IRVING, Tex. – The University of Dayton football program has 10 student-athletes who are part of an exclusive club among college football players this season.  They  are two of only 2,949 football-playing student-athletes (out of approximately 70,000 players) who are already college graduates.  

The list, compiled by the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame, includes student-athletes from 235 football-playing institutions.  Dayton has 10 of the 47 from the Pioneer Football League.

The Flyers on the list are cornerback Michael Franks, cornerback Nicholas Grieser, safety Matt Lenti, defensive tackle Sam Mueller, running back Michael Neel, offensive lineman Marc Rumpke, defensive tackle Sam Schadek, long snapper Hayden Snyder, offensive guard David Tkatch and placekicker Sam Webster.

UD hosts Central State in the 2023 home opener on Saturday.  Game time is 1 p.m. ET.