Hammonton Blue Devils  

July 1, 2023

2022: 

• 9-3 
• Lost to Millville in the South Jersey Group 4 sectional finals, after beating Shawnee in the semifinals, and Hightstown in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Notre Dame, Cherokee, Highland, Rancocas Valley, Timber Creek, and Ocean City 
• Losses were to Mainland and Delsea 
• Scored 290 points for a 24.17 average 
• Allowed 181 points for a 15.08 average 

Graduation: 

• DL Kye Pressley – Maine 

Offense: 

• Formation: Wing-T out of the gun 
• Returning Starters: 6 

Quarterback: 

• Justin Doughty, Senior, 5-10, 175 – competing; started on defense 
• Rocco Giocobbe, Freshman, 5-10, 160 – competing 

Running Back: 

• Kenny Smith, Junior, 5-10, 175 – 3-year starter; rushed for 1,670 yards per nj.com 
• DeAndre Clemons, Junior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter at fullback  

H-Back/Tight End: 

• Joe Gillen, Senior, 6-2, 215 – returning starter 

Wide Receiver: 

• Jayden Smith, Senior, 6-2, 175 – projected starter 
• Caden Gamble, Senior, 5-10, 165 – projected starter 
• Justin Doughty, Senior, 5-10, 175 – part of rotation if he does not play quarterback 

Offensive Line: 

• Camryn Broadnax, Senior, 6-1, 260 – returning starter at left tackle 
• Christian Medina, Junior, 6-3, 235 – returning starter at left guard 
• Mike Ryan, Senior, 5-8, 210 – returning starter at center 
• Ryland Smith, Senior, 5-10, 200 – returning starter at right guard 
• Gabe Ramirez, Junior, 6-0, 265 – projected starter at right tackle; rotated here last year 
• Gabe Wehner, Sophomore, 5-10, 190 – provides depth at guard  

Defense: 

• Formation: 4-3 
• Returning Starters: 7  

Defensive Line: 

• DeVaughn Cotter, Junior, 6-1, 220 – projected starter at end 
• Ryland Smith, Senior, 5-10, 200 – projected starter at end 
• Cooper Delgazo, Sophomore, 5-10, 200 – part of rotation at end 
• Christian Medina, Junior, 6-3, 235 – returning starter at tackle 
• Camryn Broadnax, Senior, 6-1, 260 – projected starter at tackle 
• Donald Church, Senior, 5-10, 260 – part of rotation at tackle 

Linebacker: 

• Andrew Wehner, Senior, 6-2, 225 – 4-year starter on strong side 
• Joe Gillen, Senior, 6-2, 215 – returning starter in middle 
• DeAndre Clemons, Junior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter on weak side 

Secondary: 

• Kenny Smith, Junior, 5-10, 175 – 3-year starter at safety 
• Josh Camargo, Senior, 5-9, 165 – returning starter at safety 
• Justin Doughty, Senior, 5-10, 175 – returning starter at cornerback 
• Jayden Smith, Senior, 6-2, 175 – projected starter at cornerback 
• Ethan Peterson, Sophomore, 6-0, 155 – projected to play nickel back in situations 

Special Teams: 

• The kicker will be sophomore Gavin Covacs and junior Josiah Miller will be the punter 
• Smith will be the main return man 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 8/25, St. John Vianney at Ocean City 
• Thursday, 8/31, at Cherokee 
• Friday, 9/8, at Highland 
• Thursday, 9/14, Eastern at home 
• Friday, 9/22, Mainland at home 
• Friday, 9/29, Rancocas Valley at home 
• Friday, 10/6, at Timber Creek 
• Friday, 10/13, at Delsea 
• Friday, 10/20, Ocean City at home 

Concerns: 

• Finding the right quarterback 
• Trying to build as much team depth as they can 

Recruiting: 

• Wehner, Gillen, and Doughty are 1-AA/D2 prospects
• Others could play D3 
• Underclassmen: 
• Smith holds offers from Monmouth and New Hampshire 
• Medina is drawing interest 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We have a good core returning and a good group of kids, who are very determined. We want to play in the postseason and compete for a division title.” – Head Coach Jim Raso