Deacon Rawls
Deacon Rawls is a three-star recruit from Elizabeth City, NC, out of Kempsville (No. 2,319 in the 2024 class) who has not played in James Madison's 9 games this season.
Where Rawls comes from
- Elizabeth City, NC
- Kempsville
- Kempsville is about 200 miles from Bridgeforth Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,319 in the 2024 class.
- On the James Madison roster since 2024
Where Rawls fits
James Madison lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
James Madison offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 11th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
James Madison is 7-2. Next: at Southern Miss, Thu Nov 5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Kempsville
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for James Madison -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 11th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
James Madison has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons at James Madison
- 2026 James Madison NapierYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 James Madison ChesneyYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 James Madison ChesneyYear 1 · Games –
- High school KempsvilleVirginia Beach, VA · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,319 in the 2024 class. Signed with James Madison.Also from Kempsville: CJ Spence (Virginia) and Jaylon White-McClain (Cincinnati).
2024
- Signed with James MadisonThree-star, out of Kempsville
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Bob Chesney → Billy Napier. Worth noting in scheme + development context.