It's now 5 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, August 29, 2026, against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in E.J. Whitmire Stadium, Cullowhee, NC
To help pass those long summer days and get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season and more knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day.
Today we highlight two (2) Catamount players currently assigned to #5 (one offense, one defense) on the WCU Preseason Roster:
#5 Michael Rossin
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Live Oak, Fla.
High School: Suwannee HS
2025 (Freshman): Played in nine games as a true freshman, each coming as a reserve on offense and special teams … Finished eighth on the team with 22 receptions and was third with 462 receiving yards … Caught at least two passes in eight of his nine games played, averaging 21 yards per catch … His six receiving touchdowns were third-most on the team, and tied for the second-most by a Catamount freshman all-time … Made his collegiate debut in the home win over Samford (Sept. 20), recording his first career reception … Finished with three catches for a career-high 90 yards in the win over the Bulldogs … Had three catches for 88 yards at Campbell (Sept. 27) … Recorded his first receiving touchdown against Furman (Oct. 11) with a 50-yard score against the Paladins … Also had receiving scores at Chattanooga (Nov. 1), vs. ETSU (Nov. 15), and at VMI (Nov. 22) … Caught three passes for 65 yards and a career-best two receiving TDs against nationally-ranked Mercer (Nov. 8) … Named fourth-team Freshman All-America and a fourth-team All-Southern Conference by Phil Steele.
Prior to Western Carolina: Over three seasons and 23 games, caught 60 passes for 1,104 yards with 13 touchdowns … Named All-Area and the Lake City Reporter co-Player of the Year as a senior WR … Was named the FACA District 4 Player of the Year and played for the North team in the FACA All-Star Classic … Had 46 receptions for 818 yards and 10 scores as a senior, ranking eighth in program history for receiving yards tied for sixth in TD receptions, and ninth all-time in receptions … Added 359 rushing yards, 385 on kickoff returns, and 54 on punt returns to amass 1,619 yards total as a senior … As a two-way, added 46 total tackles, 14 pass breakups, one interception, and four fumble recoveries on defense, while also blocking multiple kicks and returned one kickoff back for a touchdown.
Prior to Western Carolina: Over three seasons and 23 games, caught 60 passes for 1,104 yards with 13 touchdowns … Named All-Area and the Lake City Reporter co-Player of the Year as a senior WR … Was named the FACA District 4 Player of the Year and played for the North team in the FACA All-Star Classic … Had 46 receptions for 818 yards and 10 scores as a senior, ranking eighth in program history for receiving yards tied for sixth in TD receptions, and ninth all-time in receptions … Added 359 rushing yards, 385 on kickoff returns, and 54 on punt returns to amass 1,619 yards total as a senior … As a two-way, added 46 total tackles, 14 pass breakups, one interception, and four fumble recoveries on defense, while also blocking multiple kicks and returned one kickoff back for a touchdown.
#5 Jayden Cornelius
Position: Cornerback
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Fort Meade, Fla.
High School: Durant HS
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Fort Meade, Fla.
High School: Durant HS
2025 (Freshman): Saw action in 11 of the team’s 12 games on special teams and a reserve on defense … Made his collegiate debut in the road game at ACC-foe Wake Forest (Sept. 6) … Credited with three total tackles on the season … Made his first career tackle with an assisted stop in the road win at Campbell (Sept. 27) … Added tackle assists at Chattanooga (Nov. 1) and at VMI (Nov. 22).
Prior to Western Carolina: Versatile defensive back who played corner, safety, and nickel on defense and wide receiver on offense … Named Western Conference, Federal Division first-team all-conference as a defensive back and second team as a wide receiver … Named to the FACA All-District 15 team … Set the Durant High record for career interceptions with 13 … Selected to play in the Hillsborough County All-Star Game.
Personal: Is the son of Jemalle Cornelius and Miranda Dobson... has two sisters named Sahara Cornelius and Maliyah NicolasJemalle Cornelius and Miranda Dobson... has two sisters named Sahara Cornelius and Maliyah Nicolas
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