Top 100 Southeastern PA Football Players (2009)
1. Sharrif Floyd, Senior DT, George Washington – Floyd is 297 pounds and still growing. For those of you who don't know this name, you must have missed his dominating performance in the Philly Championship game against LaSalle last year. He is the top defensive linemen in the state in ’09 and ranked among the Top-100 Division-1 recruits in the Class of 2010 by Rivals.com, in the high 80s, to be exact. Floyd has double-digit DI offers, but look for him to go down south to Florida in 2010.
2. Corey Brown, Senior RB, Cardinal O’Hara – Brown played in only five games in 2008 before injury, but his numbers were ridiculous: 68 rushes for 662 yards, 13 receptions for 154 yards, and 13 total touchdowns scored. That is 10 yards per touch if you weren't counting. Brown is the highest-rated PA recruit by Rivals.com, and at #69 he is a big-time DI talent. Highlight Video Here.
3. Malik Stokes, Senior QB, Philadelphia Northeast – Stokes will break the Public League record for career passing yards this year and go over 4,000. Malik threw for a league-best 1,379 yards and 11 touchdowns. The DI prospect has thrown for over 2,600 career yards, and is just getting warmed up.
4. Seth Betancourt, Senior OL, St. Joseph’s Prep – Betancourt is one of the top Catholic League offensive linemen, and is being sought by numerous Division-1 colleges. He helped pave the way for two 800-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard passing quarterback. Betancourt was part of an offensive line that blocked for an offense that averaged 361 yards and 28 points per game (easternpafootball.com).
5. Myron Ross, Senior RB, Wissahickon - Ross had a stellar 2008 campaign and was named to the Suburban-One All-League First Team. This do everything back is also a monster on defense as a LB. Ross recently committed to Vanderbilt and his coach thinks Ross will run for over 2,000 yards this season, giving him almost 4,000 for his career. Click HERE for Highlight Video.
6. Sam Feleccia, Senior WR, LaSalle College – Feleccia is the prototypical DI prospect. The 6’3, 210-pounder hauled in 51 passes for 971 yards and scored eight touchdowns. Look for Feleccia to light up the scoreboard again this year as LaSalle tries to avenge its loss in the city championship.
7. Drew Loughery, Senior QB, LaSalle College – Add Loughery to the long line of LaSalle quarterbacks that can chuck the ball around the yard. After seeing limited action as a sophomore, he exploded, completing 165-of-289 passes for 2,628 yards and 25 touchdowns. He threw a touchdown pass in 11 of LaSalle’s 12 games, surpassed 200 passing yards in a game six times, and twice surpassed 310 yards passing. A Division-1 prospect, Loughery has the potential to hit 5,000 career passing yards (easternpafootball.com).
8. Jake Zuzek, Senior C, West Catholic – Zuzek is one of the largest returning centers in the state. His 6’2, 290-pound frame will be needed to help solidify the Burrs’ line in the coming season. Zuzek helped pave the way for three 1,000-yard rushers and a 1,300-yard passing quarterback last year during the Burrs’ record-setting 775-point, PIAA runner-up outburst. West racked up nearly 7,300 yards of offense, averaging over 456 yards and 49 points per game (easternpafootball.com).
9. Jamal Abdur-Rahman, Junior ATH, LaSalle College – Abdur-Rahman was one of the top threats in all the Catholic league last year. He is listed as an athlete racking up both the rushing and receiving yards. Abdur-Rahman ran for 1,009 yards on 148 carries and hauled in 25 passes for 449 yards. In all, he scored 23 total touchdowns. He averaged 6.8 yards per carry and nearly 18 yards per reception. Highlight Video HERE.
10. Ibraheim Campbell, Senior RB/DB, Chesnut Hill Academy – Playing offense or defense, Campbell was a standout. He ran for 1,772 yards and 22 touchdowns, and added two interceptions on defense. A Division-1 prospect, Campbell projects as a defensive back at the next level. Only three of Chesnut Hill’s 11 opponents held Campbell below 100 yards rushing in a game (easternpafootball.com). Highlight Video Here.
11. Bret Gillespie, Senior QB, Downingtown West – Replacing a career 5,000-yard passer like Nolan Kearney might be tough for some, but Gillespie put up solid numbers in his junior season. He completed 121-of-233 passes for 2,041 yards and 19 touchdowns. Gillespie averaged 157 yards passing per game in leading the Whippets to an 11-2 record. West’s offense averaged 32.2 points per game a season ago (easternpafootball.com).
12. Josh Coulter, Senior DE, Downingtown West – Coulter had 31 sacks last year. Let me repeat: 31 sacks. Twice he had 5 sack games, and he was never held below 3 sacks in a game. Coulter should get DI looks, but he will continue his dominance at the high school level.
13. Ramadan Abdullah, Senior QB, Germantown – It’s not every day that a Public League quarterback throws for over 1,000 yards in a season. Abdullah did just that in 2008. He completed 70-of-153 passes for 1,006 yards and nine touchdowns. He surpassed 100 yards passing five times last season, including the final two games of the year, in which he threw for 296 yards and a trio of scores. Abdullah was the catalyst for a Germantown passing attack that featured four receivers the each had at least 10 catches (easternpafootball.com).
14. Skyler Mornhinweg, Sophomore DB, St. Joseph’s Prep – The 6’2, 176 pounds is already a potential D-1 prospect. He lead the team with four interceptions last year as a freshman. Look for Mornhinweg to have his coming out party this season.
15. Rondell White, Senior RB, Bayard Rustin – White carried the ball 294 times for 2,113 yards and scored 32 touchdowns for the District 1 "AAA" Champions. It will be a tough act to follow, but White's pure athletic ability will help him compensate for all eyes on him.
16. Terrell Chesnut, Junior QB/FS, Pottsgrove Area – Chesnut burst onto the scene as a freshman with 67 tackles and nine interceptions. He added a few more dimensions to his game as a sophomore. He ran for 1,226 yards and 21 touchdowns, threw for 935 yards and eight more scores, and racked up 89 tackles and a pair of interceptions and fumble recoveries on defense. He’ll be a top prospect in the Class of 2011, most likely on defense (easternpafootball.com).
17. Tariq “Pop Tart” Gordon, Senior RB, University City – Pop Tarts are good for breakfast. Random, yes, but this “Pop Tart” was pretty good on the football field. Gordon finished the season with 154 carries for 1,122 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding 19 catches for 233 yards and a touchdown as a receiver. He only played in nine of UC’s 12 games last year, averaging nearly 125 yards rushing per game (easternpafootball.com).
18. Matt Massello, Junior DL, Archbishop Wood – Massello is listed on Rivals.com as a player to watch for the Class of 2011 and as a sophomore he anchored a line which destroyed opponent rushing game. Massello should have a breakout year and be in the top 10 on next year's list.
19. John Loughery, Junior QB, William Penn Charter – Loughery put up quality numbers in his sophomore season. In fact, most of his passing yardage came in a five-week stretch. He completed 88-of-189 passes for 999 yards and six touchdowns. In a five-week stretch that began with Valley Forge and ended with Malvern Prep, Loughery completed 58 passes for 754 yards and all six of his touchdowns. Loughery replaced senior John Ryan in Week 3 as a full-time starting quarterback (easternpafootball.com).
20. Akmed Greene, Senior RB, Roxborough – Talk about making the most of your first year as a varsity running back – Greene wasted no time. In his first ever varsity football game, he broke the school record for rushing yardage. When the dust settles, Greene finished the season with 252 carries for 1,540 yards and eight touchdowns, as well as 19 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown. The 1,540 rush yards was one of the highest totals in the Public League last year. He averaged 128.3 yards per game, surpassing 100 yards in a game seven times (easternpafootball.com).
21. AJ Jones, Senior WR/DB, Haverford School – Jones, a 6’2 athlete, caught 24 passes for 313 yards, and added four receiving touchdowns to go along with 13.1 yards per reception. Defensively, Jones intercepted four passes, returning two for touchdowns proving that he can take it to the house anytime, from anywhere on the field.
22. Corey Majors, Junior RB, Neshaminy – Majors is tabbed as a Division-1 prospect for the Class of 2011, according to Rivals.com. He’ll more than likely see an increase in his workload out of the backfield in 2009 following the graduation of senior RB Quilian Arnold, a 1,000-yard rusher (easternpafootball.com).
23. Lonnie Richardson, Senior ATH, Strath Haven – Richardson is arguably the most talented player returning to the Strath Haven roster for 2009. He had a breakout junior season, running for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdowns. He averaged 6.6 yards per carry. Defensively, he totaled 82 tackles and picked off a pair of passes, returning both for touchdowns. As a special teamer, he returned 15 kicks for 384 yards and a touchdown. Richardson is the latest Division-1 prospect from a school that has produced numerous D-1 players over the years (easternpafootball.com).Highlight Video Here.
24. Chris Smallwood, Senior RB, Upper Moreland – He caught the attention of many when he racked up 1,100 rushing yards as a sophomore who split time with a senior. Now, as the primary feature back, Smallwood is showing District 1 even more of his potential. He ran the ball 274 times for 1,897 yards and 25 touchdowns, giving him over 3,000 rushing yards for his career. No opponent held #2 under 100 yards rushing last year. Smallwood, a Division-1 prospect, had seven games in which his rushing total reached or surpassed 166 rushing yards (easternpafootball.com).
25. JD Dzurko, Senior OL, North Penn – He paved the way for an appearance in the PIAA semifinals, North Penn’s fourth appearance at that juncture of the season since 2002. Dzurko provided blocking for a 1,500-yard rusher, 990-yard rusher, and a 1,000-yard passing quarterback. North Penn averaged over 35 points per game last year, and Dzurko, a D-1 prospect at center, will be the leader of the North Penn offensive line this year (easternpafootball.com). Highlight Video Here.
26. Kylie Smith, Senior QB, Lancaster Catholic - Smith has good pocket presence, feels the rush and has the feet to move around in the pocket or the mobility to take off into the open field. He throws a nice, tight spiral and is accurate, getting good ball placement and leading his receivers in their routes. He reads the field well and looks off safeties, not starting down his intended target. He lacks the velocity on his passes that he’ll need at the next level right now (easternpafootball.com).
27. Joe DiTrolio, Senior OT/DT, Malvern Prep - DiTrolio is a two-way Firs Team All-Inter-Ac lineman who is leftover from last year's #1 ranked team. If there is any chance of Malvern rebuiding, DiTrolio will lead the way.
28. Major Everett, Senior FB, Cardinal O’Hara - Everett can bench 155 pounds 20 times, 225 pounds five times and squats 405 pounds five times. He runs a 4.3 short shuttle, claims an eight-foot broad jump and has a 30-inch vertical leap. His father played in the NFL for several years. Purdue has a very high interest, and Hawaii, MSU and TCU are all looking.
29. Matt Williams, Senior C, Cardinal O’Hara - Williams was given honorable mention by the Philadelphia Catholic League and voted second-team All-County as a junior. UConn and Pitt are interested.
30. Ryan Brumfeld, Junior RB, Owen J. Roberts – Brumfield carried the ball 331 times for 2,246 yards and 20 touchdowns, and added 18 receptions for 267 yards and two touchdowns as a receiving threat. Look for Brumfield to go over 5,000 yards for his career this season, as the back is already over 3,000. He averaged 6.8 yards per carry and 172.8 yards rushing per game.
31. Mike Huf, Senior LB, Cardinal O’Hara - Huf earned honorable mention All-Catholic League and second-team All-State by PAFootball News. He does 10 reps of 225 pounds on the bench and eight reps of 405 pounds squatting. BC and NC State lead long list of DI teams interested.
32. Tyler Hamilton, Senior QB, Council Rock North – Hamilton might be the best returning dual threat quarterback in all of District 1, even if his team only won three games. He threw for 1,680 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 391 yards and five scores on the ground. Hamilton, A Division-1 prospect, had his best game of the year in a loss to Bensalem. He went 16-of-23 for 238 yards and two scores. Hamilton was held below 100 yards passing only once last season. He averaged close to 200 yards of total offense per game (easternpafootball.com).
33. Curtis Wortham, Senior RB, Father Judge – Did anyone else see Wortham in the PCL playoffs last year? This Barry Sanders looking back is shifty and elusive. He had 254 carries for 1,562 yards and 19 touchdowns. Maybe the most impressive stat is that ncluding a school-record 294 yards in a playoff game against Cardinal O’Hara. Highlight Video Here.
34. Garrett Compton, Senior RB, St. Joseph’s Prep – This Hawk finished second on the team in rushing yardage last season, trailing only outgoing senior Mike Yeager. Compton ran for 830 yards and nine touchdowns on 137 carries. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry, and had four games in which he surpassed 100 yards rushing. Highlight Video Here.
35. Craig Needhammer, Junior RB, North Penn – He didn’t put up eye-popping numbers in helping the Knights reach the PIAA semifinals, but that was because there were several talented running backs in front of him. Now, as the top returning rusher, with just under 300 yards, will become one of the main focal points in the North Penn attack. Lately, NP has just reloaded year after year. Will 2009 continue that trend?
36. Dan Grimes, Senior C, Archbishop Wood – Grimes is the lone returning offensive lineman from the Vikings’ PIAA runner-up team from a year ago. He helped pave the way for three rushers that eclipsed 450 rushing yards and a 1,300-yard passer at quarterback. Wood’s offense topped 30 points nine times last season, scoring a school-record 483 points in the process. Wood’s offense averaged 335 yards per game.
37. Shawn Wenhold, Senior ATH, Upper Perkiomen – Wenhold did a little bit of everything on the offensive side of the ball for Indians last season. He carried the ball 87 times for 606 yards and added 24 catches for 402 yards as a receiver. He averaged nearly seven yards per carry and over 16 yards per reception. Wenhold is a Division-1 prospect, and has interest from UCONN, Pitt, and Temple.
38. Brad Herzlich, Senior MLB, Conestoga – This 6’3 linebacker will be one of the key defensive leaders for Conestoga this 2009 season. As a junior, Herzlich posted 107 tackles, one sack, two interceptions, and two fumble recoveries. He topped 10 or more tackles four times, including a season-high 15 tackles against Upper Darby. Boston College is interested, but has not yet offered. Highlight Video Here.
39. Marcellus Irving, Senior RB/WR, Garnet Valley – Irving didn’t post big statistical numbers for the Jaguars last season – he was playing behind two 1,000 yard rushers in Tim Keyser and Jared Bonaquisti. But he made the most of his touches. Irving, a Division-1 prospect with interest from seven schools, totaled 26 carries for 180 yards and scored five touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 122 yards and a touchdown, an average of 17.4 yards per reception. Highlight Video Here.
40. Scott Adkins, Senior DB, Archbishop Wood – Adkins is a relative of St. Joe’s Prep behemoth Mark Arcidiacono, and while there’s quite a differential in size, both are proven, athletic players. Adkins led the Viking defense with a team-best eight interceptions, and week in and week out, he shut down notable receiver after notable receiver. He keyed a defensive effort in the Eastern Finals that held a potent Selinsgrove passing attack (over 2,100 yards entering the game) to just 61 yards. Adkins, at 5’8, only allowed one successful fade pattern all season long – to Thomas Jefferson’s 6’5 tight end Brock DeCicco.
41. Lee Marvel, Senior ATH, Council Rock North – This Indian was all over the place, literally. Running, catching passes, or playing defense, he could be one of the best returning multi-purpose athletes in all of the District. Marvel ran for 446 yards, added 363 receiving yards, and scored nine total touchdowns on offense. Defensively, he racked up 109 tackles, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery. Marvel posted a 20-tackle game in the Indians’ season finale against Council Rock South.
42. Danny Gallagher, Junior QB, Chesnut Hill Academy – Gallagher didn’t have to throw much last season with a steady running back in Ibraheim Campbell behind him, but the sophomore field general was efficient. He completed 44 percent of his passed for 830 yards and six touchdowns. He also had 63 rushing yards on 47 keepers. Gallagher’s best game came against Lawrenceville, NJ. He finished the contest 7-of-9 for 160 yards and a touchdown. He also went 6-of-6 for 138 yards against Episcopal Academy. Highlight Video Here.
43. Dante Dickens, Senior LB, West Catholic – Dickens put up solid numbers last season, and is one of the top returning defenders on the ’09 West Catholic team. He finished the season with 86 tackles (60 solo) to go along with two sacks, an interception (which he returned for a touchdown) and eight passes defended. Dickens was part of a West Catholic defense that allowed an average of 13.9 points per game.
44. Dylan Moody, Senior RB/DB, William Penn Charter – Moody was a multi-purpose athlete for Penn Charter as a junior. He played as a running back, wide receiver, and defensive back. Moody finished second on the team in rushing yardage, totaling 389 yards on 83 carries. He added four catches for 43 yards, and intercepted a pass on defense. Moody averaged 4.7 yards per carry and 10.75 yards per reception.
45. Eric Petransky, Senior RB, Monsignor Bonner – Petransky finished 2008 as the team leader in rushing yardage. He finished the season with 177 carries for 809 yards and five touchdowns. Petransky surpassed 100 yards rushing in a game four times last season, including a 170-yard effort against Episcopal Academy and a 129-yard outburst against Archbishop Ryan.
46. Eugene Byrd, Senior RB, North Catholic – Byrd was a part of a North Catholic offense that won six of its first seven games and averaged 18.5 points per game. He finished the season with 252 carries for 1,095 yards and 14 touchdowns. Byrd surpassed 100 rushing yards in a game five times, including a season-high 177 yards and three scores against Pennridge.
47. Dexter Bridge, Junior WR, Upper Merion – Upper Merion went 6-4 a season ago, and averaged 25 points per game. The Vikings did not submit statistics to Maxpreps.com, but Bridge is tabbed as a potential Division-1 prospect for the recruiting class of 2011. Highlight Video Here.
48. Mark McHugh, Senior QB, Garnet Valley – McHugh assumed the reins of Garnet Valley’s hybrid option/Wing-T offense from Eric Van Wyk, a talented lefty who guided the Jaguars to a PIAA runner-up finish in 2007. McHugh stepped up admirably, completing 74-of-130 passes for 1,039 yards and nine touchdowns. A dual threat, the GV field general added 437 rushing yards and six more scores. McHugh directed a Jaguar offense that averaged 31.2 points per game and reached the D1 “AAAA” semifinals. Highlight Video Here.
49. Connor Hoffman, Senior WR, LaSalle College – Hoffman finished as LaSalle’s second-leading receiver last season, as he hauled in 37 passes for 515 yards and five touchdowns. He averaged 13.9 yards per reception last year. Hoffman twice went over 100 receiving yards in a game – his best game came in the second week of the season against Malvern Prep – he had nine catches for 108 yards and two scores.
50. Jaron Turner, Junior WR, Olney – Turner had a successful sophomore season for Olney, even though he only got 15 touches on offense – four carries and 11 receptions. But he did a lot with a little – totaling 427 all-purpose yards (362 receiving) and scoring nine touchdowns (one rushing, six receiving, and two kickoff returns). He averaged nearly 33 yards per reception and 16.3 yards per carry.
51. Tony Latronica, Senior RB, Quakertown – Latronica entered 2008 off a pretty successful sophomore campaign. Let’s just say he one-upped his ’07 performance. Latronica carried the ball 200 times for 1,353 yards, had 27 receptions for 351 yards, and scored 18 total touchdowns. He averaged 6.8 yards per carry and 13 yards per reception. A 234-yard, three touchdown performance against CB West highlighted his season, as did a 174 all-purpose yard performance against Central Bucks East. He surpassed 100 yards rushing six times.
52. Preston Hamlette, Senior DEF, Pottsgrove Area – Hamlette had a very good 2008 season defensively for the Falcons. He led the state in tackles, with 198 of them. 90 were solos, to go along with 4.5 sacks. He averaged 15.2 tackles per game. Hamlette had an impressive 17 tackles against Interboro and 15 tackles in a playoff loss to Bayard Rustin. Offensively, he ran for 437 yards and scored seven touchdowns.
53. Jerry Boyer, Senior FB, Penncrest – Boyer had a fantastic junior season for Penncrest – one in which the Lions ran for an average of just over 200 yards per game. Boyer finished 2008 with 127 carries for 1,103 yards and 17 touchdowns. He averaged 8.6 yards per carry and over 122 yards rushing per game. Highlight Video Here.
54. Joe Clayborne, Junior TE, George Washington – Clayborne had an interesting 2008 season. It began with a four-catch, 115-yard performance for University City, and then he spent the rest of the season playing for Washington. Between the two schools, Clayborne caught 16 passes for 416 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 26 yards per reception.
55. Jon McAllister, Junior TE, Chesnut Hill Academy – This 6’0, 190-pounder had a terrific sophomore season in a predominately running-oriented offense. He never topped three receptions in any game, but McAllister hauled in 21 passes for 441 yards and four touchdowns. He had three catches for 98 yards against Haverford School, and three catches for 84 yards against Episcopal Academy. He averaged 21 yards per reception.
56. Joseph Montouth, Senior RB, Martin Luther King – Montouth, a 1,000-yard rusher in 2007, struggled in 2008, just as King struggled to a 2-10 finish. He ran for 448 yards and scored four touchdowns. Montouth surpassed 100 rushing yards in a game twice last year.
57. Aden Twer, Senior WR, Jenkintown – Twer caught 36 passes for 619 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He averaged 17.2 yards per reception, and over the past two years has 1180 yards and 19 touchdowns. Twer used his sub 4.5 forty speed returning kickoffs and punts for a combined 511 yards. Defensively, he had 39 tackles and three interceptions. Twer is an All-Area and PA Keystone Club recipient with a major upside. See his Highlight Video Here.
58. Keenan Clark, Senior RB, Overbrook – Clark was both a running and pass-catching threat for Overbrook last season. He led the team in rushing yardage, tallying 585 yards on 77 carries. Clark also caught 6 passes for 186 yards. He averaged 7.6 yards per carry and 31 yards per reception. Clark scored eight touchdowns – seven were rushing. He didn’t surpass 100 yards rushing in any game last year, as he was part of an Overbrook offense that featured three running backs that each topped 400 rushing yards.
59. Lamont Jackson, Junior RB, Germantown Academy – Jackson led the team in rushing yardage last season, finishing with 654 rushing yards on 172 carries. He scored six rushing touchdowns and added another receiving. He surpassed 100 yards rushing in a game twice – including a season-best 145 yards on 17 carries against Malvern Prep.
60. Ty Bostain, Junior WR, Council Rock North – Bostain was the Indians’ primary threat as a sophomore, and really, who could blame them? Bostain is a 6’5, 215-pound target. Regardless of graduating class, that size is impressive. He hauled in 40 passes for 649 yards and four touchdowns last year, averaging 16.2 yards per reception. Twice did Bostain go over 100 yards receiving. His best game came against Abington – 8 receptions for 178 yards, an average of 22.5 yards per catch.
61. James Simons, Senior OT/DT, St. Andrews - This 6-2, 250 pound two-way lineman will attract double teams all season long. Look for him all over the backfields of opposing Tri-State offenses.
62. Michael Adens, Senior QB, University City – Adens had a very successful season, statistically speaking, finishing second in all of the Public League in passing yardage. He trailed Malik Stokes, a D-1 prospect, by a solid 40 yards. Adens completed 85-of-228 passes for 1,338 yards and 14 touchdowns. He threw for 100 yards or more seven times, and twice surpassed 200 yards passing. Adens averaged 121.6 passing yards per game in ’08.
63. Richard Zazo, Junior LB, Owen J. Roberts – Zazo made key contributions to the Wildcat defense last season, even if he only played in nine games. The 5’11, 220-pounder totaled 52 tackles, one sack, and picked off a pass. Impressively, of his 52 tackles, 44 were solos. That’s an impressive percentage of 84.6. Rivals.com lists Zazo as a linebacker of interest for Division-1 colleges.
64. Ronye Dennis, Senior CB, Upper Moreland – He played both offense and defense last year, but this athlete made it a bear of a time for opponents’ offenses. Dennis led Upper Moreland with seven interceptions last season. He was part of an Upper Moreland defensive unit that allowed an average of 12.2 points per game.
65. David Tyler, Senior RB, Spring-Ford – Tyler was a threat to carry the ball or catch passes out of the backfield last year. As a runner, he ran for 1,022 yards and 12 touchdowns on 184 carries. Tyler averaged 5.6 yards per carry. As a receiver, he caught 20 passes for 326 yards and three additional touchdowns. He’s run for just over 2,000 yards in his career for the Rams.
66. Dom Taggart, Junior WR, North Penn – Taggart is the Knights’ leading receiver returning to the fold in Lansdale, with just under 200 yards. How will Taggart respond to being one of the featured receivers on the North Penn team? That will be something to watch in ’09, but with two more seasons to go, Taggart has the potential to put up some decent numbers.
67. Michael Goodrich, Senior WR, Downingtown West – Goodrich was one of Bret Gillespie’s favorite targets a season ago. In a spread-out passing attack that featured 10 different receivers at season’s end, Goodrich caught 26 passes for 535 yards and six touchdowns. He had a season-high 105 yards against Chester the second week of the season, and had three other games in which he caught four passes. Goodrich averaged 20.6 yards per reception, and caught a touchdown every fifth pass. Highlight Video Here.
68. Leighton Dennis, Senior RB, Conestoga – Dennis finished 2008 as the Pioneers’ leading rusher. He toted the rock 146 times for 782 yards and scored five touchdowns. Dennis averaged 71 of Conestoga’s 166 yards rushing per game, as the Pioneers finished the season 9-4 and earned a berth in the District 1 playoffs.
69. Michael Trentalange, Senior RB/DB, Lower Moreland – After missing his first five games with an illness, Trentalange came on strong to finish the season. He carried the ball 73 times for 547 yards and six touchdowns. Defensively, he forced two fumbles, intercepted a pass, and scored two additional touchdowns. Lower Moreland finished the year 8-3. Trentalange was named to the All-Pennsylvania Football News’ Academic team, and colleges like Penn and Princeton are showing interest. Highlight Video Here.
70. Rick Brebner, Senior WR, Neshaminy – Brebner was the leading receiver for the Redskins in ’08, helping Neshaminy to a 12-2 record and a berth in the District 1 “AAAA” title game.
71. Joshua Warren, Sophomore QB, Kennett – The future looks bright for this 6’3, 195-pounder, who was part of a two-quarterback rotation with senior Ben Petrak last year. Warren put up the better numbers of the two, completing 87-of-134 passes for 807 yards with eight touchdowns and five interceptions. He had a 262-yard passing effort against Great Valley to end his season, and threw for 168 yards and three scores against Oxford.
72. Maika Polamalu, Junior RB/DB, Pottsgrove Area – He ran for 1,322 yards and 18 touchdowns last year, and added 12 catches for 284 yards and four more scores as a receiver. Defensively, he chipped in with 36 tackles. Look for this multi-purpose athlete to have another solid year in 2009.
73. Shaquille Gaskins, Senior ATH, Southern – Gaskins might be the best returning athlete on the entire Southern team. He was like a Visa card – everywhere. Gaskins ran for 272 yards, threw for 307 yards, added five catches for 109 yards, and led the team in interceptions, with four. He ran for five touchdowns, threw for three more, and added one receiving. He finished second on the team in scoring, with 40 points. Gaskins’ best game came against Mastbaum – he ran for 133 yards and threw for 118 more.
74. Aaron Wilmer, Senior QB, George Washington – Wilmer began the season with an 8-of-10, 141-yard, three-touchdown performance against Bensalem, and he didn’t slow down. All told, the District 12 champion quarterback threw for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns, completing 83-of-161 passes. He threw for 100 yards or more five times last season. Highlight Video Here.
75. Karon James, Senior WB, Dobbins-Randolph Vo-Tech – James was one of four running backs to surpass 300 yards rushing for the Mustangs, which finished 8-4 and played for the Philadelphia City “AAA” championship against Archbishop Wood. James racked up 125 carries for 770 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry and topped the 100-yard rushing mark in three games. Highlight Video Here.
76. Andy Ellison, Senior WR, Spring-Ford – In his first season as a starting wide receiver, Ellison excelled. Then again, it’s always a benefit when you’ve got a career 4,700-yard passer in Trevor Sasek throwing you the ball. Ellison hauled in 45 passes for 715 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged 15.9 yards per reception. Ellison’s last two games of the season – Penn Wood and Phoenixville – each saw #86 haul in 10 passes. He finished the PW game with 142 receiving yards and the Phoenixville game with 97.
77. Brian Pommerer, Senior QB, Great Valley – Pommerer is listed as a quarterback on Rivals.com, but in ’08, he was a lethal multi-purpose athlete. He had 162 carries for 1,004 yards, 23 receptions for 403 yards, and scored 17 touchdowns. Defensively, Pommerer added 22 tackles and three interceptions. His contributions helped Great Valley finish last season with an 8-4 overall record.
78. Bryan Dean, Senior ATH, Neshaminy – Dean was a multi-purpose athlete for the Redskins. He ran for over 1,000 yards, and also caught passes and returned kicks and punts for the District 1 “AAAA” runners-up. What could #28 do for an encore in his senior year? Maybe he could help bring Neshaminy a District 1 championship – something the school hasn’t claimed since 2004.
79. Casey Ikeda, Senior SS, Conestoga – Ikeda played a big role for the Pioneers as a safety last season. The 6’2 senior-to-be racked up 53 tackles, but most impressively, he picked off eight passes. Three of those eight interceptions came in a narrow 28-21 loss to Downingtown West. Ikeda had seven games last year in which he recorded five or more tackles, including a season-high eight stops against Penncrest.
80. Charles Green, Senior QB/DB, Coatesville Area – If the true definition of a dual threat quarterback is a near 50-50 split between rush and pass yards, then Green fits the definition very well. He threw for 781 yards, ran for 629 more, and totaled 15 touchdowns, of which 10 were rushing. In the last two years, Green has thrown for 1,596 yards and run for another 1,349. He’ll be one of the main offensive catalysts for the Red Raiders in 2009.
81. Chase Fleming, Senior LB, Upper Perkiomen – Fleming was a two-way player for Upper Perkiomen last season. He ran for 368 yards and averaged nearly six yards per carry on offense. Defensively, he’s generating interest from some Division-1 colleges – UCONN, Pitt, and Temple.
82. Braheem Ford, Senior DB, Roxborough – Ford was a two-way player for Roxborough last year, doubling as a wide receiver and a defensive back. Offensively, Ford caught 11 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 23.1 yards per reception. Defensively, he led the team with five interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.
83. Antonio Murrell, Senior QB, Roxborough – Murrell had a solid junior season, by Public League standards. The league is known for being reliant more on the run than the pass, but the Roxborough field general was efficient. Murrell went 51-of-147 for 807 yards and eight touchdowns. He averaged 67.3 passing yards per game last year. Murrell’s best game came against William Penn – he went 10-of-16 for 131 yards and a touchdown.
84. Louis Smith, Junior WR, Downingtown West
85. Ryan Laughlin, Junior QB, Cardinal O’Hara
86. Wyatt Benson, Senior LB, Haverford School
87. Anthony Robey, Senior CB, Norristown
88. Andrew Rice, Senior OT, Pennridge
89. Sheldon Mayer, Senior RB, Norristown
90. Brandon Gunn, Senior LB/QB, Wissahickon
91. Tim Farlow, Senior RB, Bensalem
92. Tevin Campbell, Senior QB, Chester
93. Gabe Stein, Senior G, Souderton
94. Lucas Hiller, Senior C, Downingtown East
95. Steve Jones, Senior TE, LaSalle College
96. Matt Atkinson, Senior QB, Penncrest
97. Wally Rutecki, Senior QB, Springfield-Delco
98. Michael Brown, Senior RB, William Penn Charter
99. Bobby Bureski, Senior LB, West Chester Henderson
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Players To Watch In 2009:
Ray Manuel, Senior DB, West Catholic
Keegan Lawton, Junior RB/CB, Bishop Shanahan
Kevin Regan, Senior QB, Roman Catholic
Jamil Vann, Senior DE, Downingtown West
Ryan Bond, Senior WR/DB, Conwell-Egan Catholic
Ryan Shea, Junior RB/CB, Archbishop Carroll
Pat Kwiatkowski, Senior WR, Archbishop Ryan
Omar Black, Senior ATH, Abraham Lincoln
Quran Kent, Junior WR, West Catholic
Rashan Walker, Senior WR/DB, Delaware Valley Charter
Rolando Ransom, Sophomore RB, Communications Tech
Nate Smith, Sophomore CB, George Washington
Montrell Stewart, Junior QB, Simon Gratz
Mick Foley, Senior WR, William Penn Charter
Markeese Walker, Junior RB, Delaware Valley Charter
Marquise White, Senior RB, Benjamin Franklin
Matt Conroy, Junior RB, Bishop McDevitt
Leland Smith, Senior QB, Imhotep Charter
Kendrick Lewis, Senior WR, Imhotep Charter
Kessan Christopher, Senior RB, George Washington
Kevin Forster, Junior DB/WR, LaSalle
Joshua Bangura, Senior TE/LB, Dobbins-Randolph Vo-Tech
Julian Huggins, Senior WR, North Catholic
Joe McCausland, Senior QB, Abraham Lincoln
John Counts, Junior RB, Fels
John Ruppert, Senior DT, West Catholic
Jim Lynch, Junior TE, West Catholic
Jeremiah Mitchell, Senior TE, Delaware Valley Charter
James Fowler, Senior TE, George Washington
David Martina, Senior WR, William Penn Charter
David Williams, Senior LB, North Catholic
Dennis Regan, Junior ATH, Roman Catholic
Drew Sigfried, Senior ATH, Bishop McDevitt
Bryant Moritz, Senior FB/LB, Archbishop Carroll
Christopher Lewis, Junior QB, Imhotep Charter
LaQuan Robinson, Senior WR, Chester
Neil Warren, Senior RB, Delaware Valley Charter
Jordan Harris, Senior RB/DB, Avon Grove
Sharif Smith, Sophomore RB, Furness
Stephan Singleton, Senior DB, North Catholic
Couve Lafate, Senior RB/DB, West Chester Henderson
Taron Mills, Senior LB, Frankford
Terrell Lee, Senior QB, Edison
Tim Carroll, Senior K, West Catholic
Tony Smith, Junior QB, Father Judge
Aaron Payne, Senior DL, Chester
Clint Passarella, Junior CB, Souderton
Corey Snyder, Senior DL, Avon Grove
Blake Davenport, Senior WR, Kennett
Edwin Gonzalez, Senior LB, Quakertown
Ian Walbridge, FB, Pennridge
Jared Giles, Senior LB, Boyertown
Joe Richburg, Junior LB, Academy Park
Justin Oliveri, Senior DEF, Pottsgrove Area
Kabongo Bukasa, Senior FS, Academy Park
Kayvon Greene, Junior DEF, Pottsgrove Area
Kurtis Roberts, Senior DEF, Quakertown
Logan Herb, Senior RB, Boyertown
Matt Bundy, Senior WR, Penncrest
Myles Jackson, Junior LB, West Chester Henderson
Philip Barbieri, Senior TE, Penncrest
Rob Basile, Senior LB, Quakertown
Ryan Tincknell, Senior QB, Quakertown
Ryan White, Junior DB, Marple Newtown
Scott Madl, Senior DEF, Pottsgrove Area
Shawn McCarthy, Senior RB, Jenkintown
Terrance Turner, Senior DB, Chester
Tyrone Rochester, Senior RB, Kennett
Wesley Shoap, Senior LB, Avon Grove
Ben Speller, Senior DB, Abraham Lincoln
Brad Wilson, Junior WR, Delaware Valley Charter
2. Corey Brown, Senior RB, Cardinal O’Hara – Brown played in only five games in 2008 before injury, but his numbers were ridiculous: 68 rushes for 662 yards, 13 receptions for 154 yards, and 13 total touchdowns scored. That is 10 yards per touch if you weren't counting. Brown is the highest-rated PA recruit by Rivals.com, and at #69 he is a big-time DI talent. Highlight Video Here.
3. Malik Stokes, Senior QB, Philadelphia Northeast – Stokes will break the Public League record for career passing yards this year and go over 4,000. Malik threw for a league-best 1,379 yards and 11 touchdowns. The DI prospect has thrown for over 2,600 career yards, and is just getting warmed up.
4. Seth Betancourt, Senior OL, St. Joseph’s Prep – Betancourt is one of the top Catholic League offensive linemen, and is being sought by numerous Division-1 colleges. He helped pave the way for two 800-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard passing quarterback. Betancourt was part of an offensive line that blocked for an offense that averaged 361 yards and 28 points per game (easternpafootball.com).
5. Myron Ross, Senior RB, Wissahickon - Ross had a stellar 2008 campaign and was named to the Suburban-One All-League First Team. This do everything back is also a monster on defense as a LB. Ross recently committed to Vanderbilt and his coach thinks Ross will run for over 2,000 yards this season, giving him almost 4,000 for his career. Click HERE for Highlight Video.
6. Sam Feleccia, Senior WR, LaSalle College – Feleccia is the prototypical DI prospect. The 6’3, 210-pounder hauled in 51 passes for 971 yards and scored eight touchdowns. Look for Feleccia to light up the scoreboard again this year as LaSalle tries to avenge its loss in the city championship.
7. Drew Loughery, Senior QB, LaSalle College – Add Loughery to the long line of LaSalle quarterbacks that can chuck the ball around the yard. After seeing limited action as a sophomore, he exploded, completing 165-of-289 passes for 2,628 yards and 25 touchdowns. He threw a touchdown pass in 11 of LaSalle’s 12 games, surpassed 200 passing yards in a game six times, and twice surpassed 310 yards passing. A Division-1 prospect, Loughery has the potential to hit 5,000 career passing yards (easternpafootball.com).
8. Jake Zuzek, Senior C, West Catholic – Zuzek is one of the largest returning centers in the state. His 6’2, 290-pound frame will be needed to help solidify the Burrs’ line in the coming season. Zuzek helped pave the way for three 1,000-yard rushers and a 1,300-yard passing quarterback last year during the Burrs’ record-setting 775-point, PIAA runner-up outburst. West racked up nearly 7,300 yards of offense, averaging over 456 yards and 49 points per game (easternpafootball.com).
9. Jamal Abdur-Rahman, Junior ATH, LaSalle College – Abdur-Rahman was one of the top threats in all the Catholic league last year. He is listed as an athlete racking up both the rushing and receiving yards. Abdur-Rahman ran for 1,009 yards on 148 carries and hauled in 25 passes for 449 yards. In all, he scored 23 total touchdowns. He averaged 6.8 yards per carry and nearly 18 yards per reception. Highlight Video HERE.
10. Ibraheim Campbell, Senior RB/DB, Chesnut Hill Academy – Playing offense or defense, Campbell was a standout. He ran for 1,772 yards and 22 touchdowns, and added two interceptions on defense. A Division-1 prospect, Campbell projects as a defensive back at the next level. Only three of Chesnut Hill’s 11 opponents held Campbell below 100 yards rushing in a game (easternpafootball.com). Highlight Video Here.
11. Bret Gillespie, Senior QB, Downingtown West – Replacing a career 5,000-yard passer like Nolan Kearney might be tough for some, but Gillespie put up solid numbers in his junior season. He completed 121-of-233 passes for 2,041 yards and 19 touchdowns. Gillespie averaged 157 yards passing per game in leading the Whippets to an 11-2 record. West’s offense averaged 32.2 points per game a season ago (easternpafootball.com).
12. Josh Coulter, Senior DE, Downingtown West – Coulter had 31 sacks last year. Let me repeat: 31 sacks. Twice he had 5 sack games, and he was never held below 3 sacks in a game. Coulter should get DI looks, but he will continue his dominance at the high school level.
13. Ramadan Abdullah, Senior QB, Germantown – It’s not every day that a Public League quarterback throws for over 1,000 yards in a season. Abdullah did just that in 2008. He completed 70-of-153 passes for 1,006 yards and nine touchdowns. He surpassed 100 yards passing five times last season, including the final two games of the year, in which he threw for 296 yards and a trio of scores. Abdullah was the catalyst for a Germantown passing attack that featured four receivers the each had at least 10 catches (easternpafootball.com).
14. Skyler Mornhinweg, Sophomore DB, St. Joseph’s Prep – The 6’2, 176 pounds is already a potential D-1 prospect. He lead the team with four interceptions last year as a freshman. Look for Mornhinweg to have his coming out party this season.
15. Rondell White, Senior RB, Bayard Rustin – White carried the ball 294 times for 2,113 yards and scored 32 touchdowns for the District 1 "AAA" Champions. It will be a tough act to follow, but White's pure athletic ability will help him compensate for all eyes on him.
16. Terrell Chesnut, Junior QB/FS, Pottsgrove Area – Chesnut burst onto the scene as a freshman with 67 tackles and nine interceptions. He added a few more dimensions to his game as a sophomore. He ran for 1,226 yards and 21 touchdowns, threw for 935 yards and eight more scores, and racked up 89 tackles and a pair of interceptions and fumble recoveries on defense. He’ll be a top prospect in the Class of 2011, most likely on defense (easternpafootball.com).
17. Tariq “Pop Tart” Gordon, Senior RB, University City – Pop Tarts are good for breakfast. Random, yes, but this “Pop Tart” was pretty good on the football field. Gordon finished the season with 154 carries for 1,122 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding 19 catches for 233 yards and a touchdown as a receiver. He only played in nine of UC’s 12 games last year, averaging nearly 125 yards rushing per game (easternpafootball.com).
18. Matt Massello, Junior DL, Archbishop Wood – Massello is listed on Rivals.com as a player to watch for the Class of 2011 and as a sophomore he anchored a line which destroyed opponent rushing game. Massello should have a breakout year and be in the top 10 on next year's list.
19. John Loughery, Junior QB, William Penn Charter – Loughery put up quality numbers in his sophomore season. In fact, most of his passing yardage came in a five-week stretch. He completed 88-of-189 passes for 999 yards and six touchdowns. In a five-week stretch that began with Valley Forge and ended with Malvern Prep, Loughery completed 58 passes for 754 yards and all six of his touchdowns. Loughery replaced senior John Ryan in Week 3 as a full-time starting quarterback (easternpafootball.com).
20. Akmed Greene, Senior RB, Roxborough – Talk about making the most of your first year as a varsity running back – Greene wasted no time. In his first ever varsity football game, he broke the school record for rushing yardage. When the dust settles, Greene finished the season with 252 carries for 1,540 yards and eight touchdowns, as well as 19 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown. The 1,540 rush yards was one of the highest totals in the Public League last year. He averaged 128.3 yards per game, surpassing 100 yards in a game seven times (easternpafootball.com).
21. AJ Jones, Senior WR/DB, Haverford School – Jones, a 6’2 athlete, caught 24 passes for 313 yards, and added four receiving touchdowns to go along with 13.1 yards per reception. Defensively, Jones intercepted four passes, returning two for touchdowns proving that he can take it to the house anytime, from anywhere on the field.
22. Corey Majors, Junior RB, Neshaminy – Majors is tabbed as a Division-1 prospect for the Class of 2011, according to Rivals.com. He’ll more than likely see an increase in his workload out of the backfield in 2009 following the graduation of senior RB Quilian Arnold, a 1,000-yard rusher (easternpafootball.com).
23. Lonnie Richardson, Senior ATH, Strath Haven – Richardson is arguably the most talented player returning to the Strath Haven roster for 2009. He had a breakout junior season, running for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdowns. He averaged 6.6 yards per carry. Defensively, he totaled 82 tackles and picked off a pair of passes, returning both for touchdowns. As a special teamer, he returned 15 kicks for 384 yards and a touchdown. Richardson is the latest Division-1 prospect from a school that has produced numerous D-1 players over the years (easternpafootball.com).Highlight Video Here.
24. Chris Smallwood, Senior RB, Upper Moreland – He caught the attention of many when he racked up 1,100 rushing yards as a sophomore who split time with a senior. Now, as the primary feature back, Smallwood is showing District 1 even more of his potential. He ran the ball 274 times for 1,897 yards and 25 touchdowns, giving him over 3,000 rushing yards for his career. No opponent held #2 under 100 yards rushing last year. Smallwood, a Division-1 prospect, had seven games in which his rushing total reached or surpassed 166 rushing yards (easternpafootball.com).
25. JD Dzurko, Senior OL, North Penn – He paved the way for an appearance in the PIAA semifinals, North Penn’s fourth appearance at that juncture of the season since 2002. Dzurko provided blocking for a 1,500-yard rusher, 990-yard rusher, and a 1,000-yard passing quarterback. North Penn averaged over 35 points per game last year, and Dzurko, a D-1 prospect at center, will be the leader of the North Penn offensive line this year (easternpafootball.com). Highlight Video Here.
26. Kylie Smith, Senior QB, Lancaster Catholic - Smith has good pocket presence, feels the rush and has the feet to move around in the pocket or the mobility to take off into the open field. He throws a nice, tight spiral and is accurate, getting good ball placement and leading his receivers in their routes. He reads the field well and looks off safeties, not starting down his intended target. He lacks the velocity on his passes that he’ll need at the next level right now (easternpafootball.com).
27. Joe DiTrolio, Senior OT/DT, Malvern Prep - DiTrolio is a two-way Firs Team All-Inter-Ac lineman who is leftover from last year's #1 ranked team. If there is any chance of Malvern rebuiding, DiTrolio will lead the way.
28. Major Everett, Senior FB, Cardinal O’Hara - Everett can bench 155 pounds 20 times, 225 pounds five times and squats 405 pounds five times. He runs a 4.3 short shuttle, claims an eight-foot broad jump and has a 30-inch vertical leap. His father played in the NFL for several years. Purdue has a very high interest, and Hawaii, MSU and TCU are all looking.
29. Matt Williams, Senior C, Cardinal O’Hara - Williams was given honorable mention by the Philadelphia Catholic League and voted second-team All-County as a junior. UConn and Pitt are interested.
30. Ryan Brumfeld, Junior RB, Owen J. Roberts – Brumfield carried the ball 331 times for 2,246 yards and 20 touchdowns, and added 18 receptions for 267 yards and two touchdowns as a receiving threat. Look for Brumfield to go over 5,000 yards for his career this season, as the back is already over 3,000. He averaged 6.8 yards per carry and 172.8 yards rushing per game.
31. Mike Huf, Senior LB, Cardinal O’Hara - Huf earned honorable mention All-Catholic League and second-team All-State by PAFootball News. He does 10 reps of 225 pounds on the bench and eight reps of 405 pounds squatting. BC and NC State lead long list of DI teams interested.
32. Tyler Hamilton, Senior QB, Council Rock North – Hamilton might be the best returning dual threat quarterback in all of District 1, even if his team only won three games. He threw for 1,680 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 391 yards and five scores on the ground. Hamilton, A Division-1 prospect, had his best game of the year in a loss to Bensalem. He went 16-of-23 for 238 yards and two scores. Hamilton was held below 100 yards passing only once last season. He averaged close to 200 yards of total offense per game (easternpafootball.com).
33. Curtis Wortham, Senior RB, Father Judge – Did anyone else see Wortham in the PCL playoffs last year? This Barry Sanders looking back is shifty and elusive. He had 254 carries for 1,562 yards and 19 touchdowns. Maybe the most impressive stat is that ncluding a school-record 294 yards in a playoff game against Cardinal O’Hara. Highlight Video Here.
34. Garrett Compton, Senior RB, St. Joseph’s Prep – This Hawk finished second on the team in rushing yardage last season, trailing only outgoing senior Mike Yeager. Compton ran for 830 yards and nine touchdowns on 137 carries. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry, and had four games in which he surpassed 100 yards rushing. Highlight Video Here.
35. Craig Needhammer, Junior RB, North Penn – He didn’t put up eye-popping numbers in helping the Knights reach the PIAA semifinals, but that was because there were several talented running backs in front of him. Now, as the top returning rusher, with just under 300 yards, will become one of the main focal points in the North Penn attack. Lately, NP has just reloaded year after year. Will 2009 continue that trend?
36. Dan Grimes, Senior C, Archbishop Wood – Grimes is the lone returning offensive lineman from the Vikings’ PIAA runner-up team from a year ago. He helped pave the way for three rushers that eclipsed 450 rushing yards and a 1,300-yard passer at quarterback. Wood’s offense topped 30 points nine times last season, scoring a school-record 483 points in the process. Wood’s offense averaged 335 yards per game.
37. Shawn Wenhold, Senior ATH, Upper Perkiomen – Wenhold did a little bit of everything on the offensive side of the ball for Indians last season. He carried the ball 87 times for 606 yards and added 24 catches for 402 yards as a receiver. He averaged nearly seven yards per carry and over 16 yards per reception. Wenhold is a Division-1 prospect, and has interest from UCONN, Pitt, and Temple.
38. Brad Herzlich, Senior MLB, Conestoga – This 6’3 linebacker will be one of the key defensive leaders for Conestoga this 2009 season. As a junior, Herzlich posted 107 tackles, one sack, two interceptions, and two fumble recoveries. He topped 10 or more tackles four times, including a season-high 15 tackles against Upper Darby. Boston College is interested, but has not yet offered. Highlight Video Here.
39. Marcellus Irving, Senior RB/WR, Garnet Valley – Irving didn’t post big statistical numbers for the Jaguars last season – he was playing behind two 1,000 yard rushers in Tim Keyser and Jared Bonaquisti. But he made the most of his touches. Irving, a Division-1 prospect with interest from seven schools, totaled 26 carries for 180 yards and scored five touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 122 yards and a touchdown, an average of 17.4 yards per reception. Highlight Video Here.
40. Scott Adkins, Senior DB, Archbishop Wood – Adkins is a relative of St. Joe’s Prep behemoth Mark Arcidiacono, and while there’s quite a differential in size, both are proven, athletic players. Adkins led the Viking defense with a team-best eight interceptions, and week in and week out, he shut down notable receiver after notable receiver. He keyed a defensive effort in the Eastern Finals that held a potent Selinsgrove passing attack (over 2,100 yards entering the game) to just 61 yards. Adkins, at 5’8, only allowed one successful fade pattern all season long – to Thomas Jefferson’s 6’5 tight end Brock DeCicco.
41. Lee Marvel, Senior ATH, Council Rock North – This Indian was all over the place, literally. Running, catching passes, or playing defense, he could be one of the best returning multi-purpose athletes in all of the District. Marvel ran for 446 yards, added 363 receiving yards, and scored nine total touchdowns on offense. Defensively, he racked up 109 tackles, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery. Marvel posted a 20-tackle game in the Indians’ season finale against Council Rock South.
42. Danny Gallagher, Junior QB, Chesnut Hill Academy – Gallagher didn’t have to throw much last season with a steady running back in Ibraheim Campbell behind him, but the sophomore field general was efficient. He completed 44 percent of his passed for 830 yards and six touchdowns. He also had 63 rushing yards on 47 keepers. Gallagher’s best game came against Lawrenceville, NJ. He finished the contest 7-of-9 for 160 yards and a touchdown. He also went 6-of-6 for 138 yards against Episcopal Academy. Highlight Video Here.
43. Dante Dickens, Senior LB, West Catholic – Dickens put up solid numbers last season, and is one of the top returning defenders on the ’09 West Catholic team. He finished the season with 86 tackles (60 solo) to go along with two sacks, an interception (which he returned for a touchdown) and eight passes defended. Dickens was part of a West Catholic defense that allowed an average of 13.9 points per game.
44. Dylan Moody, Senior RB/DB, William Penn Charter – Moody was a multi-purpose athlete for Penn Charter as a junior. He played as a running back, wide receiver, and defensive back. Moody finished second on the team in rushing yardage, totaling 389 yards on 83 carries. He added four catches for 43 yards, and intercepted a pass on defense. Moody averaged 4.7 yards per carry and 10.75 yards per reception.
45. Eric Petransky, Senior RB, Monsignor Bonner – Petransky finished 2008 as the team leader in rushing yardage. He finished the season with 177 carries for 809 yards and five touchdowns. Petransky surpassed 100 yards rushing in a game four times last season, including a 170-yard effort against Episcopal Academy and a 129-yard outburst against Archbishop Ryan.
46. Eugene Byrd, Senior RB, North Catholic – Byrd was a part of a North Catholic offense that won six of its first seven games and averaged 18.5 points per game. He finished the season with 252 carries for 1,095 yards and 14 touchdowns. Byrd surpassed 100 rushing yards in a game five times, including a season-high 177 yards and three scores against Pennridge.
47. Dexter Bridge, Junior WR, Upper Merion – Upper Merion went 6-4 a season ago, and averaged 25 points per game. The Vikings did not submit statistics to Maxpreps.com, but Bridge is tabbed as a potential Division-1 prospect for the recruiting class of 2011. Highlight Video Here.
48. Mark McHugh, Senior QB, Garnet Valley – McHugh assumed the reins of Garnet Valley’s hybrid option/Wing-T offense from Eric Van Wyk, a talented lefty who guided the Jaguars to a PIAA runner-up finish in 2007. McHugh stepped up admirably, completing 74-of-130 passes for 1,039 yards and nine touchdowns. A dual threat, the GV field general added 437 rushing yards and six more scores. McHugh directed a Jaguar offense that averaged 31.2 points per game and reached the D1 “AAAA” semifinals. Highlight Video Here.
49. Connor Hoffman, Senior WR, LaSalle College – Hoffman finished as LaSalle’s second-leading receiver last season, as he hauled in 37 passes for 515 yards and five touchdowns. He averaged 13.9 yards per reception last year. Hoffman twice went over 100 receiving yards in a game – his best game came in the second week of the season against Malvern Prep – he had nine catches for 108 yards and two scores.
50. Jaron Turner, Junior WR, Olney – Turner had a successful sophomore season for Olney, even though he only got 15 touches on offense – four carries and 11 receptions. But he did a lot with a little – totaling 427 all-purpose yards (362 receiving) and scoring nine touchdowns (one rushing, six receiving, and two kickoff returns). He averaged nearly 33 yards per reception and 16.3 yards per carry.
51. Tony Latronica, Senior RB, Quakertown – Latronica entered 2008 off a pretty successful sophomore campaign. Let’s just say he one-upped his ’07 performance. Latronica carried the ball 200 times for 1,353 yards, had 27 receptions for 351 yards, and scored 18 total touchdowns. He averaged 6.8 yards per carry and 13 yards per reception. A 234-yard, three touchdown performance against CB West highlighted his season, as did a 174 all-purpose yard performance against Central Bucks East. He surpassed 100 yards rushing six times.
52. Preston Hamlette, Senior DEF, Pottsgrove Area – Hamlette had a very good 2008 season defensively for the Falcons. He led the state in tackles, with 198 of them. 90 were solos, to go along with 4.5 sacks. He averaged 15.2 tackles per game. Hamlette had an impressive 17 tackles against Interboro and 15 tackles in a playoff loss to Bayard Rustin. Offensively, he ran for 437 yards and scored seven touchdowns.
53. Jerry Boyer, Senior FB, Penncrest – Boyer had a fantastic junior season for Penncrest – one in which the Lions ran for an average of just over 200 yards per game. Boyer finished 2008 with 127 carries for 1,103 yards and 17 touchdowns. He averaged 8.6 yards per carry and over 122 yards rushing per game. Highlight Video Here.
54. Joe Clayborne, Junior TE, George Washington – Clayborne had an interesting 2008 season. It began with a four-catch, 115-yard performance for University City, and then he spent the rest of the season playing for Washington. Between the two schools, Clayborne caught 16 passes for 416 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 26 yards per reception.
55. Jon McAllister, Junior TE, Chesnut Hill Academy – This 6’0, 190-pounder had a terrific sophomore season in a predominately running-oriented offense. He never topped three receptions in any game, but McAllister hauled in 21 passes for 441 yards and four touchdowns. He had three catches for 98 yards against Haverford School, and three catches for 84 yards against Episcopal Academy. He averaged 21 yards per reception.
56. Joseph Montouth, Senior RB, Martin Luther King – Montouth, a 1,000-yard rusher in 2007, struggled in 2008, just as King struggled to a 2-10 finish. He ran for 448 yards and scored four touchdowns. Montouth surpassed 100 rushing yards in a game twice last year.
57. Aden Twer, Senior WR, Jenkintown – Twer caught 36 passes for 619 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He averaged 17.2 yards per reception, and over the past two years has 1180 yards and 19 touchdowns. Twer used his sub 4.5 forty speed returning kickoffs and punts for a combined 511 yards. Defensively, he had 39 tackles and three interceptions. Twer is an All-Area and PA Keystone Club recipient with a major upside. See his Highlight Video Here.
58. Keenan Clark, Senior RB, Overbrook – Clark was both a running and pass-catching threat for Overbrook last season. He led the team in rushing yardage, tallying 585 yards on 77 carries. Clark also caught 6 passes for 186 yards. He averaged 7.6 yards per carry and 31 yards per reception. Clark scored eight touchdowns – seven were rushing. He didn’t surpass 100 yards rushing in any game last year, as he was part of an Overbrook offense that featured three running backs that each topped 400 rushing yards.
59. Lamont Jackson, Junior RB, Germantown Academy – Jackson led the team in rushing yardage last season, finishing with 654 rushing yards on 172 carries. He scored six rushing touchdowns and added another receiving. He surpassed 100 yards rushing in a game twice – including a season-best 145 yards on 17 carries against Malvern Prep.
60. Ty Bostain, Junior WR, Council Rock North – Bostain was the Indians’ primary threat as a sophomore, and really, who could blame them? Bostain is a 6’5, 215-pound target. Regardless of graduating class, that size is impressive. He hauled in 40 passes for 649 yards and four touchdowns last year, averaging 16.2 yards per reception. Twice did Bostain go over 100 yards receiving. His best game came against Abington – 8 receptions for 178 yards, an average of 22.5 yards per catch.
61. James Simons, Senior OT/DT, St. Andrews - This 6-2, 250 pound two-way lineman will attract double teams all season long. Look for him all over the backfields of opposing Tri-State offenses.
62. Michael Adens, Senior QB, University City – Adens had a very successful season, statistically speaking, finishing second in all of the Public League in passing yardage. He trailed Malik Stokes, a D-1 prospect, by a solid 40 yards. Adens completed 85-of-228 passes for 1,338 yards and 14 touchdowns. He threw for 100 yards or more seven times, and twice surpassed 200 yards passing. Adens averaged 121.6 passing yards per game in ’08.
63. Richard Zazo, Junior LB, Owen J. Roberts – Zazo made key contributions to the Wildcat defense last season, even if he only played in nine games. The 5’11, 220-pounder totaled 52 tackles, one sack, and picked off a pass. Impressively, of his 52 tackles, 44 were solos. That’s an impressive percentage of 84.6. Rivals.com lists Zazo as a linebacker of interest for Division-1 colleges.
64. Ronye Dennis, Senior CB, Upper Moreland – He played both offense and defense last year, but this athlete made it a bear of a time for opponents’ offenses. Dennis led Upper Moreland with seven interceptions last season. He was part of an Upper Moreland defensive unit that allowed an average of 12.2 points per game.
65. David Tyler, Senior RB, Spring-Ford – Tyler was a threat to carry the ball or catch passes out of the backfield last year. As a runner, he ran for 1,022 yards and 12 touchdowns on 184 carries. Tyler averaged 5.6 yards per carry. As a receiver, he caught 20 passes for 326 yards and three additional touchdowns. He’s run for just over 2,000 yards in his career for the Rams.
66. Dom Taggart, Junior WR, North Penn – Taggart is the Knights’ leading receiver returning to the fold in Lansdale, with just under 200 yards. How will Taggart respond to being one of the featured receivers on the North Penn team? That will be something to watch in ’09, but with two more seasons to go, Taggart has the potential to put up some decent numbers.
67. Michael Goodrich, Senior WR, Downingtown West – Goodrich was one of Bret Gillespie’s favorite targets a season ago. In a spread-out passing attack that featured 10 different receivers at season’s end, Goodrich caught 26 passes for 535 yards and six touchdowns. He had a season-high 105 yards against Chester the second week of the season, and had three other games in which he caught four passes. Goodrich averaged 20.6 yards per reception, and caught a touchdown every fifth pass. Highlight Video Here.
68. Leighton Dennis, Senior RB, Conestoga – Dennis finished 2008 as the Pioneers’ leading rusher. He toted the rock 146 times for 782 yards and scored five touchdowns. Dennis averaged 71 of Conestoga’s 166 yards rushing per game, as the Pioneers finished the season 9-4 and earned a berth in the District 1 playoffs.
69. Michael Trentalange, Senior RB/DB, Lower Moreland – After missing his first five games with an illness, Trentalange came on strong to finish the season. He carried the ball 73 times for 547 yards and six touchdowns. Defensively, he forced two fumbles, intercepted a pass, and scored two additional touchdowns. Lower Moreland finished the year 8-3. Trentalange was named to the All-Pennsylvania Football News’ Academic team, and colleges like Penn and Princeton are showing interest. Highlight Video Here.
70. Rick Brebner, Senior WR, Neshaminy – Brebner was the leading receiver for the Redskins in ’08, helping Neshaminy to a 12-2 record and a berth in the District 1 “AAAA” title game.
71. Joshua Warren, Sophomore QB, Kennett – The future looks bright for this 6’3, 195-pounder, who was part of a two-quarterback rotation with senior Ben Petrak last year. Warren put up the better numbers of the two, completing 87-of-134 passes for 807 yards with eight touchdowns and five interceptions. He had a 262-yard passing effort against Great Valley to end his season, and threw for 168 yards and three scores against Oxford.
72. Maika Polamalu, Junior RB/DB, Pottsgrove Area – He ran for 1,322 yards and 18 touchdowns last year, and added 12 catches for 284 yards and four more scores as a receiver. Defensively, he chipped in with 36 tackles. Look for this multi-purpose athlete to have another solid year in 2009.
73. Shaquille Gaskins, Senior ATH, Southern – Gaskins might be the best returning athlete on the entire Southern team. He was like a Visa card – everywhere. Gaskins ran for 272 yards, threw for 307 yards, added five catches for 109 yards, and led the team in interceptions, with four. He ran for five touchdowns, threw for three more, and added one receiving. He finished second on the team in scoring, with 40 points. Gaskins’ best game came against Mastbaum – he ran for 133 yards and threw for 118 more.
74. Aaron Wilmer, Senior QB, George Washington – Wilmer began the season with an 8-of-10, 141-yard, three-touchdown performance against Bensalem, and he didn’t slow down. All told, the District 12 champion quarterback threw for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns, completing 83-of-161 passes. He threw for 100 yards or more five times last season. Highlight Video Here.
75. Karon James, Senior WB, Dobbins-Randolph Vo-Tech – James was one of four running backs to surpass 300 yards rushing for the Mustangs, which finished 8-4 and played for the Philadelphia City “AAA” championship against Archbishop Wood. James racked up 125 carries for 770 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry and topped the 100-yard rushing mark in three games. Highlight Video Here.
76. Andy Ellison, Senior WR, Spring-Ford – In his first season as a starting wide receiver, Ellison excelled. Then again, it’s always a benefit when you’ve got a career 4,700-yard passer in Trevor Sasek throwing you the ball. Ellison hauled in 45 passes for 715 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged 15.9 yards per reception. Ellison’s last two games of the season – Penn Wood and Phoenixville – each saw #86 haul in 10 passes. He finished the PW game with 142 receiving yards and the Phoenixville game with 97.
77. Brian Pommerer, Senior QB, Great Valley – Pommerer is listed as a quarterback on Rivals.com, but in ’08, he was a lethal multi-purpose athlete. He had 162 carries for 1,004 yards, 23 receptions for 403 yards, and scored 17 touchdowns. Defensively, Pommerer added 22 tackles and three interceptions. His contributions helped Great Valley finish last season with an 8-4 overall record.
78. Bryan Dean, Senior ATH, Neshaminy – Dean was a multi-purpose athlete for the Redskins. He ran for over 1,000 yards, and also caught passes and returned kicks and punts for the District 1 “AAAA” runners-up. What could #28 do for an encore in his senior year? Maybe he could help bring Neshaminy a District 1 championship – something the school hasn’t claimed since 2004.
79. Casey Ikeda, Senior SS, Conestoga – Ikeda played a big role for the Pioneers as a safety last season. The 6’2 senior-to-be racked up 53 tackles, but most impressively, he picked off eight passes. Three of those eight interceptions came in a narrow 28-21 loss to Downingtown West. Ikeda had seven games last year in which he recorded five or more tackles, including a season-high eight stops against Penncrest.
80. Charles Green, Senior QB/DB, Coatesville Area – If the true definition of a dual threat quarterback is a near 50-50 split between rush and pass yards, then Green fits the definition very well. He threw for 781 yards, ran for 629 more, and totaled 15 touchdowns, of which 10 were rushing. In the last two years, Green has thrown for 1,596 yards and run for another 1,349. He’ll be one of the main offensive catalysts for the Red Raiders in 2009.
81. Chase Fleming, Senior LB, Upper Perkiomen – Fleming was a two-way player for Upper Perkiomen last season. He ran for 368 yards and averaged nearly six yards per carry on offense. Defensively, he’s generating interest from some Division-1 colleges – UCONN, Pitt, and Temple.
82. Braheem Ford, Senior DB, Roxborough – Ford was a two-way player for Roxborough last year, doubling as a wide receiver and a defensive back. Offensively, Ford caught 11 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 23.1 yards per reception. Defensively, he led the team with five interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.
83. Antonio Murrell, Senior QB, Roxborough – Murrell had a solid junior season, by Public League standards. The league is known for being reliant more on the run than the pass, but the Roxborough field general was efficient. Murrell went 51-of-147 for 807 yards and eight touchdowns. He averaged 67.3 passing yards per game last year. Murrell’s best game came against William Penn – he went 10-of-16 for 131 yards and a touchdown.
84. Louis Smith, Junior WR, Downingtown West
85. Ryan Laughlin, Junior QB, Cardinal O’Hara
86. Wyatt Benson, Senior LB, Haverford School
87. Anthony Robey, Senior CB, Norristown
88. Andrew Rice, Senior OT, Pennridge
89. Sheldon Mayer, Senior RB, Norristown
90. Brandon Gunn, Senior LB/QB, Wissahickon
91. Tim Farlow, Senior RB, Bensalem
92. Tevin Campbell, Senior QB, Chester
93. Gabe Stein, Senior G, Souderton
94. Lucas Hiller, Senior C, Downingtown East
95. Steve Jones, Senior TE, LaSalle College
96. Matt Atkinson, Senior QB, Penncrest
97. Wally Rutecki, Senior QB, Springfield-Delco
98. Michael Brown, Senior RB, William Penn Charter
99. Bobby Bureski, Senior LB, West Chester Henderson
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Players To Watch In 2009:
Ray Manuel, Senior DB, West Catholic
Keegan Lawton, Junior RB/CB, Bishop Shanahan
Kevin Regan, Senior QB, Roman Catholic
Jamil Vann, Senior DE, Downingtown West
Ryan Bond, Senior WR/DB, Conwell-Egan Catholic
Ryan Shea, Junior RB/CB, Archbishop Carroll
Pat Kwiatkowski, Senior WR, Archbishop Ryan
Omar Black, Senior ATH, Abraham Lincoln
Quran Kent, Junior WR, West Catholic
Rashan Walker, Senior WR/DB, Delaware Valley Charter
Rolando Ransom, Sophomore RB, Communications Tech
Nate Smith, Sophomore CB, George Washington
Montrell Stewart, Junior QB, Simon Gratz
Mick Foley, Senior WR, William Penn Charter
Markeese Walker, Junior RB, Delaware Valley Charter
Marquise White, Senior RB, Benjamin Franklin
Matt Conroy, Junior RB, Bishop McDevitt
Leland Smith, Senior QB, Imhotep Charter
Kendrick Lewis, Senior WR, Imhotep Charter
Kessan Christopher, Senior RB, George Washington
Kevin Forster, Junior DB/WR, LaSalle
Joshua Bangura, Senior TE/LB, Dobbins-Randolph Vo-Tech
Julian Huggins, Senior WR, North Catholic
Joe McCausland, Senior QB, Abraham Lincoln
John Counts, Junior RB, Fels
John Ruppert, Senior DT, West Catholic
Jim Lynch, Junior TE, West Catholic
Jeremiah Mitchell, Senior TE, Delaware Valley Charter
James Fowler, Senior TE, George Washington
David Martina, Senior WR, William Penn Charter
David Williams, Senior LB, North Catholic
Dennis Regan, Junior ATH, Roman Catholic
Drew Sigfried, Senior ATH, Bishop McDevitt
Bryant Moritz, Senior FB/LB, Archbishop Carroll
Christopher Lewis, Junior QB, Imhotep Charter
LaQuan Robinson, Senior WR, Chester
Neil Warren, Senior RB, Delaware Valley Charter
Jordan Harris, Senior RB/DB, Avon Grove
Sharif Smith, Sophomore RB, Furness
Stephan Singleton, Senior DB, North Catholic
Couve Lafate, Senior RB/DB, West Chester Henderson
Taron Mills, Senior LB, Frankford
Terrell Lee, Senior QB, Edison
Tim Carroll, Senior K, West Catholic
Tony Smith, Junior QB, Father Judge
Aaron Payne, Senior DL, Chester
Clint Passarella, Junior CB, Souderton
Corey Snyder, Senior DL, Avon Grove
Blake Davenport, Senior WR, Kennett
Edwin Gonzalez, Senior LB, Quakertown
Ian Walbridge, FB, Pennridge
Jared Giles, Senior LB, Boyertown
Joe Richburg, Junior LB, Academy Park
Justin Oliveri, Senior DEF, Pottsgrove Area
Kabongo Bukasa, Senior FS, Academy Park
Kayvon Greene, Junior DEF, Pottsgrove Area
Kurtis Roberts, Senior DEF, Quakertown
Logan Herb, Senior RB, Boyertown
Matt Bundy, Senior WR, Penncrest
Myles Jackson, Junior LB, West Chester Henderson
Philip Barbieri, Senior TE, Penncrest
Rob Basile, Senior LB, Quakertown
Ryan Tincknell, Senior QB, Quakertown
Ryan White, Junior DB, Marple Newtown
Scott Madl, Senior DEF, Pottsgrove Area
Shawn McCarthy, Senior RB, Jenkintown
Terrance Turner, Senior DB, Chester
Tyrone Rochester, Senior RB, Kennett
Wesley Shoap, Senior LB, Avon Grove
Ben Speller, Senior DB, Abraham Lincoln
Brad Wilson, Junior WR, Delaware Valley Charter
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