NCAA Division 3
In reverse chronological order by most recent season in college (2025 at the top, oldest known D3 player appears at the bottom).
Scroll down to see photos and read info on these former Comets.
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Current D3 players:
Logan Allen (GLHS Class of 2024): OL, Alma College (2024-present).
Brenner Quick (GLHS Class 0f 2023): DL, Alma College (2023-present).
All-time D3 Comet College Football Players List. (GLHS graduation year)
Adrian (4): Scott Normandin (2007), Rodney Hodges (2007), Aaron Oswill (2007), Alan Lemonde (2008);
Albion (7): Don Shepherd (1932), Greg Colagross (1989), Vince Riggs (2002), Matt McKenzie (2002), Kyle Robinson (2003), Adam Lancto (2004), Duncan Doebler (2019);
Alma (10): Greg Huhn (1971), Tim Cosper (1972), Brooks Byam (1987), Jon Gilbert (1988), Wade Hanna (1989), Dave Meredith (1990), Terrence Tyson (2010), DJ Perez (2015), Brenner Quick (2023), Logan Allen (2024);
Chicago (1): Jonathon Dobie (2015);
Concordia [MN] (1): Ba Blamo (2016);
Defiance (2): Nate Jensen (2000), Joe Panwas (2011);
Elmhurst (3): Charlie Kreager (2013), Dillon Techentin (2015), Logan Techentin (2018);
Finlandia (1): Austin Blatt (2015);
Heidelberg (1): Logan Costello (2023);
Hope (4): Addison Carter (2018), Nolan Bird (2018), Mason Stocker (2023), Shawn Foster (2023);
Kalamazoo (3): Blake Simon (2010), Jordan Loredo (2012), Josh Martin (2017);
MIT (1): Pete Gilliland (2008);
Mount Union (2): Zack McMillin (2003), Cooper Alspaugh (2016);
Muskingum (1): Dallis Atwell (2021);
Olivet (8): Russ Gates (1929), John Baldwin (1975), Ron Tyner (2003), Alex Morgan (2005), Leon Neirink (2009), Andrew Pabst (2012), Christian Legal (2023), Denali Smith (2024);
Saint Joseph's [IN] (1): Ron Tyner (2003);
Trine (4): Zac Hess (2011), Ben Cornell (2013), Jacob Quain (2013), Jagger Schelke (2021)
Please contact Coach Cook (cookv@glcomets.net) with any missing players, info, or photos to add!
Denali Smith, WR
Denali Smith, WR
(Olivet, 2024)
(Olivet, 2024)
GLHS Class of 2024
2024: Did not see playing time.
Team finished 3-7.
Logan Allen, OL
Logan Allen, OL
(Alma, 2024-present)
(Alma, 2024-present)
GLHS Class of 2024
2024: Did not see playing time. Team finished 8-2, runner-up in the MIAA.
2025:
Brenner Quick (2023) & Logan Allen (2024) at the 2024 season-opener GL Varsity game against West Ottawa. 2024 was also their first season as teammates at Alma College.
Brenner Quick, DL
Brenner Quick, DL
(Alma, 2023-present)
(Alma, 2023-present)
GLHS Class of 2023
2023: Did not see playing time.
Team went 11-1, won the 2023 MIAA championship for a 2nd straight year, qualified for the NCAA DIII playoffs for a 2nd straight year, and went to the quarterfinals for the first time in school history. Only the 2nd MIAA team to qualify for the “Elite 8” in nearly 30 years (Albion 1994).
2024: Saw playing time in 2 games as a backup defensive end. Team finished 8-2, runner-up in the MIAA.
2025:
Logan Costello, OL
Logan Costello, OL
(Heidelberg, 2023)
(Heidelberg, 2023)
GLHS Class of 2023
2023: As a freshman, played in the last 6 games as a backup OL & started on FG/XP unit. Team finished 6-4 & 5th in the OAC.
Link: Heidelberg 2023 Roster
Christian Legal, K
Christian Legal, K
(Olivet, 2023)
(Olivet, 2023)
GLHS Class of 2023
*Christian enrolled at Olivet to play soccer. The football team asked him to try out for kicker, and he earned time as the starter in 3 games as a freshman!
2023: As a freshman, kicked in 3 games going 5/5 on XP, 1/1 on FGs (37 yarder).
Link: Christian Legal - Olivet
Mason Stocker, RB
Mason Stocker, RB
(Hope, 2023)
(Hope, 2023)
GLHS Class of 2023
As a freshman, Mason played in 7 of the 10 games on kickoff & as a backup RB. He had a couple tackles on kickoff & 7 carries for 81 yards, including a 46 yard run against K-Zoo. Team went 8-2 finishing as MIAA runner-ups.
Shawn Foster, ATH
Shawn Foster, ATH
(Hope, 2023)
(Hope, 2023)
*Shawn was on scholarship at GVSU during part of camp in 2023.
*Shawn was on scholarship at GVSU during part of camp in 2023.
He would leave during camp & transfer to Hope for personal reasons.
He would leave during camp & transfer to Hope for personal reasons.
GLHS Class of 2023
2023: As a freshman, started in last 6 games on PR/KR (suffered an injury during camp) & played in 7 total games, rotated in at RB & some slot on Offense. Finished with 17 carries for 77 yards & 1 TD rushing, 3 receptions for 47 yards & 1 TD receiving, and 89 return yards on 5 returns on KR/PR for 213 all purpose yards. He averaged nearly 20 yards per return on KR/PR, 4.5 yards per rush, and nearly 16 yards per reception showing off his explosive abilities with the ball. Team went 8-2 finishing as MIAA runner-ups.
2024: Transferred to Michigan State (see future info on D1 page)
Link: 247 Profile
At Hope: Shawn Foster - Hope Football
Ba Blamo, RB
Ba Blamo, RB
(Concordia [MN], 2019-2022)
(Concordia [MN], 2019-2022)
Links: Ba Blamo - Concordia (MN), Catching up with Ba Blamo
GLHS Class of 2016
12 Games Played
68 rush, 272 yards, 2 TD
Dallis Atwell, DB
Dallis Atwell, DB
(Muskingum, 2021)
(Muskingum, 2021)
Logan Techentin, TE / WR
Logan Techentin, TE / WR
(Elmhurst, 2018-2021)
(Elmhurst, 2018-2021)
GLHS Class of 2018
10 Games Played; 10 rec, 144 yards; All-CCIW, Academic (2018, 2019);
Also a member of the Track & Field team, Link: Track - Elmhurst
As a Coach:
Heidelberg, GA & TEs Coach (2022-present) Link: Staff - Heidelberg
Duncan Doebler, DL
Duncan Doebler, DL
(Albion, 2019-2020)
(Albion, 2019-2020)
Josh Martin, DL
Josh Martin, DL
(Kalamazoo, 2017-2020)
(Kalamazoo, 2017-2020)
GLHS Class of 2017
29 Games Played, 148 tackles, 65 solo, 8.5 sacks, 16 TFL, 2 FF; All-MIAA, 2nd Team (2019)
Nolan Bird, QB
Nolan Bird, QB
(Davenport, 2018-2019)
(Davenport, 2018-2019)
(Hope, 2020)
(Hope, 2020)
Addison Carter, OL
Addison Carter, OL
(Hope, 2018)
(Hope, 2018)
Jonathon Dobie, LB
Jonathon Dobie, LB
(Chicago, 2015-2016)
(Chicago, 2015-2016)
GLHS Class of 2015
7 Games Played
29 tackles, 3 TFL, Blocked Kick
All-UAA, Academic (2016)
Also competed in Track & Field while there (2016-2018)
DJ Perez, DL
DJ Perez, DL
(Alma, 2015-2016)
(Alma, 2015-2016)
Charlie Kreager, DB
Charlie Kreager, DB
(Elmhurst, 2013-2016)
(Elmhurst, 2013-2016)
GLHS Class of 2013
28 Games Played
63 Tackles, 48 Solo, 2 TFL,
6 PD, 2 FF, 1 FR
All-CCIW, Academic (2014, 2015, 2016)
As a Coach: Assistant Freshman Football Coach at Dewitt (2017-2021)
Jacob Quain, DL
Jacob Quain, DL
(Trine, 2013-2016)
(Trine, 2013-2016)
GLHS Class of 2013
All-MIAA, Honor Roll (2015, 2016)
As a Coach: Assistant JV Football Coach at Grandville (2019-2021)
Ben Cornell, P
Ben Cornell, P
(Trine, 2013-2016)
(Trine, 2013-2016)
GLHS Class of 2013
30 Games Played
113 Punts, 36 yard avg,
57 long, 27 inside the 20
Jordan Loredo, DB
Jordan Loredo, DB
(Kalamazoo, 2012-2015)
(Kalamazoo, 2012-2015)
GLHS Class of 2012
23 Games Played, 25 tackles, 20 solo, 1 TFL, 5 PBUs, 1 INT; All-MIAA, Honor Roll (2015)
Dillon Techentin, WR
Dillon Techentin, WR
(Elmhurst, 2015)
(Elmhurst, 2015)
GLHS grads Blake Simon (2010), Zac Hess (2011), and Jordan Loredo (2012) pose after a college football game (Trine vs Kalamazoo) on Saturday, September 29th, 2012.
Andrew Pabst, DL
Andrew Pabst, DL
(Olivet, 2012-2015)
(Olivet, 2012-2015)
Links: Olivet Athletics, Andrew Pabst - Olivet College
GLHS Class of 2012
MIAA Champion (2015), 38 Games Played; 92 tackles, 46 solo, 14.5 TFL, 4.5 Sacks, 1 FF, 2 FR, 3 blocked kicks;
CoSIDA All-District, Academic - 1st Team (2015), CoSIDA All-America, Academic - 2nd Team (2015), All-MIAA, Honorable Mention (2015), All-MIAA, Honor Roll (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
Austin Blatt, OL
Austin Blatt, OL
(Finlandia, 2015)
(Finlandia, 2015)
GLHS Class of 2015
Terrence Tyson, DL
Terrence Tyson, DL
(University of Mary’s, 2010)
(University of Mary’s, 2010)
(Alma, 2012-2014)
(Alma, 2012-2014)
GLHS Class of 2010
13 Games Played, 15 total tackles, 1 Sack, 1 TFL
As a Coach: Assistant Freshman Coach at Grand Ledge (2017-2020)
Zac Hess, TE
Zac Hess, TE
(Trine, 2011-2014)
(Trine, 2011-2014)
Link: Zac Hess - Trine University Athletics
GLHS Class of 2011
31 games played & 30 starts; 41 rec, 461 yards, 5 TD; All-MIAA, 1st Team (2014); All-MIAA, Honor Roll (2012, 2013, 2014)
As a Coach: Varsity Wide Receivers Coach (Grand Ledge) (2016-2018); Playoffs (2016, 2017), CAAC Champs (2016, 2017)
Blake Simon, LB
Blake Simon, LB
(Kalamazoo, 2010-2013)
(Kalamazoo, 2010-2013)
GLHS Class of 2010
37 Games Played, 182 total tackles, 108 solo, 21.5 TFL, 5.5 Sacks
Joe Panwas, DL
Joe Panwas, DL
(Defiance, 2011)
(Defiance, 2011)
Peter Gilliland, LB/K/P
Peter Gilliland, LB/K/P
(MIT, 2008-2011)
(MIT, 2008-2011)
Links: MIT Athletics, Suite Sports: The Building of a Football Power at MIT
GLHS Class of 2008
33 Games Played, 272 tackles, 140 solo, 4 INT, 24.5 TFLs, 5.5 Sacks, 1 FR, Blocked Kick, 8/11 FG, long of 40, 52/66 XP, 64 punts, long of 64, 13 kickoffs;
National Football Foundation - Hampshire Honor Society (2011), All-NEFC, 1st Team LB (2009), All-NEFC, Academic (2009, 2010, 2011), Led team in Tackles in 2009 (117); Top 10 School History in 27 different categories for Defense, Kicking, & Punting, including: 2nd for “Career Made PATs” (52), 3rd for “Career Points - Kicking” (76), 4th for “Tackles in a Season” (117), 6th for “Career TFLs” (24.5), 8th for “Tackles in a Career” (272)
Scott Normandin, DB
Scott Normandin, DB
(Adrian, 2007-2010)
(Adrian, 2007-2010)
Link: Normandin named All-Academic, Link: 2010 Roster - Adrian
GLHS Class of 2007
28 Games Played, 6 Starts,
27 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT for a TD; CoSIDA All-District, Academic - 2nd Team (2010), All-MIAA, Honor Roll (2008, 2009, 2010)
Aaron Oswill, WR
Aaron Oswill, WR
(Adrian, 2007-2008)
(Adrian, 2007-2008)
GLHS Class of 2007
12 Games Played, 10 Starts
14 receptions, 155 yards
Varsity WR Coach (Grand Ledge 2010), Playoffs, CAAC Champs
Alan Lemonde, OL
Alan Lemonde, OL
(Adrian, 2008)
(Adrian, 2008)
Adam Lancto, WR
Adam Lancto, WR
(Albion, 2004-2007)
(Albion, 2004-2007)
Link: 2006 Stats - Albion Football
GLHS Class of 2004
MIAA Champion (2005), NCAA Division III Playoffs (2005), 18 Games Played; 26 receptions, 337 yards
Coach Tyner at Olivet, Coaching for Concordia, and Head Coach at Owosso
Ron Tyner, OL
Ron Tyner, OL
(Saint Joseph's [IN], 2003-2004)
(Saint Joseph's [IN], 2003-2004)
(Olivet, 2005-2007)
(Olivet, 2005-2007)
GLHS Class of 2003
4 year starter including 25 games at Olivet, All-Conference at St. Joseph’s, MIAA Champion (2007), NCAA Division III Playoffs (2007), First Playoff appearance in school history
Coached college football from 2008-2018
Kalamazoo Explosion 2008 (OL) [Semi-Pro]; Elmhurst College, IL 2008-2012 (OL/RB/TE), 2012 - CCIW Champion, 2nd round of playoffs, #8 in the nation; Bryant University, RI 2013-2014 (OL); Ave Maria University, FL 2015 (OL); Concordia University Chicago, IL 2016-2018 (OL); Coached 13 All-Conference players, 3 All-American players; Head Varsity Football Coach Owosso HS (2022-present)
Kyle Robinson, OL
Kyle Robinson, OL
(Albion, 2002-2006)
(Albion, 2002-2006)
GLHS Class of 2002
19 Games Played, MIAA Champion (2005),
NCAA Division III Playoffs (2005),
All-MIAA, 1st Team (2006), also competed on the track team in throwing events
17 seasons coaching football:
Albion College, MI, Assistant (2007-2008); Chesaning High School, Varsity Assistant (2009-2012); Corunna High School, Varsity Assistant (2013-2014, 2021-2022), Head Coach (2015-2020), GAC Champs (2015), Playoffs (2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022), District Champs (2016, 2021); Williamston HS, Varsity Assistant (2023-present), Playoffs (2023)
Nate Jensen, DE
Nate Jensen, DE
(Defiance, 2000-2003)
(Defiance, 2000-2003)
GLHS Class of 2000
At Defiance as a player: HCAC Champion (2001), NCAA Division III Playoffs (2001); All-HCAC, Honorable Mention (2003); 3-year starter, Played in 27 total games; As a senior: 32 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 4 Sacks
Has coached college football for 20 seasons:
Manchester College, IN (DL/LBs 2004-2008, Head Coach 2016-2022); Defiance College, OH
(Def. Coordinator 2009-2011); Alma College, MI
(Def. Coordinator / Assistant HC 2012-2015); University of Saint Francis, IN (Def. Coordinator 2023-present); More than 85 total All-Conference Players (Combined defensive players as a DC and total players as a head coach), 6 All-Region Players, 3 All-American Players
Link: Nate Jensen - USF
Brooks Byam, OL/DL
Brooks Byam, OL/DL
(Alma, 1987-1991)
(Alma, 1987-1991)
GLHS Class of 1987
Tim Cosper, LB
Tim Cosper, LB
(Alma, 1972-1975)
(Alma, 1972-1975)
GLHS Class of 1972
MIAA Champs (1972)
Greg Huhn, OL
Greg Huhn, OL
(Alma, 1971-1973)
(Alma, 1971-1973)
GLHS Class of 1971
MIAA Champs (1971, 1972)
Don Shepherd, QB
Don Shepherd, QB
(Albion, 1932-1935)
(Albion, 1932-1935)
Russ Gates
Russ Gates
(Olivet, 1929-1932)
(Olivet, 1929-1932)
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