EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS FOOTBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Clint Dolezel oversees a Lions program based in Commerce, Texas, where East Texas A&M has operated since its 1889 founding across an 11,500-student campus. The football operation fields a 100-player roster competing in the Southland Conference at the FCS level, placing the program within the subdivision that emphasizes regional competition and scholarship-limited formats. East Texas A&M football operates within this competitive landscape, where conference matchups against similarly-sized institutions define the autumn schedule.

Located in Northeast Texas, the Lions represent a regional athletic identity within a university system established over 130 years ago. The program's competitive standing reflects its commitment to Southland Conference play, where institutions balance competitive aspirations with the operational parameters of FCS football. Dolezel's tenure as head coach shapes team development and recruiting strategy for a roster spanning 100 student-athletes who represent the university's athletic mission.

KEY FACTS

SchoolEast Texas A&M University
SportFootball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationCommerce, Texas
VenueHome Venue
Head CoachClint Dolezel

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
20Demetris BallardQB
14Lake BennettQB
13Dayan BilboWR
64Bronson BurtonOL
74JC CamposOL
19Tyler DanielsWR
85Brycen DavisWR
80Dylan DomelTE
56Chandler DonawayOL
24Hymond DrinkardRB
18Emery FloydQB
21Jordon HamiltonRB
25Allijah HarrisonRB
10Tanner HarrisonWR
73Will HernandezOL
15Austin IglesiasWR
16Jack JacobsQB
12Nick JohnsonWR
77Jadin JonesOL
72Jaidyn JonesOL
7Christian JourdainWR
70Samuel KennardOL
81Preston KilgoreTE
8Andrez LewisWR
4Will MadonnaQB
9Devin MatthewsWR
23Major McBrideRB
22JaiSean McMillianRB
6EJ OakmonRB
5Paul OdidiWR
78Ike OjukwuOL
60Tayhios PageOL
2Ron PeaceQB
88Joshua PiklTE
3Jaden ProctorWR
1Randy ReeceWR
11Eric RodriguezQB
54Luke RodriguezOL
83Sean SallisTE
71Trent SavageOL
66Kendal SeptsOL
0KJ ShankleRB
84Kaden TaylorWR
82Reid ThornberryTE
75Cole ThriftOL
51Billy ThurslandOL
26Ethan VazquezFB
52Romello WatsonOL
17Jake WhiteheadWR
6Kyree AndersonLB
53Kyron AndersonDL
14X'Avion BriceDB
99Jacory BrownDL
95Patrick Brown Jr.DL
13Tito ChikereDL
47Mark CooperLB
55Adam DwehLB
96Luke FletcherDL
20CJ GarnettLB
3Dorian GatesDL
90Samarion GeorgeDL
0Tramar GilbertLB
7Javon GillespieDB
33Matthew GoldmanLB
94Robert GravesDL
10Anthony GrayDL
98Preston HamiltonDL
35Tez JefferyLB
91Micah JohnsonDL
18Chris JonesDB
8Devante KeysDL
4Koby-Sebasyen KingLB
28Sean-Krystoff KingDB
31Orion KupuDB
97Keeland LemarDL
5Jaheim LoweLB
12Alijah MayDB
1Kaleb MilesDB
34Brent O'NeilDB
27Chibu OjirikaDB
93Jason OtahDL
92Micah OwensDL
58Christian PerryDB
57Cade PointerDL
24Sh'Rhod RevisDB
11Dylan ScottDB
16Coleone SmithDB
61Isaac SowoleDL
38Jamoriyon StephensonDB
40Michael SurfaceDL
21Jai TrawickDB
29Reiss VickersDB
9Josh WigginsDB
15Cinque WilliamsDB
41John DublinLS
37Andy GallegosPK
46Kory GarciaLS
87Braden JohnsonPK
39Ben MehanP
49Ozlo RigbyPK

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does East Texas A&M Football compete in?
East Texas A&M Lions Football competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does East Texas A&M play football home games?
East Texas A&M Football plays home games at Home Venue in Commerce, TX.
Who is the head coach of East Texas A&M Football?
The head coach of East Texas A&M Lions Football is Clint Dolezel.
When was East Texas A&M Football program established?
The establishment date for East Texas A&M Football is not currently available.