NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS FOOTBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Mike Vick has assembled a 99-player roster as Norfolk State competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at the FCS level, bringing his legendary quarterbacking expertise to a program based in Norfolk, Virginia. Founded in 1935, the university has grown to serve 5,616 students, with football representing a central component of campus athletics and community pride. Vick's appointment marks a significant moment for the Spartans, positioning the program under a coach whose innovative playing style revolutionized the quarterback position during his NFL career.
Norfolk State operates from its home venue while navigating a competitive FCS schedule within the MEAC, one of the historically black college athletic conferences. The Spartans' 99-player roster reflects the commitment needed to compete at the FCS level, where depth across special teams, defense, and offensive skill positions determines success. Under Vick's leadership, Norfolk State football seeks to develop players while competing against regional rivals and building toward conference championships, with the coach's credibility and network potentially opening recruiting and transfer portal opportunities for program advancement.
KEY FACTS
| School | Norfolk State University |
| Sport | Football |
| Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Venue | Home Venue |
| Head Coach | Mike Vick |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Daniel Ademisoye | OL |
| - | Jayden Anderson | WR |
| 74 | Keyonte Arrington | OT |
| 0 | Kiron Benjamin | RB |
| 16 | Vinson Berry | QB |
| 2 | Taron Biles-Walker | WR |
| 87 | Jabari Blake | TE |
| 83 | Jahee Blake | WR |
| - | Dontavius Booker | RB |
| - | Joshua Bowe | OL |
| 66 | Vincent Byrd Jr. | G |
| 7 | Israel Carter | QB |
| 71 | Jayden Chappell | OL |
| 43 | Jordin Cooper | WR |
| 58 | Jaybran Degree | OL |
| 75 | Samuel Egharevba | OL |
| 6 | JJ Evans | WR |
| 34 | X'Zavion Evans | RB |
| 62 | Jabari Gibbs | OL |
| 47 | Ty'shaun Granger | WR |
| 11 | Kymari Gray | WR |
| 80 | Avir Johnson | TE |
| 54 | Emariyon Johnson | OL |
| - | Sidney Jones Jr. | C |
| 25 | Shane Kelley | WR |
| 5 | DreSean Kendrick | WR |
| 9 | Kevon King | RB |
| 4 | Otto Kuhns | QB |
| 17 | Parker Lancaster | QB |
| 1 | Jaylen Laudermilk | RB |
| 79 | Tyler Leinberger | OL |
| 27 | Zachary Manning | RB |
| 60 | Dyral McMillan | OL |
| 18 | Elyjah Mitchell | WR |
| 20 | Ravon Moore | RB |
| 57 | Ryan Nolan | OL |
| 76 | David Olasimbo | OL |
| 55 | Guan Price II | OL |
| 59 | Makye Ramirez | OL |
| 13 | Christian Ruffin | WR |
| 81 | Elijah Simley-Flores | WR |
| 84 | Romeir Smith | WR |
| 69 | Jack Smoot | OL |
| 73 | Julian Soriano | OL |
| 46 | Jamison Stevens | TE |
| 52 | Michael Tamakloe | OL |
| 35 | Dominic Theibault | WR |
| 13 | Kam'Ryn Thomas | WR |
| - | Daizon Allen | DB |
| 17 | Nasir Bashir | DB |
| 0 | BJ Blake | S |
| - | Malcolm Britt | LB |
| 37 | Kaleb Broadbent | DB |
| - | Logan Candis | DL |
| 24 | Isaiah Ceus | CB |
| 3 | Corey Chapman | DB |
| 92 | Cameron Darmody | DL |
| 0 | Antwan Davis | DB |
| 77 | Major Dillard | DT |
| - | I'Ziah Emery | LB |
| - | Aaron Evans | DB |
| 95 | RJ Evans | DL |
| 7 | Makai Frisby | DB |
| 92 | Grant Gaffney | DL |
| 11 | Khalib Gilmore | LB |
| 40 | Xavier Graham | LB |
| 5 | Stephon Hall | S |
| 89 | Jayden Hargett | DL |
| - | Jordan Harris | DL |
| - | Winston Harris | S |
| 4 | Kahleef Jimmison | DB |
| 99 | De'Andre Jones | DL |
| 10 | Ty Jones | S |
| 70 | Thomas Katopodis | DL |
| 94 | Jaden Knowlton | DL |
| 29 | Tormon Laprade | DB |
| 1 | Daylan Long | DB |
| 90 | Keshawn Lynch | DL |
| - | Javontay Martin | LB |
| 45 | Richard Martin Jr. | LB |
| 21 | Amir Mateo | DB |
| - | Mayoy McGodfred | S |
| 96 | Dantey Menard | DL |
| 9 | Terique Miles | LB |
| - | Kyree Moyston | DL |
| 32 | Kendric Nowling | LB |
| 98 | David Ojiegbe | DE |
| 31 | Sofiyan Oumarou | DB |
| 2 | Christian Parham | DB |
| 6 | Rontravious Perry | LB |
| - | Kamren Reese | LB |
| - | Miguel Rijo | LB |
| 91 | Dawson Rivers | DL |
| 8 | Jayden Smith | DB |
| 93 | Jalen Swindell | DL |
| 56 | Rashad Taylor | LB |
| 49 | Benjamin Heffron | LS |
| 19 | Evan Helfrich | PK |
| 15 | Marco Peery | PK |
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Virginia Football ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Norfolk State Football compete in?
- Norfolk State Spartans Football competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Norfolk State play football home games?
- Norfolk State Football plays home games at Home Venue in Norfolk, VA.
- Who is the head coach of Norfolk State Football?
- The head coach of Norfolk State Spartans Football is Mike Vick.
- When was Norfolk State Football program established?
- The establishment date for Norfolk State Football is not currently available.