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  • Safety S 6'1" 165 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Sterling Heights, Mich. De La Salle Collegiate HS
    Junior Sterling Heights, Mich. De La Salle Collegiate HS
  • Safety S 6'2" 189 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. The Canterbury School
    Senior Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. The Canterbury School
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 192 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Andover, Minn. Andover Senior HS
    Senior Andover, Minn. Andover Senior HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 192 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. La Puente, Calif. Bishop Amat Memorial HS
    Senior La Puente, Calif. Bishop Amat Memorial HS
  • Running Back RB 5'7" 176 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Miami, Fla. Miami Central Senior HS
    Senior Miami, Fla. Miami Central Senior HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 160 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Starkville, Miss, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa HS
    Senior Starkville, Miss, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 185 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Sarasota, Fla. Venice HS
    Sophomore Sarasota, Fla. Venice HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'5" 231 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. San Diego, Calif. La Jolla Country Day School
    Senior San Diego, Calif. La Jolla Country Day School
  • Safety S 6'2" 184 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Glenview, Ill. Glenbrook South HS
    Senior Glenview, Ill. Glenbrook South HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'5" 215 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Newton, Mass. Phillips Academy
    Junior Newton, Mass. Phillips Academy
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 180 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Washington, D.C. Gonzaga College HS
    Junior Washington, D.C. Gonzaga College HS
  • Safety S 5'11" 180 lbs Pronunciation
    So. St. Petersburg, Fla. Clearwater Central Catholic HS
    Sophomore St. Petersburg, Fla. Clearwater Central Catholic HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 160 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Riverside, Calif. John W North HS
    Junior Riverside, Calif. John W North HS
  • Safety S 5'9" 170 lbs Pronunciation
    So. St. Augustine, Fla. St. Augustine HS
    Sophomore St. Augustine, Fla. St. Augustine HS
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 195 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Valley Stream, N.Y. Kellenberg Memorial HS
    Senior Valley Stream, N.Y. Kellenberg Memorial HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 185 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Marietta, Ga Wheeler HS
    Sophomore Marietta, Ga Wheeler HS
  • Running Back RB 6'1" 190 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Georgetown, Texas East View HS
    Sophomore Georgetown, Texas East View HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 179 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Wellington, Fla. Palm Beach Central HS
    Junior Wellington, Fla. Palm Beach Central HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 205 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Creedmoor, N.C. Christ School
    Junior Creedmoor, N.C. Christ School
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 220 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Sarasota, Fla. Booker HS
    Sophomore Sarasota, Fla. Booker HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Orlando, Fla. Lake Nona HS
    Sophomore Orlando, Fla. Lake Nona HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 200 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Macomb, Mich. Choate Rosemary Hall
    Sophomore Macomb, Mich. Choate Rosemary Hall
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Marietta, Ga. Wheeler HS
    Sophomore Marietta, Ga. Wheeler HS
  • Safety S 6'1" 197 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic The Brooks School
    Senior Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic The Brooks School
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 190 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Phoenix, Ariz. Mountain Pointe HS
    Sophomore Phoenix, Ariz. Mountain Pointe HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'3" 195 lbs
    Jr. Lebanon, Tenn. The Taft School
    Junior Lebanon, Tenn. The Taft School
  • Kicker K 6'0" 197 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Marriottsville, Md. Marriotts Ridge HS
    Senior Marriottsville, Md. Marriotts Ridge HS
  • Safety S 6'1" 184 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Saratoga Springs HS
    Junior Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Saratoga Springs HS
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 205 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Orland Park, Ill. Marist HS
    Sophomore Orland Park, Ill. Marist HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 220 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Bronx, N.Y. Salisbury School
    Sophomore Bronx, N.Y. Salisbury School
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 166 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Prospect, Conn. Hamden Hall Country Day School
    Junior Prospect, Conn. Hamden Hall Country Day School
  • Cornerback CB 6'3" 195 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Washington, D.C. Maret School
    Sophomore Washington, D.C. Maret School
  • Safety S 5'11" 175 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Buffalo, N.Y. Bennett HS
    Sophomore Buffalo, N.Y. Bennett HS
  • Punter/Kicker P/K 6'5" 225 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Emmaus, Pa. Emmaus HS
    Sophomore Emmaus, Pa. Emmaus HS
  • Cornerback CB 6'0"
    So. Bellevue, Wash. Bellevue HS
    Sophomore Bellevue, Wash. Bellevue HS
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 180 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. North Chili, N.Y. Churchville-Chili Senior HS
    Junior North Chili, N.Y. Churchville-Chili Senior HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 220 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Commerce Township, Mich. Lakeland HS
    Junior Commerce Township, Mich. Lakeland HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 210 lbs
    Sr. Chicago, Ill. Saint Ignatius College Prep
    Senior Chicago, Ill. Saint Ignatius College Prep
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 225 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
    Sophomore Maple Grove, Minn. Maple Grove HS
  • Punter/Kicker P/K 5'11" 180 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Perth, Western Australia Christ Church Grammar School
    Sophomore Perth, Western Australia Christ Church Grammar School
  • Linebacker LB 6'4" 219 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Washington, D.C. Jackson-Reed HS
    Senior Washington, D.C. Jackson-Reed HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 250 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Los Angeles, Calif. Culver City HS
    Sophomore Los Angeles, Calif. Culver City HS
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 205 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. St. Simons Island, Ga. Frederica Academy HS
    Junior St. Simons Island, Ga. Frederica Academy HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 240 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Medford, N.J. Shawnee HS
    Sophomore Medford, N.J. Shawnee HS
  • Longsnapper LS 5'11" 200 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Mullica Hill, N.J. Clearview Regional HS
    Sophomore Mullica Hill, N.J. Clearview Regional HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 239 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Larchmont, N.Y. Mamaroneck HS
    Senior Larchmont, N.Y. Mamaroneck HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 211 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. Webb School Of Knoxville
    Junior Knoxville, Tenn. Webb School Of Knoxville
  • Tight End TE 6'6" 250 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Wexford, Pa. North Catholic HS
    Sophomore Wexford, Pa. North Catholic HS
  • Tight End/Long Snapper TE/LS 6'5" 232 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Greensboro, N.C. Grimsley HS
    Senior Greensboro, N.C. Grimsley HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 280 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Cambridge, Mass. St. Mark's School
    Sophomore Cambridge, Mass. St. Mark's School
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 231 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Peoria, Ariz. Mountain Ridge HS
    Senior Peoria, Ariz. Mountain Ridge HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'4" 220 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Las Vegas, Nev. Faith Lutheran HS
    Sophomore Las Vegas, Nev. Faith Lutheran HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 265 lbs
    So. Berkeley Heights, N.J. Hotchkiss School
    Sophomore Berkeley Heights, N.J. Hotchkiss School
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 228 lbs
    Sr. Bay Village, Ohio Bay HS
    Senior Bay Village, Ohio Bay HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 283 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. San Francisco, Calif. St. Ignatius College Prep
    Senior San Francisco, Calif. St. Ignatius College Prep
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 280 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Baltimore, Md. Boys Latin School
    Sophomore Baltimore, Md. Boys Latin School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 285 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Brecksville, Ohio Hawken School
    Sophomore Brecksville, Ohio Hawken School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 270 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Toledo, Ohio St. John's Jesuit HS
    Sophomore Toledo, Ohio St. John's Jesuit HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 245 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Alexandria, Va. Episcopal HS
    Junior Alexandria, Va. Episcopal HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 310 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Valley Stream, N.Y. Kellenberg Memorial HS
    Senior Valley Stream, N.Y. Kellenberg Memorial HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 280 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. West Roxbury, Mass. Catholic Memorial School
    Senior West Roxbury, Mass. Catholic Memorial School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 280 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Berkeley Heights, N.J. Seton Hall Preparatory School
    Junior Berkeley Heights, N.J. Seton Hall Preparatory School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 310 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Waterdown, Ontario Taft School
    Sophomore Waterdown, Ontario Taft School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 290 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Media, Pa. The Haverford School
    Senior Media, Pa. The Haverford School
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 300 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. New Castle, Pa. Shenango HS
    Senior New Castle, Pa. Shenango HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 280 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Westfield, Ind. Westfield HS
    Sophomore Westfield, Ind. Westfield HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 310 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Orlando, Fla. Olympia HS (Orlando, Fla.)
    Junior Orlando, Fla. Olympia HS (Orlando, Fla.)
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 260 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Reading, Pa. Berks Catholic HS
    Junior Reading, Pa. Berks Catholic HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 176 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Silver Spring, Md. Gonzaga College HS
    Senior Silver Spring, Md. Gonzaga College HS
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 200 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Rye, N.Y. Hackley School
    Sophomore Rye, N.Y. Hackley School
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 165 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Dallas, Texas St. Marks School
    Sophomore Dallas, Texas St. Marks School
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 192 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Uniontown, Pa. Uniontown Area HS
    Junior Uniontown, Pa. Uniontown Area HS
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 233 lbs Pronunciation
    Sr. Stamford, Conn. St. Paul's School
    Senior Stamford, Conn. St. Paul's School
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 215 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Ballston Spa, N.Y. Ballston Spa Senior HS
    Junior Ballston Spa, N.Y. Ballston Spa Senior HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 270 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Washington, D.C. Wake Forest
    Junior Washington, D.C. Wake Forest
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 250 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Murrieta, Calif. Murrieta Valley HS
    Sophomore Murrieta, Calif. Murrieta Valley HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'6" 252 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Hampshire, Ill. Hampshire HS
    Junior Hampshire, Ill. Hampshire HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 239 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Quincy, Mass. Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
    Junior Quincy, Mass. Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 225 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Brentwood, Tenn. Ravenwood HS
    Sophomore Brentwood, Tenn. Ravenwood HS
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 238 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Pacific Grove, Calif. Palma HS
    Junior Pacific Grove, Calif. Palma HS
  • Linebacker LB 6'6" 250 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Miami, Fla. American Heritage Schools
    Sophomore Miami, Fla. American Heritage Schools
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 231 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Glens Falls, N.Y. Glens Falls HS
    Junior Glens Falls, N.Y. Glens Falls HS
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 5'11" 187 lbs Pronunciation
    Jr. Calverton, N.Y. William Floyd HS
    Junior Calverton, N.Y. William Floyd HS
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 240 lbs Pronunciation
    So. Rochester, N.Y. Churchville-Chili HS
    Sophomore Rochester, N.Y. Churchville-Chili HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 307 lbs
    Sr. Larkspur, Calif. Marin Catholic HS
    Senior Larkspur, Calif. Marin Catholic HS

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • The Roger J. Weiss Head Coach of Cornell Football

    Dan Swanstrom

  • The John B. and Ann M. Rogers '45 Defensive Coordinator

    Mike Toerper

  • Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Recievers

    Mike Hatcher

  • Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

    Sean Reeder

  • Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant Coach

    Jeff Dittman

  • Assistant Coach/Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator

    Satyen Bhakta

  • Assistant Coach/Tight Ends

    Andrew Dees

  • Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs/Cornerbacks/Pass Game Coordinator

    Eric Franklin

  • Assistant Coach/Running Backs

    Terry Ursin

  • Assistant Coach/Quarterbacks

    Trey Flowers

  • Senior Director of Player Personnel

    Alex Peffley

  • Director of Recruiting Operations & External Relations

    Morgan Miller

  • Football Operations and Content Coordinator

    Julien Deumaga

  • Defensive Analyst

    Azelin Carrington Colbi Elliott

  • Offensive Analyst

    Andrew Heffler

  • Special Teams Analyst

    Cole Smith

Football Support Staff

  • Associate Director of Athletics for Strength and Conditioning

    Jay Andress

  • Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach, Head of Football Performance

    Anthony Decker

  • Head Equipment Manager

    Nicholas Bruner

  • Assistant Equipment Manager

    Kyle Ellis

  • Assistant Equipment Manager

    Victor Ramos

  • Athletic Trainer
    Football, Men's Lacrosse

    Danielle Hemly

  • Assistant Athletic Trainer
    Football, Baseball

    Matt Foote

  • Director of Sports Leadership and Mental Conditioning

    Dr. Greg Shelley

  • Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

    Chris Van Alstyne

  • Faculty Advisor

    Dr. Matthew Miller

  • Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
    Football, Women's Basketball, Men's Lacrosse, Gymnastics, Fencing, Equestrian, Golf

    Shawn Gillen

2026 Football Roster
# Full Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School Pronunciations
1 Kandakai Sherman Jr. S Jr. 6-1 165 Sterling Heights, Mich. / De La Salle Collegiate HS Pronunciation
2 Johnny Williamson S Sr. 6-2 189 Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. / The Canterbury School Pronunciation
3 Samuel Musungu WR Sr. 6-1 192 Andover, Minn. / Andover Senior HS Pronunciation
3 Rayjohn White CB Sr. 6-1 192 La Puente, Calif. / Bishop Amat Memorial HS Pronunciation
4 Ean Pope RB Sr. 5-7 176 Miami, Fla. / Miami Central Senior HS Pronunciation
7 Braylon Howard CB Sr. 6-1 160 Starkville, Miss, / Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa HS Pronunciation
7 Ryan Matulevich WR So. 6-0 185 Sarasota, Fla. / Venice HS Pronunciation
8 Garrett Bass-Sulpizio QB Sr. 6-5 231 San Diego, Calif. / La Jolla Country Day School Pronunciation
8 Tommy MacPherson S Sr. 6-2 184 Glenview, Ill. / Glenbrook South HS Pronunciation
11 Adam Landry QB Jr. 6-5 215 Newton, Mass. / Phillips Academy Pronunciation
11 Darius Wise Jr. CB Jr. 5-11 180 Washington, D.C. / Gonzaga College HS Pronunciation
12 Duke Rich S So. 5-11 180 St. Petersburg, Fla. / Clearwater Central Catholic HS Pronunciation
12 Cameron Shannon WR Jr. 5-10 160 Riverside, Calif. / John W North HS Pronunciation
13 Braylon James S So. 5-9 170 St. Augustine, Fla. / St. Augustine HS Pronunciation
14 Devin Page QB Sr. 6-4 195 Valley Stream, N.Y. / Kellenberg Memorial HS Pronunciation
15 Ja'von Broussard WR So. 6-2 185 Marietta, Ga / Wheeler HS Pronunciation
16 Ty Blair RB So. 6-1 190 Georgetown, Texas / East View HS Pronunciation
16 Mikey Gayle CB Jr. 6-0 179 Wellington, Fla. / Palm Beach Central HS Pronunciation
17 TJ Hamilton WR Jr. 6-4 205 Creedmoor, N.C. / Christ School Pronunciation
18 Ryan Downes QB So. 6-4 220 Sarasota, Fla. / Booker HS Pronunciation
18 Dalten Phelan LB So. 6-2 230 Orlando, Fla. / Lake Nona HS Pronunciation
19 Xavier Bowman WR So. 6-0 200 Macomb, Mich. / Choate Rosemary Hall Pronunciation
20 Josiah Allen RB So. 5-10 190 Marietta, Ga. / Wheeler HS Pronunciation
20 Nomar Tejada S Sr. 6-1 197 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic / The Brooks School Pronunciation
22 Jacob Carter CB So. 6-0 190 Phoenix, Ariz. / Mountain Pointe HS Pronunciation
23 David Aluya CB Jr. 6-3 195 Lebanon, Tenn. / The Taft School
23 Alan Zhao K Sr. 6-0 197 Marriottsville, Md. / Marriotts Ridge HS Pronunciation
24 Rodell Evans III S Jr. 6-1 184 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. / Saratoga Springs HS Pronunciation
25 John McAuliffe RB So. 6-0 205 Orland Park, Ill. / Marist HS Pronunciation
25 Michael Taylor LB So. 6-2 220 Bronx, N.Y. / Salisbury School Pronunciation
27 Tyler Gibson CB Jr. 6-0 166 Prospect, Conn. / Hamden Hall Country Day School Pronunciation
28 Alex Ahaghotu CB So. 6-3 195 Washington, D.C. / Maret School Pronunciation
29 Noah McDuffie S So. 5-11 175 Buffalo, N.Y. / Bennett HS Pronunciation
30 Will Buck P/K So. 6-5 225 Emmaus, Pa. / Emmaus HS Pronunciation
31 Dylan Leaird CB So. 6-0 Bellevue, Wash. / Bellevue HS
33 Ricardo Lagares Jr. RB Jr. 6-0 180 North Chili, N.Y. / Churchville-Chili Senior HS Pronunciation
34 Nolin Thompson DL Jr. 6-2 220 Commerce Township, Mich. / Lakeland HS Pronunciation
35 Ogbonna Ugwu-Uche LB Sr. 6-0 210 Chicago, Ill. / Saint Ignatius College Prep
37 Bo Draheim LB So. 6-2 225 Maple Grove, Minn. / Maple Grove HS Pronunciation
39 Jonathan Roost P/K So. 5-11 180 Perth, Western Australia / Christ Church Grammar School Pronunciation
39 Ian Wall LB Sr. 6-4 219 Washington, D.C. / Jackson-Reed HS Pronunciation
41 Darryl Davis DL So. 6-4 250 Los Angeles, Calif. / Culver City HS Pronunciation
41 Jordan Triplett RB Jr. 5-10 205 St. Simons Island, Ga. / Frederica Academy HS Pronunciation
42 Mason Grabowski LB So. 6-3 240 Medford, N.J. / Shawnee HS Pronunciation
43 John Maccarella LS So. 5-11 200 Mullica Hill, N.J. / Clearview Regional HS Pronunciation
45 Jack Ramsay LB Sr. 6-0 239 Larchmont, N.Y. / Mamaroneck HS Pronunciation
47 Cooper Cameron LB Jr. 6-1 211 Knoxville, Tenn. / Webb School Of Knoxville Pronunciation
48 Joe Safar TE So. 6-6 250 Wexford, Pa. / North Catholic HS Pronunciation
49 Nolan Albright TE/LS Sr. 6-5 232 Greensboro, N.C. / Grimsley HS Pronunciation
50 Jared Vilcina-Brown DL So. 6-2 280 Cambridge, Mass. / St. Mark's School Pronunciation
51 Jason Kirkland DL Sr. 6-4 231 Peoria, Ariz. / Mountain Ridge HS Pronunciation
52 Cole Keith LB So. 6-4 220 Las Vegas, Nev. / Faith Lutheran HS Pronunciation
54 Brandon Dunn DL So. 6-1 265 Berkeley Heights, N.J. / Hotchkiss School
56 Malachi Edgerly DL Sr. 6-3 228 Bay Village, Ohio / Bay HS
58 Zach Quilici OL Sr. 6-4 283 San Francisco, Calif. / St. Ignatius College Prep Pronunciation
59 Will Bagby OL So. 6-4 280 Baltimore, Md. / Boys Latin School Pronunciation
60 Manan Raina OL So. 6-3 285 Brecksville, Ohio / Hawken School Pronunciation
62 Caleb Bowman OL So. 6-4 270 Toledo, Ohio / St. John's Jesuit HS Pronunciation
63 Josh Hwang DL Jr. 6-2 245 Alexandria, Va. / Episcopal HS Pronunciation
64 Dylan Page OL Sr. 6-7 310 Valley Stream, N.Y. / Kellenberg Memorial HS Pronunciation
71 Timothy Bruen OL Sr. 6-7 280 West Roxbury, Mass. / Catholic Memorial School Pronunciation
72 Tyler Dunn OL Jr. 6-5 280 Berkeley Heights, N.J. / Seton Hall Preparatory School Pronunciation
73 Seyi Akinbola OL So. 6-5 310 Waterdown, Ontario / Taft School Pronunciation
74 Matt Pante OL Sr. 6-5 290 Media, Pa. / The Haverford School Pronunciation
75 Kyle Lenhart OL Sr. 6-4 300 New Castle, Pa. / Shenango HS Pronunciation
76 Avery Huggins OL So. 6-4 280 Westfield, Ind. / Westfield HS Pronunciation
78 Kamal Harris OL Jr. 6-4 310 Orlando, Fla. / Olympia HS (Orlando, Fla.) Pronunciation
79 Joey Polinsky OL Jr. 6-5 260 Reading, Pa. / Berks Catholic HS Pronunciation
80 Brendan Lee WR Sr. 5-11 176 Silver Spring, Md. / Gonzaga College HS Pronunciation
82 Will Belleville WR So. 6-2 200 Rye, N.Y. / Hackley School Pronunciation
83 Mateu Parker WR So. 6-2 165 Dallas, Texas / St. Marks School Pronunciation
84 K'Adrian McLee WR Jr. 6-5 192 Uniontown, Pa. / Uniontown Area HS Pronunciation
86 Ryder Kurtz TE Sr. 6-5 233 Stamford, Conn. / St. Paul's School Pronunciation
87 Blaine Zoller TE Jr. 6-3 215 Ballston Spa, N.Y. / Ballston Spa Senior HS Pronunciation
88 Sam Greenspan DL Jr. 6-2 270 Washington, D.C. / Wake Forest Pronunciation
89 Brandon Gilbert TE So. 6-4 250 Murrieta, Calif. / Murrieta Valley HS Pronunciation
90 Gage Homola DL Jr. 6-6 252 Hampshire, Ill. / Hampshire HS Pronunciation
93 Kastriot Panariti DL Jr. 6-3 239 Quincy, Mass. / Buckingham Browne & Nichols School Pronunciation
94 Elliot Hampton DL So. 6-4 225 Brentwood, Tenn. / Ravenwood HS Pronunciation
96 Tommy Ducker DL Jr. 6-2 238 Pacific Grove, Calif. / Palma HS Pronunciation
97 Saeed Moghaddam Adames LB So. 6-6 250 Miami, Fla. / American Heritage Schools Pronunciation
98 Cole Bennett DL Jr. 6-4 231 Glens Falls, N.Y. / Glens Falls HS Pronunciation
99 Caden Lesiewicz K/P Jr. 5-11 187 Calverton, N.Y. / William Floyd HS Pronunciation
99 Maximus Tomaszewski TE So. 6-4 240 Rochester, N.Y. / Churchville-Chili HS Pronunciation
Mac Dorward OL Sr. 6-5 307 Larkspur, Calif. / Marin Catholic HS

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Dan Swanstrom, 2025 headshot Dan Swanstrom The Roger J. Weiss Head Coach of Cornell Football
Mike Toerper, 2025 headshot Mike Toerper The John B. and Ann M. Rogers '45 Defensive Coordinator
Mike Hatcher, 2023 Headshot Mike Hatcher Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Recievers
Sean Reeder, 2023 Headshot Sean Reeder Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Jeff Dittman, 2025 headshot Jeff Dittman Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant Coach
Satyen Bhakta, 2021 headshot Satyen Bhakta Assistant Coach/Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator
Andrew Dees, 2022-23 headshot Andrew Dees Assistant Coach/Tight Ends
Eric Franklin, 2025 headshot Eric Franklin Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs/Cornerbacks/Pass Game Coordinator
Ursin Headshot prior to arriving at Cornell. Terry Ursin Assistant Coach/Running Backs
Trey Flowers, 2025 headshot Trey Flowers Assistant Coach/Quarterbacks
Alex Peffley, 2017 headshot Alex Peffley Senior Director of Player Personnel
Morgan Miller, 2025 headshot Morgan Miller Director of Recruiting Operations & External Relations
Cornell headshot Julien Deumaga, 2026 Julien Deumaga Football Operations and Content Coordinator
Azelin Carrington Colbi Elliott Defensive Analyst
Andrew Heffler Offensive Analyst
Cole Smith Special Teams Analyst

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Jay Andress, 2020 Headshot Jay Andress Associate Director of Athletics for Strength and Conditioning
Tony Decker 2024 headshot Anthony Decker Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach, Head of Football Performance
on Aug. 26, 2024 at  in Ithaca, NY. . (Caroline Sherman/Cornell Athletics) Nicholas Bruner Head Equipment Manager
Kyle Ellis, 2022 headshot Kyle Ellis Assistant Equipment Manager
Victor Ramos, 2022 Cornell headshot Victor Ramos Assistant Equipment Manager
Danielle Hemly, 2026 Headshot Danielle Hemly Athletic Trainer
Football, Men's Lacrosse
Headshots taken on Coaches & Staff headshot day on July 31, 2024 at Schoellkopf House in Ithaca, N.Y. Matt Foote Assistant Athletic Trainer
Football, Baseball
Dr. Greg Shelley, 2022 Cornell headshot Dr. Greg Shelley Director of Sports Leadership and Mental Conditioning
2021 headshot, Chris Van Alstyne Chris Van Alstyne Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Dr. Matthew Miller Faculty Advisor
Shawn Gillen 2025 Headshot Shawn Gillen Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
Football, Women's Basketball, Men's Lacrosse, Gymnastics, Fencing, Equestrian, Golf

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff