Oakcrest Falcons
June 23, 2023
2022:
- 7-4
- #16 team in the statewide Groups 1-2 poll
- Lost to Rumson-Fair Haven in the South Jersey Group 2 semifinals after beating Delaware Valley
- Wins included Middle Township, Moorestown, and Vineland
- Losses were to Mainland, Cedar Creek, and Atlantic City
- Scored 170 points for a 15.45 average
- Allowed 167 points for a 15.18 average, including two shutouts
Graduation:
- WR/DB Alrich Doe – Bryant
- OL/DL Zahir Davis – Virginia-Lycoming
- LB Isaac Kane – Eastern University
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple Spread
- Returning Starters: 5
Quarterback:
- Marcus Lee, Senior, 5-10, 170 – returning starter
- Andrew Estrada, Junior, 5-9, 165 – provides depth
Running Back:
- Jaleel Williams, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – returning starter; rushed for 641 yards per nj.com
- Samuel Mensah, Senior, 5-8, 170 – will see action; saw time, gaining 332 yards per nj.com
- Lawrence Bennett, Junior, 5-11, 200 – will see action; played some before being injured
Wide Receiver:
- Zicri Forest, Junior, 6-0, 160 – returning starter
- Asad Hunt, Senior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter
- Nasir Mahmoud, Senior, 5-10, 170; projected starter; St. Joe’s (Hammonton) transfer
- Emir Chambers, Senior, 5-9, 160 – projected starter
- Jamad Davis, Senior, 5-10, 175 – part of the rotation; St. Joe’s (Hammonton) transfer
- Samuel Mensah, Senior, 5-8, 170 – will see time here, in addition to playing running back
Tight End (situational):
- Aiden Oldfield, Junior, 6-3-½, 205 – will see action
Offensive Line:
- Jefferson Samuels, Junior, 6-0, 240 – projected starter at center; started a few games
- Evan Xayaphachan, Junior, 5-10, 215 – returning starter at guard
- Lakai Catapo, Sophomore, 6-1, 250 – projected starter at tackle
- The other two positions will be decided in camp
Defense:
- Formation: 4-2-5
- Returning Starters: 6
Defensive Line:
- Sean Torres, Junior, 5-11, 210 – returning starter at end
- Aiden Oldfield, Junior, 6-3-½, 205 – projected starter at tackle
- The other two positions have not been determined
Linebacker:
- Tauheed Williams, Senior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter
- Jaleel Williams, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – projected starter
- Lawrence Bennett, Junior, 5-11, 200 – part of the rotation
Secondary:
- Zicri Forest, Junior, 6-0, 160 – returning starter at free safety
- Nasir Mahmoud, Senior, 5-10, 170; projected starter at “bully’” strong safety
- Tahmir Muhammad, Senior, 5-11, 175 – returning starter and competing at “bully”
- Jamad Davis, Senior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter at “pit,” a hybrid defensive back/linebacker
- Asad Hunt, Senior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter at cornerback
- Aziere Stokes, Senior, 5-9, 160 – returning starter at cornerback and currently competing
- Emir Chambers, Senior, 5-9, 160 – competing with Stokes at cornerback
- Jayden Harvey, Sophomore, 6-0, 180 – competing at “bully” and may end up at end
Special Teams:
- Junior Andrew Estrada will be the kicker and junior Aiden Oldfield will punt
- Forest, Mahmoud, and Davisa re the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 8/25, Vineland at home
- Friday, 9/1, Middle Township at home
- Friday, 9/8, at Mainland
- Friday, 9/15, Bridgeton at home
- Friday, 9/22, at Moorestown
- Friday, 9/29, at Absegami
- Saturday, 10/7, Egg Harbor at home
- Friday, 10/13, Cedar Creek at home
- Friday, 10/20, at Atlantic City
Concerns:
- Inexperienced at some of the line positions, but they feel good about the guys competing
Recruiting:
- Mahmoud verballed to William & Mary
- Hunt has 1-AA interest, including Stony Brook
- Chambers and Lee have interest from D3 schools
- Other seniors may end up playing on the D3 level
- Underclassmen:
- Forest has general interest to date
- Oldfield has the size to draw some interest
- Torres is a very good high school football player with size questions
- In the sophomore class, Jaleel Williams is receiving Power 5 interest
Coach’s Comments:
“We’re excited and installing new things on offense> the defense was sound last year and should continue to play a physical style. We want to get going. We made the second round of the playoffs last year and we want to compete for a championship.” – Head Coach Michael Forest