#3 D.J. Thorpe

We now know that Western will play both Liberty and Eastern Kentucky in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, we are not sure if we will have a third game, but we will post it if one is announced.

We will continue our countdown as if the season were to start on September 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a wide receiver:



#3  D. J.  Thorpe

HEIGHT 6-3
WEIGHT 195
CLASS Redshirt Junior
HOMETOWN Nashville, Tenn.
HIGH SCHOOL Cane Ridge HSbr />









2019 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in 10 of the team’s 12 games on the year, making seven starts at wide receiver … Missed the final two games of the season due to injury … Finished the season with 24 catches for 302 yards and his first career receiving touchdown on a 13-yard scoring strike at VMI (Nov. 2) … Caught a career-high six passes for a career-best 130 yards in the season-opener against Mercer (Aug. 31) … Finished with four catches for 41 yards against Gardner-Webb (Oct. 5) and four receptions for 39 yards against Furman (Oct. 26) … Also credited with two tackles on the season and recovered a fumble at VMI.

2018 (Redshirt Freshman): Converted to wide receiver during the off-season … Saw action in nine of the team’s 11 games at receiver and on special teams … Finished with six receptions for 55 yards including a long of 24 yards … Made his collegiate debut against Newberry (Sept. 1) in the season-opener … Caught a career-best two passes twice at Samford (Oct. 6) and Wofford (Nov. 10) … Caught his career-long reception of 24 yards in his lone catch at North Carolina (Nov. 17).

2017 (Freshman): Did not see game action, taking a redshirt.

Prior to Western Carolina: In two seasons as the starting quarterback, threw for 4,980 yards and 47 touchdowns in leading Cane Ridge High to a 20-4 record ... As a senior, completed 185-of-297 passes for a school single-season record 2,907 yards, setting a school benchmark with 28 touchdowns against seven interceptions, leading CRHS to an undefeated regular season, a Region 6-5A title and the program's first two playoff victories ... Collected Region 6-5A Offensive MVP plaudits, as well as all-region offensive player of the year honors ... Became the first player in CRHS history to receive the 2016 William E. Hume Award which is given annually to the top football player among Metro Nashville schools ... Also received the Hancock/Nipper football sportsmanship award from the Nashville City Civitan Club ... Was listed as a two-star athlete by 247Sports.com ... High school head coach was Eddie Woods.

Personal: Full name is Dakarai Jashaun Thorpe, but goes by "DJ" ... Is the son of Kalvanetta and William Thorpe ... Has a younger sister, Laiya.


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#4 Kason Lincke

We now know that Western will play both Liberty and Eastern Kentucky in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, we are not sure if we will have a third game, but we will post it if one is announced.

We will continue our countdown as if the season were to start on September 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a quarterback:




#4 Kason Lincke

POSITION Quarterback
HEIGHT 6-1
WEIGHT 200
CLASS Freshman
HOMETOWN Mobile, Ala.
HIGH SCHOOL Mobile Christian HS








Prior to Western Carolina: Dual-threat quarterback, three-year varsity letter winner … Played three years at Pace High in Florida before transferring to Mobile Christian as a senior … Threw for over 5,969 yards with 57 passing touchdowns adding 2,348 rushing yards and 21 TDs on the ground … Threw for over 1,100 yards in each season as a prep … As a senior, accounted for over 3,120 yards including 2,112 passing yards with 17 touchdowns and 1,008 yards on the ground for the Alabama state runner-up … High school coach at Mobile Christian was Ronnie Cottrell.

Personal: Full name is Kason Shane Lincke … Is the son of Beverly and Shane Lincke … Has a sister, Kailey. Footer



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#5 Syheam McQueen

We now know that Western will play both Liberty and Eastern Kentucky in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, we are not sure if we will have a third game, but we will post it if one is announced.

We will continue our countdown as if the season were to start on September 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a running back:



#5 Syheam McQueen

POSITION Running Back
HEIGHT 6-0
WEIGHT 205
CLASS Sophomore
HOMETOWN Laurinburg, N.C.
HIGH SCHOOL Scotland County HS









2019 (Freshman): Played in four games on the season, suffering a knee injury in his debut in the season-opener against Mercer (Aug. 31) … With just four games played, remained eligible for a redshirt … Rushed for 89 yards on 21 carries while adding eight receiving yards on three catches out of the backfield … Rushed a career-high 11 times for a career-best 67 yards against Mercer … Caught a pair of passes against Furman (Oct. 26).

Prior to Western Carolina: Played running back and linebacker as a prep … Missed part of his senior season with a knee injury … Returned to help Scotland High to a state 4-A runner-up finish, rushing for over 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns including a 229-yard, three TD performance in the second round and scoring two rushing TDs in the championship game … Selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Listed as a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com and a two-star recruit by Rivals.com … Was listed as the 84th top prospect in the state of North Carolina by Scout.com ... High school coach was Richard Bailey.




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#6 Daquan Patten

We now know that Western will play both Liberty and Eastern Kentucky in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, we are not sure if we will have a third game, but we will post it if one is announced.

We will continue our countdown as if the season were to start on September 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a wide receiver:


#6 Daquan Patten

POSITION Wide Receiver
HEIGHT 5-6
WEIGHT 185
CLASS Redshirt Senior
HOMETOWN Columbia, S.C.
HIGH SCHOOL Blythewood HS








2019 (Redshirt Junior): Played in all 12 of the team’s games on the season with nine starts at wide receiver … Paced the Catamount wide receivers in 2019 with 46 receptions for 433 yards with two touchdowns and amassed 754 all-purpose yards on the year … Recorded a reception in 11 of WCU’s 12 seasonal games including a career-high 12 catches against North Greenville (Sept. 14) for 82 yards … Finished with 219 all-purpose yards in the win over North Greenville … His 3.8 receptions per game average ranked him eighth in the SoCon … Just missed the 100-yard receiving mark at The Citadel (Oct. 12) catching nine passes for 98 yards … Eclipsed the 100-yard receiving mark for just the second time in his WCU career with five catches for 103 yards and a score in the road win at VMI (Nov. 2) … Added 12 kickoff returns for 232 yards including a long of 33 yards, while also returning seven punts for 84 yards … Also credited with four tackles … Was awarded a full grant-in-aid scholarship at the first full team meeting of the 2019 preseason camp ... Named preseason All-Southern Conference second-team as a wide receiver and punt returner by Phil Steele.

2018 (Redshirt Sophomore): Started all 11 games of the season at wide receiver … Finished the year with 39 catches for 567 yards and five touchdowns, tallying receptions in 10 of the 11 games … Added two kickoff returns for 20 yards and 14 punt returns for 124 yards to finish the year with 711 all-purpose yards … Nearly hit the 100-yard mark in the season-opener against Newberry (Sept. 1) with four receptions for 92 yards including a career-long catch of 51 yards … Recorded his first career receiving touchdown at Gardner-Webb (Sept. 14) … Tallied a career-high seven catches for 81 yards and a score against VMI (Sept. 22) … Eclipsed the 100 receiving yard mark with a career-high 159 yards and a career-best two TDs at Furman (Sept. 29) … Posted 100+ all-purpose yards three times including against Newberry (126 yards), at Furman (career-high 166 yards), and against The Citadel (Nov. 3, 104 yards) … Injury during spring practice sidelined him during WCU’s annual spring drills.

2017 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in three games on the year, making his collegiate debut in the home-opener against Davidson (Sept. 9).

2016 (Freshman): Did not see game action ... Redshirted ... Caught three passes for 17 yards in WCU's annual Spring Game ... Named to the 2016-17 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.

Prior to Western Carolina: Was a three-year varsity letter winner at Blythewood HS, playing wide receiver on the football team.

Personal: Is the son of former Catamount wide receiver - and former NFL standout - David Patten.




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#7 Charles Gadie

We now know that Western will play both Liberty and Eastern Kentucky in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, we are not sure if we will have a third game, but we will post it if one is announced.

We will continue our countdown as if the season were to start on September 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a defensive back:


#7 Charles Gadie

POSITION Defensive Back
HEIGHT 5-9
WEIGHT 170
CLASS Redshirt Sophomore
HOMETOWN Douglasville, Ga.
HIGH SCHOOL Douglas County HS









2019 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 11 games including two starts in the defensive secondary and on special teams … Credited with 17 total tackles including nine solo stops … Made his first career start against Gardner-Webb (Oct. 5), finishing with three tackles … Posted a career-high four tackles including three solo stops and forcing a fumble in the road win at VMI (Nov. 2) … Matched his career-best with four tackles at nationally-ranked Alabama (Nov. 23).

2018 (Freshman): Saw action in four of the team’s 11 games on the year between special teams and as a defensive reserve, remaining eligible for a redshirt … Made his collegiate debut against Newberry (Sept. 1), recording his first career tackle … Finished the year with three total tackles including two solo stops … Also posted tackles at Samford (Oct. 6) and at North Carolina (Nov. 17).

Prior to Western Carolina: Was a four-year varsity letter winner … Was a two-time All-Region selection, collecting first-team All-Region 5-6A plaudits following his senior year and honorable mention as a junior … Finished with 34 tackles as a senior including 24 solo stops … Recorded one interception and nine pass break-ups in his final year as a prep, adding a fumble recovery … Also tallied 49 all-purpose yards on kickoff and punt returns … Listed as a two-star recruit by both Rivals.com and 247Sports.com ... High school head coach was Johnny White.

Personal: Full name is Charles Amil Gadie … Is the son of Chucquel Davis and Gerald Gadie … Is one of six children: Jerry, Paris, Page, Chloe, Amir and Amar … Is originally from Detroit, Mich.

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#8 Devlin Olawumi

We now know that Western will play both Liberty and Eastern Kentucky in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, we are not sure if we will have a third game, but we will post it if one is announced.

We will continue our countdown as if the season were to start Sept. 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a defensive safety:


#8 Devlin Olawumi

POSITION Safety
HEIGHT 6-0
WEIGHT 195
CLASS Redshirt Sophomore
HOMETOWN Atlanta, Ga.
HIGH SCHOOL Westlake HS








2019 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in five games on the season as a defensive substitution and on special teams … Was sidelined by a mid-season injury … Credited with seven total tackles including four solo stops … Tallied a career-high three tackles in the season-opener against Mercer (Aug. 31) … Posted a career-best two solo stops at Alabama (Nov. 23).

2018 (Freshman): Battled through injury that limited him to two games played on the season … Made his collegiate debut at Gardner-Webb (Sept. 14) with one other game played against VMI (Sept. 22) … Returned to action in a limited capacity during WCU’s annual Spring Drills … Redshirt.

Prior to Western Carolina: Was a two-time Georgia 2-7A All-Region first-team defense selection following both his junior and senior years ... As a junior in 2016, recorded 95 tackles including 60 solo stops and 13.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks ... Also ran track as a prep ... High school coach was Kareem Reid.

Personal: Is the son of Turi Smith Olawumi and Devlin Olawumi, Sr., and Felicia Hicks.

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#9 Dorian Davis

We now know that Western will play both Liberty and Eastern Kentucky in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, we are not sure if we will have a third game, but we will post it if one is announced.

We will continue our countdown as if the season were to start Sept. 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a defensive back:


#9 Dorian Davis

POSITION Defensive Back
HEIGHT 6-0
WEIGHT 190
CLASS Redshirt Freshman
HOMETOWN Shelby, N.C.
HIGH SCHOOL Shelby HS








2019 (Freshman): Did not see game action, taking a redshirt.

Prior to Western Carolina: Originally signed with James Madison in the early signing period before transferring to WCU … Must serve a year in residency before becoming eligible to compete … Was a two-year starter as a prep and a three-time state champion at Shelby High … Finished with 85 career tackles and 11 interceptions including five as a senior and six as a junior … Was a two-time All-Southwestern Athletic Conference selection … Listed as a two-star product by both Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … Was a two-time Scholar-Athlete … Was also an all-conference selection in track, qualifying for the regional meet in the 110-meter hurdles.

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#10 Malik Richardson

We now know that Western will play both Liberty and Eastern Kentucky in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, we are not sure if we will have a third game, but we will post it if one is announced.

We will continue our countdown as if the season were to start Sept. 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a quarterback:


#10 Malik Richardson

POSITION Quarterback
HEIGHT 6-4
WEIGHT 200
CLASS Redshirt Freshman
HOMETOWN Sumter, S.C.
HIGH SCHOOL Lakewood HS









Prior to Western Carolina: Two-year varsity starter as a pro-style quarterback … As a senior, completed 69-of-137 passes for 938 yards and five touchdowns against five interceptions … Rushed 177 times for 964 yards and eight TDs … Nominated to compete in the Touchstone Energy North-South All-Star Game … Chosen to play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Dallas, Texas in January 2019 … As a junior, completed 85-of-165 passes for 907 yards and seven scores while also rushing for 769 yards on 132 carries … Is a two-star recruit according to both 247Sports.com and Rivals.com … Also runs track as a prep where he qualified for the state championship ... Originally committed to East Carolina ... Signed in the National Signing Early period … High school head coach was Larry Cornelius.

Personal: Full name is Malik Michel Richardson … Is the son of Geraldine Richardson and Malcolm Chatman.

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#11 Jaylin Young

We now know that Western will play both Liberty and Eastern Kentucky in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, we are not sure if we will have a third game, but we will post it if one is announced.

We will continue our countdown as if the season were to start Sept. 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a wide receiver:

#11 Jaylin Young

POSITION Wide Receiver
HEIGHT 6-0
WEIGHT 165
CLASS Sophomore
HOMETOWN Miami, Fla.
HIGH SCHOOL Miami Central HS








2019 (Freshman): Played in eight games on the season with a pair of starts at wide receiver … Made his collegiate debut against North Greenville (Sept. 14) … Finished the season with 11 receptions for 160 yards and two touchdowns … His first career reception came on a three-yard touchdown strike at The Citadel (Oct. 12) … Hauled in a career-long 69-yard touchdown pass at Wofford (Oct. 19), coming on just his third career catch … Recorded a career-best three passes against ETSU (Nov. 9).

Prior to Western Carolina: Two-year varsity letter winner at wide receiver, transferring from Hallandale Magnet HS to Miami Central High … Caught 31 passes for 476 yards and five touchdowns as a senior finishing with 34 points scored … Played 7v7 with the South Florida Express, hauling in 10 TD passes in winning the adidas 7-on-7 National Championship … Also ran track as a prep ... High school coach was Roland Smith.

Personal: Is the son of Shamekia Pringle.

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#12 Jamaud Geter

We now know that both FCS out of conference games (EKU & GWU) have been either canceled or postponed for the fall.

We're not sure about the status of the game against Liberty, but rumors are we will play both Liberty and EKU in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, not sure if we will have a third game.

However, we will continue our countdown as if the season were to start Sept. 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a running back:



#12 Jamaud Geter

POSITION Running Back
HEIGHT 5-9
WEIGHT 210
CLASS Redshirt Freshman
HOMETOWN Shelby, N.C.
HIGH SCHOOL Crest HS







Prior to Western Carolina: Three-year varsity letter winner … Recorded 176 career tackles including 91 solo stops and nine tackles for loss … Amassed 801 all-purpose yards in his career including 170 rushing with two TDs; 297 receiving yards with three scores; 295 return yards between kickoff and punt returns; and 39 yards in interception returns coming on five picks … Also played baseball as a prep.

Personal: Full name is Bryson Jamaud Geter … Is the son of Jamila Jolly and Nathan Geter.

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#13 Ronald Kent

We now know that both FCS out of conference games (EKU & GWU) have been either canceled or postponed for the fall.

We're not sure about the status of the game against Liberty, but rumors are we will play both Liberty and EKU in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, not sure if we will have a third game.

However, we will continue our countdown as if the season were to start Sept. 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a cornorback:



#13 Ronald Kent

POSITIONCornerback
HEIGHT 5-10
WEIGHT 165
CLASS Junior
HOMETOWN Harrisburg, Pa.
HIGH SCHOOL Harrisburg HS








2019 (Sophomore): Started 11 of the team’s 12 seasonal games, missing the season-finale at Alabama (Nov. 23) … Finished the year with 32 total tackles including 20 solo stops and half a tackle for loss … Led the team with seven pass break-ups, twice posting two in a game against North Greenville (Sept. 14) and ETSU (Nov. 9) … Posted a season-high five tackles including half a tackle for loss at home against Furman (Oct. 26) … Recovered a fumble at VMI (Nov. 2) … Selected preseason first-team All-Southern Conference at DB at the annual SoCon Football Media Day … Named preseason first-team All-SoCon by Phil Steele.

2018 (Freshman): Played in all 11 of the team’s games, making seven starts in the defensive secondary … Finished sixth on the team with 45 total tackles including 31 solo stops and five tackles for loss while also being credited with forcing a fumble … Ranked second in the Southern Conference with a team-best 12 pass break-ups – a mark that ranked the rookie tied for sixth in WCU’s single-season record books ... It was the first time a Catamount defender hit double-digit passes defended since Trey Morgan recorded 10 back in 2016 … Kent’s 12 PBUs are the most by a Catamount since Ahmed Green had 12 back in 2002 … Tallied three pass break-ups in three different games … Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener against Newberry (Sept. 1), recording four tackles … Made his first career start against VMI (Sept. 22), posting six total stops with three PBUs … Posted a career-high nine tackles in the triple-overtime thriller against nationally-ranked ETSU (Oct. 27) … Graced the watch list as a semifinalist for the Jerry Rice Award which is given annually by STATS FCS to the top freshman player … Named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman team defense by the league’s head coaches … Tagged a Freshman All-America selection by both Phil Steele and HERO Sports.

Prior to Western Carolina: Was a two-way athlete at Harrisburg High … Was a first-team defensive back on the All-State postseason team … Selected first-team PennLive defensive all-star, finishing with 27 tackles and five interceptions in the secondary … Listed as the No. 9 corner back in Pennsylvania’s 2018 recruiting class by Penn Preps through 247Sports … Caught 21 passes for 385 yards and a touchdown on offense as a senior and had 22 receptions for 287 yards and three scores as a junior … Also wrestled as a prep.

Personal: Full name is Ronald Lewis Kent Jr. … Is the son of Ronald Kent Sr.

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#14 MahariI Stribing

We now know that both FCS out of conference games (EKU & GWU) have been either canceled or postponed for the fall.

We're not sure about the status of the game against Liberty, but rumors are we will play both Liberty and EKU in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, not sure if we will have a third game.

However, we will continue our countdown as if the season were to start Sept. 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a wide receiver:


#14 MahariI Stribing

POSITION Wide Receiver
HEIGHT 6-3
WEIGHT 180
CLASS Redshirt Sophomore
HOMETOWN Loganville, Ga.
HIGH SCHOOL Grayson HS







2019 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 11 of the team’s 12 games on the year with one start at wide receiver … Finished the season with 10 receptions for 101 yards … Made his first collegiate start at N.C. State (Sept. 7), recording his first career reception as a part of a career-high, three-catch performance … Also caught three passes at Chattanooga (Sept. 28) … Hauled in two passes for a career-high 47 receiving yards against Furman (Oct. 26) … Credited with one tackle on the season.

2018 (Freshman): Saw action in the first three games of the season but did not record any statistics … Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener against Newberry (Sept. 1) … Remained eligible for a redshirt.

Prior to Western Carolina: Listed as a two-star recruit by both Rivals and 247Sports ... Was a listed as a top wide receiver at the Showdown ATL Regional ... Played in the Georgia Elite football all-star game ... Selected as an honorable mention All-Region 8-7A ... Played both WR and CB as a prep ... High school coach was Christian Hunnicutt.

Personal: Is the son of Sonja and Dennis Stribling ... His brother, Channing Stribling, played collegiate football at Michigan and plays for the San Francisco 49ers.

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#15 Will Jones

We now know that both FCS out of conference games (EKU & GWU) have been either canceled or postponed for the fall.

We're not sure about the status of the game against Liberty, but rumors are we will play both Liberty and EKU in November. Since Gardner-Webb has decided not to play in the fall, not sure if we will have a third game.

However, we will continue our countdown as if the season were to start Sept. 3rd.

Today, we'll highlight a quarterback:


#15 Will Jones

POSITION Quarterback
HEIGHT 6-4
WEIGHT 220
CLASS Redshirt Junior
HOMETOWN Greensboro, N.C
HIGH SCHOOL Page HS








2019 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in six games on the season with three starts at quarterback in weeks 2-4 … Finished the season 62-of-97 for 443 yards with a touchdown and one interception … Rushed for 39 yards and two scores … Made his first career start at NC State (Sept. 7), completing 15-of-27 passes for 98 yards … Guided WCU to victory over North Greenville (Sept. 14) after throwing for 207 yards and a touchdown on 27-of-37 passing, adding 43 rushing yards and a score on the ground … Rushed for a score on seven carries at Chattanooga (Sept. 28) … Elected a team captain early in the season by his teammates … Named to the 2019 Fall Academic All-Southern Conference team and to the 2019-20 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.

2018 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in eight of the team’s games on the year, seeing his most extensive action at Samford (Oct. 6) … Finished the season with 403 passing yards on 33-of-59 passing with two interceptions and four touchdowns … Rushed 25 times for a combined 109 yards and one score … Completed at least two passes in five of his eight appearances … Recorded his first official carries in his collegiate debut at home against Newberry (Sept. 1) … Led his first collegiate scoring drive at Gardner-Webb (Sept. 14), tossing his first touchdown pass on a 15-yard strike to TE Owen Cosenke early in the second quarter … Scored his first career rushing TD on a 26-yard romp at Samford (Oct. 6) … Named to the 2018 Fall Academic All-Southern Conference team and to the 2018-19 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll. … Named the 2019 A-CAT-EMY Award Scholar Athlete of the Year … Saw extensive action with the first team during WCU’s annual Spring Drills to continue to gain experience.

2017 (Freshman): Did not see game action, taking a redshirt ... Named to the 2017-18 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll ... Rushed for two touchdowns while tossing a third to pace the Catamount offense in WCU's annual Spring Game ... Tallied scoring rushes of 24 and two yards.

Prior to Western Carolina: Was a three-year starter at quarterback at Page HS, taking over as a sophomore after an injury to the season starter ... As a senior, was named the Guilford County Football All-Stars co-Offensive Player of the Year ... Was also selected HSXtra All-Area first team ... Guided Page HS to the North Carolina 4-A state championship game in back-to-back seasons as both a junior and senior ... In his final season as a prep, completed 206-of-368 (56%) for 3,109 yards and 38 touchdowns, adding 599 yards on the ground on 97 carries and 11 TDs ... Selected to play in the 80th annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas ... For his career, amassed 6,603 yards on 439-of-772 passing for 72 touchdowns while also rushing for 854 yards on 195 and 22 TDs ... Was listed as a two-star athlete by both 247Sports.com and Scout.com ... High school head coach was Kevin Gillespie ... Also played basketball as a prep, helping the Pirates to the NCHSAA Class 4-A regional semifinals.

Personal: Full name is Will Carlyle Jones ... Is the son of Bill and Kari Jones.

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16 Days 'till WCU Football Kickoff - #16 Reggie Jones

Until we know officially that WCU will not play the non-conference games in the fall, we will continue with the countdown.

It's now 16 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Thursday, September 3th, 2020 at 7 pm, against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, in Roy Kid Stadium, Richmond, KY.

To help pass those long summer days, and hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, and knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day.

Today, we'll highlight a defensive cornerback:


#16 Reggie Jones

POSITION Wide Receiver
HEIGHT 5-11
WEIGHT 175
CLASS Redshirt Junior
HOMETOWN Sharpsburg, Ga
HIGH SCHOOL East Coweta HS









2018 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in all 11 of the team’s games making 10 starts in the defensive secondary … Finished the year with 32 total tackles including 23 solo stops and one tackle for loss … Credited with three pass break-ups … Made his collegiate debut with the start in the season-opener against Newberry (Sept. 1) … Posted four-or-more tackles in the final four games of the season including a career-high five stops against The Citadel (Nov. 3) … Had a career-best four solo stops at North Carolina (Nov. 17).

2017 (Freshman): Did not see game action, taking a redshirt.

Prior to Western Carolina: Collected first team All-Region honors for 2-AAAAAAA honors ... Was also named to the 2016 Newnan Times-Herald All-County football team on the first team defense ... High school head coach was Steve Pardue ... Also ran track as a prep.

Personal: Full name is Reginald Johnathan Jones ... Is the son of Reggie Jones Sr. and Chassity Anthony.

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