Rob Rolle Named CAA Football Preseason Defensive Player of the Year

Rob Rolle Earns Preseason All-American Honors

Rolle is coming off a sensation junior season where he tied for the lead in all of FCS football in interceptions with seven to go with 63 total tackles which ranked fourth on the team. He also recorded two defensive touchdowns last year, including a 100-yard interception return and a three-yard fumble return. For his efforts last season, Rolle was named first team All-CAA and a first team All-American by Hero Sports.

Villanova Ranked 8th in Preseason Poll

The Villanova Wildcats are ranked 8th in the 2017 Athlon Sports FCS Top 25. Villanova is one of five teams from the CAA to be ranked in the poll.

Football Team To Host Annual Lou Ferry Golf Outing

The 15th annual Lou Ferry Football Alumni Golf Outing will be held on Friday, June 9, at The Springhaven Club in Wallingford, Pa. Proceeds from the event will go towards benefitting the Wildcat football program and the Andy Talley Athletic Center.

Austin Calitro Signs Free Agent Contract With The New York Jets

Villanova University linebacker Austin Calitro (6-0, 245 lbs.) has signed a free agent contract with the New York Jets. He becomes the third Wildcat to join the NFL in the last two days.

Tanoh Kpassagnon Selected In Second Round By The Kansas City Chiefs

Villanova University defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (6-7, 295 lbs.) was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Kpassagnon was the 59th overall pick.

Brad Seaton Drafted in Seventh Round by the Tennessee Titans

Villanova University offensive tackle Brad Seaton (6-7, 325 lbs.) was taken in the seventh round (236 overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. He becomes the second Wildcat to be drafted this weekend.

Dage Davis And Brandon Hitner Named Most Improved Players During Spring Ball

Head coach Mark Ferrante and the Villanova Wildcats concluded spring drills on Friday, April 21, after going through 15 practices throughout spring ball.