greenville, Yulee
Caught 16 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown in 10 games.
LB Sterling Roberts, So., Valdosta St., Bradford
Made 22 tackles, a fumble recovery and a sack in eight games.
WR Ja'Corey Scott, Fr., West Florida, Episcopal
Played in one game.
RB Cam Smith, Fr., Valdosta St., Baker County
Played in three games, rushing five times for 11 yards and scoring a receiving touchdown.
LB Phillip Starks, Jr., Valdosta St., Sandalwood
Played in 14 games, making 28 tackles.
OL Oake Stipe, Sr.*, West Florida, University Christian
Appeared in 12 games, starting at right guard.
QB Marcus Stokes, Fr., West Florida, Nease
Played in three games, completing 3 of 4 passes for 53 yards and rushing six times for 57 yards.
DL Aidan Swett, Sr.*, West Florida, Bishop Kenny
Played in three games, making four tackles and two sacks before season-ending injury.
K Estin Thiele, Gr., Valdosta St., Menendez
Converted 66 of 67 extra points and 9 of 13 field goals with a long of 48 in 14 games.
WR Kevin Thomas Jr., Fr., Shorter, Brunswick
Did not play.
DB Tavales Thomas, Fr., Valdosta St., White
Did not play.
DB Trey Thomas, Jr., Shorter, Oakleaf
Led Hawks with two interceptions and 10 pass breakups, plus 24 tackles in 10 games; second-team All-Gulf South.
TE Jye Thompson, Fr., Valdosta St., Yulee
Did not play.
INDEPENDENTS
None
LONE STAR
None
MIAA
QB Chad Dodson Jr., Jr., Pittsburg St., Bartram Trail
Completed 216 of 310 passes for 2,589 yards with 20 TD, 7 INT for D-II quarterfinalists; second-team All-MIAA.
LB Bryce Johnson, Fr.*, Pittsburg St., Bartram Trail
Played all 13 games with 24 tackles, five pass breakups, an interception and a fumble recovery.
WR Zorian Stanton, Jr., Nebraska-Kearney, West Nassau
Caught eight passes for 120 yards and a touchdown in eight games.
DL Arion Stith, Fr., Pittsburg St., Bartram Trail
Did not play.
WR Jaedon Stoshak, Sr., Missouri Southern, University Christian
Lions' top receiver caught 41 passes for 688 yards, 6 TD, plus 161 return yards.
MOUNTAIN EAST
DB Elijah Copes, Fr., Concord, Sandalwood
Played in nine games, with 15 tackles and an interception.
TE Braylon Fowler, So., UNC-Pembroke, Bartram Trail
Played in four games.
DL Marcial Holmes, Fr., Concord, Mandarin
Did not record any statistics.
RB Bryan Johnson Jr., Fr., Concord, Mandarin
Did not record any statistics.
DB Tomas Jones Jr., Fr., Concord, Menendez
Did not record any statistics.
DE Bryan Maddox, Jr., Concord, Fleming Island
Made 17 tackles in nine games.
TE Eli Sutherland, So., Concord, Bartram Trail
Played in nine games, catching one pass for 6 yards.
NORTHEAST-10
CB Marquis Lundy, So., American International, Sandalwood
Played in eight games, with 25 tackles and a sack.
WR Quinn Sieger, Sr., Assumption, Creekside
Played in two games, catching nine passes for 106 yards and two TDs.
NORTHERN SUN
WR Jayden Harris, Fr., Minot St., Bishop Kenny
Played in one game.
RB A.J. Jones, So., Minot St., Bartram Trail
Did not play.
DB Joe Morrison, Fr.*, Wayne St., Riverside
Led Wildcats with four interceptions, nine pass breakups, plus 33 tackles in 11 games; first-team All-Northern Sun.
DL Blake Thompson, Fr., Minot St., Clay
Appeared in one game.
PSAC
WR Chaz Davis, So.*, Gannon, West Nassau
Played in nine games and gained 147 yards on kick and punt returns.
WR Jack Goodrich, So.*, Indiana-Pa., Creekside
Played in one game.
OL Daeshawn Larry, Jr., Gannon, Baker County
Played in 10 games after continued conversion from defensive side of the ball.
DE Jeremiah Lovely, Fr., Gannon, Jackson
Played in two games.
LB Ian Mooney, Fr., Gannon, Creekside
Played in eight games and made three tackles.
DB Donovan Thomas, Jr., Clarion, Oakleaf
Made 13 tackles in 10 games.
RMAC
TE Quinlin Bisbee, Gr., Adams St., Episcopal
Played in 11 games, catching five passes for 90 yards.
WR Ahlonte Hair, Sr., Chadron St., Suwannee
Played one game, catching two passes for 44 yards.
DB J.J. Hair, Jr., Chadron St., Suwannee
Made 26 tackles and eight pass breakups in 10 games.
OL Gabriel Hecht, So., New Mexico Highlands, Orange Park
Appeared in 10 games, earning starting berth on offensive line.
SIAC
DB Miron Billings, Jr., Fort Valley St., White
Played in six games and made six tackles.
OL Emyrick Blue, So.*, Albany St., Suwannee
Did not play.
CB Seth Brooks, Fr., Clark Atlanta, Jackson
Played in five games, making an interception and eight tackles.
LB Jaylen Brown, Sr., Fort Valley St., Columbia
Appeared in 10 games, making 18 tackles.
DL Zavotray Brown, So., Clark Atlanta, Ribault
Recovered two fumbles and made nine tackles in six games.
LB Iman Davis, So., Albany St., Camden County
Played in six games, making 11 tackles.
DB Kameron Davis, So., Benedict, First Coast
Recorded eight tackles in six games.
DL Matteo Davis, Fr., Albany St., Fletcher
Appeared in one game.
DB Dreshawn Dawkins, Sr., Savannah St., Trinity Christian
Did not play.
DE Josh Dorsainvil, Jr., Savannah St., Ridgeview
Played in five games, recording five tackles.
LB Jhace Edwards, Fr., Albany St., Fleming Island
Appeared in four games and made three tackles.
WR Anthony Evelyn, Sr., Lane, Fletcher
Caught nine passes for 157 yards and a touchdown in three games.
DL Adeon Farmer, So., Fort Valley St., Columbia
Made 21 tackles, nine for loss, with 4 1/2 sacks and two fumble recoveries in 10 games.
LB Thomas Fore, Fr., Albany St., Jackson
Played in four games, with a sack and three tackles.
RB Frederick Gaines, Fr., Albany St., Jackson
Top Golden Rams rusher ran 95 times for 486 yards, 8 TD in eight games.
RB Isaiah Gamble, So., Edward Waters, Ridgeview
Did not play.
WR Gabriel Garmon, Fr., Tuskegee, White
Did not play.
DB Anthony Glover, Fr., Edward Waters, Parker
Did not play.
DB Derrick Griffin, So., Edward Waters, Raines
Did not play.
DE Christian Hampton, Jr., Savannah St., Brunswick
Did not play.
WR Reginald Harden, Jr., Benedict, Raines
Converted defensive end caught 17 passes for 424 yards and 4 TD in 10 games.
DB Omar Haynes, Fr., Clark Atlanta, Riverside
Played in four games, making three tackles.
LB Sabian Hendricks, So., Edward Waters, Raines
Did not play.
OL Napoleon Hillman, Fr., Edward Waters, Jackson
Did not play.
WR Terrence Holland, Fr., Lane, Jackson
Caught 20 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown, and gained 677 yards on kick returns; second-team All-SIAC returner.
WR Jayshawn Howard, Fr., Albany St., White
Did not play.
WR Kieren Jackson, Fr., Albany St., Mandarin
Caught 17 passes for 157 yards and a TD in nine games.
WR Charles James, Fr., Edward Waters, First Coast
Did not play.
WR Jadon James, Jr., Edward Waters, Sandalwood
Played in two games and made one tackle.
OL Jeremiah Johnson, Jr., Morehouse, Trinity Christian
Played in seven games.
DL Niles Johnson, So., Savannah St., Trinity Christian
Played in one game.
LB Jamai Joseph, Fr., Lane, Fletcher
Played in seven games, with one tackle.
DB Ande King, Fr., Edward Waters, Ribault
Did not play.
OL Dylan Lampkin, Sr., Edward Waters, First Coast
Played in 10 games at left tackle; first-team All-SIAC selection.
LB LaShun Mays, Fr., Tuskegee, Parker
Finished with 10 tackles in seven games.
WR Arsiah McCorker, Sr., Edward Waters, Sandalwood
Caught 21 passes for 338 yards and 3 TD in nine games.
DB Mychal Metcalfe, So., Fort Valley St., Lee
Played in two games and made one tackle.
DB Jalen Mitchell, Sr.*, Albany St., Fletcher
Team tackles leader made 70 in 11 games, with two interceptions, five pass breakups and a forced fumble; first-team All-SIAC.
OL Nick Muchison, Jr., Fort Valley St., Glynn Academy
Played in one game.
LB Carmello Murphy, Fr., Clark Atlanta, Mandarin
Played in three games and made one tackle.
DB Emari Napper, So., Savannah St., Ribault
Did not play.
LB Lawrence Neloms, Fr., Edward Waters, White
Did not play.
DL Josh Paulk, Jr., Edward Waters, Sandalwood
Did not play.
QB Daniel Plummer, So., Allen, Riverside
Did not play.
LB Marlon Pollock, So.*, Albany St., Columbia
Played in 11 games, with 31 tackles and a forced fumble.
OL Mitchell Romig, Gr., Benedict, Oakleaf
Played in eight games as starting center, earning first-team All-SIAC honors.
DB Ahman Ross, Gr., Albany St., Bolles
Made 41 tackles, eight for loss, with two interceptions and a forced fumble in 11 games.
DB Marcus Samuels, Fr., Benedict, Westside
Appeared in one game and made one tackle.
P Ishmael Sanders, Sr., Edward Waters, Raines
Did not play.
QB Jordan Smith, Jr.*, Tuskegee, Columbia
Did not play.
LB Nathan Spears, So., Edward Waters, White
Did not play.
DB Kevin Stokes Jr., Fr., Savannah St., Ribault
Did not play.
DB Kamren Thomas, Sr., Edward Waters, Bradford
Made 13 tackles and an interception in eight games.
DL James Walton Jr., Fr., Edward Waters, Sandalwood
Played in three games and made four tackles.
LB Gregory Washington, Fr., Allen, Riverside
Did not play.
DL De'Avary Weeks, Fr., Albany St., Riverside
Played in three games and made six tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery.
DL Masiah Wells, So., Tuskegee, Riverside
Did not play.
WR Bashan Wesley, Jr., Fort Valley St., Brunswick
Did not play.
RB Jamari Williams, Fr., Lane, Fletcher
Appeared in one game.
RB Kentrelle Williams, Jr., Fort Valley St., White
Rushed 76 times for 329 yards and 6 TD in 11 games.
DE Jaren Wilson, Gr., Edward Waters, Raines
Led Tigers' pass rush with seven sacks and three forced fumbles, plus 35 tackles in 10 games; first-team All-SIAC selection.
SOUTH ATLANTIC
DB Marcel Bowes, Fr., Tusculum, Raines
Played in two games.
RB Lanadrick Bradley, Jr., Tusculum, Columbia
Rushed 47 times for 182 yards in eight games. .
DL Xzavia Cummins, Fr., Carson-Newman, Glynn Academy
Made four tackles in seven games.
RB Rayvon Durant, Fr., Mars Hill, Union County
Did not play.
DB Keith Giddens, So.*, Wingate, Camden County
Made three tackles and recovered a fumble in five games.
TE John Godwin, Jr., Lenoir-Rhyne, Bishop Kenny
Made 19 receptions for 152 yards and 3 TD in 15 games; first-team All-Piedmont Division.
OL Jordon Harmon, Sr., Tusculum, First Coast
Played in six games.
TE Aiden Heilmann, So., Lenoir-Rhyne, Fletcher
Played in two games.
WR Jalen Hitchens, Fr., Erskine, Baldwin
Played in one game.
DL Ke'Vaughn Hobbs, So.*, Catawba, Atlantic Coast
Played in one game and made one tackle.
OL Kanyon James, Jr.*, Catawba, Trinity Christian
Started for second consecutive year on offensive front.
QB Ridge Jacobs, So.*, Catawba, Atlantic Coast
Did not record any statistics.
DB William Johnson III, Jr., Carson-Newman, Raines
Played in 11 games with four starts, recording 31 tackles and an interception.
DB Raynell Killian, Gr., Tusculum, Raines
Made 20 tackles in 11 games.
OL Aiden Kipp, Fr., Erskine, Nease
Played in one game.
DB Mason Mayer, Fr.*, Newberry, Bartram Trail
Appeared in two games.
OL Gabe McLamb, Fr.*, Tusculum, University Christian
Did not play.
WR Runye Norton, So., Catawba, Sandalwood
Did not record any statistics.
DL Terrick Ponds, So., Tusculum, Columbia
Played in nine games and made five tackles.
OL JaQuez Randolph, So., Erskine, Glynn Academy
Appeared in eight games.
RB Jojo Restall, Fr., Tusculum, Orange Park
Carried 61 times for 372 yards, 2 TD in 10 games.
LB Brandon Robinson, Fr., Mars Hill, Suwannee
Did not play.
OL Avery Swinton, So., Catawba, Creekside
Started at guard on offensive line.
DB Freddy Towns, Fr.*, Newberry, Brunswick
Did not play.
OL Shane Wells, Sr., Lenoir-Rhyne, Glynn Academy
Starting right tackle played in 14 games; first-team All-South Atlantic Conference.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: 2023 Jacksonville-area Division II college football players list
