WASHINGTON – Georgetown University Football Head Coach Rob Sgarlata has announced that Wedner Cadet, Jacob Holtschlag, Chigozie Oge-Evans, Mosiah Talanoa, and Braylon Wise will lead the Hoyas as team captains for the upcoming 2026 season.

"Each of our five captains has developed in their 4 for 40 journey to lead our program for the 2026 season. Wedner, Braylon, Mosiah, Jacob and Chigozie all bring an intense level of commitment to our program and, most importantly, to their teammates. I? am excited to work with them to continue to develop our player led team." - Head Coach Rob Sgarlata

Cornerback Cadet enters the 2026 season after appearing in three games for the Hoyas in 2025. The graduate student recorded seven tackles, including four solo stops and three assists, and forced a fumble. Over his five-year career for the Blue & Gray, Cadet has appeared in 22 games, totaling 68 tackles, four interceptions, 12 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. In his debut season, Wedner was named to the HERO Sports' FCS All-American Freshman Team, the 2022 Stats Perform FCS All-American Team and also was on the 2022 FCS Jerry Rice Award Watch List.

Quarterback Holtschlag enters his senior season after appearing in six career games for the Hoyas. In 2024, the Hingham, Massachusetts native completed 34 passes for 337 yards, highlighted by a career-long completion of 48 yards, while adding 17 rushing yards on the ground.

Defensive lineman Oge-Evans started all 12 games for the Hoyas in 2025, earning All-Patriot League Second Team honors on defense after a breakout campaign. The senior posted career highs with 27 tackles, including 18 solo stops and nine assisted tackles, while adding four sacks for 26 yards lost, one pass breakup and a forced fumble. Over 22 career appearances for the Blue & Gray, Oge-Evans has totaled 44 tackles.

Offensive lineman Talanoa appeared in all 12 games for the Hoyas in 2025. The senior has played in 27 career games for the Blue & Gray and earned Phil Steele Patriot League Preseason All-Conference Third Team honors entering the 2024 season. Talanoa anchored an offensive line that paved the way for a rushing attack that amassed 2,099 yards, Georgetown's highest team rushing total in more than seven seasons.

Senior safety Wise started all 12 games for the Hoyas in 2025, finishing with 55 tackles, including 38 solo stops and 17 assisted tackles, while adding three pass breakups. Over his three seasons with the Blue & Gray, the Sherman Oaks, California native has appeared in 27 games, totaling 92 tackles (68 solo, 24 assisted), two interceptions and 11 pass breakups. Wise earned Patriot League Weekly Honorable Mention honors after posting a career-high 14 tackles, one pass breakup and 0.5 tackles for loss against Colgate in 2025, was named to the Phil Steele Patriot League Preseason All-Conference Second Team in 2025 and is a three-time Patriot League Academic Honor Roll selection.

"This program has given me everything. Five years with the Blue & Gray has taught me patience. Now I want to leave this program better than I found it." - Wedner Cadet

"It is an honor to be named captain alongside four amazing leaders. I am excited for this opportunity to serve my teammates while continuing to build the tradition of Georgetown football that the alumni have carried on strongly. I've been fortunate to learn from so many great leaders and players during my time at Georgetown, and I hope to carry those lessons forward while helping lead this team the best I can." - Jacob Holtschlag

"This program took a chance on me and trusted me, which I'll forever be grateful for. I'm ready to leave it all on the field with my brothers one last time in the Blue and Gray." - Chigozie Oge-Evans

"I'm excited to go to battle with my brothers this season. We've put in the work, and I can't wait to compete alongside this team." - Mosiah Talanoa

"It's a great honor to be named one of this year's captains. We have a very talented group with a lot of potential, and I'm excited to help lead by example, bring great energy every day and keep everyone focused on the standard we've set. My goal is to help this team grow closer, compete and continue building toward achieving our goals this year. I'm looking forward to attacking every day with my brothers and doing whatever I can to help this team succeed." - Braylon Wise