The 2026 college football season is underway and several Coffee High alumni are playing on teams at every level from NAIA to the Division I ranks. Here is how they’ve done so far this season.
Maurice Turner, a senior running back with the Tulane University Green Wave: 11 carries for 38 yards in Tulane’s 31-17 win over Memphis.
Tyrese Woodgett, sophomore running back at Georgia Southern: Led Georgia Southern’s rushing attack in his first career start against Old Dominion in a game that was televised on ESPN2. Woodgett rushed for 77 yards on 16 carries with a long of 16 yards. He also picked up a crucial first down at the end of the game that sealed the win for the Eagles. Woodgett also caught 6 passes for 22 yards for 99 yards of total offense. Georgia Southern defeated Old Dominion 23-15.
KJ Debruce, freshman running back, Savannah State: Tallied 60 yards on 11 carries with a long of 28 yards in Savannah State’s 22-9 loss to Fort Valley State. His 5.5 yards per carry average was tops among Savannah State running backs. He also caught one pass for two yards.
Jyarius Carter, sophomore linebacker at Mercer: 5 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, and a 32-yard pick six for his first collegiate touchdown. Carter was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Mercer’s 31-21 win over Samford.
Anthony Paulk, redshirt sophomore defensive back at Charleston Southern: Did not play in Charleston Southern’s 37-0 loss to Clemson.
Jayden Hancock, sophomore defensive back, Charleston Southern: 4 tackles and half a TFL in Charleston Southern’s 37-0 loss to Clemson.
Chris Reed, sophomore linebacker at Reinhardt University: 4 tackles in Reinhardt’s 35-14 win over Bluefield.
Jackson Banks, junior defensive tackle, Concord University: Played in Concord’s 34-31 win over Glennville State.
Tyriq Edwards, redshirt sophomore defensive back, Cumberland University: 2 tackles in Cumberland’s 31-14 loss against Campbellsville University.
Kenyon Livingston, freshman cornerback, Point University: 2 tackles and 2 pass break-ups in Point’s 36-10 loss to Pikeville.
Jaydon Vester, sophomore long snapper, Tennessee State: Played in Tennessee State’s 25-16 win over Morgan State.
David “Tug” Vaughn, redshirt sophomore kicker at West Alabama: Did not play in West Alabama’s 37-3 loss to West Florida.
Kyler Smith, sophomore offensive lineman at Georgia Military College: Played in GMC’s 59-0 win over Community Christian College Georgia.
