SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University football team has announced the addition of 15 players during the January signing period.
"The addition of significant depth and experience has substantially elevated our roster's potential", said head coach
Chris Merritt. "Coupled with the integration of our December signings, we are confident in the improvement of the team's composition. We look forward to the upcoming 2026 season."
Daniel Aiyeola | DB | Denton, Texas | Oklahoma Baptist
- Appeared in nine games last season at Oklahoma Baptist.
- Tallied 20 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble.
- Career-high eight tackles versus Arkansas Tech.
- Recorded a TFL against Harding and Southern Nazarene.
Kendrick Agenor | RB | Fort Myers, Fla. | California University of Pennsylvania
- Appeared in all 13 games at DII California (Pa.)
- Finished with 40 rushing yards on 10 carries.
- Made five tackles on special teams.
- Posted 10 attempts for career-high 40 rushing yards against Gannon.
Noah Braham | TE | Morgantown, WV. | West Virginia
- Saw action against UCF and at Texas Tech
- Used on a season-high 10 plays at Texas Tech
Jordan Bennett | RB | Frederick. Md. | Army Prep
- Tallied 1,353 rushing yards.
- Recorded 18 TDs on 7.6 yards per carry.
DJ Estes | DB | Birmingham, Ala. | NC Central
- Played in 11 games as a RS freshman at NC Central.
- Tallied 19 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a forced fumble.
- Intercepted a pass in the Eagles' season opener against Alabama State
Jack Funke | OL | Needham, Mass. | Boston College
- Played in 34 games for the Eagles.
- Primarily on special teams.
Javian Jones | WR | Royal Palm Beach, Fla. | West Virginia State
- Appeared in four games for WVSU.
- Tallied seven receptions and 122 yards.
- Career-high 65 yards and a long rec of 33 yards at Carson-Newman.
Jose Leon | WR | Miami, Fla. | Appalachian State
- Played against Boise State
- Had 3 receptions for 12 yards
Elijah Oehlke | QB | Hope Mills, N.C. | Wake Forest
- Redshirted last season.
- Two year letter winner at Trinity Christian.
- Ranked the 23rd QB by ESPN heading into his freshman season.
Jaden Roper | DT | Goose Creek, N.C. | Georgia State
- Appeared in four games for Georgia State on the D-line.
- Was previously at Butler CC and recorded 42 tackles, ten tackles for loss, three sacks, and two forced fumbles.
OJ Ross | RB | Cocoa, Fla. | LIU Post
- Played in 12 games last season at LIU.
- Tallied 852 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
- Had three games of 100+ yards on the ground.
- Season-high 172 yards versus New Haven.
Brandon Soleau | LB | Huntington Beach, Calif. | Golden West College
- Appeared in ten games at linebacker at Golden West College.
- Posted 51 tackles (31 solo).
- Recorded a sack at Bakersfield.
- Seven games of at least four tackles.
Amare Townsend | FS | Louisville, Ky. | SEMO
- Spent the last three seasons at SEMO, playing 18 games.
- Recorded 13 tackles and two pass deflections last season.
- Had back-to-back seasons of 10+ tackles.
Hector Vasquez | OL | Odessa, Texas | Cisco Junior College
- Played in seven games at Cisco on the offensive line.
- Helped the team rush for 144.7 yards per game and score 12 touchdowns.
Sean Wilson Jr. | WR | Queens, N.Y. | FAU
- Played in four games for the Owls last season.
- Spent the previous three years at Virginia.
- Hauled in a reception and recorded a tackle at FAU.
- Appeared in 27 games at UVA, posting 26 receptions for 305 yards and a TD.
- Included a 68-yard touchdown reception against North Carolina.