Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell Football Rounds Out 2025 Roster
8/8/2025 11:07:00 AM | Football
LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bucknell football head coach Dave Cecchini announced the addition of 27 players to round out the 2025 Bucknell roster. The 27 new Bison include 22 freshmen from the regular signing period and five additional transfers, which brings the incoming class of freshmen and transfers to 40 after 10 early signees and three transfers joined the bunch earlier in the year.
The regular signing period group of freshmen is composed of five offensive lineman, four defensive lineman, three linebackers, two wide receivers, two quarterbacks, one running back, one cornerback, one safety, one kicker and one long snapper/offensive lineman. The 22 incoming freshmen hail from Massachusetts (3), Pennsylvania (3), New Jersey (3), Illinois (2), Florida (2), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Ohio (1), Colorado (1), Michigan (1), Maryland (1), New York (1), Ontario (1) and one comes to Bucknell from Germany.
Of the five transfers, there are two cornerbacks, one running back, one offensive lineman and one linebacker. The student-athletes originally hail from Pennsylvania (2), Ohio (1), Missouri (1) and Wisconsin (1).
Below is more detailed information on the 27 Bison newcomers. Information on the 10 early signees can be found in the December Announcement. More information on the three transfers that joined the Bison ahead of spring ball can be found in the March Announcement.
Added Freshmen:
Long Snapper/Offensive Line, 6'1", 285 lbs., Duxbury, Mass., Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Academy: Lettered four years in football and baseball (two at Duxbury High and two at Deerfield Academy)...in football, was a two-time all-northeast prep offensive lineman and a 4.5 star rubio long snapper…served as a team captain…helped Duxbury High School to a 2022 Massachusetts state championship…led Deerfield Academy to the 2023 NEPSAC Bowl championship.
Personal: Charles Fitzgibbons Smith … born May 18, 2006 in Worcester, Mass. … son of Patrick and Molly Smith… has one sibling: Jack.
Linebacker, 6'0", 215 lbs., Hillsborough, N.J., Delbarton School
Delbarton School: Lettered in football…earned second team all-state, second team all-conference and second team all-county…helped the Green Wave to back-to-back United White Division titles, helped the team to multiple championship finals and went 10-2 his junior year…had 45 tackles, 8 sacks, 11 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.
Personal: Tyler James Jackson … born March 18, 2006 in Morristown, N.J. … son of Kelly and Tyrone Jackson.
Kicker, 6'3", 170 lbs., West Roxbury, Mass., St. Sebastian's School
St. Sebastian's School: Lettered two years in football and Ultimate Frisbee and one year in basketball…in football, earned pre-season honors twice and was the St. Sebastian's School special teams player of the year…helped his team to a 2022 league championship…scored 93 career points in 25 games…had a high of 20 touchbacks in a single season...had a career long field goal of 35 yards and a career long kickoff of 71 yards…kicked 89 percent throughout his two lettered seasons…in ultimate frisbee, was a two-time captain.
Personal: Cooper Jeffrey Bolton … born January 9, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pa. … son of Jeffrey and Allison Bolton… has two siblings: Reid and Will.
Defensive Line, 6'4", 255 lbs., Western Springs, Ill., Benet Academy
Benet Academy: Lettered two years in football…was two-time all-conference, two time all-state and an all county player…earned the Benet Academy team defensive MVP award…was a team captain…helped the team win its division championship…in his senior season he had 60 tackles, 8 sacks, 15 tackles for loss and 50 hurries.
Personal: Liam David Rooney … born May 8, 2006 in Chicago, Ill. … son of Amy and David Rooney… has two siblings: Olivia and Lauren.
Cornerback, 5'10", 170 lbs., Palmetto, Fla., Cardinal Mooney High School
Cardinal Mooney High School: Lettered three years in football…earned the all-area award three years in a row…helped his team to a district title and regional championship…had seven interceptions in his high school career…finished senior season with 26 pass breakups.
Personal: Colton Machai Davis … born May 8, 2007 in Palmetto, Fla. … son of Reggie Davis and Carol Mays-Davis.
Wide Receiver, 5'8", 170 lbs., Miami, Fla., Christopher Columbus High School
Christopher Columbus High School: Lettered three years in football and two years in baseball…in football, was a team captain…earned all-dade honors…helped his team to two state championships… helped the Explorers to rank 17th in the nation in 2022 and 23rd in the nation in 2023…led the team in receptions in 2024.
Personal: Jose Javier Gomez … born November 27, 2006 in Miami, Fla., … son of Vanessa and Jose Gomez… has one sibling: Valentina…JJ's godfather, Alex Rodriguez, played for the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers.
Offensive Line, 6'4", 255 lbs., Wilmington, Del., Salesianum
Salesianum: Lettered in football…earned all-district and all-state…was the Mini Max award winner…helped the team to a 2023 state championship (the first for the Sals in 10 years) and to be 2024 runners-up…posted a 23-3 record throughout his last two seasons…was the only two-way starter on the team in 2024.
Personal: Luke Nathaniel Guzevich… born November 16, 2006 in Wilmington, Del., … son of Laura and Dan Guzevich… has two siblings: Lily and Vivi…Luke's father competed in varsity athletics at Lehigh.
Defensive Lineman, 6'2", 240 lbs., Venetia, Pa., Peters Township High School
Peters Township High School: Lettered three years in football and track…in football, was a team captain…second team all-state defensive lineman…four-time all-conference…had 120+ tackles, 30+ tackles for loss, 15+ sacks and three forced fumbles with the Indians…in track, was a WPIAL team champion, team runner-up and individual qualifier in shot-put and posted a 15-1 record with the Indians.
Personal: Francesco Robert Muscatello … born March 5, 2007 in Venetia, Pa., .… son of Renee and Joe Muscatello.
Running Back, 5'11", 185 lbs., Newburyport, Mass., Newburyport High School
Newburyport High School/ Berkshire School: Lettered in football, baseball and hockey…in football, was a team captain…earned all-league and all-state honors…was the league mvp and Daily News mvp…averaged 11 yards per carry on 111 carries…had 20 touchdowns in nine games played…had 1,210 rushing yards and 1.540 total yards…was top six in every offensive stat except passing and receiving yards in school history.
Personal: Jack Brady Sullivan … born November 3, 2005, in Newburyport, Mass., … son of Scott and Keri Sullivan… has one sibling: Kaylie…father played football at Siena, grandfather played football at the University of Maine and his uncle Mike Flynn played football at the University of Maine and for the Baltimore Ravens.
Wide Receiver, 6'2", 180 lbs., Glencoe Ill., New Hampton School
New Hampton School: Lettered in Football and Golf…during his senior year he earned All-Evergreen League first team and All-NEPSAC honorable mention…led the team in receiving yards, interceptions, receiving touchdowns and catches during his senior year…named MVP senior year…helped New Hampton make a bowl game with a 6-2 record in 2023…averaged 30 yards a catch which was a school record…captained the golf team junior and senior year…named MVP of Lakes Region…two-time All-NEPSAC and two time All-Lakes Region.
Personal: Mark Solomon Belcher…born March 20, 2006 in Chicago, Ill., son of Eric and Lisa Belcher…has one sister named Kyla…his father attended Bucknell as a part of the class of '91.
Quarterback, 6'3", 215 lbs., Toronto, Ontario, St. Mikes/Canisius HS/Suffield Academy
St. Mikes/Canisius HS/Suffield Academy: Served as a four-year varsity starting quarterback over his journey at three different high schools…started freshman year at St. Mikes in Ontario…started sophomore year at Canisius HS and led the city of Buffalo in all passing stats as well as led his team to be the number two ranked team in Buffalo…started his junior and senior years at Suffield Academy where he led his team to victory over the number one team in New England.
Personal: Nicholas Van Penuvchev…born August 17, 2006 in Toronto, Ontario, son of Vera and Andrew Penuvchev…has two brothers: Matthew and Peter.
Defensive Lineman, 6'2", 285 lbs., Cincinnati, Ohio, Archbishop Moeller
Archbishop Moeller: Lettered four years in football…two-time All-Conference honors…two-time conference champion…two-time regional champion…2024 state runner-up…was a 2024 team captain…had 16 sacks and 62 tackles for loss.
Personal: Thomas Gerke…born February 23, 2007 in Lexington, Ky., son of Stephanie and Simon…has three siblings; Mary, Grace and John Paul.
Offensive Lineman, 6'5", 280 lbs., Denver, Colo., Northfield High School
Northfield High School: Lettered four years in football and two years in track and field. Earned first team all-state…two-time second team all-conference…was a team captain for the Nighthawks…also set a school record in the shot put with 48.6.
Personal: Travis C. Reece…born October 26, 2005 in Charlottesville, Va., son of Brett and Leena Reece…has three siblings; Canon and Riley and Connor.
Linebacker, 6'3", 210 lbs., Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Cranbrook
Cranbrook: Lettered three years in football, four years in baseball and two years in basketball…earned all-state honorable mention in football and served as a captain…broke the school record with 1,269 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns during his senior year…led Michigan in receiving yards per game with 141…earned all-region honors in baseball twice and served as a captain…hit .350 with four home runs…earned All-Detroit Second Team in basketball…was five-time all-conference between all sports.
Personal: Jacob Ross Speller…born on June 13, 2006 in Royal Oak, Mich., son of Chad and Erin Speller…has two siblings; Griffin and Ben…his uncle Josh was a D3 National Champion in football at Albion.
Offensive Lineman, 6'3", 310 lbs., Clarksburg, Md., Clarksburg High School
Clarksburg High School: Lettered in football and track…two-time All-Region and earned Offensive MVP and Team MVP in football…was two-time Team MVP in track…was the Indoor Shot-Put County Champion, Outdoor Discuss Regional Champion and earned sixth place in discus, holding the school record 149'6.
Personal: Georges Monga Mande…born on March 25, 2007 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, son of Estime Monga…has four siblings; Ketsia, Joseph, Louis Michel and Jemima.
Offensive Lineman, 6'3", 305 lbs., Highland, N.Y., Highland High School
Highland High School: Played football at Highland…earned All-State honors…won Lineman of the Year…was a team captain…helped the Huskies place first in their division in 2024/25.
Personal: Kulin Ikechukwu Ogelle…born on March 27, 2007 in Chicago, Ill., son of Kelvin and Elsie…has three siblings; Kingsley, Farrah and Nick…Nick played football at the University of North Texas.
Offensive Lineman, 6'4", 285 lbs., Phoenixville, Pa., The Hill School
The Hill School/Phoenixville: Played varsity football and lacrosse…earned All-State Offensive Line honors…earned All-Conference Offensive Line honors…served as a team captain from 2022-2025…set the bench press record at the Hill School.
Personal: Daniel Ryan Aselton…born on June 20, 2006 in Phoenixville, Pa., son of Donald and Suzanne Aselton…has two siblings; Brady and Rachel…father and brother both played collegiate football.
Safety, 5'9", 165 lbs., Greenwich, Ct., Brunswick School
Brunswick School: Lettered in football, track & field and skiing…football team went 10-2 and were runner-ups in their Top Class A bowl game…in skiing served as a two-time captain…earned Individual Class B champion…earned All-NEPSAC Class A skiing team honors…skiing team was the Team NEPSAC Class B Champion…in track & field served as a captain…All-NEPSAC Class A track & field team honors…set the Brunswick school 300 meter hurdle record (41.8).
Personal: Patrick (Patch) Alexander Leonard…born on October 13, 2006 in Greenwich, Ct., son of Stephen and Jane Leonard…has three siblings; Oliver, Jake and Joshua.
Quarterback, 6'3", 205 lbs., Chatham, NJ., Chatham High School
Chatham High School: Lettered three years in football and lacrosse…served as a football team captain…First Team All-County…First Team All-Conference…went 7-3 senior year…recorded 2,022 passing yards during senior year to set the Chatham High School single-season record.
Personal: William (Will) Thomas Allen…born on January, 11, 2007 in Summit NJ., son of Kim and Mark Allen…has one sibling; Riley…father played football at Duke.
Linebacker, 5'11", 215 lbs., Brockway, Pa., Brockway Area High School
Brockway Area High School: Lettered four years in football…2024 Tri-County All-Star Team linebacker…2024 YDL Sports District 9 All-Star Team offensive line…2024 District 9 Combine Linebacker MVP…2024 District 9 Region 2 Defensive MVP…2024 District 9 Region 2 Linebacker…2024 District 9 Region 2 Offensive Line …2023 District 9 Region 2 Defensive MVP…2023 District 9 Region 2 linebacker…2023 Tri-County All-Star Team linebacker…2023 YDL Sports District 9 All-Star Team linebacker…2022 YDL Sports District 9 All-Star Team offensive line…two-time team captain…2024 PIAA District 9 AAA Champion…2022 PIAA District 9 A Runner-Up…lettered four years in track and field…2025 Team Field MVP…2022 Team Field MVP…lettered three years in baseball…served as a team captain…lettered two years in basketball…served as a team captain.
Personal: John Franco Varischetti…born on December, 13, 2006 in DuBois, Pa., son of Peter and Sharon Varischetti…has two older siblings; Francesca and Joe…father played football at the University of Pittsburgh…Broackway's football field is named in memory of his grandfather Frank.
Defensive Back, 5'11", 185 lbs., Montville, NJ., Montville TWP
Montville TWP: Lettered in both football and lacrosse…served as both the football and lacrosse captain…First Team All-Conference in football…Mini Maxwell award winner…Paul Robinson Classic All-Star game player…had a winning record all three years of competition (7-3, 7-4, 6-4)...posted 156 career tackles, three forced fumbles, two fumble recovery for touchdowns, six interceptions (three in one game) and one pick-six.
Personal: Michelangelo Damiano Vespi…born on May 1, 2007 in Paterson, NJ., son of Christin and Damon Vespi…has three siblings; Giovanna, Adrianna and Marcello.
Matti Krüger
Defensive Lineman, 6'3", 240 lbs., Berlin, Germany, NFL Academy
NFL Academy: Played as a defensive lineman throughout high school…served as a team captain…NFL Academy Defensive MVP…NFL Academy Defensive Line MVP…NFL Academy Performance Athlete of the Year…part of the first non-American team to beat a US high school in football.
Personal: Matti Krüger…born on April 5, 2005 in Berlin, Germany., son of Peter and Enrico and Anke Krüger…has three siblings; Julius, Ole and Enno…Julius plays soccer at Missouri Valley (NAIA).
Added Transfers:
Running Back, 5'10", 202 lbs., Danville, Pa., Danville Area High School
2024 (Freshman): At Army…did not see action.
Danville Area High School: Lettered four years in football and lacrosse…earned many individual honors in all sports (team captain, all-league, all-state, etc.)...recorded 3,311 yards, 45 touchdowns, 110 tackles, 21 TFL…served as a team captain for football for two years…2022 PA Writers First Team All-State offensive athlete…2022 PA Football First Team All-State running back…2022 First Team All-Eastern PA offensive specialist…two-time PHAC Div ll First Team (2021 & 2023)…two-time PE All-Star First Team (2021 & 2022)… two-time Daily Item First Team running back (2021 & 2022)…two-time Mr. PA Football Nomination (2021 & 2022)…2022 East/West All-Star selection…2022 District IV male sportsmanship award…2021 PA Football coaches All-State…2021 All-Eastern PA running back…2021 PHAC Div ll First Team OLB…4x Susquehanna Nittany Valley League All-Star…three-time football District IV Champion (2020,21,23)...undefeated regular season in 2022…appearances in state semi and quarterfinals…District Champions in lacrosse in 2023.
Personal: Ty Christopher Stauffer…born on May 11, 2005 in Danville, Pa., son of Tyson Stauffer and Bridget Brown…has one sibling; Jacob…great grandfather wrestled at Penn State…great-grandmother played basketball at Mansfield.
Defensive Back, 6'0", 180 lbs., Milwaukee, WI., Waukesha South
2024 (Freshman): At University of Minnesota…did not see action.
Waukesha South: Lettered in football at Waukesha South…coached by Darnell Wiltz.
Personal: Christopher Douglas Flowers…born on July 1, 2006 in Milwaukee, WI., son of Talmah Flowers…has five siblings; Jameka, Tadaisha, Christine, Jadin and Alivah.
Defensive Lineman, 6'3", 290 lbs., Harrisburg, Pa., Steelton Highspire High School
2024 (Freshman): At Ohio University…did not see action.
Steelton Highspire High School: Lettered in football…three-time state champions…three-time all-state…overall high school record of 50-4.
Personal: Andrew Lee Ross Erby…son of Andrew Erby Sr…born in Harrisburg, Pa.
Linebacker, 6'2", 230 lbs., St. Louis, Mo., Country Day School
2024 (Freshman): At Michigan State…redshirted…did not see game action.
Country Day School: Lettered four years in football and one year in both track and baseball…named to the Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 5 All-State Third Team as a senior in 2023 . . . three-time all-district and all-conference selection . . . also named to the academic all-state team . . . ranked one of the top linebackers in the state of Missouri by On3 (No. 3) and 247Sports (No. 3) . . . rated one of the top prospects overall in Missouri in the class of 2024 by On3 (No. 28) and 247Sports (No. 30) . . . recorded 72 tackles, 17 TFLs and 10 sacks during his senior year . . . helped MICDS to a 9-3 record and the third round of the Class 5 state playoffs . . . collected 85 tackles, eight sacks and two interceptions as a junior in 2022 as MICDS posted an 11-2 record and reached the state quarterfinals in Class 5.
Personal: Carter A. Enyard…born on December 25, 2005 in St. Louis, Mo., son of Kendall Enyard and Carrie Cupp…has five siblings; Madison, Tyler, Kennedy, Davis, Sloane…father played football at Yale.
Defensive Back, 5'11", 185 lbs., Shaker Heights, OH., Shaker Heights HS
2024 (Freshman): At Purdue…did not see game action.
Shaker Heights HS: Two-time all-conference selection…one-time defensive player of the year…totaled 35 tackles and one interception while adding 13 catches for 189 yards and three touchdowns in just six games played as a senior.
Personal: Ayden Langston Murray…born on September 8, 2006 in Cleveland, OH., son of Chanel and Aundrey Murray…has two siblings: Aundrey and Andrew.
