Welcome to the 2021 FCS Jersey Countdown.
Leading up to Week 0 games on Aug. 28, HERO Sports is going to name the best returning FCS player by jersey number, 99-0. Due to rosters being updated at different times for teams across the country and to keep things consistent, jersey numbers are based on the 2020 fall-2021 spring season.
The 99-0 countdown central page can be found here.
Note: Jersey numbers are based on 2020 fall-2021 spring rosters
71: Evan Roussel, OL (So.) — Nicholls
As a junior in high school, Roussel was named his district’s offensive MVP … as an offensive lineman. You have to be downright dominant on the line to be honored as the best offensive player, no matter the level of football.
So it’s no surprise Roussel was able to step in and start at center as a true freshman for Nicholls. Not only is that spot physically demanding for a youngster, but it also requires a lot of ability between the ears.
Roussel was fantastic in his debut season, earning First Team All-Southland Conference and HERO Sports Freshman All-American honors during the spring. The 6-foot-2, 280-pounder helped a Nicholls offense finish third in the FCS with 263.4 rushing yards per game behind the option attacks of Davidson (280 YPG) and Kennesaw State (268 YPG).
