James Penley

Spent one semester at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill.... Helped the Chaparrals capture the 2025 NJCAA national championship... Appeared in eight games with one start... Recorded 10 receptions for 142 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 14.2 yards per catch... Caught three passes for a season-high 57 yards and two touchdowns at Community Christian... Added two receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown against Hocking College... Recorded two catches for 27 yards against Rochester Community and one reception for 20 yards against Lead Prep... Also contributed 14 tackles, including 12 solo stops, during the season. COLLEGE OF DUPAGE 2025 NJCAA National Champion 10 receptions • 142 yards • 3 touchdowns • 14.2 yards per catch Played four years of varsity football at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, Ill., under head coach Tim Racki... Helped the Roadrunners win three consecutive state championships... Three-time All-Conference selection and three-time Academic All-State honoree... Set a school record for receptions... Also competed in track for two years... Member of the National Honor Society. PREP HIGHLIGHTS Three-Time State Champion Three-time All-Conference • Three-time Academic All-State • School record for receptions James C. Penley was born on March 5, 2007... Son of Steve and Erica Penley... Has one sister, Alexis... Majoring in physics... Aspires to work on the pit wall for a Formula One team. WHY STETSON? "I chose Stetson because of the welcoming environment and the drive to push students to their potential as athletes and people."