PHILADELPHIA – William R. Wagner Head Coach Jon Dupont announced the University of Pennsylvania sprint football team's incoming recruiting class for the 2026 season on Thursday morning.
 
"This recruiting class brings a combination of talent, toughness, and football character that I'm excited to add to our roster," exclaimed Dupont. "These young men fit the standards and expectations of Penn Sprint Football, and I look forward to seeing their growth and development as they begin their collegiate careers with the Red and Blue."
 
Ten student-athletes make up Penn's Class of 2030, spanning eight different states and several position groups.
 
The Quakers open their season up Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. on the road at Navy.
 
Penn Sprint Football Class of 2030
 
Jack Badner
QB | Purchase, N.Y. | Harrison
 
High School: Played varsity football, basketball, and lacrosse at Harrison High School … All-League, All-Selection, and All-State Honorable Mention … Golden Dozen Award winner.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences … Dad played collegiate tennis at Colgate.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn for its elite educational opportunities, while being able to be part of the tight-knit sprint football community."
 
Dante Coury
RB/LB | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Upper St. Clair
 
High School: Three-year letter winner at Upper St. Clair High School … Captain his senior year … Helped lead team to 2024 conference championship … 2026 NHSSCA All-American … Second Team All-Conference.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn for the opportunity to build relationships with an extraordinary network of people, the unmatched academics, and to play the game I love."
 
Johnny Franchini
QB | Linwood, N.J. | Mainland Regional
 
High School: Four-year letterwinner at Mainland Regional High School … Also lettered in basketball and baseball … Helped lead team to New Jersey state championship … Baseball team won three sectional championships … Press Offensive Player of the Year … Cape Athletic League Athlete of the Year … NJ Group III Player of the Year … First Team All-Press … First Team All-County.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "Penn has been my dream school since I was little. I took pictures with the Quaker and watched my cousin Joey play on Franklin Field. Penn has everything - elite academics, city life, and a brotherhood and athletic competitiveness through sprint football."
 
Lucas Jones
QB | McLean, Va. | McLean
 
High School: Three-year letterwinner at McLean High School … Captain his senior season.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose to play at Penn because of the fantastic academic program and the school spirit. Upon visiting Penn for the first time, I immediately felt the sense of historical tradition, passion, and school spirit. The athletic facilities, along with the school's historic prestige and architecture, stood out to me. In choosing to play at Penn, I feel like I have also chosen a home and family for the next four years."
 
Tommy Moro
WR/QB | Dana Point, Calif. | Dana Hills
 
High School: Three-year letterwinner in football and baseball at Dana Hills High School … 2022 CIF Southern Section Division I playoff berth … 2024 CIF Southern Section Division 6 semifinalist … 2025 CIF Southern Section Foxtrot League champion and CSF-SS Division 3 quarterfinalist … Captain of his baseball team as a senior.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because I believe it offers the perfect balance of elite academics, competitive athletics, and a tight-knit team culture that pushes me to grow every day."
 
Silas Munday
LB/RB | Chapel Hill, N.C. | Chapel Hill
 
High School: Played football and lacrosse at Chapel Hill High School … Served as captain for both teams his senior season … Earned First Team All-Conference in football and lacrosse … Named Conference Specialist of the Year for lacrosse.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I love the area and environment. I want to work hard, and Penn brings the community that will push me."
 
Cash Nelson
LB | Evanston, Ill. | Evanston Township
 
High School: Two-year letterwinner at Evanston Township High School … Served as captain his senior season … Earned CSL All-Conference and Academic All-State in 2025.
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because it offers a strong community of current and former students, elite academics, and the opportunity to play football at the next level."
 
Gus Papaconstantinou
WR/LB | Georgetown, Texas | Georgetown
 
High School: Letterwinner at Georgetown High School … Helped lead team to 2024-25 5A District 8 Champions … 2024-25 and 2025-26 5A Area Finalists … 2025-26 Academic All-State Elite Team … 2024-25 Academic All-District.
Personal: Enrolled in the Wharton School.
Why Penn?  "I chose Penn for the people, location, and education. There is something to be said for the fact that a college chooses you just as much as you choose a college. This is something I knew was true for me from the moment I first toured Penn's campus. Penn attracts a certain type of student who is both intellectual and socially capable. This combines with the interdisciplinary education and emphasis on applying learning to the real world, creating a special pre-professional environment that I knew I wanted to be part of."

Charlie Stern
LB/TE | Amagansett, N.Y. | East Hampton
 
High School: Played varsity football and ran varsity track at East Hampton High School … Captain of his team his junior and senior seasons … National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete.
Personal: Enrolled in the Wharton School.
Why Penn? "Penn is the only place where I can rigorously pursue business and environmental studies under the same roof, combining two fields that have defined my high school experience. I have loved Penn since the very first time I stepped on campus, and I am excited to play football here as well."
 
Luke Tjoumakaris
WR/TE | Ocean View, N. J. | Ocean City
 
High School: Three-year letterwinner in basketball and soccer at Ocean City High School … Served as captain on both teams … Helped lead team to South Jersey Group 3 basketball championships in 2025 and 26 … 2026 Jersey Group 3 State champions … 2026 Cape Atlantic League First Team in basketball … 2026 Cape Atlantic League Honorable Mention in soccer.
Personal: Enrolled in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences … Older brother Paul also plays sprint football at Penn.
Why Penn? "Penn offered me the best balance of great academics and competitive athletics."