15 Grizzlies added to the roster as players report to fall camp

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck announced the addition of 15 new players to the roster as the Grizzlies reported for fall camp on Thursday, capping a busy summer of recruiting for the UM staff.

The Griz added 10 transfers from the collegiate ranks, and five prep standouts to fill out the roster on report day.

Hauck and his staff addressed needs up and down the roster after losing 26 players to graduation last year, adding eight newcomers to the defense and seven to the offense. The Griz continued to invest in the fronts with eight total linemen added – four on offense and four on defense – making up the bulk of the class.

Including summer and winter transfers and the prep players that signed with the program in December and February, a total of 50 new players will take the field in the first official practice on Saturday. Indicative of the new era of college football, 28 transfers and 22 incoming freshmen will all compete for playing time with the 60 returners to this year's squad.

The state of Montana continues to be a recruiting priority with the Grizzly staff, with seven newcomers hailing from the Treasure State and 33 total Montana natives on the roster.

The Griz will hold the first of 19 official fall camp practices on Saturday at its traditional home of Dornblaser Field.

Montana opens the season on Sept. 6 against Central Washington to start a historic schedule with eight regular season home games – an FCS first. Season ticket packages and single game tickets are on sale now at GrizTix.com.

2025 Summer Roster Additions

No.	Name	Yr.	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown / Previous Schools
3	Jeilani Davis	R-Fr.	S	6' 0"	202	Inglewood, Calif. / Mater Dei HS / Utah
4	Blake Bohannon	R-Sr.	WR	6' 1"	190	Woodstock, Ga. / Etowah HS / Kennesaw St.
19	Drew Price	Fr.	QB	5' 10''	175	Jacksonville, Fla. / Ponte Vedra HS
23	Rashid Mansour	Jr.	CB	6' 0"	175	Fresno, Calif. / Clovis North HS / Reedley
33	Taylor Jones	Fr.	S	6' 1"	205	Missoula, Mont. / Loyola Sacred Heart HS
50	Sam Merriman	Fr.	LB	6' 0"	210	Seattle, Wash. / Bishop Blanchet HS
51	Spencer Tripp	Fr.	OL	5' 11''	270	Missoula, Mont. / Big Sky HS
65	Dylan Jemtegaard	R-Sr.	OL	6' 4''	295	Yelm, Wash. / Yelm HS / Cal
75	Jose Balver-Mendoza	R-Fr.	OL	6' 5''	290	Athens, Ga. / Cedar Shoals HS / Kennesaw St.
76	Patrick Matan	Gr.	OL	6' 4''	301	Chevy Chase, Md. / Gonzaga College HS / NC State
86	Weston Adams	R-Jr.	WR	5' 11''	200	Shell, Wyo. / IMG Academy (Fla.) / Illinois
92	Zekiel Seumalo	Jr.	DL	6' 0"	270	Kent, Wash. / Kentwood HS / Allan Hancock
93	Cole Muilenburg	R-Fr.	DL	6' 5"	220	Gig Harbor, Wash. / Peninsula HS / Valparaiso
94	Cole Harpole	Fr.	DL	6' 3''	225	Gunter, Texas / Gunter HS
97	Hayden Schwartz	R-Jr.	DL	6' 4"	250	Jacksonville, Fla. / The Bolles School / Minnesota

Player Bios

Weston Adams, WR, R-Jr., 5-11, 200, Shell Wyo., IMG Academy (Fla.), Illinois

2025 (R-Jr. - Montana)
Joined the program in time for summer drills. Will compete for time in the receiver room.

2024 (R-So. – Illinois)
• Academic All-Big Ten
Saw action in 11 games for the Illini but did not register any stats… Helped Illinois to a 10-3 record and a win over South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl

2023 (R-Fr. – Illinois)
• Academic All-Big Ten
Did not play in a game

2022 (Fr. – Illinois)
Did not play in a game and redshirted the season

High School: Played for head coach Bobby Acosta at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida… Was the 2020 IMG Wide Receiver MVP

Personal: Son of Jeff and Kim Adams… Has one sister, Brea, and one brother, Korbin… Hometown of Shell, Wyoming, has a population of 84… Plans to be a football coach following his playing career

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Jose Balver-Mendoza, OL, R-Fr., 6-5, 290, Athens Ga., Cedar Shoals HS, Kennesaw St.

2025 (R-Fr. – Montana)
Joined the program in time for summer drills

2024 (Fr. – Kennesaw St.)
Saw action in two games for the Owls on the offensive line… Helped anchor an offensive line that was Second in Conference USA in sacks allowed (18) in a season… Part of a group that earned 1375 rushing yards in the 2024 season.

High School: Helped Cedar Shoals to a third-place divisional finish with a winning record as a senior… Led an offensive line that helped produce 269 all-purpose yards per game, just under 1,000 rushing yards on the season, and 1,262 passing yards…. Prep coach was Leroy Ryals.

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Blake Bohannon, WR, R-Sr., 6-1, 190, Woodstock Ga., Etowah HS, Kennesaw St.

2025 (R-Sr. – Montana)
Joined the program in time for summer drills… Expected to make an immediate impact in the receiver room

2024 (R-Jr. – Kennesaw St.)
Played and started in all 12 games for the Owls… Led the team in receiving yards (289) and second in receptions (24)… Averaged 24.08 receiving yards per game… Had the most yards against Sam Houston with 55 total receiving yards (Nov. 16)… His longest reception on the season came against UT Martin with a 32-yard catch (Sept. 29)… Had two games where he had a season-high four catches against UT Martin and Sam Houston… Caught a fake punt pass for 25-yards that helped the Owls upset Liberty (Oct. 23)… Had two games where he had more than 50-total receiving yards.

2023 (Jr. – Kennesaw St.)
Started all nine games at wide receiver for the Owls and totaled 506 snaps... Tallied seven catches for 152 receiving yards and one touchdown... Caught one pass in the season-opening win against Tusculum (Aug. 31) for a 55 yard touchdown... This marked the second touchdown of his career... Caught one pass for an 11-yard gain at Chattanooga (Sept. 9).

2022 (So. – Kennesaw St.)
Caught his first career pass during a week two contest at Cincinnati (Sept. 10) ... Ended the day with one reception for 26 yards... Caught one pass for a nine-yard gain at Jacksonville State (Oct. 1)... Set a career-highs in receptions (3) and posted 50 receiving yards against Central Arkansas (Oct. 15)... Recorded two catches for 13 receiving yards against Tennessee Tech (Oct. 22)... Caught his first touchdown pass in the win at No. 15 UT-Martin (Nov. 5)... The catch went for a career-long 61-yard reception... Registered one catch for a 14-yard gain at Eastern Kentucky (Nov. 19) in the season finale.

2021 (Fr. – Kennesaw St.)
Played in four games... Had one tackle against ETSU (Dec. 4).

High School: Played at Etowah High School under head coach Matt Kemper… Earned all-region honors as a senior after totaling seven catches for 147 yards on offense… Defensively, had 40 tackles, a sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery, and an interception… Returned eight kickoffs for 134 yards… Was a team captain… Also had a big junior year with 25 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns… Named Etowah's lifter of the year… Academically, had perfect attendance, earning the Lamp of Knowledge and an academic letter.

Personal: Son of Brian and Melanie Bohannon... Has one brother, Braden, and sister, Brooke Anna… A business major

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Jeilani Davis, S, R-Fr., 6-0, 202, Inglewood, Calif., Mater Dei HS / Utah

2025 (R-Fr. - Montana): Joined the program in time for fall camp

2024 (Fr. – Utah): Did not see game action at Utah

High School: Rated a three-star recruit out of Mater Dei HS… Named one of the nation's top-20 high school defensive backs in 2023 by SBLive… Credited 91 tackles across three varsity seasons, including 42 stops (1.0 TFL) as a senior… Also had five interceptions with 81 return yards in 2023, adding a forced fumble… Helped lead the Mater Dei squad that was ranked No. 3 in the nation by MaxPreps in 2023… Made 37 tackles, three picks and two pass breakups as a junior… Played in six games during his sophomore season, missing a brief stretch due to injury… Also competed in track & field, helping Mater Dei win a CIF title in 2023.

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Cole Harpole, DL, Fr., 6-3, 225, Gunter, Texas, Gunter HS

2025 (Fr.): Joined the program ahead of fall camp.

High School: A two-year starter… Played on both sides of the ball on the D-line and at tight end… Played in 17 total varsity games… Caught 22 passes for 271 yards and 4 TDs in two seasons at TE… Was a first team all-state tight end… Helped Gunter win the 2024 Texas D-II State Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Dallas… Won 3-straight state championships at Gunter… Led Gunter to a 14-2 overall record and a 6-2 divisional record… Went 46-2 in his time at Gunter… Had originally committed to Army… Also received offers from Tennessee State, Norfolk State, Air Force, San Diego, and Eastern Kentucky.

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Dylan Jemtegaard, OL, R-Sr., 6-4, 295, Yelm Wash., Yelm HS, Cal

2025 (R-Sr. – Montana): Transferred to Montana in time for summer workouts… Expected to make an impact on an already veteran offensive front.

2024 (R-Jr. – Cal): Did not see any action

2023 (R-So. – Cal): Played in six games all off the bench primarily on special teams and a backup offensive lineman

2022 (R-Fr. – Cal): Did not see any action

2021 (Fr. – Cal): Did not see any action… Was a redshirt.

High School: Played two seasons of varsity football and helped his squad to back-to-back visits to the state quarterfinals and second-place South Sound League finishes as a 2018 sophomore and a 2019 junior before his 2020 senior season was canceled/postponed by COVID-19… Moved to a full-time role at left tackle and earned All-South Sound Conference honors as a junior when he had 40 pancakes for a squad that finished 7-4 overall and reached the opening round of Washington's 3A state playoffs and was lined up to play the position again as a senior… Senior team was ranked No. 21 in the state of Washington in the preseason according to MaxPreps… Played right tackle for an 8-4 squad as a sophomore that made the second round of Washington's 3A state playoffs and reached the state's postseason for the first time in 31 years… Also lettered in track during each of first three prep seasons and has career personal records of 135'4" in the discus and 46'5.5" in the shot put

Personal: Son of Shawn and Chelsea Jemtegaard… A member of the National Honor Society… Has volunteered as a non-profit/volunteer youth football coach… Majored in Mechanical Engineering at Cal… Last name pronounced: gem-tuh-GUARD

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Taylor Jones, S, Fr., 6-1, 205, Missoula, Mont., Loyola Sacred Heart

2025 (Fr.): Joined the program as a walk-on in the spring.

High School: A three-sport standout for the Rams in football, basketball and track… A four-year starter on the football field and three-year team captain… Earned all-state and all-conference honors at linebacker, running back, punter and as an athlete… Logged 140 total tackles as a senior with 12 TFLs, 5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, and 2 INTs… Logged 25 tackles in a game vs Shepherd… Was a selection for the 2024 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl… Also selected to the Class B All-Star game… Helped the Rams to back-to-back state championships in basketball.

Personal: A member of the National Honor Society… Earned a place on the High Honor Roll all four years of HS… Named Academic All-State.

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Rashid Mansour, DB, Jr., 6-0, 175, Clovis Calif., Clovis North HS, Reedley

2025 (Jr. – Montana): Joined the program in time for summer workouts with three years to play two seasons… Chose UM over offers from NAU, UTRGV, Stephen F. Austin, EWU, Mercyhurst, Utah Tech, and Eastern Illinois

2024 (So. – Reedley)
• Second-team JUCO All-American
In 10 games totaled 32 tackles, 1 TFL, 18 PBU's, two pick-sixes, and one blocked kick.

2023 (Fr. – Reedley): In nine games posted 19 tackles, two PBUs and one forced fumble

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Patrick Matan, OL, Gr., 6-4, 301, Chevy Chase Md., Gonzaga College HS, NC State

2025 (Gr. – Montana): Joined the program in time for summer workouts with one year left to play… Played for former Grizzly assistant Dave Doeren at NC State.

2024 (R-Sr. – NC State): Played in 13 games as a backup lineman… Also made one tackle against Tennessee.

2023 (R-Jr. – NC State): Reserve on the OL who saw most of his action on special teams… Played 135 special teams snaps… Saw action on offense vs. VMI.

2022 (R-So. – NC State): Saw action in three contests, and six other games on special teams.

2021 (R-Fr. – NC State): Played in two contests: 10 snaps vs. Furman and one vs. USF.

2020 (Fr. – NC State): Did not see action.

High School: Played offensive tackle at Gonzaga College High School for coach Randy Trivers… As a senior helped the Eagles advance to the WCAC-Capital division of the Maryland state championships and finished 9-3… Was the No. 10 recruit in the Washington, D.C. area according to 247sports.com.

Personal: Was a business major at NC State… Last name pronounced MATT-ann

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Sam Merriman, LB, Fr., 6-0, 210, Seattle, Wash., Bishop Blanchet HS

2025 (Fr.): Was a walk-on in the spring and made the fall camp roster

High School: Was a two-year varsity player at Bishop Blanchet at running back… Also played basketball… Rushed for 1,245 yards in two seasons, averaging 6.4 yards per carry and 103.8 yards per game… Broke loose for a 99-yard TD as a senior… Had 5 games with 100+ rushing yards… Logged 14 rushing TDs…. Also caught 23 passes for 75 yards and 2 TDs.

Personal: A double major in accounting and finance… Was a student assistant on the team last season.

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Cole Muilenburg, DL, R-Fr., 6-5, 220, Gig Harbor, Wash., Peninsula HS, Valparaiso

2025 (R-Fr. – Montana): Joined the team in time for fall camp.

2024 (Fr. – Valparaiso): Was a freshman and did not see action.

High School: Four-year varsity letter winner... Adidas Freshman All-American, all-conference honoree in 2022 and 2023... Had four sacks, a forced fumble and two catches for 56 yards in 2023 vs. Kentwood... Played four years of basketball... Team captain in 2023 on both the gridiron and hardwood... Student of the quarter in 2022... Above a 3.5 GPA all season in 2023 and above a 3.0 all season from 2020-2023.

Personal: Majoring in sport management... Son of Sean and Stephanie Muilenburg... Has a younger brother, Aidan, and a younger sister, Alexis... Father Sean played basketball at Long Beach State and played professionally overseas... Hobbies include fishing and hiking... His family was all born on either the 15th or 21st of the month.

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Drew Price, QB, Fr., 5-10, 175, Jacksonville, Fla., Ponte Vedra HS

2025 (Fr.): Joined the program as a walk-on freshman in time for fall camp

High School: As a senior threw for 1,913 yards with a 57 percent completion rate… Rushed for 516 yards… Scored 23 total touchdowns (19 passing)… Led Ponte Vedra to a FHSAA 5A Semifinal appearance, falling by a point in 2OT to advance to the final… Led PV to a 9-3 record… Finished second in 5A District 3 with a 3-1 record… Logged 270 all-purpose yards and threw for 5 TDs going 16-23 passing in a playoff win.

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Hayden Schwartz, DL, R-Jr., 6-4, 250, Jacksonville, Fla., The Bolles School, Minnesota

2025 (R-Jr. – Montana): Joined the program in time for summer drills with three years left to play

2024 (R-So. – Minnesota)
• Academic All-Big Ten
Competed against Rhode Island.

2023 (R-Fr. – Minnesota)
• Academic All-Big Ten
Did not play in the first seven games… Missed the rest of the season with an injury… Received an extra year of eligibility

2022 (Fr. – Minnesota): Was a redshirt… Played in one game… Made his Minnesota debut against Western Illinois.

High School: Attended The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Fla… Wore No. 47 for the Bulldogs… As a senior, recorded 57 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and eight sacks, as his team advanced to the state 4A semifinals… As a junior, made 68 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, four sacks and forced two fumbles, as his team advanced to the 4A state title game… As a sophomore, totaled 49 tackles, seven tackles for loss and eight sacks… Prep coach was Matt Toblin… Was a consensus three-star recruit… Rivals listed him as the No. 45 prospect at his position and 247Sports ranked him as the No. 62 recruit in Florida.

Personal: Son of Bryan and Diane Schwartz… Has six siblings (Brynn, Emily, Grady, Nolan, Landry and Abigail Diaz)… Father, Bryan, played college football at Augustana University in South Dakota and then played in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars… Mother, Diane, played college basketball and volleyball at Augustana University.

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Zekiel Seumalo, DL, Jr., 6-0, 270, Kent Wash., Kentwood HS, Allan Hancock

2025 (Jr. – Montana): Transferred to Montana in time for summer workouts with three years of eligibility to play two seasons… Expected to add speed and depth on the D-line… Comes to UM with 56 total tackles, 8 sacks and 13 TFLs in two seasons.

2024 (So. – Allan Hancock)
• 2^nd Team All-National North League in the SCFA
Played in 10 games and logged 33 total stops (14 solo) with 3.5 total sacks and 5.5 TFLs.

2023 (Fr. – Allan Hancock)
Played in nine games in his second season of action… Totaled 23 tackles (10 solo)

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Spencer Tripp, OL, Fr., 5-11, 270, Missoula, Mont., Big Sky HS

2025 (Fr.): Was a walk-on with the Griz in fall camp

High School: As a senior helped Big Sky advance to the 2024 state AA quarterfinals with a win over Billings Senior in the first round… A two-way player, started at center and nose guard for the Eagles… Was a second-team all-state and first-team all-conference center as a senior… Posted a bench of 300lbs, a squad of 500lbs, and a clean of 250lbs… Prep football coach was Matt Johnson

Personal: Also enjoys power lifting and was a state champion in rugby… Has had several family members play for Montana in the past

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