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Dedrick Welch

Position:
Running Back
Class:
Freshman
Height:
5-8
Weight:
163
Hometown:
Baton Rouge, La.
High School:
Liberty Magnet

2025 (FRESHMAN)

Did not appear.

HIGH SCHOOL

Finished senior season with 1,008 rushing yards and 169 receiving yards with 16 total touchdowns ... Lettered in basketball and football for 4 years ... Had 3 state tournament appearances in basketball (state champions in 2024) ... A four-year honor roll student who maintained a 3.75 GPA.

Jeremiah McClendon

Cornerback Jeremiah McClendon Signs with New Orleans Saints

Saturday, April 25

Nick Hill and DJ Williams

Football Adds Week 0 Game at West Florida to 2026 Schedule

Monday, April 20

Spring Game April 2026

SIU Students Invited to Free Pig Roast at Spring Football Game

Thursday, April 09

Fall Schedule Graphic 2026 SIU Football

Full 2026 Football Schedule Released; Salukis Open Season at Samford on Thursday, Sept. 3

Wednesday, March 18

Thursday, June 04

Monday, May 25

Sunday, May 24

Sunday, May 24

Jeremiah McClendon

Cornerback Jeremiah McClendon Signs with New Orleans Saints

Saturday, April 25

Nick Hill and DJ Williams

Football Adds Week 0 Game at West Florida to 2026 Schedule

Monday, April 20

Spring Game April 2026

SIU Students Invited to Free Pig Roast at Spring Football Game

Thursday, April 09

Fall Schedule Graphic 2026 SIU Football

Full 2026 Football Schedule Released; Salukis Open Season at Samford on Thursday, Sept. 3

Wednesday, March 18