The Tulane Green Wave are pushing for another berth in the AAC in 2024 led by new head coach Jon Sumrall. Ahead of their Week 10 matchup against Charlotte, everything you need to know about this year’s Tulane football team can be found below.
Tulane vs. Charlotte Prediction
The Green Wave have a 82.6% winning probability against Charlotte, which is indicated in our final score prediction of 41-20 in favor of Tulane.
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Tulane Week 10 Depth Chart
Offensive 2-Deep
QB
#10 Darian Mensah, R-Fr.
#7 Ty Thompson, R-Jr.
RB
#21 Makhi Hughes, R-So.
#20 Arnold Barnes III, So.
WR
#1 Dontae Fleming, Sr.
#11 Sidney Mbanasor, R-Fr.
WR
#4 Mario Williams, Sr.
#3 Phat Watts, Gr.
WR
#5 Yulkeith Brown, Sr.
#83 Bryce Bohanon
TE
#87 Alex Bauman, Jr.
#9 Reggie Brown, R-S.
LT
#76 Derrick Graham, R-Jr.
#78 Reese Baker, Fr.
LG
#56 Shadre Hurst, R-So.
#73 Elijah Baker, Fr.
C
#64 Vincent Murphy, Gr.
#58 Caleb Thomas, R-Sr.
RG
#68 Josh Remetich, Sr.
#74 Landry Cannon, R-Fr.
RT
#69 Rashad Green, R-Sr.
#77 Darion Reed, R-Fr.
Defensive 2-Deep
DE
#45 Adin Huntington, Sr.
#3 Angelo Anderson, R-Sr.
NT
#94 Eric Hicks, R-Sr.
#95 Adonis Frilous, R-Sr.
DT
#0 Patrick Jenkins, Sr.
#70 Kameron Hamilton, Jr.
BANDIT
#9 Terrell Allen, Sr.
#35 Matthew Fobbs-White, So.
WLB
#13 Tyler Grubbs, Sr.
#4 Chris Rodgers, So.
MLB
#15 Sam Howard, Jr.
#28 Dickson Agu, R-Fr.
SPEAR
#7 Caleb Ransaw, Jr.
312 Javion White, Fr.
LCB
#6 Micah Robinson, Jr.
#10 Lu Tillery, Sr.
RCB
#8 Johnathan Edwards, Sr.
#5 Rayshawn Pleasant, R-So.
FS
#2 Jalen Geiger, Gr.
#30 Joshua Moore, R-Fr.
SS
#32 Bailey Despanie, R-Jr.
#23 Kevin Adams III, R-Fr.
Special Teams 2-Deep
Punter
#49 Will Karoll, So.
#62 Brice Busch, R-So.
Placekicker
#35 Jacob Barnes, R-Sr.
#91 Patrick Durkin, Fr.
Kickoff Specialist
#91 Patrick Durkin, Fr.
#63 Ethan Head, Fr.
Long Snapper
#57 Ethan Hudak, R-Sr.
#65 Andrew Goodman, R-So.
Holder
#62 Brice Busch, R-So.
#49 Will Karoll, So.
Kick Returner
#2 Shaadie Clayton-Johnson, R-Jr.
#5 Rayshawn Pleasant, R-So.
Punt Returner
#1 Dontae Fleming, Sr.
#83 Bryce Bohanon, R-Jr.
Tulane Injury Report
As it stands right now, the Green Wave are relatively healthy. The only players nursing injuries are K Patrick Durkin and WR Shazz Preston, but neither player has played all season long.
MORE: CFN Exclusive NCAAF Injury Report Tracker for all 134 Teams
Tulane Draft Prospects
Tulane QB Darian Mensah NFL Draft Profile
Just a redshirt freshman, Darian Mensah has a bit before he’s seen as a likely pick in the NFL Draft. However, after what he’s shown in 2024, there is no doubt he’s already on the radar for NFL teams.
At 6’3″ and 200 pounds, with his arm talent and his athleticism, Mensah will likely have to take the proverbial next step in 2025 before encroaching on the first two days of the draft, but all signs point toward that happening sooner than later. Mensah will need to hone in on those “NFL Throws,” or throws that every NFL QB is expected to make 100% of the time next fall.
2026 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 2-5
Tulane RB Makhi Hughes NFL Draft Profile
The RB Factory that is Tulane is set to produce another gem in Makhi Hughes. A career five-and-a-half-yard rusher, Hughes has breakaway ability and yards-after-contact all in one, incredibly tough-to-tackle frame.
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With his speed and his athleticism, Hughes is a sure-fire draft pick when he declares.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 3-6
Tulane WR Mario Williams NFL Draft Profile
Former USC and Oklahoma WR Mario Williams is absolutely on the radar of NFL scouts and has been for some time. Playing with quarterbacks such as Spencer Rattler and Caleb Williams, Mario’s most successful and consistent season has been 2024, with Mensah slinging it his way.
Williams has broken out in multiple games, and save for a couple of costly drops, has played consistent football from a variety of alignments. He translates to a slot receiver in the NFL, where he can use his shiftiness and quick twitch ability regularly while honing his route tree from an inside alignment.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 4-7
Tulane WR Dontae Fleming NFL Draft Profile
The bigger of Tulane’s receivers, Dontae Fleming, plays like a smaller pass catcher with his ability to fire off the ball and stack defenders quickly on the outside. Fleming is 6’2″ and 167 pounds, and he likely needs to add some muscle before he can compete in the NFL.
I don’t expect him to make an immediate impact in his rookie season, but Fleming is a potential next-level WR2.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 5-7
Tulane WR Phat Watts NFL Draft Profile
There’s much to-do around Phat Watts’ availability and, well, to be honest, his role on this team. He was dismissed by Willie Fritz in 2023 just to be allowed back on the team this past spring by Sumrall. He’s played in three games this season but has not been targeted.
When healthy, Watts is as dynamic and dominant as his brother, Deuce Watts, a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad all last season. Phat has a similar skill set, if not a bit more savvy after the catch.
If he’s on the right path, despite essentially not playing at all in 2024 essentially, Watts is a likely candidate to surprise some as an undrafted free agent signing by a local team or a team with a connection.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: UDFA
Tulane WR Yulkeith Brown NFL Draft Profile
Former Texas A&M WR Yulkeith Brown has made his name known as a member of the Green Wave in each of the past two seasons. A projected interior wide receiver, Brown has the requisite sure hands and dominant inside and outside releases to make his name known as a potential WR3 or WR4 in the NFL.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 6-7/Priority UDFA
Tulane TE Alex Bauman NFL Draft Profile
At 6’5″ and 245 pounds, Alex Bauman has the size and athleticism to play on Sundays. He hasn’t quite been targeted nor as schemed open in 2024, but his skill set is not in question. In fact, his ability to block in the ground game has shown this season, making him an even more well-rounded option for NFL scouts to asses.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 5-7
Tulane OT Derrick Graham NFL Draft Profile
Derrick Graham immediately added an impact starter for the Green Wave, following head coach Sumrall over from Troy. While Graham has ample strength, his run blocking took a steep up turn when the Green Wave. There’s a lot to like about Graham’s play, and he comes fully equipped with right tackle and left tackle experience.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 6-7
Tulane OG Shadre Hurst NFL Draft Profile
A two-year starter at left guard (with right guard experience), Shadre Hurst has ample strength for a man his size, and has improved his pass protection the past two years. It’s likely a long shot now; steady improvement into Year 3 as a starter would do Hurst wonders.
2026 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 5-7
Tulane C Vincent Murphy NFL Draft Profile
The veteran of the group, Vincent Murphy started for two seasons at Western Kentucky, having spent three years at South Carolina prior. Now at Tulane, Murphy looks better than ever. At 6’2″ and 304 pounds, Murphy has great lateral movement and is a punishing run blocker. It’s not a sexy pick, but Murphy has the makeup of a surefire starter at the next level with a plethora of experience on the inside.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 6-7
Tulane OG Josh Remetich NFL Draft Profile
Now five years into his Tulane career, Josh Remetich is currently undergoing a career-best season in all facets. A stalwart on the ground, Remetich has taken the next step with his clean-pocket prowess in the pass game. He has a lot of wear on his tires, but he’s fully equipped with a great skill set at guard.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Priority UDFA
Tulane OT Rashad Green NFL Draft Profile
We saved the best for last, at least on the offensive line, with Tulane RT Rashad Green. The CFN Offensive Tackle of the Year from 2023 has elite pass-blocking skills, is a stout run blocker, and a bonafide athlete on the outside. At 6’4″ and 300 pounds, he may have to kick inside at the NFL level, but he’s more than equipped to do so with his athleticism.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 3-5
Tulane DL Adin Huntington NFL Draft Profile
It didn’t take long for Adin Huntingto to make his mark on the Sun Belt after transferring to UL-Monroe from Kent State in 2023. After a dominant year with the WarHawks, Huntington made his move to the AAC via his transfer to Tulane. Though he hasn’t quite had the impact this season with the Green Wave in 2024, it’s no indictment on his talent, it’s mainly because of the depth along the defensive front.
However, Huntington is absolutely a terror to offensive lines at the collegiate level and the NFL level. He has positional versatility and can play any number of alignments, all with the same skill. Huntington’s motor won’t stop and he has a savviness to his pass-rushing skill set.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 4-6
Tulane DL Patrick Jenkins NFL Draft Profile
A human missile of epic proportions, Patrick Jenkins has been the thorn in many an offensive lineman’s side for five years now, three of which at elite levels with Tulane. He’ll rip through any offensive lineman in front of him or simply blow up the spot of undersized or out-muscled lineman all the same.
Jenkins can play aginst the run, take on double teams, or just simply get up field whether he’s heads-up on a center or shading in off a tackle.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 2-4
Tulane DL Kameron Hamilton NFL Draft Profile
Don’t take our word for it, but the Tulane defensive line is absolutely stacked. Which makes it all the more impressive that Kameron Hamilton has made the impact he has over the past three seasons.
For those unaware, Hamilton is legally deaf. And yes, that will absolutely affect his NFL Draft status, but his talent should warrant him being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. He’s evolved in front of our eyes the past three years into a pass-rushing menace and a terrific situation pass rusher for the Green Wave.
He has ample size, terrific strength, and can play in any defensive front.
2026 NFL Draft Projection: Priority UDFA
Tulane DE Matthew Fobbs-White NFL Draft Profile
Only a true sophomore, Matthew Fobbs-White is still making his name known. However, after just a flash in 2023 and now a dominant string of performances in 2024, Fobbs-White is well on his way to doing just that.
For the NFL, Fobbs-White is a unique athlete, almost in the vein of a Micah Parsons. He can play in space, rush the passer, and come downhill in the run game. He’s best suited for a 3-4 outside linebacker role in the NFL, but he can get his hands dirty with great success as a down-lineman.
In 2025, Fobbs-White will absolutely be all over the NFL Draft radar, but you heard it here first.
2026 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 2-4
Tulane CB Rayshawn Pleasant NFL Draft Profile
Rayshawn Pleasant will have NFL Draft scouts drooling all over his skill set as a cornerback and willing (and elite) contributor on special teams next season, if they aren’t already. Pleasant has multiple highlight-reel plays off returns, and he’s coming into his own as a cornerback.
Pleasant has ripped off an interception and a pass breakup, but he’s started to showcase his ability to stick with receivers in space, moving just as well in reverse as he does going forward. At 6’0″ and 185 pounds, he’s already got great size to go with his elite speed that will do him wonders at the next level.
2026 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 2-4
Tulane CB Micah Robinson NFL Draft Profile
Micah Robinson spent four seasons at Furman before making the move to Tulane. And it’s paid off for him in spades. He’s shown he can be a vital contributor on defense, making a handful of pass breakups and an interception so far in 2024.
Robinson has great coverage skills, and has shown he can make multiple plays in space against the run. He’s flying well under the radar now, but with his experience, some NFL team will gladly secure his services.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Priority UDFA
Tulane S Caleb Ransaw NFL Draft Profile
After three years at Troy and a dominant final season in 2023, Caleb Ransaw also followed head coach Sumrall to Tulane. He’s playing a bit different of a role on defense in 2024, but he’s shown he can lockdown pass catchers of all size from the slot.
Lining him up close to the line of scrimmage has shown he can match up against tight ends and running backs in the flats, just as he can cover receivers playing inside from the slot as well. Ransaw has coverage abilities and runs downhill like a linebacker.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Rounds 5-7
Tulane S Jalen Geiger NFL Draft Profile
Jalen Geiger played five seasons at Kentucky before transferring to Tulane in 2024, and he’s making it worthwhile. At 6’1″ and 205 pounds, Geiger has NFL size and plays better as a free safety where he can roam the field and the deep thirds.
Geiger has speed and instincts like an NFLer, but his skills when he gets closer to the line of scrimmage need some work. Playing in a system in the NFL that rotates multiple safeties will be his sticking point.
2025 NFL Draft Projection: Priority UDFA
Tulane CB Lu Tillery NFL Draft Profile
Another UL-Monroe to Tulane transfer, Lu Tillery hasn’t quite found his footing at Tulane, but has another year of eligibility left following 2024. If he so chooses to return to do so (and he likely should), he can hopefully return to the form that saw him dominant on the outside for the WarHawks in 2023.
He has good size, better speed, and a stickiness in coverage that few have. Getting back into the lineup on a more consistent basis to show that off in 2025 will be key.
2026 NFL Draft Projection: Priority UDFA
Tulane Record and Remaining Schedule
Tulane entered Week 10 with a 6-2 record but a perfect 4-0 record in AAC play. They’re eyeing a date with Navy on November 16 as their big AAC contest before a bye week and then facing off against Memphis in the regular season finale.
- Thursday, August 29 vs. SE Louisiana
Win, 52-0 - Saturday, September 7 vs. Kansas State
Loss, 34-27 - Saturday, September 14 @ Oklahoma
Loss, 34-19 - Saturday, September 21 @ Louisiana
Win, 41-33 - Saturday, September 28 vs. USF
Win, 45-10 - Saturday, October 5 @ UAB
Win, 71-20 - Saturday, October 19 vs. Rice
Win, 24-10 - Saturday, October 26 @ North Texas
Win, 45-37 - Thursday, October 31 @ Charlotte
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET - Saturday, November 9 vs. Temple
Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. ET - Saturday, November 16 @ Navy
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET - Thursday, November 28 vs. Memphis
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Tulane Football Roster
The full Tulane football roster can be found below, broken down by position.
Tulane Football Coaching Staff
- Head Coach – Jon Sumrall
- Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks – Joe Craddock
- Defensive Coordinator/Safeties – Greg Gasparato
- Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line – Evan McKissack
- Co-Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers – Tayler Polk
- Run Game Coordinator/Outside Linebackers – Bam Hardmon
- Running Backs – Brock Hays
- Defensive Backs – J.J McCleskey
- Offensive Line – Dan Roushar
- Wide Receivers – Carter Sheridan
- Special Teams Coordinator – Greg McMahon
- Defensive Line – Landius Wilkerson
- Offensive Analyst/TE Coach – Tyler Spotts-Orgeron
- Offensive Analyst/QB Coach – Collin D’Angelo
- Offensive Analyst/WR Coach – Caleb Ross
- Defensive Analyst/Spears and Nickels Coach – Brayden Berezowitz
- Defensive Analyst/Safeties Coach – Rob Greene
- Analyst/Assistant Special Teams Coach – Gunner Hudspeth
MORE: Bios On Every Member Of the Tulane Green Wave Full Coaching Staff
Current AAC Football Standings
Army Black Knights: 7-0 (6-0)
Navy Midshipmen: 6-1 (4-0)
Tulane Green Wave: 6-2 (4-0)
Memphis Tigers: 7-1 (3-1)
Charlotte 49ers: 3-5 (2-2)
North Texas Mean Green: 5-3 (2-2)
East Carolina Pirates: 4-4 (2-2)
South Florida Bulls: 3-4 (1-2)
Temple Owls: 2-6 (1-3)
Tulsa Golden Hurricane: 3-5 (1-3)
Rice Owls: 2-6 (1-3)
UTSA Roadrunners: 3-5 (1-3)
Florida Atlantic Owls: 2-5 (0-3)
UAB Blazers: 1-6 (0-4)
Tulane Football Bowl Projections
As of right now, College Football Network has the Tulane Green Wave missing out on the AAC Championship in favor of both Army and Navy. However, they still land a marquee bowl game against Cal in the Fenway Bowl.
For every bowl: 2024 College Football Bowl Projections
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Tulane Stats and Team Leaders
Find the full breakdown of Tulane’s up-to-date stats for 2024, but the team leaders are listed below for each major category.
Tulane Passing Yards Leaders
Darian Mensah: 106-165, 1,583 yards, 14 TD, 3 INT
Ty Thompson: 6-9, 74 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
Tulane Rushing Yards Leaders
Makhi Hughes: 166 carries, 939 yards, 9 TD
Arnold Barnes III: 54 carries, 274 yards, 3 TD
Ty Thompson: 25 carries, 132 yards, 5 TD
Tulane Receiving Yards Leaders
Mario Williams: 28 receptions, 465 yards, 3 TD
Dontae Fleming: 22 receptions, 432 yards, 1 TD
Yulkeith Brown: 18 receptions, 271 yards, 4 TD
Alex Bauman: 10 receptions, 134 yards, 4 TD
Tulane Defensive Leaders
Total Tackles: 35, Tyler Grubbs
Sacks: 3, Patrick Jenkins & Tyler Grubbs
PBU: 5, Micah Robinson
INT: 2, Tyler Grubbs
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