Team History and Awards

Bearden High School, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Bulldogs, wearing maroon and gray. The football program has a playoff history with a championship record of 15–25 across 25 postseason appearances, including consistent showings from 2000 through 2024.

The Bulldogs have yet to capture a state football championship but remain competitive in Class 6A, consistently advancing into postseason play.

Team Highlights and Star Players

• Davis Tull (LB, Class of 2010): Played at Chattanooga; drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2015.
• Jaheim Merriweather (ATH, Class of 2024): Recent standout player.
• Devrin Young: Former star running back and kick returner.
• Nate Adkins (TE): NFL tight end, currently with the Denver Broncos.

Meet the Team – 2025 Roster Snapshot

Head Coach: Brad Taylor

Offense

• Dj Hunter (Jr., QB) – 6’1″, 190 lbs
• Jayzon Thompson (Sr., RB) – 5’10”, 177 lbs
• Logan Lamont (Sr., OLB/RB) – 5’9″, 180 lbs
• Deameion Leavell (Sr., WR/CB) – 6’0″, 175 lbs
• Keshawn Mills (Sr., FS/WR) – 6’1″, 170 lbs
• Grant Cross (Sr.) – 5’11”, 185 lbs
• Mason Foster (Sr., CB) – [height/weight not listed]
• Dearris Dukes (Sr., WR) – 5’9″, [weight not listed]
• Jackson Attaway (Sr., K) – 5’9″, 195 lbs
• Amir Hicks (Sr., WR) – 5’6″, 112 lbs
• Joseph Swinson (Jr., WR) – 6’0″, 130 lbs
• Demarcus Jones (Jr., RB) – 5’7″, 170 lbs
• Tomas Lopez (Jr., K/P) – 5’10”, 195 lbs
• Mason Laster (Jr., WR) – 5’9″, 143 lbs
• Ken Sandoval (Jr., WR) – [height/weight not listed]

Defense

• Marcus Brown (Sr., OLB) – 6’0″, 210 lbs
• Ethan Hill (Sr., DE/OLB) – 6’0″, 235 lbs
• Yashan Campbell (Sr., SS) – 6’1″, 195 lbs
• Liam Powers (Sr., DE/OLB) – 5’8″, 150 lbs
• Seth Henry (Sr., LS/MLB) – 5’10”, 195 lbs
• Shaun Thomas (Sr.) – [height/weight not listed]
• Charles Lothhamer (Sr.) – 5’9″, 145 lbs
• Tra Dennard (Sr., DE) – [height/weight not listed]
• Matthew Stoglin (Sr., OLB) – 6’0″, 195 lbs
• Carlos Marquez (Sr., NG/DT) – [height/weight not listed]
• Morry Arkawazi (Sr., G) – [height/weight not listed]
• Charles Humphrey Jr. (Sr., T) – 6’7″, [weight not listed]
• Jordan Gutierrez (Sr.) – 6’2″, 220 lbs
• Charlie Smith (Sr., DT/NG) – [height/weight not listed]
• Elias Martinez (Jr., MLB) – 5’10”, 220 lbs
• Kenneth Simon (Jr., FS/SS) – 6’2″, 190 lbs
• Connor Gilbreath (Jr., FS) – 6’2″, 155 lbs
• Daevon Maynard (Jr., CB) – [height/weight not listed]
• Brody Blankenship (Jr., TE) – [height/weight not listed]
• Elijah Tunnell (Jr., FS/SS) – [height/weight not listed]
• Tate Byrge (Jr., DE) – [height/weight not listed]
• Eli Tolley (Jr., T/G) – 6’2″, [weight not listed]
• Jasstin Chandler (Jr., MLB/OLB) – [height/weight not listed]
• Daniel Correa (Jr., G/NG) – [height/weight not listed]
• Jerbrion Harris (Jr., T/DT) – 5’10”, 250 lbs
• Isiah Cobb (Jr., G/NG) – 5’9″, 254 lbs
• Karnel Mills (Jr., G/T) – 5’10”, [weight not listed]
• Ben Shaw (Jr.) – [height/weight not listed]
• Anthony Cafone (Jr., T) – [height/weight not listed]
• Shabae Ramey (Jr., DE/TE) – 6’1″, 190 lbs
• Isaiah Idlett (Jr., DT/DE) – [height/weight not listed]

2025 Season Schedule

*(District games marked with )

• Aug 22 – at Dobyns-Bennett HS (Away), 7:00 PM
• Aug 29 – Cleveland HS (Home), 7:00 PM
• Sep 5 – Maryville HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
• Sep 12 – Science Hill HS (Home), 7:00 PM
• Sep 19 – at Hardin Valley Academy* (Away), 7:00 PM
• Sep 26 – Farragut HS* (Home), 7:00 PM – Rivalry game
• Oct 3 – at William Blount HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
• Oct 17 – Bradley Central HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
• Oct 24 – at Heritage HS (Away), 7:00 PM
• Oct 31 – West HS (Home), 7:00 PM