Football season has started. How do our coaches think their teams will do? Check it out here!
School name: Ag. Science
Last season’s record: 8-3
Returning starters (name, class, position, stats and honors (if any)):
Trevon Williams – 2027, WR/DB, 16 TDs 1200 all purpose yards, All-Conference
Musa Hamadeh – 2026, OL/DL, All-Conference
Maurice Bush – 2026, RB/LB, 950 rushing yards
Braeden Gillie – 2027, QB 750 passing yards 10 TD passes
Alex Calhoun – 2027, WR/DB
Jaylen Dotson – 2026, WR/DB
Terrion Hale – 2027, FB/LB
Michael Mendoza – 2027, OL/DE
Jacarius Smith – 2026, DB
Malek Haleem – 2026, RB/LB
Returning non-starters (name, class, position, stats):
Peyton Pettis – 2026, FB/LB
James Mendoza – 2026, WR/DB
Isaiah Bowman – 2026, OL/DL
Top newcomers (name, class, position):
Kris Bell – 2027, DE
Ryan Mooney – 2026, DE
Quentin Wells – 2028, DB
Elijah Sawyers – 2027, QB/DB
Donovan Kenerson – 2027. OL/DL
Kellen Isom – 2027, OL/DL
Wesam Haleem – 2028, OL/DL
Jeremiah Lawson – 2028, OL/DL
Aiden Pennington – 2028, OL/DL
David Lathan – 2029, OL/DL
Games to watch:
Week 4 vs Kennedy
Week 8 vs Hubbard
Coach’s season outlook:
We are returning a lot of our skill position guys, which is awesome, but we graduated 4 starting linemen so our season’s success will be on the shoulders of the new names on the offensive line. We are hoping to win our conference so we can move up the CPS ladder and make it back to the state playoffs again this season
School name: Amundsen
Last season’s record: 6-6
Social media handle:
Twitter: AHSFOOTBALL01
Instagram: Amundsen football
Returning starters (name, class, position, honors):
Wyatt Perry, senior WR, All-City Honorable Mention last year.
Wyatt Kelly, Senior, LB/TE
Solar Strom-Corso, Senior, DE/LT
James Reshoft, DL, Senior
Paulo Bombe, Senior, ATH
Reggie Mitchell, Senior, RB, First Team All-City RB last year.
Grant Morgan, Senior, LB, All-City Honorable Mention last year.
Sam Macaluso, Junior, OL/DL
Jasper Carlson, Senior, WR
Smith Beeson, Senior, starter at WR last season but will be our QB this season.
Returning non-starters (name, class, position):
Patrick Burns, Senior, LB
Liam Alegria, Senior, DE/OL
Omar Polsky, Senior, DB
Michael Samuels, Senior, DB
Marlon Mcburnie, Senior, DB/WR
Marco Celerio, Junior, LB/RB
Milton Follmar, Junior, LB/RB
Jayden Soloj, Sophomore, FB/DL
Bobby Guerrero, Junior, OL
Shea O’Conor, Junior, WR/LB
Aydan Soto, Junior, WR/DB
Top newcomers (name, class, position):
Antonio Yanez, Senior, ATH
Zyaire Pool, Senior, C
Michaevion Yancy, Senior, WR/DB
Jack McMunn, Freshman, LB
Logan Peon, Freshman, LB
Games to watch: Week 5 Vs. Taft for our Homecoming and Week 8 at Whitney Young
Coach’s season outlook: Looking to continue to compete in the Top CPS conference as well as develop high character young men.
School name: Corliss
Returning starters (name, class, position, honors):
Taylen Reed, Sr., QB
Elliot Turner, Sr., SL-QB-DB-KR, All-Conference
Kendall Lucas, Sr., WR-CB-PR-KR, All-State
Leslie Teague, Sr., WR-SS
Demetrice Davis, Sr., WR-FS
Timar Moore, Sr., RB-CB
Tamarion Loggers, Sr., OT
Demetrius Loggers, So., OT-DT
Marion Thompson, So., OG-DE
Damian Day, Sr., OG
Paul Smith, Sr., C-LB
Chris Russell, Sr., DE
Returning non-starters (name, class, position, stats):
Jalen Moore, Jr., LB
Jaquan Gumm, So., C
Amaze Long, So., LB
Keyshawn Petty, Sr., RB
Top newcomers (name, class, position):
Jayce Trigg, Jr., RB
Quincy O’Neal-Smith, Sr., SS
Games to watch:
vs. South Shore 9/19 7:30 Gately
Potential storylines/feature story ideas:
Coach’s season outlook: Looking forward to an exciting season. That should provide a lot of explosive plays and high powered offense to compliment a strong defense. My expectations have us going anywhere from a modest 6-3 to possibly 8-1…depending how the ball bounces and how well and fast our veteran returners can bring our young guys up to speed!
School name: Johnson College Prep
Last season’s record: 3-6
Returning starters (name, class, position):
Alex Brown – Sr. RB/LB
Landon Brooks – Jr. Offense RT/LT/C / Defense: DT
David Marshall – Sr. WR/DB/RB
Kobe Muinga – Jr. C/DT
Returning non-starters (name, class, position):
Kamanti Hughes – Jr. QB/WR
Terell Sharp – Soph. RB/LB
Donnell Hawkins – Jr. QB
Demarion Perkins – Soph. RB/CB/S
Top newcomers (name, class, position):
E’Mone Reaves – Freshman RB/LB
Martise Bryant Freshman RT/DT
Jerome Brown Freshman / LB
Curtis Jones Freshman LT/DT
Coach’s season outlook:
We’re entering this season with a new staff and with a fresh and renewed season plan underway even though we will be young we are poised to build on last year’s foundation. Our preseason preparations and accessible schedule suggest momentum as returning players and new players gel and execute as we make a run at state.
School name: Kennedy High School
Social media handle: IG: crusader_football2025
2024 record: 7-3
Returning Starters:
Xavier Guzman – Sr., OT, DE
Nathan Brewer – Jr., OG, DT
Victor Leal – Sr., WR, CB, S
Jacob Tunstill – Jr., WR, CB
Kavarion McCarter – Jr., WR, CB
Top Returners:
Victor Sandoval – Jr., RB
Logan Alvarez – Jr., C
Hector Bahena – So., OL
Brandon Martinez – Sr., WR
Angel Jaquez – Sr., WR, TE
Sergio Medina – So., LB, RB
Top Newcomers:
Xavier Guzman (transfer) – Jr. 6’1 250 lbs OL, DL
Jacob Reyes (transfer) – Sr. 6’2 205 lbs. OL, LB
Alex Hernandez (up from JV.) – So. 5’10 140 lbs. QB, S
Mason Rychetsky (transfer back) – Jr. 6’3 175 lbs. QB
Yoel Rios (up from JV.) – Jr. 5’10 220 lbs. OL
Saul Pulido (back from injury) – 5’10 300lbs. OL, DL
Team outlook/goals:
After a historic season at Kennedy, winning conference and making the State Playoffs for the second time in school history last year, we look to carry that momentum into the 2025 season. After graduating 22 seniors, there are a plethora of holes to fill on both sides of the ball. Fortunately, we started the first JV team at Kennedy in decades. Our JV team completed a successful 3-3 season with Coaches DeAndre Mosley and Mike Postley at the helm. They did a great job preparing our underclassmen to obtain substantial roles on the varsity level for the upcoming year. We are returning to the same Conference this season looking to defend our title. As a team, we are looking to repeat as champs and secure a 10th game by making it back to State Playoffs.
School name: King College Prep High School
Last season’s record: 7-4 (6-1 conference)
Social media handle: mlking_football
Returning starters (name, class, position, stats and honors (if any):
-Jamar Lewis, Soph, RB, 107 carries, 589 rushing yards, 11 TDs, CPL White Tier 1 All Conference, 2nd Year Starter
-Jermaine Whitfiled, Junior, WR / DB, 13 receptions, 203 yards, 8 TDs, 11 tackles, 3 pass deflections, 3rd Year Starter
-Kayvon Sullivan, Junior, WR, 3 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD, 2nd Year Starter
-Seth Dukes, Senior, WR, 8 receptions, 159 yards, 2 TDs, 2nd Year Starter
-Cornelius Moore, Junior, OL, 23 pancake blocks, 2024 All-Public League Honorable Mention and CPL White Tier 1 All Conference, 3rd Year Starter
-Deante McNeail Jr, Senior, OL, 16 pancake blocks, 4th Year Starter
-Desmond Spears, Junior, OL, 16 pancake blocks, 2nd Year Starter
-Damare Griffin, Junior, OL, 18 pancake blocks, 2nd Year Starter
-Devin Fields, Senior, OL, 20 pancake blocks, CPL White Tier 1 All Conference, 3rd Year Starter
-Marques McIntyre, Senior, DE, 61 tackles (22 TFLs, 9 sacks, 4 Forced Fumbles), 2024 All-Public League Honorable Mention and CPL White Tier 1 All Conference, 4th Year Starter
-Pharoah McThune, Senior, DE, 58 tackles (23 TFLs, 9 sacks), 2024 All-Public League Honorable Mention and CPL White Tier 1 All Conference, 4th Year Starter
-Alexander Robinson, Senior, DL, 46 tackles (16 TFLs, 3 sacks), CPL White Tier 1 All Conference, 3rd Year Starter
-Nate Guy, Senior, LB / RB, 57 tackles (10 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, 3 Forced Fumbles), 3rd Year Starter
-Lamar Dean, Senior, DB, 46 tackles (1 Int, 2 TFLs, 1 sack), CPL White Tier 1 All Conference, 3rd Year Starter
-Emmanuel James, Junior, DB, 53 tackles (10 TFLs, 2 sacks), CPL White Tier 1 All Conference, 3rd Year Starter
-Justin Williams, Junior, DB, 29 tackles (3 Ints, 2 INT TDs), 3rd Year Starter
-Malachi Mays-Pinckney, Junior, DB, 25 tackles (4 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 Forced Fumble, 1 Fumble Recovery), 2nd Year Starter
Returning Non-Starters (name, class, position, stats):
-Paul Norman, Junior, LB, 24 tackles, 4 TFLs)
-Artese Covington, Junior, OL
-Rozell Hampton, Junior, WR, 5 receptions, 122 yards, 2 TDs
Top Newcomers (name, class, position):
Tremaine Ford Jr., Soph, QB
Justin Jackson, Junior, DL
Game to Watch:
King vs Morgan Park, October 18th
Coach’s season outlook:
We are bringing back a lot of experience with starters and non starters who saw a lot of valuable playing time last season. We have worked very hard during the offseason and had a great summer. We have a fast, physical and disciplined style of play. We know it will be a challenge going up to the CPL Red Conference and a tough non conference schedule, but I am very excited about how my program will step up to the challenge in front of us.
School Name: Lake View
Last year’s record: 3-6
Returning Starters:
Jaylen Lopez – Senior – RB, CB
Tyrone Townes – Senior – RB, LB
Gabriel Guzman – Senior – QB
Kaleb Lovett – Junior – WR, RB, CB
Caleb Jackson – Senior – TE, LB
Nathan Herrera – Senior- FB, LB
Aithan Guallpa – Junior – RB, SS
Christian Jackson – LB
Pedro Figueroa – Senior – FB, LB
Josiah Viruet – Senior – RB, SS
Nelson Cosme – Junior – TE, DE
Ethank Lemke – Sophomore – DE, T
Stephan Chi – Junior – C, LB
Sebastian Juarez – Senior – LB, T
Julian Coleman – Sophomore – T, DT
Brent McMillin – Junior – T, DE
Brandon Uzcha – Senior – G, LB
Marc Schmidt – Junior – G, DT
Hector Oliva – Junior – G, DT
Key Players:
Gabriel Guzman – QB
Jaylen Lopez – RB/CB
Tyrone Townes – RB/LB
Josiah Viruet – RB/SS
Nathan Herrera – FB/LB
Kaleb Lovett – WR, RB, CB
Stephan Chi – C
Brandon Uzcha – G
Ethan Lemke – T, DE
Nelson Cosme – TE, DE
Julian Coleman – DT
Scottie Hightower – DT
Hector Oliva – DT
Cristian Jackson – LB
Caleb Jackson – LB
School name: Lane Tech College Prep
Last season’s record: 3-6
College commits: Defensive Lineman – Daniel Howard, Iowa State commit
Returning starters (name, class, position):
Vernon Cole, RB/DB – Senior
Harry Bakunas, WR/DB – Senior
Kanye Williams, OL/DL – Junior
Paiden Buckner, Corner/WR – Junior
Greg Howard, Defensive End – Senior
Daniel Howard, DL/OL – Senior
Gabe White, FS/WR – Senior
Returning non-starters (name, class, position):
Aiden Boywid, LB/TE – Junior
Samuel Boadu, RB/LB – Junior
Graham Sumner, OL – Senior
Britton Perkins, WR/DB – Junior
Blake Perkins, WR/QB/DB – Junior
Top newcomers (name, class, position):
Taylor Clay, WR – Junior
Porter Smartt, LB – Senior
Robert Suteu, QB – Junior
Games to watch:
Week 1 – Shepard
Week 3 – Lincoln Park
Week 9 – King
Coach’s season outlook:
I am looking to qualify for a state playoff berth, and realistically compete for a city championship. I have a very talented group, and if they can be consistent we will have much success. We are coming to compete, and get back to the successful Lane Tech football program of the past.
School name: Lincoln Park High School
Last season’s record: 9-3
Social media handle: lp_lions_football
Returning starters (name, class, position, stats):
Left Guard – Senior Jackson Langtiw 6ft 220 pounds
Right guard – Senior Devin Trailer 6ft 260 pounds
Wide Receiver/Cornerback – Senior Jaylen Dickerson 6’1 190 pounds – 480 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns; Starting Point guard on basketball team
Wide Receiver/Safety – Senior Naasir Sanders 6’1 200 pounds – 215 yards receiving
Defensive Tackle – Junior Godwin Foli 6’5 230 pounds
Inside Linebacker/Offensive Tackle- Senior Olu Oshokoya 6’2 220 pounds – 56 Tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception
Returning non-starters (name, class, position, stats):
Senior: Roidell Sanders 6 ft 190 Pounds – Quarterback – First year as starting QB, sat behind all city QB Cam Toussaint; Played on the defensive side of the ball as well
Senior: Joaquin Corona 6’1 190 pounds – Outside Linebacker & Wide Receiver; Was injured all last season
Senior: Aiden Belton 6’3 280 pounds – Center and Defensive Tackle
Junior: Joshua Atwater 6’5 230 Pounds – Defensive End & Offensive Tackle
Sophomore: Jayden Pendleton 5’11 200 Pounds – Defensive Tackle & Offensive Guard
Sophomore: Odie Fleming 5’11 190 pounds – Linebacker & Running Back
Sophomore: Jayden Johnson 5’11 180 Pounds – Defensive Back & Wide Receiver
Sophomore: Anhtony Jennings 6’1 180 pounds – Cornerback & Wide Receiver
Top newcomers (name, class, position):
Senior: Larry Harris 6’5 215 pounds – Cornerback & Wide Receiver; First year playing football and starting forward on the basketball team
Junior Transfer: Daniel Broomfield 6’0 200 Pounds – Running Back, Linebacker
Freshman: Ralph Ramey 5’11 160 Pounds – Wide Receiver & Cornerback
Freshman: Dillon Bauer 6’2 220 pounds – Offensive & Defensive Lineman
Freshman: King Street 5’7 150 pounds – Running Back & Defensive Back
Games to watch:
We have a tougher schedule this season without a doubt and every game is going to be tough, but we have multiple games that we have circled on our Calendar.
We have a little rivalry with Lane Tech and we play them week 3 of this season.
We also play Whitney Young week 4 and Morgan Park week 5. We look forward to the challenge of playing two of the best teams in the city.
We also have a little rivalry with Amundsen and we play them in week 9. We lost a close game to them last year and it is a game our kids felt like we let slip away.
Coach’s season outlook:
We are just looking to build off of last year’s season. We graduated over 20 seniors, but we have a lot of underclassmen and Seniors waiting in the wings to step into those spots. We are a young football team but we also have some Seniors returning that are really good. We want to make a deep run in the state playoffs and continue to carve out our place amongst the top teams in the city and the state.
School name: Lindblom Math and Science Academy
Last season’s record: 3-6
Social media handle: Lindblom_msa/Lindblomfootball
Returning starters (name, class, position, stats and honors):
Gavin Tillman – JR – WR/DB – All-Conference; 30 Rec, 428 yds
Jalen Jackson – SR – WR/DE – All-Conference; 27Rec, 327 yds
Joel Beamon – SR – CB/WR – All-Conference; 4 Ints, 2 Fum Rec
Joshua Gumm – JR – C – 2 Pancakes
Steven Cunningham – SR – 2 Pancakes
Returning non-starters (name, class, position):
Daniele Ealy – SR – RB
Jue’l Pryor – JR – QB
Justice Howell – SO – S
Kaden Abdul-Rahman – SO – DT
Top newcomers (name, class, position):
Dajuan Anderson – #2 – SR – RB
Games to watch:
9/12 – vs Hyde Park @ Stagg
9/20 – at Dyett @ Eckersall
9/26 – vs Perspectives @ Stagg
10/10 – at Corliss @ Gately
Coach’s season outlook:
While we are more experienced than last year as far as varsity games played. We only return 7 seniors and we will rely on several sophomores in key positions. These kids are talented and show so much potential that the future looks good. We have been able to build depth through our junior varsity program and have tremendous parental support. This year could just be the audition to bigger things
School Name: Mather
Last Season’s Record: 6–3
Social Media Handle: @mather.football.official
Returning Starters
- Roy Beard – QB
- Lucas Lambert – FB / MLB
- John Lopez – RB / OLB
- Daniel Neiconi – WR / OLB
- Ricardo Agosto – OL
- Andres Alvarado – OL
- Christian Perez – OL / DL
- Omobobola Bankole – TE / DE
Returning Non-Starters
- Kevin Awuzie – ILB
- Jaycen Brandt – DE
- Celvin Cung – DE
- Douglas Eiland – WR / S
- Urijah Haycock – ILB / FB
- Israel Reynoso – CB / WR
- Charles-Evi Seri – CB / WR
- Rashaad Smith – CB / WR
- Ryshon-Eugene Allen – S / WR
Coach’s Season Outlook
“Our team has been training hard all summer, both on the field and in the weight room, preparing for the opening game and season ahead. Leveling up to face a higher-conference opponent will be a great test for our players. This should be a great opportunity to prepare ourselves for our conference schedule, occurring 3 weeks into the season. Mather is looking to win its first conference title since 2009. We’ve made the state playoffs the last two seasons, and I don’t see a reason we shouldn’t make it a third straight year. This is my fourth season as head coach, and this senior class was my very first freshman group. They’ve devoted four years to this program and have worked extremely hard to reach this point. We, as coaches, are expecting a lot from this group, and I’m very excited to see them play out their senior season.”
School name: The Noble Academy
Last season’s record: 3-6
Returning Starters
• Jaizon Balthazar – SR – RB/LB
• Ammikhi Akitah – JR – ATH – 2024 2nd Team All Noble Conference
• Jayden Davis – SOPH – ATH
• Jerry Blue Jr. – JR – ATH
• Amari Williams – SR – ATH
• Devonte Walker – SR – LB
• Henry Kesse – JR – OL/DL
• Niquan West – JR – OL/DL
• Jaylen Hughes – SR – LB
• Jeremiah Frost – JR – WR
• Osa Osunde – SR – LB/DE
• Javaris Harris – JR – OL/DL
Returning Non-Starters
• Slyvester Sackey – SR – LB
• Zenawi Goitom – JR – DB
• Kieran Smith – JR – TE/LB
Top Newcomers
• Daekwon Hodges – JR – DE/TE
• Javon Wilder – FR – OL/DL
• Alexei Davis – JR – DB/WR
• Eran Garcia – SR – K/P
• Micheal Dirsu – JR – WR
• Jordan Roe – JR – OL/DL
School name: Payton College Prep
Last season’s record: 5-6
Social media handle: Instagram: wpcpfootball Twitter=X : Payton34GrizzFB
Returning starters (name, class, position):
Issac Wilson, Senior, LB/DE
Julian Arroyo, Senior, DT/OL
Keith Moller, Senior, TE/DT
Lucas Schaffrath, Senior, LB/TE
Sam Merrill, Senior, LB/RB
Thomas Fitchett, Senior, LB/QB
John Seward, Senior, WR/CB
Jackson Glascott, Junior, OL/DT
Kobe Ferguson, Junior, OL/DT
Pierce Brogdon, Junior, C/DT
Grayson Schmueck, Junior, FS/WR
Returning non-starters (name, class, position):
Jackson Peters, Junior, QB/DB
Joshua Williams, Junior, RB/LB
Joshua Leong, Senior LB/RB
Top newcomers (name, class, position):
Sean Souter, Sophomore, RB/LB/WR
Jhmari Guthrie, Junior, DB/WR
Zachary Hosek, Junior, WR/LB
Games to watch:
Lane Tech vs Payton 9/27
Payton at Kenwood 10/11
Payton at King 10/18
Coach Clark’s season outlook:
Taking over the Payton football program after a successful ten-year run at Sullivan High School is both an honor and an exciting new challenge. At Sullivan, we built a standard of excellence—producing three All-State players, winning three conference championships, and finishing our most recent season undefeated to capture the White North Conference title. That same commitment to discipline, preparation, and team-first football will now be the foundation at Payton.
Joining the Public League Red Conference will not be easy—it’s one of the toughest environments in high school football. But we welcome that test. We will put our best foot forward every single day, with the arrow always pointing up, as we build a program that represents Payton with pride.
We have one standard: Protect the Shield. That means showing up with discipline, playing with heart, respecting the game, and honoring the name on the front of our jerseys. The journey starts now, and I can’t wait to see where this team can go.
School name: UIC College Prep
Last season’s record: 2-7
Social media handle: @coachstahman on instagram
Returning starters (name, class, position, honors):
Andre Boone – Sr. – WR/FS – All Conference
Kavon Grant – Jr. – C/DT
Devin Tyler – WR/CB
Returning non-starters (name, class, position):
Briant Long – So. – RB/LB
Winfred Bell – Jr. – WR/DB
Top newcomers (name, class, position):
Vince Chiorlu – So. RB/DB
Coach’s season outlook:
I feel confident in our guys. We have been working hard in the film room and weight room since March. We have a lot of speed and athleticism, especially on the offensive line. We will continue running our high temp, multi-look spread offense and look to fly around on defense.
School name: Uplift
Last year’s record: 2-7
Starters returning (name, position, year in school):
Jerrion Turner, WR/DB, Sophomore
Tre’Von Tuff, RB, Junior
Marrion Riddle, ATH, Senior
Saunyique “Hamburger” Jones, Sophomore, OL/DL
Raul Gonzalez, Junior, ATH
Tyran “Tank” Murray, Sophomore, OL/DL
Key newcomers (name, position, year in school):
Gael Brito Castro, Junior, QB
Stanley Gooded, Sophomore, WR/FS
Coach’s season outlook: With a very young team with very few seniors returning and loaded with a lot of young athletes. We are coming into this season a lot more humble than last season but with a big chip on our shoulders. With a lot to prove, including myself. This is my third season as Head Coach, growing with my team. With a sense of urgency, character, accountability, we are taking every game one down at a time. Understanding that we will face adversity and have some triumphs. Just staying focused with the task at hand, we will handle this season differently.
School name: Urban Prep Academy (Bronzeville/Englewood) – Lions
Last year’s record: 2-7
Starters returning (name, position, year in school):
Senior: Caleb Hayden – LB/TE
Senior: Kaleb Harris – EDGE/OL
Senior Ronald Brooks – QB/FS
Senior: Jaydon Johnson – WR/EDGE
Senior: Sincere Dawson – OLB/TE
Senior: Antwon Shelton – OL/DL
Senior: Ronald Brooks – QB/FS
Senior: Justin Sistrunk – RT/DT
Senior: Amir Ferguson – LB/RB
Key reserves returning (name, position, year in school):
Junior: Tristan Summeries – WR/DB
Sophomore: Antonio Richardson – FS/WR
Sophomore: NyQuan McBee – TE/LB
Sophomore: Siree White – OL/DL
Key newcomers (name, position, year in school):
Senior: Jeremiah Raddle – RB
Senior: Dejuanye Walton – DE/OL
Coach’s season outlook
Urban Prep enters the 2025 season with one of its most experienced rosters in recent years, led by a senior class that has endured the growing pains of back-to-back 1-8 and 2-7 campaigns. With size, leadership, and maturity across the board, the Lions believe this is the year to take a major step forward. Defensively, the Lions will be anchored by senior linebacker Caleb Hayden and explosive EDGE rusher Kaleb Harris, while two-way leader Antwon Shelton and veteran OLB Sincere Dawson provide versatility and toughness. On offense, quarterback Ronald Brooks brings versatility & stability under center, complemented by running back Jeremiah Raddle and playmakers in the passing game, such as Jaydon Johnson and rising junior Tristian Summeries. The biggest question mark remains game-day experience for the underclassmen reserves, but the program has built a strong foundation through last season and an intense offseason of development. Head Coach James Washington and his staff expect this senior-led group to set the tone physically and mentally, with the clear goal of pushing Urban Prep into playoff contention.
School name: Young
College commit: RB Max Warner (Missouri)
Returning Offensive Starters:
OL Alex Olszewski, 2026, 27 Pancake Blocks in 2024
OL Markius MJ Woods, 2026, 35 pancake blocks in 2024
OL Dylan Pieruccini, 2026, 25 pancake blocks in 2024
RB Maxwell Warner, 2026, 18.4 yards per reception, 518 rush yards, 8 rushing touchdowns in 2024
WR Miles Baarsma, 2026, 186 receiving yards, 10.3 yards per catch, and 4 receiving touchdowns in 2024
RB/WR Joseph Gray, 2026, 18.8 yards per catch and 1 receiving touchdown, 11.1 yards per rush and 2 rushing touchdowns in 2024
QB Von Konrad, 2026, 256 rush yards and 3 rushing touchdowns, 1,035 passing yards and 8 passing touchdowns in 2024
Returning Defensive Starters:
CB Miles Baarsma, 2026, 21 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 13 PBU, 2 interceptions (1 returned for a touchdown) in 2024
CB Maxwell Warner, 2026, 33 tackles, 5 TFL, 3 sacks, 17 PBU, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery in 2024
LB Joseph Gray, 2026, 161 tackles, 31.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 1 interception, 2 PBU, 3 fumble recoveries, and 3 forced fumbles in 2024
DT Dylan Pieruccini, 2026, 35 tackles, 10 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 forced fumbles in 2024
DT Markius MJ Woods, 2026, 44 tackles, 10 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 PBU, and 1 FG Block in 2024
DE John Spellers, 2026, 46 tackles, 6 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles in 2024
Other top returners:
Rayteng Skotmyr, 2026, linebacker/receiver
Ayokunle Espinosa-Allen, 2026, linebacker/tight end
Bennett DuRoss, 2026, safety
Kendell Lynom, 2026, CB
Logan Lopez, 2026, LB
Bryan Pantoja, 2026, safety/linebacker
Efren Solano, 2027, OL/DL
Logan Jones, 2027, OL/DL
Aryan Cabral, 2027, WR/DB
Sheldon Williams, 2026, WR
Jonathan Ijimakin, 2026, WR/LB
J’Siah Purnell, 2026, LB/QB/RB
Adrian Del Villar, 2026, DL
Chase Green, 2027, WR
Davander Shumaker 2026, DB
Lee Dingfield, 2026, LB
Jacob Wildermuth, 2026, LB
Simon Kudlov, 2026, LB
Top Newcomers/Up from JV:
LB/RB Jamire Spencer, 2028
RB/CB Mason Abdul-Aleem, 2029
WR/LB Cameron Brown, 2029
RB/DB, Deniko Fox, 2028 (transfer from Crane)
Safety, Niven Hinkle, Jr, 2027 (transfer from Kenwood)
TE/LB, Tim Edwards, 2027
WR/DB Arlyn Cooper, 2028
LB/RB Sean Miller, 2027
