GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Furman's football team will kick off spring practice at 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning, head coach
Clay Hendrix '86 has announced.
Thursday's workout will be the first of 15 practices for the Paladins, who have set a pair of Junior Days — Saturday, Mar. 21 and Saturday, Mar. 28 at Paladin Stadium.
All practice dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Furman's current roster, including both returnees and January enrollees, numbers 85 players, but approximately six Paladins will not take part in spring drills due to injury rehabilitation efforts.
The Paladins project to return 30 lettermen, including 10 players considered starters at the end of the 2025 season. A total of 16 players own career starting experience.
Among Furman's top returnees on offense are center
Chris Luna (6-3, 290, R-Jr.) and running back
CJ Nettles (5-9, 185, So.).
The Paladins boasts one of the top returnees in FCS football in 2026 consensus All-American defensive end
Joshua Stoneking (6-3, 258, R-Jr.), who led the nation in sacks (140 and tackles for loss (23) a year ago. Joining him along the front are returning regulars
Caldwell Bussey (6-3, 290, R-Jr.) at nose guard,
Demetrius Baldwin (6-1, 278, R-So.) at defensive tackle, and bandit Tanner Shuck (6-2, 244, R-Jr.).
Furman's linebacking corps will be led by
Raleigh Herbert (6-2, 231, R-Jr.), and in the secondary the Paladins welcome back three starters, including cornerback
Jordan Miller (5-9, 178, R-So.) and safeties
AK Burrell (5-11, 208, R-Jr.) and
Billy Lewis (6-0, 189, R-Jr.).
Hendrix is entering his 10th season as head coach this fall. He owns a 60-43 overall record at Furman and is 45-25 versus Southern Conference opposition.
Click
here for Furman's 2026 schedule and
here for the Paladins' current roster.
2026 Furman Spring Practice Schedule (subject to change)
Mar. 12 - 6:00 a.m.
Mar. 13 - 4:00 p.m.
Mar. 14 - 1:30 p.m.
Mar. 15 – 3:00 p.m.
Mar. 17 – 6:00 a.m.
Mar. 20 – 4:00 p.m.
Mar. 21 – TBD (Junior Day 1)
Mar. 22 – 3:00 p.m.
Mar. 24 – 6:00 a.m.
Mar. 27 – 4:00 p.m.
Mar. 28 – 10:00 a.m.
Mar. 29 – 3:00 p.m.
Mar. 31 – TBD (Junior Day 2)
Apr. 2 – 6:00 a.m.
