NCAA Division 1 FBS & FCS
In reverse chronological order by most recent season in college (2025 at the top, oldest known D1 player appears at the bottom).
Scroll down to see photos and read info on these former Comets.
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Current D1 players:
Shawn Foster (GLHS Class of 2023): ATH, Michigan State (2024-present).
Teddy Williams (GLHS Class 0f 2023): TE/OL, Army (2023-present).
All-time D1 Comet College Football Players List. (GLHS graduation year)
Army West Point (1): Teddy Williams (2023);
Bowling Green (2): Chris Russel (2000), Freddie Walker (2005);
Central Michigan (4): Doug Adler (1987), Dannie Bolden (2006), Brian Eavey (2011), Cole Johnson (2017);
Dayton (2): Harold Olds (1965), Dave Schroeder (1966);
Eastern Michigan (3): Matt O'Connor (1998), Matt Bohnet (2001), Ken Bohnet (2003);
Iowa (1): Matt Bohnet (2001);
Michigan (2): Blake Nasif (1998), Robert "Andy" Brown (1999);
Michigan State (6): Merle Sattler (1933), Jerry Jones (1963), Tom Baird (1993), Mitch McKinney (1993), Greg Miller (2000), Shawn Foster (2023);
Northwestern (1): Joe Wohlscheid (2001);
Ohio State (1): James Jackson (2009);
Oklahoma State (1): Blake Botek (2004);
Toledo (4): Mark Benson (1975), Jake McLean (1998), Jake Huntoon (1999), Andy Iszler (2000);
Valparaiso (2): David Horak (2013), Jordan Goebel (2016);
Western Michigan (4): Scott Lonier (1986), Steve Kingsley (1988), Steve Dick (2001), Nick Cadwell (2011);
Yale (3): Mike Holben (2002), Ben Bedard (2013), Keefer Johnson (2014)
Please contact Coach Cook (cookv@glcomets.net) with any missing players, info, or photos to add!
Shawn was named Scout Team Player of the Week for their week 10 game in 2024 against Illinois.
Shawn Foster, WR
Shawn Foster, WR
(Michigan State, 2024-present)
(Michigan State, 2024-present)
GLHS Class of 2023
2023 (at Hope / GVSU for camp): See D3 page for stats - click here.
2024 (at MSU): *Red-Shirted* - will have 3 more years of eligibility. Shawn was named Scout Team Player of the Week for their week 10 game in 2024 against Illinois. Team finished 5-7 in the first season under new head coach Jonathan Smith.
2025:
Link: Shawn Foster - MSU Football
Link: 247 Profile
At Hope: Shawn Foster - Hope Football
Media interview with Teddy Williams on
August 29th, 2024.
Teddy Williams, TE/OL
Teddy Williams, TE/OL
(Army West Point, 2023-present)
(Army West Point, 2023-present)
GLHS Class of 2023
2023: As a freshman, named the week 11 Offensive Finisher of the Week. Did not see game action. Team won Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy beating Air Force & Navy and finished 6-6.
2024: As a sophomore, started all 14 games on the XP / FG unit. Saw further playing time in nearly every game as a reserve blocking TE. Team finished 12-2, most wins in school history, AAC Champs (1st league title in school history, Army was previously independent all of school history except for 1998-2004 when they were in Conf USA), won the Independence Bowl 27-6 against LA Tech.
2025: Made the switch from Tight End to Offensive Line.
Cole Johnson, OL
Cole Johnson, OL
(Hillsdale, 2017-2021)
(Hillsdale, 2017-2021)
(Central Michigan, 2022)
(Central Michigan, 2022)
GLHS Class of 2017
At Hillsdale: GMAC Champion (2018), NCAA Division II Playoffs (2018), Member of only 2nd team in school history to win a D2 playoff game, America’s Crossroads Bowl (2021), 37 Games Played; CoSIDA Academic All-America, 1st Team, NCAA Division II (2021), CoSIDA Academic All-America, 2nd Team, NCAA Division II (2020), CoSIDA Academic All-District Team, NCAA Division II (2020, 2021), President’s Scholar-Athlete Award Recipient, Hillsdale College (2021), Senior Captain (2021); All-GMAC, 1st Team (2020, 2021), All-GMAC, Honorable Mention (2019); All-GMAC, Academic (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
At CMU: Played in 12 games, starting on XP & FG, seeing reserve minutes as a backup Guard & Tackle, started at Tackle against Toledo, Played as reserve blocking TE late in the year due to injuries to the position group, All-MAC, Academic (2022), Senior All-Star Bowl Invitation (Tropical Bowl 2023)
Jordan Goebel, DL
Jordan Goebel, DL
(Valparaiso, 2016-2019)
(Valparaiso, 2016-2019)
GLHS Class of 2016
31 games played, 79 tackles, 32 solo, 8 TFLs
Keefer Johnson, LB,
Keefer Johnson, LB,
(Yale, 2014-2017)
(Yale, 2014-2017)
GLHS Class of 2014
Ivy League Champion (2017), 15 Games Played, 9 tackles, 1 INT
David Horak, DL,
David Horak, DL,
(Valparaiso, 2013-2014)
(Valparaiso, 2013-2014)
GLHS Class of 2013
All-PFL, Honor Roll (2013, 2014)
Brian Eavey, K
Brian Eavey, K
(Central Michigan, 2012-2016)
(Central Michigan, 2012-2016)
GLHS Class of 2011
Bahamas Bowl (2014), Quick Lane Bowl (2015), Miami Beach Bowl (2016), 38 Games Played, 32 Made FGs, Long of 48, 120/122 PATs, All-MAC: 2nd Team (2016)
James Jackson, WR
James Jackson, WR
(Ohio State, 2009-2010)
(Ohio State, 2009-2010)
(Wayne State, 2011-2012)
(Wayne State, 2011-2012)
GLHS Class of 2009
At OSU: Big Ten Champion (2009), Rose Bowl Champion (2010), Big Ten Champion (2010), Sugar Bowl Champion (2011)
At WSU: NCAA Division II National Runner-Up (2011), NCAA Division II Regional Champion (2011); 15 Games Played, 15 rec, 279 yards, 3 TD, 595 Total KO & Punt Return Yards, 2 TD
Dannie Bolden, DB
Dannie Bolden, DB
(Central Michigan, 2007-2010)
(Central Michigan, 2007-2010)
(Henderson State, 2012)
(Henderson State, 2012)
GLHS Class of 2006
At CMU: MAC West Division Champion (2007, 2009), MAC Champion (2007, 2009), Motor City Bowl (2007, 2008), GMAC Bowl Champion (2009); 23 Games Played; 31 solo tackles, 58 total tackles, 2 INTs
At HSU: GAC Champion (2012), NCAA Division II Playoffs (2012); 6 Games Played; 11 solo tackles, 17 total tackles
Interview done in 2023.
Freddie Walker, DB
Freddie Walker, DB
(Bowling Green, 2005-2008)
(Bowling Green, 2005-2008)
GLHS Class of 2005
At BGSU: MAC East Champ ‘(05, ‘07) GMAC Bowl (‘07)
As a Coach: has worked as a college football strength coach for 4 NCAA FBS teams:
Michigan State Football GA for Strength Coach (2010-2011):
Big Ten Champ (‘10), Capital One Bowl (‘10), Legends Division Champ (‘11), Big Ten Conference Champ Game (Runner-Up) (‘11), Outback Bowl Champ (‘11)
Illinois Football Assist. Strength Coach (2012-2014):
Heart of Dallas Bowl (2014)
Pittsburgh Football Assist. Strength Coach (2015-2019):
Military Bowl (‘15), Pinstripe Bowl (‘16), ACC Coastal Division Champ (‘18), ACC Conference Champ Game (Runner-Up) (‘18), Sun Bowl (‘18), Quick Lane Bowl Champ (‘19)
Iowa State Football Assist. Strength Coach (2020-2022):
Big 12 Conference Champ Game (Runner-Up) (‘20), Fiesta Bowl Champ (‘21), Cheez-it Bowl (‘21)
Denver Broncos, Assist. Director of Sports Science (2023-present):
Link: GVSU Athletics
Joe Wohlscheid, TE/OL
Joe Wohlscheid, TE/OL
(Northwestern, 2001-2003)
(Northwestern, 2001-2003)
(Grand Valley, 2005-2007)
(Grand Valley, 2005-2007)
GLHS Class of 2001
At NU: Motor City Bowl (2003), Played in 12 games in 2002, starting in 5 at TE, Caught 3 passes for 33 yards
At GVSU: NCAA Division II National Champion (2005, 2006), NCAA Division II National Semi-Finalist (2007), GLIAC Champion (2005, 2006, 2007), NCAA Division II Playoffs (2005, 2006, 2007), Undefeated Seasons (2005, 2006); 37 Games Played with 27 starts at OL; All-GLIAC, 2nd Team (2005); All-American, Honorable Mention, Football Gazette (2005)
Ken Bohnet, QB/TE
Ken Bohnet, QB/TE
(Eastern Michigan, 2003-2007)
(Eastern Michigan, 2003-2007)
GLHS Class of 2003
33 games played, 4-Year Letter Winner, Senior Captain; As a QB: 39/68 passing, 400 yards,
1 Pass TD, 1 Rush TD; As a TE: 42 receptions, 309 yards, 3 TD; All-MAC Academic (2006)
Mike Holben, DB
Mike Holben, DB
(Yale, 2002-2005)
(Yale, 2002-2005)
GLHS Class of 2002
36 Games Played, 3xLetter Winner; 92 tackles, 53 solo, 5 PBUs, 2 INTs; Ryan LoProto Award
Matt Bohnet, QB
Matt Bohnet, QB
(Iowa, 2001-2003)
(Iowa, 2001-2003)
(Eastern Michigan, 2004-2005)
(Eastern Michigan, 2004-2005)
GLHS Class of 2001
At Iowa: Alamo Bowl Champion (2001), Big Ten Champion (2002), Orange Bowl (2003), Saw playing time in 2 games at Iowa.
At EMU: Started 21 Games, Senior Captain; 448/785 passing, 4,988 yards, 35 TDs; 178 rush att, 674 yards, 3 TD; Finished 2004 season as 6th-ranked QB in the nation in total offense (293.74 yards per game), Top 10 in school history in 9 different statistical categories; CoSIDA All-District, Academic All-American, 2nd Team (2004); All-MAC, Academic (2004)
Pro & Semi-Pro Career: Signed with the Washington Redskins as a FA in 2006, Allocated to Amsterdam of NFL Europe in 2007
Signed with Winnipeg Blue Bombers of CFL in 2007, Signed with Daytona Thunderbirds & Green Bay Blizzard of AFL in 2008; 160/307, 1,890 yards, 28 TDs in AFL.
As a Coach: Varsity QB Coach, Grand Ledge (2009-2012); CAAC Champs (2010, 2011); Playoffs (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
Chris Russell, OL
Chris Russell, OL
(Bowling Green, 2001-2002)
(Bowling Green, 2001-2002)
(Ferris State, 2003-2004)
(Ferris State, 2003-2004)
GLHS Class of 2000
Blake pictured with the 2002 team, he’s 1st from the left in the 2nd row
Blake Nasif, DB
Blake Nasif, DB
(Michigan, 1998-2002)
(Michigan, 1998-2002)
GLHS Class of 1998
Big Ten Champion (1998, 2000), Citrus Bowl Champion (1998, 2000), Orange Bowl Champion (1999), Citrus Bowl (2001), Outback Bowl Champion (2002), 30 Games Played; 10 total tackles, 1 INT
Jake McLean, DL
Jake McLean, DL
(Toledo, 1998-2001)
(Toledo, 1998-2001)
GLHS Class of 1998
MAC Champion (2001), MAC Championship Game Runner-Up (1998), MAC West Division Champion (1998, 2000, 2001), Motor City Bowl Champion (2001), 4-year letter winner; 3-year starter; 44 Games played; All-MAC, 2nd Team (2001); Senior season stats (2001): 42 tackles, 24 solo, 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, 3 FR, 1 FF (does not include the bowl game: 2002 media guide left it out of final stats for 2001)
Andy Iszler, OL
Andy Iszler, OL
(Toledo, 2000-2001)
(Toledo, 2000-2001)
GLHS Class of 20oo
MAC Champion (2001), MAC West Division Co-Champion (2000, 2001),
Motor City Bowl Champion (2001)
Jake Huntoon, LB
Jake Huntoon, LB
(Toledo, 1999-2001)
(Toledo, 1999-2001)
GLHS Class of 1999
MAC Champion (2001), MAC West Division Co-Champion (2000, 2001),
Motor City Bowl Champion (2001)
Robert “Andy” Brown, OL
Robert “Andy” Brown, OL
(Michigan, 1999-2000)
(Michigan, 1999-2000)
GLHS Class of 1999
Orange Bowl Champion (1999), Big Ten Champion (2000), Citrus Bowl Champion (2000)
Greg Miller, OL
Greg Miller, OL
(Michigan State, 2000)
(Michigan State, 2000)
GLHS Class of 2000
17 seasons Coaching High School Football
Holt OL / DL (2006-2007), QBs / Offensive Coordinator (2019-2022): CAAC Champs (2006, 2007, 2019, 2022), Playoffs (2006, 2007, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) , District Champs (2007)
Grand Ledge OL/DL (2008-2009, 2017-2018): CAAC Champs (2008, 2017), Playoffs (2008, 2009, 2017)
Howell OL / Special Teams Coordinator (2010-2016): KLAA Champs (2010), Playoffs (2010, 2012, 2015, 2016), District Champs (2010)
Mitch McKinney, P
Mitch McKinney, P
(Michigan State, 1993-1994)
(Michigan State, 1993-1994)
GLHS Class of 1993
Liberty Bowl (1993)
Doug Adler, LB
Doug Adler, LB
(Central Michigan, 1987-1991)
(Central Michigan, 1987-1991)
GLHS Class of 1987
MAC Champion (1990), California Bowl (1990),
4-year letterman
Sept. 14, 1991 – CMU 20 No. 18 Michigan St 3,
In the greatest gridiron triumph in CMU history, the Chippewas stunned the 18th-ranked Spartans, controlling all facets of the game. CMU’s defense set the tone on the first series when Doug Adler stuffed Tico Duckett on fourth-and-goal at the CMU 1-yard line.
Steve Kingsley, DB
Steve Kingsley, DB
(Western Michigan, 1988-1991)
(Western Michigan, 1988-1991)
GLHS Class of 1988
MAC Champion (1988), California Bowl (1988), Mike Gary Team Award Recipient (1991); 4-year letterman; 53 tackles, 31 solo, 1 INT, 2 TFL, 2 FR, 1 FF
Varsity Assistant Coach at Portage Northern (1992-1993)
Scott Lonier, LB
Scott Lonier, LB
(Western Michigan, 1986-1989)
(Western Michigan, 1986-1989)
GLHS Class of 1986
MAC Champion (1988), California Bowl (1988),
3x letterman; 82 tackles, 42 solo, 7 TFL, 3 Sacks,
2 FF, 3 FR, 1 INT
Photo: Scott Lonier pictured with the 1989 WMU football team. Lonier is wearing #88, 2nd row, 3rd from the right.
Jerald “Jerry” Jones, DB
Jerald “Jerry” Jones, DB
(Michigan State, 1963-1966)
(Michigan State, 1963-1966)
GLHS Class of 1963
NCAA Division I FBS National Champion (1965, 1966),
Rose Bowl (1965), Big Ten Champion (1965, 1966), 1963 Freshmen Team MVP, 1966 Biggie Munn Award Winner ("hardest working"), Played for legendary coach Duffy Daugherty, earned a starting spot in several games as a sophomore, started the first 5 games as a junior before breaking his arm (returned for the Rose Bowl), starter for most of his senior season, 3 Varsity Letters
Career stats: 41 tackles, 20 solo (stats for tackles are senior year only, unavailable prior to 1966 season), 2 INT, 32 yard pick-6, blocked punt, 2 fumble recoveries
Member of the first teams to be inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame: The 1965 & 1966 National Championship teams
Link to the induction: https://msuspartans.com/honors/hall-of-fame/football-teams-1965-and-1966/188
Highlights from the 1966 Season (Jerry is named / seen several times #29): https://onthebanks.msu.edu/Object/162-565-6718/msu-football-highlights-1966/
Further Links: 1964 MSU stats, 1966 MSU Stats, 1965 Michigan State Spartans football team , 1966 Michigan State Spartans Roster, 1966 Michigan State Spartans football team , Michigan State Welcomes 1965-66 Teams Back to Campus for 50-Year Reunion , 1966 National Title - Michigan State v Notre Dame, 1966 - Game of the Century , How MSU Changed College Football
Jerry is #29. He can be seen 4th from the left in the 2nd row in the top photo of the 1965 team as a junior. He is 1st from the left in the 1st row as a senior in the 1966 photo on the bottom.
Dave Schroeder, DE
Dave Schroeder, DE
(Dayton, 1966-1970)
(Dayton, 1966-1970)
GLHS Class of 1966
Harold Olds, HB
Harold Olds, HB
(Dayton, 1965-1966)
(Dayton, 1965-1966)
Merle Sattler, RB
Merle Sattler, RB
(Michigan State, 1933)
(Michigan State, 1933)
GLHS Class of 1933
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