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.
Jaydon Vester, sophomore long snapper, Tennessee State: Played in Tennessee State’s 29-26 win over Florida A&M.
Maurice Turner, a senior running back with the Tulane University Green Wave: Led Tulane’s rushing attack with 7 carries for 64 yards (9.1 yards per carry). He also caught 2 passes for 31 yards and a touchdown, his first score for the Green Wave and his second career collegiate touchdown (he had one with Louisville) in Tulane’s 31-20 loss to Kansas State.
Tyrese Woodgett, sophomore running back at Georgia Southern: Recovering from a shoulder injury and will be sidelined for a few more weeks.
Jyarius Carter, sophomore linebacker at Mercer: 12 tackles (3 solo, 9 assisted) and a pass breakup in the Bears’ 44-11 loss to Georgia Tech.
Anthony Paulk, redshirt sophomore defensive back at Charleston Southern: Played in Charleston Southern’s 65-0 win over Point University.
Jayden Hancock, sophomore defensive back, Charleston Southern: Did not play in Charleston Southern’s 65-0 win over Point University.
David “Tug” Vaughn, redshirt sophomore kicker at West Alabama: Did not play in West Alabama’s 24-14 win over North Greenville University.
Kyler Smith, sophomore offensive lineman at Georgia Military College: GMC was idle last week.
Chris Reed, sophomore linebacker at Reinhardt University: Did not play in Reinhardt’s 64-48 loss to Florida Memorial.
Jackson Banks, junior defensive tackle, Concord University: Recorded 1 tackle in Concord’s 41-38 loss to Charleston on Thursday, September 17.
Tyriq Edwards, redshirt sophomore defensive back, Cumberland University: 2 tackles, a pass breakup, and a 21-yard pick six in Cumberland’s 49-21 win over Pikeville.
Kenyon Livingston, freshman cornerback, Point University: Had one tackle in Point’s 65-0 loss to Charleston Southern.
KJ DeBruce, freshman running back, Savannah State: Had 3 carries for 7 yards in Savannah State’s 55-30 loss to Edward Waters.