Southern Illinoise University Athletics
2026 Spring Football Roster
Jersey Number 15
Charles Whelpley
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 230
- Hometown:
- Batavia, Ill.
- High School:
- Batavia
- Prev School:
- Iowa State
NAME PRONUNCIATION
2025 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
- Played in all 12 games, primarily on special teams
- Recorded three tackles and 0.5 TFL
PRIOR TO SIU
Transfer from Iowa State, where he redshirted in 2024 ... Prepped at Batavia High School … 2023 First Team All-DuKane and Beacon/Courier All-Area selection … Leading rusher and receiver for the Bulldogs in 2023 … Rushed 133 times for 763 yards and 11 scores … Hauled in 47 receptions for 597 yards and four touchdowns … Totaled 1,418 yards and 15 touchdowns … Finished high school career with 1,144 rushing yards, 1,169 receiving yards and 22 total touchdowns ... Both his grandfathers played college football (at Southern Illinois and at Miami)
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament Championship vs #1 UIC (Audio Only)
Monday, May 25
Saluki Baseball Radio Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #2 Indiana State Elimination Game (Audio Only)
Sunday, May 24
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #3 Murray State Elimination Game (Auido Only)
Sunday, May 24
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - MVC Tournament vs #5 UE Elimination Game (Audio Only)
Friday, May 22