Duquesne University Athletics

TRANSFERS

JESSIE BRITT
WR / 5-10 / 205 / Lake Alfred, Fla. / Auburndale (UMass)

- Played three seasons at UMass for head coach Mark Whipple and Walt Bell
- Appeared in five games for the Minutemen in 2019
- Registered 11 receptions for 108 yards
- Saw action in four games in 2018
- Hauled in season-long 29-yard touchdown reception against Charlotte
- Recorded three receptions for 47 yards at FIU in 2018
- Made four starts while playing in 12 games as a freshman in 2017
- Also saw time as a kick and punt returner
- Hauled in 29 receptions for 422 yards and three touchdowns
- Four-year letterwinner at Auburndale for the Bloodhounds
- Tallied 680 receiving yards, 504 rushing yards as a senior while accounting for 23 total touchdowns (seven rushing, six passing, five receiving, four kickoff return, one punt return)
- Two-time all-district honoree
- Earned all-county accolades
- Two-time Auburndale football MVP
- Three-year letterman in basketball and twice in track
- Two-time basketball defensive player of the year
- Son of Shamika Britt
- Has six siblings including two brothers and four sisters
- Relative of Oregon State running back Artavis Pierce

JOE MISCHLER
QB / 5-11 / 188 / Erie, Pa. / Cathedral Prep (Ohio)

- Played in three games in 2019 for the Bobcats and head coach Frank Solich
- Completed a pass for 23 yards at Akron
- Added a pair of rushes for eight yards on the year
- Passed for 3,255 yards and 38 touchdowns as a senior at Cathedral Prep
- Added six rushing scores as a senior
- Recorded 7,719 passing yards and 98 touchdowns during his high school career with the Ramblers
- Tallied 12 career rushing touchdowns
- Registered a 60.2 percent completion percentage
- Helped Cathedral Prep to two PIAA state titles
- Named PIAA AAAA Player of the Year twice
- Two-time All-State honoree
- Recorded a 35-2 career record as a starter
- PIAA District 10 all-time leading passer in both yards and touchdowns
- Joins fellow Ramblers Billy Lucas and 2020 signee Jaelen Carson on The Bluff
- Son of Mary and Michael Mischler
- Born on July 29, 1999

JON MUEHLBAUER 
DB / 6-0 / 190 / Jefferson Hills, Pa. / Thomas Jefferson (Mount Union/Robert Morris)

- Played two seasons at Robert Morris for head coaches John Banaszak and Bernard Clark
- Appeared in all 22 games of his RMU career, making 10 starts
- Recorded 45 tackles (20 solo) in 2018 and 21 tackles (11 solo) in 2017
- Had career-high 12 tackles and a pass breakup against Virginia State in 2018
- Spent 2019 season at perennial NCAA Division III power Mount Union for head coach Vince Kehres
- Appeared in nine games making nine tackles for the Purple Raiders
- Played for head coach Bill Cherpak at Thomas Jefferson
- Helped Jaguars to back-to-back WPIAL titles in 2015 and ‘16
- Was a two-time all-conference selection for TJ
- Tallied 16 career interceptions for the Jaguars
- Hauled in 24 receptions for 574 yards as a senior
- Finished with three catches for 180 yards and a trio of touchdowns in a win over Belle Vernon
- Also ran track at Thomas Jefferson
- Full name: Jonathan Michael Muehlbauer
- Son of Lori and Jeff Muehbauer
- Has one brother (Jared)
- Born Feb. 5, 1999 in Pittsburgh, Pa.


SIGNEES

SAM BROWN 
LB / 6-1 / 200 / Pittsburgh, Pa. / Fox Chapel

- Played for head coach Tom Loughran at Fox Chapel
- Helped Foxes earn WPIAL 5A Playoff berth in 2019
- Two-time WPIAL 5A Northern all-conference selection
- Paced Fox Chapel in tackles as a junior in 2018
- Had career-high 18 tackles against Upper St. Clair
- Also played basketball for the Foxes
- Full name: Samuel John Brown
- Son of Gina and Tom Brown
- Has three brothers (David, Jack, Luke)
- Born Nov. 30, 2001 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

JAELEN CARSON
WR-DB / 6-0 / 178 / Erie, Pa. / Cathedral Prep

- Played for head coach Mike Mischler at Cathedral Prep
- Joins fellow Ramblers Billy Lucas and Joe Mischler at Duquesne
- Helped Cathedral Prep to PIAA AAAA state titles in
- Was a Pa. Football Writers all-state selection
- Tallied 1,138 all-purpose yards between offense and special teams for the Ramblers
- Recorded 37 receptions for 849 yards and 14 touchdowns
- Totaled 289 return yards to go with a pair of blocked punts and two field goals
- Added 32 tackles and five pass breakups in the Cathedral Prep secondary
- Helped Ramblers to three District 10 titles and two PIAA state championships
- Had four touchdowns in 48-14 win at Fort Hill (Md.)
- Also plays basketball and is a member of the track & field team at Prep
- Full name: Jaelen Lavell Carson
- Son of Eboni and Jasen Carson
- Has one brother (Jasen) and one sister (Janiah)
- Uncle James Carson played football at Indiana (Pa.)
- Born Dec. 6, 2001 in Erie, Pa.

MICHAEL FALLAH
OL / 6-4 / 305 / Ramsey, N.J. / Don Bosco Prep

- Played for head coach Dan Sabella at Don Bosco Prep
- Helped Ironmen to NJSIAA State title game as a senior in 2019
- Earned North Jersey Super - United Red all-conference accolades
- Full name: Michael Kian Fallah
- Son of Elizabeth and Michael Fallah
- Has two sisters (Kathryn and Sarah)
- Born Jan. 29, 2002 in Ridgewood, N.J.

LUKE HARRIS
LB / 6-0 / 190 / Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Catholic

- Played for head coach Terry Totten at Central Catholic
- Helped Vikings to WPIAL 6A title as a senior in 2019
- Harris and Central Catholic advanced to PIAA semifinals and finished season with 12-2 overall record
- Recorded 252 career tackles
- Was an all-conference selection at linebacker in 2019
- Registered 14 tackles in 10-7 win over rival Pine-Richland in WPIAL title game at Heinz Field
- Voted team captain for the Vikings as a senior
- Full name: Luke Anthony Harris
- Son of Kelly and Tony Harris
- Has one brother (Adam) and one sister (Elizabeth)
- Uncle Mitch O’Neill competed in the high jump at Carnegie Mellon
- Born Dec. 28, 2001 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

JOEY ISABELLA 
WR / 5-9 / 185 / Mayfield, Ohio / Mayfield  

- Played for head coach Ross Bandiera at Mayfield
- Helped Wildcats to first 10-0 start since 1984
- Earned Western Reserve all-conference honors
- Garnered all-district and all-state accolades, as well
- Recorded 16 total touchdowns
- Had two touchdowns in a 24-21 victory over Kenston to clinch conference title
- Selected to play in Ohio North-South all-star game
- Also plays baseball, basketball and runs track for Mayfield
- Full name: Joseph Edward Isabella
- Son of Susan and Tony Isabella
- Has two brothers (Andy, Nick) and four sisters (Anna, Lauren, Mary, Emily)
- Brother Andy is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals and played college football at UMass
- Born Dec. 1, 2001 in Highland Heights, Ohio

ABDUL JANNEH
WR-DB / 6-3 / 170 / Hanover, Pa. / New Oxford

- Played for head coach Jason Warner at New Oxford
- Recorded 57 receptions for 1,071 yards and 14 receptions, pacing the York-Adams 1 League in all three categories
- Garnered second team all-state honors as a wide receiver
- Helped Colonials to second round of district playoffs
- Holds school record for career receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns
- Caught six passes for 145 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Solanco
- Also a member of the basketball and track & field teams  
- Full name: Abdul Kareem Janneh Jr.
- Son of Claudia and Abdul Janneh
- Has six sisters (Bintu, Karimah, Sai, Jamila, Nadia and Zarah)
- Sister Jamila is a member of the track & field team at Temple
- Born Sept. 8, 2002 in Brooklyn Park, Minn.

KEVIN KURZINGER
DL / 6-2 / 235 / State College, Pa. / State College Area

- Played for head coach Matt Lintal 
- Helped State College to PIAA 6A state quarterfinals with an 11-2 record
- Kurzinger and Little Lions posted a 6-1 mark in league play en route to district title
- Tallied 138 career tackles with nine sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown
- Was a PIAA 6A Coaches Select All-State honoree
- Earned Mid-Penn First Team All-League accolades
- Recorded 10 tackles with a pair of sacks in 21-6 win over Harrisburg
- Also plays basketball and baseball for the Little Lions
- Son of Danielle and Steve Kurzinger
- Has one brother (Kyle) and sister (Kenzie)
- Mother played soccer at Villanova, father wrestled at Lock Haven, uncle Wade played football at Juniata
- Born March 5, 2002 in State College, Pa.

KJ MCNEIL
LB / 5-11 / 225 / Richmond, Va. / Manchester / Palmetto Prep (S.C.) 

- Played post-graduate season at Palmetto Prep in Columbia, S.C. for head coach Tony Labozzetta
- Played for head coach Tom Hall at Manchester High School in Midlothian, Va.
- Helped Lancers to a Virginia 6A state title with a 49-7 win over Freedom in the title game
- Had three touchdowns three different ways in state championship game (rushing, passing, receiving)
- Earned All-State, All-Region, All-Metro and All-804 accolades
- Tallied 78 tackles and three interceptions to go with 16 total touchdowns, 31 receptions and 528 yards
- Was also a member of the track & field team at Manchester
- Full name: Kristopher Janard McNeil
- Son of Ashaki and Chris McNeil
- Born on Feb. 26, 2001 in Richmond, Va.

ETHAN O'NEIL
OL-DL / 6-1 / 265 / Pittsburgh, Pa. / Pine-Richland

- Played for head coach Eric Kasperowicz at Pine-Richland 
- Helped Rams to a PIAA 6A state title and a 16-0 record as a sophomore in 2017
- Was part of two WPIAL championship teams
- Helped Pine-Richland to a 10-2 record in 2019, WPIAL Championship runner-up finish
- Earned honorable mention all-conference honors in 2019
- Recorded five tackles against Central Catholic in the WPIAL Championship game
- Born on May 15, 2002 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
- Son of Christine and David O’Neil
- Has three sisters (Caroline, Meredith, and Madeleine)
- Sister (Meredith) is a rower at Duquesne
- Cousin T.J. McConnell played basketball at Duquesne and Arizona, plays in the NBA for the Pacers and formerly for the Sixers 
- Great uncle Harry Jacunski played football at Fordham and for the Packers, also coached football at Yale for 33 years

CLEMENTE OJINNAKA 
DL / 6-3 / 225 / Hershey, Pa. / Milton Hershey

- Played for head coach Jeff Boger at Milton Hershey
- Two-time Mid-Penn Capital all-conference selection
- Garnered all-state recognition
- Helped Spartans to league title with a 7-0 ledger
- Finished with 25 tackles against Susquehanna
- Had an interception in 59-14 victory over Trinity
- Posted five sacks in 20-0 triumph over Hershey
- Started 37 consecutive games for Milton Hershey
- Full name: Clemente Olusaemeka Ojinnaka
- Son of Lawritha and Clement Ojinnaka
- Has two sisters (Eleanor, Sarah) and one brother (Henry)
- Cousin (Quinn Ojinnaka) played football at Syracuse and in the NFL for the Patriots, Rams and Colts
- Born Nov. 29, 2001 in Linden, N.J.

TYLER PADEZAN
WR / 6-2 / 185 / East McKeesport, Pa. / East Allegheny

- Rated as a two-star prospect by Scout.com and 247sports.com
- Played for head coach Dom Pecora at East Allegheny
- Finished career with the with 2,116 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 120 receptions
- Two-time First Team AA Allegheny All-Conference selection
- Served as a captain for three seasons for the Wildcats
- Led East Allegheny with 33 catches for 721 yards and 11 touchdowns
- Recorded 181 receiving yards and four touchdowns against Shadyside Academy
- Full name: Tyler Allen Padezan
- Nickname: Tap
- Son of April Padezan
- Has an older sister (Sierra)
- Born September 19, 2001 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

HUNTER RUOKONEN
WR-DB / 5-11 / 170 / Belle Vernon, Pa. / Belle Vernon

- Played for head coach Matt Humbert at Belle Vernon Area
- Helped Leopards to WPIAL title game with a 10-2 record in 2019
- Was a two-time WPIAL AAAA Big Nine all-conference pick
- WPXI Play of the Week selection 
- Earned Mon Valley Independent Finest 25 laurels
- Finished with 71 receiving yards with a pair of touchdowns and two interceptions in 49-6 win over New Castle
- Tallied eight catches for 88 yards and two touchdowns in 58-17 victory over Plum
- Full name: Hunter Ryan Ruokonen
- Born September 29, 2001 in Belle Vernon, Pa.
- Son of Mindi and Ryan Ruokonen
- Has a brother (Chase) and a sister (Mollie)

EVAN SMITH
LB / 6-3 / 225 / Cranberry Township, Pa. / Seneca Valley

- Played for head coach Ron Butschle at Seneca Valley
- Tallied 111 tackles with four sacks and 11 tackles for loss
- Helped Raiders to a 9-4 record in 2018
- Garnered WPIAL 6A all-conference honors at linebacker
- Two-time Butler Sweet 16 Team selection
- Finished with 14 tackles in the WPIAL Playoffs second round vs. North Allegheny
- Voted team captain for Seneca Valley
- Also member of the lacrosse and track & field teams for the Raiders
- Full name: Evan Scott Smith
- Son of Scott and Diane Smith
- Has one sister (Rachel)
- Born July 7, 2001 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

DONOVAN STANLEY
DB / 6-0 / 175 / Euclid, Ohio / St. Edward

- Played for head coach Tom Lombardo at perennial Ohio power St. Edward
- Helped Eagles to 11-2 record in 2019 after winning OHSAA D1 state title as a junior in 2018
- St. Edward finished nationally-ranked in MaxPreps Xcellent 25 in 2018
- Finished with eight tackles to go with an interception and a pair of pass breakups vs Medina
- Tallied six catches with a fumble while allowing no receptions vs Mentor
- Had a crucial fourth-quarter sack in 7-3 victory over rival St. Ignatius
- Paced the Eagles in pass breakups; ran fastest 40-yard dash on team
- Also member of the baseball and track & field teams at St. Edward
- Full name: Donovan Malik Stanley
- Son of Felicia Dunlop and Nate Stanley
- Has two brothers Nate and Devin
- Brother (Nate) played football at Holy Cross; brother (Devin) played baseball at Lourdes
- Born on Sept. 21, 2002in Willoughby, Ohio

DAN STEVENSON
TE / 6-3 / 220 / Philadelphia, Pa. / Saint Joseph's Prep

- Played tight end/H-back for head coach Tim Roken at Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School
- Helped the Hawks to back-to-back PIAA 6A state titles in 2018 and '19
- Stevenson and Saint Joe's Prep also appeared in the state championship in 2017
- Earned Saint Joe's Prep Father Taggart Unsung Hero Award
- Full name: Daniel Francis Stevenson
- Born November 18, 2001 in Philadelphia, PA
- Son of Michelle and Dan Stevenson
- Has one sister (Bree)

SHANE STUMP
QB-DB / 6-1 / 205 / Jefferson Hills, Pa. / Thomas Jefferson

- Played for head coach Bill Cherpak at Thomas Jefferson
- Helped the Jaguars to an undefeated 16-0 record and PIAA state title
- Named Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Co-Player of the Year along with teammate Dan Deabner
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 selection
- Garnered all-state and All-WPIAL accolades
- Three-time Big Eight all-conference selection at quarterback and safety
- Finished career at TJ with 6,153 total passing yards, 802 rushing yards and 106 total touchdowns
- Threw for five touchdowns in the PIAA state championship win over Dallas
- Also punted for the Jaguars
- Full name: Shane Michael Stump
- Son of Kelly and Mike Stump
- Born April 12, 2002 in Monroeville, PA
- Has one brother (Samuel) and one sister (Skyler)
- Uncle, Dave Roberts, played football at Youngstown State and for the Philadelphia Eagles