AAC Announces American Kickoff In Charlotte Roster
The American Athletic Conference has announced it’s lineup for the American Kickoff that will be held in Charlotte for the first time. This year’s Kickoff will be held on Thursday and Friday, July 24-25 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
The media sessions will begin at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday and will continue on Friday morning with press conferences with the 14 head coaches of the AAC. Commissioner Tim Pernetti will deliver his remarks Friday at 8:15 a.m. ET.
Coverage of the American Kickoff will air Friday, July 25, at 8 a.m. ET/7 a.m. CT on ESPN+. Maria Trivelpiece, Rene Ingoglia and Leger Douzable will interview coaches and players from all 14 teams.
SCHOOLS AND PLAYERS
Here’s a list of all the players that will be attending the AAC Media Day from each school.
Head Coach Trent Dilfer
Jalen Kitna QB
Denver Warren DT
Head Coach Jeff Monken
Kalib Fortner LB
Andon Thomas LB
Head Coach Tim Albin
Ja’Qurious Conley DB
Jonny King OL
Head Coach Blake Harrell
Ryheem Craig OLB
Katin Houser QB
Head Coach Zach Kittley
Bryce Langston DT
Caden Veltkamp QB
Head Coach Ryan Silverfield
Brendon Lewis QB
William Whitlow Jr. DL
Head Coach Brian Newberry
Blake Horvath QB
Landon Robinson DL
Head Coach Eric Morris
Gabe Blair OL
Fatafehi Vailea DL
Head Coach Scott Abell
Micah Barnett TE
Ty Morris LB
Head Coach Alex Golesh
Cole Best C
DeShawn Rucker CB
Head Coach K.C. Keeler
Sekou Kromah DL
Evan Simon QB
Head Coach Jeff Traylor
Owen McCown QB
Owen Pewee LB
Head Coach Jon Sumrall
Sam Howard LB
Shadre Hurst OL
Head Coach Tre Lamb
Kirk Francis QB
Chris Thompson Jr. LB
FANS
Fans who wish to attend the 2025 Kickoff can register at www.TheAmerican.org/Kickoff
