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***Early look at 2022 football roster***

Scholarship players listed. I hope I didn't skip over anybody. I'm not going to bother with "redshirt" whatever (unless they redshirted in 2021) because there are a lot of variables whether guys have additional eligibility due to the COVID year. I am counting 76 scholarship players among the returning players (making assumptions on a few), 2022 signees and transfer commitments. Obviously this is a fluid list - more transfers should be committing soon and it wouldn't surprise me if other UCF players hit the portal as well. Roster can change after spring too. I put an asterisk by the expected newcomers (recruits/transfers).

85 is the scholarship limit. Gus said they had "about 10" spots remaining at the NSD press conference and they've since added one transfer (Koby Perry).

Quarterback (4)

Mikey Keene - Sophomore
Joey Gatewood - Senior
Parker Navarro - Sophomore
Thomas Castellanos - Freshman*

Running Back (8)

Isaiah Bowser - Super Senior?
Trillion Coles - Senior
R.J. Harvey - Junior
Johnny Richardson - Junior
Mark-Antony Richards - Junior
Damarius Good - Junior
Anthony Williams - Redshirt Freshman
Jordan McDonald - Freshman*

Wide Receiver (10)

Jaylon Robinson - Senior
Ryan O'Keefe - Senior
Amari Johnson - Senior
Dionte Marks - Junior
Jaylon Griffin - Junior
Titus Mokiao-Atimalala - Sophomore
Jordan Johnson - Sophomore
Quan Lee - Freshman*
Xavier Townsend - Freshman*
Tyler Griffin - Freshman*

Tight End (4)

Alec Holler - Senior
Zach Marsh-Wojan - Super Senior? Is he coming back? He was injured the latter half of the year.
Jordan Davis - Sophomore
Grant Stevens - Freshman*

Offensive Line (10)

Samuel Jackson - Super Senior?
Lokahi Pauole - Senior
Tylan Grable - Senior*
Matt Lee - Junior
Adrian Medley - Junior
Edward Collins - Senior
Paul Rubelt - Junior
Patrick Barnett - Sophomore
Ethan Mort - Redshirt freshman
Caden Kitler - Freshman*

Kicker/Punter/LS (3)

Daniel Obarski - Senior
Andrew Osteen - Senior
Alex Ward - Super Senior?

Defensive End (8)

Landon Woodson - Senior
Tre'Mon Morris-Brash - Senior
Josh Celiscar - Junior
Dallaz Corbitt - Junior
Keenan Cupit - Sophomore
Malachi Lawrence - Redshirt freshman
Jamaal Johnson - Freshman*
Keahnist Thompson - Freshman*

Defensive Tackle (6)

Anthony Montalvo - Super Senior?
Cam Goode - Senior
Ricky Barber - Junior
Keenan Hester - Junior
Kervins Choute - Junior
Matthew Alexander - Redshirt Freshman

Linebacker (6)

Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste - Senior
Quade Mosier - Junior
Cole Joyce - Redshirt freshman
Kadeem Leonard - Redshirt freshman
T.J. Bullard - Freshman*
Kam Moore - Freshman*

Safety (8)

Divaad Wilson - Senior
Koby Perry - Senior*
Quadric Bullard - Junior
Dyllon Lester- Senior
Jaiden Francois - Sophomore
William Wells - Redshirt freshman (played in four games)
Trevion Shadrick-Harris - Junior
Demari Henderson - Freshman*

Cornerback (9)

Davonte Brown - Junior
Corey Thornton - Junior
Justin Hodges - Junior
Jarvis Ware - Super Senior?
Marco Domio - Super Senior?
Brandon Adams - Sophomore
Jarrad Baker - Junior
Nikai Martinez - Freshman*
Ja'Cari Henderson - Freshman*

***Transfer Portal Update - Crunch Time***

Classes at UCF began today, so the clock is now ticking for admitting spring semester transfers. While Gus Malzahn didn't give a firm date in his podium remarks on Sunday, he did acknowledge while walking out they probably have until Friday at the latest to get a player admitted into school. That puts UCF at a disadvantage because there are schools encouraging targets to visit them this upcoming weekend, and UCF really can't wait that long.

I'll go ahead and relay a few things I've heard, though hopefully I can find out additional information later. It's not as easy tracking transfers.

-WR Kobe Hudson (Auburn): He visited UCF this past weekend. Ryan O'Keefe and Isaiah Bowser were working on him. He apparently told players he would be deciding between UCF and Alabama, but South Carolina is a legitimate player as well. There are rumors on the Auburn Rivals board today - posted by somebody who has been very credible in the past - that South Carolina is the favorite, though I don't think they even know he just visited UCF.

I've heard UCF felt confident after the weekend, but the longer it goes without an announcement is concerning because that means he's still shopping. South Carolina was apparently hoping to get him on campus for a visit ASAP - like UCF, their first day of classes was today as well.

-OL Ryan Swoboda (Virginia): Another weekend visitor. The current OL who were in town were working on him. He had been slated to OV to Miami this upcoming weekend, but he canceled that and scheduled Virginia Tech instead. UCF sources had felt very confident, but he can't drag it out and take another visit this weekend if he wants to come here. He's going to have to decide if he's ready to pull the trigger now on UCF.

-OL Tre'Mond Shorts (East Tennessee State): Another player who was quiet on socials about visiting, and a similar situation to Swoboda in that he has another visit lined up this upcoming weekend - to Nebraska. I heard more chatter about UCF confidence in Swoboda than Shorts, and if he is sticking with visiting Nebraska then it would be too late for UCF.

-LB Kris Moll (UAB): He told Rivals Portal yesterday he was working to set up visits with UCF and Fresno State. He's a Miami native with one year left, so if he had a committable offer from UCF you think he'd jump on it. I have checked in with him today, but haven't heard back.

And as the clock ticks, I'm sure UCF is working every angle to close on targets, names we know or maybe do not know. Off the top of my head, just speculating, in addition to WR and OL, UCF could use another experienced LB (not sure how ready the freshmen will be) and defensive line. Guys like Miami DT Jade Silvera - obviously UCF is all over him but so are a lot of other schools.

Final: UCF 74, Memphis 64 (interviews & photos added) 🏀

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UCF is on a two-game slide after dropping games to SMU and Temple, falling to 9-4 overall and 1-2 in the AAC.

Memphis is on a three-game winning streak. After starting AAC play with a loss at Tulane (missing their top players due to COVID), they've since won three straight vs. Wichita State, Tulsa and Cincinnati.

Sons of UCF LIVE Show #51: Ole Miss Insider on Plumlee/Ronnie Weaver/BJ Taylor

On The Sons of UCF LIVE Show #51: Ole Miss Insider Steven Willis, host of the Locked on Ole Miss Podcast, on new UCF QB John Rhys Plumlee. Plus, former UCF Running Back Ronnie Weaver talking about the Knights' running back room. And, BJ Taylor recaps Men's Basketball's win over Memphis.

Thanks for clicking here and watching the Sons of UCF LIVE Show.

Gasparilla Bowl Merchandise

The official UCF site, run by Fanatics.com, still says Gasparilla Bowl apparel coming soon. A few days after the game someone tweeted to the AD and he referred him to someone responsible for gear. His response was UCF Athletics doesn't control production. Can't he influence it though? We are 3 weeks post game and we can't get t-shirts made? Can't more be done?

Florida man rams his BMW into prius, then draws gun and opens fire, gets rewarded with a dirt nap

Former Chief of Staff to a GOP state Senator, florida man John Kuczwanski, 52 rammed his BMW then opened fire at the driver of a Prius. The Prius driver was inside his vehicle waiting for law enforcement following the collision, however returned fire in self defense, killing Kuczwanski.


Sounds about par for the course for our resident GOP supporters. WWJD? Probably not ram his beemer and open fire on someone.

Support women Knights

This event looks perfect for @Kevin Reis


Good afternoon, Shareholders Society!

National Girls and Women in Sport Day is Wednesday, February 2, 2022. In an effort to increase philanthropic support for our nine women’s sports teams, our annual breakfast has transitioned to a fundraising dinner. As we prepare for our exciting move to the Big 12 Conference, we are looking forward to more opportunities in showcasing the success of our coaches and student-athletes. The UCF Women in Sports Dinner, presented by Orlando Health, will take place at The Celeste Hotel.



UCF Women in Sports Dinner

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

6-8:30 p.m.

The Celeste Hotel

$75 per ticket

Sponsorship and table options attached

Attire | Black and Gold Cocktail

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We ask that you share this event with your networks as we strive for a sold-out event! If you have any questions or would like to inquire about sponsoring a table, please feel free to reach out to chargeonfund@ucfathletics.org or call Latoya Jackson at 407.882.1289! As always, thank you for your continued support of UCF Athletics.
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