2016 record: 2-9    |    Coach: David Lovette

Top returners: Trey Beckett, 5-9, 175, Jr., RB; Sean Best, 6-2, 250, Jr. OL; John Burton, 5-10, 200, Sr., OL/LB; Mike Gambrell, 6-3, 240, Sr., DL; Aaron Harrison, 5-10, 250, Sr., DL; Devin Cowan, 6-1, 230, Sr., DL; Trevor Thomas, 5-11, 170, Jr., SE; Nathan Scott, 6-1, 200, Sr., QB; Stephin Straughter, 5-9, 155, Sr., DB; Demarche Hilliard, 6-0, 165, Sr., DB.

Top newcomers: Cedrick McDowell, 5-10, 180, Jr., RB/LB; Armiah Banks, 5-11, 190, Jr., RB/LB; Andre Allen, 5-10, 185, Jr., RB/DB; Tony Tyndall, 6-1, 230, Jr., OL; Dalton Patrick, 6-0, 175, So., TE/LB; D.J. Cruthcher, 6-1, 170, RB/DB, So.; Jonathan McNeill, 5-10, 190, Jr., OL.

Team strengths: “We have a bunch of skill athletes from a junior varsity team that won eight games last year. Offensively, Beckett and Allen are a pretty good one-two punch in our backfield. Defensively, our line is definitely our strength. Harrison is a four-year starter and Gambrell is a three-year starter.’’

Team concerns: “We must shake off last season. Our depth is still not great so we must avoid the injury bug again.’’

Coach’s comment: “We have a chance to be a very competitive team  this fall.’’

 

PHOTO: Top returner Trey Beckett