2026 SCSU Football Roster
Biography
As a Junior in 2025:
- Totaled 259 yards on 39 carries in four games
- Had a season-best 110 yards and a touchdown in the Owls' season-opener at Post
As a Sophomore in 2024:
- Appearing in five games, totaling 13 carries for 84 yards and one touchdown.
- Had a season-high 48 yards on four carries against Saint Anselm on Sept. 28.
- Had a season-high seven carries against Post, totaling 30 yards and one touchdown.
As a Freshman in 2023:
- Appeared in five games, totaling 14 carries for 52 yards and one touchdown.
- First career touchdown came against Shepherd on Sept. 2.
- Had a season-best 26 yards, on three carries, against Post on Oct. 28.
Before Southern Connecticut:
- Attended Lackawanna College and Erie Community College before transferring to Southern Connecticut
- In 2022, led Erie C.C. in carries (68), yards (323), yards per game (46.1) and also scored two touchdowns
- Competed in football and track & field scholastically at Newington (Conn.) High School
- All-Conference (Football)
- Holds Newington High School record in the 100 Meter dash (10.74)
Why Southern:
Personal:
- Major: MBA, Business Administration
- Family: John Amaning Sr and Martha Tete
- Nickname: Johnny, because John is boring
- Favorite TV show is Sopranos and favorite movie is Rush Hour
- Favorite food is Jollof Rice and Chicken and favorite ice cream is Coffee
- Says wearing the SCSU logo means, "Feels like all the alumni supporting us"
- Proudest accomplishment: Being the first graduate in my family
- Post-SCSU goal: Play in the NFL
- Fun Fact / Feature Story: This year will be the greatest comeback ever
- Best concert: Juice World
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2023Sophomore
RB
5'11"
205 lbs
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2024Junior
RB
5'11"
205 lbs
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2024-25Senior
RB
5'11"
205 lbs
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2025Graduate Student
RB
5'11"
205 lbs
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2026Graduate Student
RB
5'11"
205 lbs
