University of Massachusets Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Kendric Council

Kendric Council

  • Position:
    Linebacker
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    220
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Upper Marlboro, Md.
  • High School:
    Charles Herbert Flowers
  • Prev School:
    Saint Francis (Pa.)

Before Massachusetts


  • Spent the previous two seasons at Saint Francis University (Pa.). 
  • In 2025, appeared in 10 games and recorded 53 tackles (30 solo, 23 assisted). 
  • Added 6.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks on the season. 
  • Opened the year with five tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss at ULM. 
  • Posted a season-high seven tackles and one tackle for loss at Buffalo. 
  • Recorded eight tackles and a tackle for loss against Delaware State. 
  • Tallied a sack and six total tackles at Bucknell. 
  • Registered eight tackles against Robert Morris. 
  • Recorded seven tackles and a half sack versus Wagner. 
  • Finished the year with three quarterback hurries and four pass breakups. 
  • One of highest graded NEC linebackers per PFSN College. 
  • Attended Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Maryland. 
  • Earned Second Team All-State honors as a junior. 
  • Recorded 83 total tackles (59 solo) and added 18 tackles for loss and a sack as a junior. 
  • Named a Prince Georges County 4A First Team honoree as a junior. 
  • Was a Washington Post All-Met honorable mention as a junior.
2025 Massachusetts Football - National Signing Day Press Conference | 12.03.25
Wednesday, December 03
UMass FB | Coach Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs. Bowling Green | 11.25.25
Tuesday, November 25
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 14 (Bowling Green) Thursday Press Conference
Thursday, November 20
UMass FB | Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs Ohio | 11.18.25
Tuesday, November 18