CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri began spring practice at Houck Field Tuesday.
 
SEMO has a total of 15 practices over the next five weeks which culminate with the team's annual spring game on Apr. 20.
 
The Redhawks start their preparation for the upcoming 2024 campaign with a total of 92 players participating in spring drills. That group includes 17 seniors, seven graduates, 33 juniors, 29 sophomores and six freshmen.
 
SEMO brings back 11 starters, including six on defense and five on offense. 
 
Ouside linebackers Keandre Booker and Sam Cook, defensive backs Ty Leonard and Joedrick Lewis, defensive lineman Steven Lewis and inside linebacker Bryce Norman return to the defensive side of the ball.
 
Offensively, quarterback Paxton DeLaurent, offensive linemen Zack Gieg, Jamarcus Hill and Kobe Sixkiller, and tight end Danny Joiner are back.
 
SEMO opens its season against North Alabama at the FCS Kickoff in Montgomery, Alabama on Aug. 24.