The Lumberjacks of Stepehen F. Austin move into this their 3rd season under the leadership of Head Coach Colby Carthel where expectations are high for the 2021 season.
SFA enters the 2021 season receving votes (11) in the AFCA FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll.
HEAD COACH: COLBY CARTHEL (3RD YEAR)
ASSISTANT HEAD COACH/DEFENSIVE TACKLES: JAMARKUS MCFARLAND (3RD YEAR)
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR: MATT STORM (3RD YEAR)
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: SCOTT POWER (3RD YEAR)
DIRECTOR OF SPORTS PERFORMANCE: JOSH STONER (3RD YEAR)
DEFENSIVE BACKS: MARCUS WALKER (2ND YEAR)
INSIDE RECEIVERS: KEVIN BLEIL (3RD YEAR)
DEFENSIVE ENDS: CAID FASKE (3RD YEAR)
QUARTERBACKS: JARED MAY (3RD YEAR)
RUNNING BACKS: CHRIS SMITH (3RD YEAR)
OUTSIDE WIDE RECIEVERS: MYLES WHITE (1ST YEAR)
OFFENSIVE LINE: NATHAN YOUNG (3RD YEAR)
DEFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL: MYLES CARELOCK (3RD YEAR)
SPECIAL TEAMS QUALITY CONTROL: DON CARTHEL (3RD YEAR)
DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS: TOMAS RODRIGUEZ (3RD YEAR)
LINEBACKERS: CAMERON ROGERS (2ND YEAR)
2021 SCHEDULE
SAT. SEPT. 4
TARLETON STATE
SAT. SEPT. 11 TEXAS TECH (LUBBOCK, TEXAS)
SAT. SEPT. 18
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE
SAT. SEPT. 25
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
SAT. OCT. 2 (#1) SAM HOUSTON STATE (HOUSTON, TEXAS)
SAT. OCT. 9 (#8) JACKSONVILLE STATE (JACKSONVILLE, ALABAMA)
SAT. OCT. 23 DIXIE STATE (ST. GEORGE, UTAH)
SAT. OCT. 30
ABILENE CHRISTIAN
SAT. NOV. 6 (RV)
EASTERN KENTUCKY
SAT. NOV. 13 (#13) CENTRAL ARKANSAS (CONWAY, ARKANSAS)
SAT. NOV. 20 LAMAR UNIVERSITY (BEAUMONT, TEXAS)
In 2020 the Jacks went 6-4 playing a combination of FBS, FCS, and Division II teams. The Lumberjacks return several starters on both offense and defense as well as several other young players that saw significant time on the playing field.
At QUARTERBACK SFA returns #1 QB
TRAE SELF, the 6-4; 190 pound junior who in two seasons has thrown for 4,558 yards completing 427 of his passes (65%) and throwing for 27 TDs as well as rushing for 7 more. Self will though need to cut down on the turnovers as he has thrown 19 INTs in those two seasons. This could be a break out season for Self, this his 3rd season at SFA and in OC Matt Storm’s system. The back-up looks to be sophomore #18
PRESTON WEEKS 6-4; 230 who has seen action in 8 games completing 26 passes (67%) for 318 yards and 1 TD, 0 INT.
Others…
QB:#12 BLAKE SHORT 6-0; 180 (FR.)
G:1;CMP:8;ATT:11;CP%:73.0%;YDS:56;TD:0;INT:0;RTD:0
QB:#11 WILLIE TAYLOR 6-4; 210 (R/FR.) Transfer from Coastal Carolina
G:0;CMP:0;ATT:0;CP%:0.0%;YDS:0;TD:0;INT:0;RTD:0
QB:#14 PEYTON CULBERSON 6-5; 220 (R/FR.)
G:1;CMP:0;ATT:0;CP%:0.0%;YDS:0;TD:0;INT:0;RTD:0
QB:#15 DALTON MCELYEA 6-3; 185 (FR.)
G:0;CMP:0;ATT:0;CP%:0.0%;YDS:0;TD:0;INT:0;RTD:0
At RUNNING BACK senior #21
DA’LEON WARD 5-10; 180 returns after suffering a season ending injury in 2020. Ward has played in 32 games (Texas Tech transfer) rushing for 1,505 yards and 10 TDs while also catching 71 passes for another 599 yards and 2 more scores. Filling in for Ward during his absence was red-shirt freshman #24
JAQUARION TURNER 5-11; 202 who was named 1st Team All-Conference in 2020 rushing for 541 yards and 3 TDs as well as 15 receptions for 128 yards. Also in the mix is former Hawaii starting RB #26
MILES REED 5-8; 190. The speedy senior running back was a former Doak Walker Award watch list player having played in 33 games at Hawaii rushing for 1,384 yards and 9 TDs as well as 21 catches for another 147 yards.
Others…
RB:#35 TRE’JON HENDERSON 5-11; 205 (SO.)
G:12;R:33;YDS:158;AVG:4.8;TD:2/REC:2;YDS:19;TD:0
RB:#29 KORBYN WHITE 5-9; 175 (FR.)
G:9;R:10;YDS:38;AVG:3.8;TD:0/REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
RB:#44 JA’BRAY YOUNG 5-9; 210 (FR.)
G:5;R:12;YDS:34;AVG:2.8;TD:0/REC:1;YDS:9;TD:0
RB:#20 ROBERT MCGRUE 5-7; 170 (SO.)
G:0;R:0;YDS:0;AVG:0.0;TD:0/REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
RB:#00 JALEN DAVIS 5-11; 203 (FR.)
G:0;R:0;YDS:0;AVG:0.0;TD:0/REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
RB:#00 SABASTION PORTER JR. 5-10; 190 (FR.)
G:0;R:0;YDS:0;AVG:0.0;TD:0/REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
RB:#00 TRAYVEON EPPS 5-10; 170 (FR.)
G:0;R:0;YDS:0;AVG:0.0;TD:0/REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
At WIDE RECEIVER the Lumberjacks return starters #2
XAVIER GIBSON 5-9; 170 and #11
JEREMIAH MILLER 6-2; 190 who have combined for 164 receptions for 2,549 yards and 18 TDs. Gibson is a 2X All-American and All-Conference player who has the speed and moves to be a 1,000 yards WR in 2021. Viriginia Tech transfer #10
DARRYLE SIMMONS 6-2; 212 has worked his way into the starting lineup as well, and is looking for a special season after battleing injuries. Also in the mix will be North Texas transfer
AUSTIN OGUNMAKIN 6-3; 201 who had 437 yards from 29 receptions and 1 TD while in Denton.
Others…
WR:#85 QUENTYVIAN BORDERS 6-2; 180 (JR.)
G:19;REC:21;YDS:289;TD:0
WR:#15 LAWTON RIKEL 6-1; 175 (SO.)
G:19;REC:13;YDS:213;TD:1
WR:#17 JOSH THOMPSON 5-10; 185 (SR.)
G:20;REC:14;YDS:161;TD:0
WR:#8 LARRY JONES III 5-9; 185 (SR.)
G:7;REC:13;YDS:120;TD:0
WR:#89 TY LOVE 6-2; 181 (SO.)
G:8;REC:5;YDS:62;TD:0
WR:#13 MOE WEDMAN 6-0; 194 (SO.)
G:7;REC:4;YDS:26;TD:0
WR:#83 KOBE BANKS 5-9; 170 (FR.)
G:1;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
WR:#00 CAMERON BRADY 6-3; 205 (FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
WR:#00 SETH NICKELL 5-10; 175 (R/FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
WR:#00 CAMERON DOTSON 6-2; 190 (FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
WR:#83 CHRIS TAYLOR 5-9; 175 (FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
WR:#00 J’DEN WILSON 5-10; 160 (FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
WR:#00 DAVIN LEMMONS 5-10; 160 (FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
WR:#00 DAX BRIDGES 6-1; 180 (FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
WR:#00 JETT MEEKS 6-1; 180 (FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
At TIGHT END All-Conference player #82
CHAD AUNE 6-4; 245 returns. Aune has 11 catches for 100 yards and 2 TDs in 14 games. Tulane transfer #87
KESHON WILLIAMS 6-3; 245 looks to see action as well.
Others…
TE:#86 CARSON SPENCE 6-6; 240 (JR.)
G:17;REC:9;YDS:59;TD:1
TE:#88 LAVAR LINDO 6-4; 224 (FR.)
G:6;REC:3;YDS:20;TD:0
TE:#84 RYAN WAUGH 6-3; 215 (SO.)
G:4;REC:1;YDS:5;TD:0
TE:#00 KADE KLINKOVSKY 6-3; 205 (FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
TE:#00 GRIFFIN EDWARDS 6-6; 225 (FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
TE:#00 AUSTIN DAVIS 6-3; 220 (JR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
TE:#00 REED CANTRELL 6-4; 210 (FR.)
G:0;REC:0;YDS:0;TD:0
Returning on the front O-LINE will be 1st Team All-Conference player tackle #71
ZACH IGRAM 6-7; 275 and Conference Lineman of the Year guard #72
JUSTICE GUILLORY 6-3; 325. After a season ending injury in the 3rd game of the 2020 season, center #65
CLINT LAPIC 6-4; 290 looks primed for his return to the starting line up. Also returning is guard #66
KEEGAN HOLM 6-4; 285 and tackle #78
DREW BEYMER 6-9; 333. In the mix will be tackle #74
TERRIN ROBINSON 6-7; 310 and guard #70
JARET PORTERFIELD 6-4; 300.
Others…
OL:#53 KEEYMON WHITE 6-3; 315 (SO.)
G:8
OL:#77 JAYLON WASHINGTON 6-6; 350 (FR.)
G:2
OL:#75 JORDAN GUILLORY 6-2; 293 (FR.)
G:1
OL:#55 JADEN HOLMES 6-4; 280 (SO.)
G:1
OL:#00 ZACHARY LORD 6-7; 270 (SR.)
G:0
OL:#00 GRANT JEFFERIS 6-6; 285 (FR.)
G:0
OL:#00 ROBERT KELLER 6-6; 305 (FR.)
G:0
OL:#00 HAYDEN HARRELL 6-4; 270 (FR.)
G:0
OL:#00 WILL HUNTSINGER 6-4; 280 (FR.)
G:0
OL:#56 KELLEN CULBERSON 5-11; 280 (FR.)
G:0
OL:#00 JACOB BROUSSARD 6-2; 270 (FR.)
G:0
OL:#00 JORGE MUNOZ 6-3; 290 (FR.)
G:0
OL:#00 RILEY MODELAND 6-0; 270 (FR.)
G:0
OL:#00 WILL THOMPSON 6-0; 300 (FR.)
G:0
OL:#00 JARDED MANOS 6-2; 270 (FR.)
G:0
OL:#00 ANDY PARKER 6-3; 250 (FR.)
G:0
On SPECIAL TEAMS punter #37
MAX QUICK 5-10; 185 returns with 22 games under his belt punting 116 times for 4,948 yards averaging 43 yards per punt with a long of 59 yards pinning 41 punts inside the 20. On kickoffs #81
DYLAN BROWN 5-6; 150 returns. In 2020 Brown had 55 KO for 3,013 yards averaging 55 yards with 15 TB and 1 OB. #60
ALEX SCHRAG 5-10; 200 who did not play in 2020 also returns. Schrag has played in 12 games with 61 KO for 3,755 yards averaging 61.5 yards a kick with 36 TB and 5 OB. #46
CHASE RUIZ brings his 22 games of experience back at LS. Field goal duties will fall to one of the following 2 PKs #58
CHRIS CAMPOS 5-10; 220 who played in 10 games last season going 28-29 on PAT and 13-19 on FGs with a long of 48 yards.
JAKE RUIZ 5-9; 200 a transfer from Houston also could see time at PK. PR and KR will be #2
XAVIER GIBSON 5-9; 170 and possibly true freshman and mega speedster WR
DAVIN LEMMONS 5-10; 160 out of Amarillo.
The Lumberjacks return what could be one of the best defensive fronts in the conference. At DEFENSIVE END look for Conference Newcomer of the Year and preseason all conference player #3
BJ THOMPSON 6-6; 210 to have another stellar season. In 29 games Thompson has 46 TKLS 14.5 for a loss 10 sacks 4 QBH, 2 PBU, 1 INT, 1 FR, and 3 BLK Kicks. On the other side #54
AMAD MURRAY 6-3; 245 returns. Murray in 22 games has had 64 TKLS, 14.5 for loss 4 sacks and 11 QBH. Also in the mix #42
TERRANCE WAIR 6-1; 230 and #98
CHANCE HILL 6-4; 235 #18
MARJE SMITH 6-4; 225 and Baylor transfer #24
JAMES SYLVESTER 6-4; 243.
Others…
DE:#00 WILBURN SMALLWOOD 6-2; 228 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0
DE:#00 CAMERON SMITH 6-5; 230 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0
DE:#59 D’LDRIC DUGAN 6-0; 230 (JR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0
DE:#00 COHEN DEARMAN 6-0; 210 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0
DE:#00 CJ SCHUESSLER 6-3; 225 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0
In the middle at DEFENSIVE TACKLE we have the return of junior #7
DENNIS OSAGIEDE 6-0; 290 and senior #90
RAYSHAD NICHOLS 6-3; 304. Osagiede in 2 seasons with 76 tackles 8 for a loss and 3 sacks 1 FF and 6 QBH. Nichols has been in 25 games for 72 tackles 12.5 for a loss 4.5 sacks 3 FF 2 FR and 8 QBH. Also in the mix will be Conference Freshman of the Year and Freshman All-American #95
CALEB FOX 6-2; 310 who in 2020 had 17 tackles with 7 for a loss and 2.5 sacks and 1 QBH in 8 games as a true freshman. Also expect big things from 2021 true freshman
EDWARD BOBINO III 6-3; 305 out of Huntsville.
Others…
DT:#91 CARL WILLIAMS 6-2; 356 (JR.)
G:16;TKL:18;TFL:2.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:1;BU:0
DT:#93 RASON WILLIAMS II 6-4; 270 (JR.)
G:14;TKL:10;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:2;BU:0
DT:#97 KY THOMAS 6-4; 285 (SO.)
G:7;TKL:2;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0
DT:#96 BJ SCARLETT 6-2; 240 (SO.)
G:2;TKL:1;TFL:1.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0
DT:#59 BRANARD WRIGHT 6-3; 315 (SO.)
G:1;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0
DT:#00 GABIEL CASSLES 6-3; 282 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0
Conference Defensive POY and preseason all conference linebacker #6
BREVIN RANDLE 5-11; 228 returns and after 21 games has 107 tackles 9 for a loss 2 sacks 1 FF, 2 FR, 2 INTs 1 returned for a TD at Memphis. Also at LINEBACKER senior
BERT MORRIS 6-1; 224 returns after seating out the 2020 season. Morris has played in 29 games recording 78 tackles with 3 of those for a loss. #39
DARYAN WILLIAMS 5-11; 218 and #10
DAYDAY COLEMAN 6-0; 225 bring back plenty of experience as well.
Others…
LB:#28 JERMAINE BROWN 6-1; 195 (SO.)
G:8;TKL:18;TFL:2.5;SCK:1.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
LB:#41 EMAN GARRISON 5-10; 187 (SO.)
G:8;TKL:4;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:1;FR:1;QBH:1;BU:1;INT:0
LB:#61 CHRISTIAN RICHARDS 6-1; 205 (SO.)
G:2;TKL:1;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
LB:#00 DONNIE MOODY 6-0; 210 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
LB:#00 LUKE WATSON 6-1; 205 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
LB:#00 RYAN HELTON 6-0; 210 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
LB:#00 UZO EBINAMA 5-11; 210 (JR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
LB:#00 DAVE BABALOLA 6-4; 225 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
LB:#00 BRYDEN BECK 6-2; 200 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
In the SECONDARY tons of INTS from this group. Senior S #38
TRENTON GORDON 5-11; 195 returns after seating out the 2020 season. Gordon to his credit has 227 tackles in his time at SFA. 1st Team All conference player #0
MYLES HEARD 5-9; 208 returns at Safety having 61 tackles 2.5 for a loss, 1 sack, 3 FF 3 PBU and 2 INTs. #28
TKAI LLOYD 5-11; 180 also a 1st Team All-Conference player who had 54 tackles 3.5 for a loss, 1 sack, 4 PBU and 1 INT will play at the nickle spot.
Others…
S:#27 JATERIOUS EVANS 6-1; 190 (JR.)
G:19;TKL:59;TFL:1.0;SCK:0.0;FF:1;FR:0;QBH:3;BU:1;INT:0;BLK:1
S:#8 ARETAVIOUS HENDRIX 6-1; 192 (SR.)
G:21;TKL:51;TFL:4.5;SCK:1.0;FF:1;FR:2;QBH:0;BU:9;INT:3
S:#25 TREY RAMOS 5-11; 192 (SR.)
G:19;TKL:37;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:1;FR:1;QBH:1;BU:0;INT:1
S:#7 JEREMIAH DAVIS 6-0; 180 (SO.)
G:12;TKL:28;TFL:1.5;SCK:1.0;FF:1;FR:1;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:2
S:#00 ZAC GULLEY 5-10; 181 (SO.) Transfer from Louisiana-Monroe
G:10;TKL:11;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:1;INT:0
S:#14 KA’MAURY THOMPSON 6-0; 198 (FR.)
G:7;TKL:7;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
S:#00 SAVONTE SANFORD-PAIGE 6-1; 190 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
Starting at CB should be sophomores #21
WILLE ROBERTS 5-10; 180 and #10
MYLES BROOKS 6-1; 185 who have combined for 100 tackles 24 PBU and 6 INTs. Also in the mix #23
BRUCE HARMON 5-11; 181 with his 4 PBU and 3 INTs and senior #31
CALEB LAWTON 5-11; 175.
Others…
CB:#5 JEREMIAH WALKER 6-1; 176 (SO.)
G:8;TKL:29;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:1;INT:0
CB:#36 ZACH NWACHUKWU 5-8; 186 (SO.)
G:6;TKL:6;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#30 JALON HUNTER 5-10; 170 (SO.)
G:7;TKL:5;TFL:1.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#21 NEHEMIAH MCINTOSH 5-10; 175 (SO.)
G:5;TKL:3;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#15 RODNEY JOHNSON 6-2; 195 (FR.)
G:1;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#00 TANNER HOOKER 6-1; 185 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#00 JUSTIN GARRETT 6-1; 190 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#00 IKENNA NSEUDO 6-0; 175 (R/FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#00 BROCK BUJNOCH 5-11; 180 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#00 LENARD LEMONS 5-11; 175 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#00 CHARLES DEMMINGS 6-2; 180 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#00 RYAN WILCOX 5-10; 160 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#00 ELBERT ALLEN 5-10; 170 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0
CB:#00 TONY REEVES 6-0; 155 (FR.)
G:0;TKL:0;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;QBH:0;BU:0;INT:0