Glassboro Bulldogs 

August 2, 2025 

2024: 

• 13-0 
• Won the New Jersey Group 1 State Championship by beating Cedar Grove 
• Won the South Jersey Regional Championship by beating Woodstown 
• Won the South Jersey Group 1 Sectional Championship by beating Schalick in the finals, Riverside in the semifinals, and Point Pleasant Beach in the quarterfinals 
• Wins included Woodstown, Schalick, Cinnaminson, Woodbury, and Haddon Heights 
• Scored 508 points for a 39.07 average 
• Allowed 77 points for a 5.92 average, including five shutouts 

Graduation: 

• RB/LB Kenny Smith – Monmouth 
• OL/DL Jordan Gravener – Rowan 
• OL Kyle Williams – West Chester (PA) 
• LB Dayshaun Day – West Virginia State 

Offense: 

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 11  

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback: 

•  Jack O’Connell, Senior, 6-5, 195 – returning starter; passed for 1,535 yards and 18 touchdowns

Running Back:

• Davon Barr, Junior, 6-0, 195 – returning starter from 2023; injured much of 2024, he rushed for 666 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2023 

Wide Receiver: 

• Amari Sabb, Senior, 5-9, 172 – 4-year starter; 62 receptions for 1,116 yards and 13 touchdowns 
• Xavier Sabb, Junior, 6-1, 188 – 3-year starter; 48 receptions for 843 yards and 12 touchdowns 
• Mekhi Parker, Sophomore, 6-4-½, 194 – returning starter; 15 receptions for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns 

Tight End: 

• Junior Serrano, Senior, 6-1, 213 – returning starter 

Offensive Line: 

• Amon Wright, Junior, 6-4, 292 – returning starter at left tackle 
• Dorian Kelsey, Senior, 6-0-½, 255 – returning starter at left guard 
• Jayce Grays, Senior, 6-3, 285 – 4-year starter at center 
• Brandon Simmons, Jr., Senior, 6-0, 272 – returning starter at right guard 
• Tyler Bright, Senior, 6-0, 250 – returning starter at right tackle 

Defense: 

• Formation: 5-3 
• Returning Starters: 9 

Defensive Line: 

• Junior Serrano, Senior, 6-1, 213 – 3-year starter at end 
• Dorian Kelsey, Senior, 6-0-½, 255 – returning starter at end 
• Brandon Simmons, Jr., Senior, 6-0, 272 – 4-year starter at tackle 
• Tyler Bright, Senior, 6-0, 250 – returning starter at tackle 
• Amon Wright, Junior, 6-4, 292 – projected starter at nose guard 
• Maurice Davis, Junior, 6-5, 220 – part of the end rotation  

Linebacker: 

• Ta’sheem Butler, Junior, 6-1, 225 – 3-year starter in the middle 
• Davon Barr, Junior, 6-0, 195 – returning starter on the outside 
• Corey James, Senior, 5-8, 160 – projected starter on the outside 

Secondary: 

• Amari Sabb, Senior, 5-9, 172 – 4-year starter at cornerback 
• Kenny Johnson, Junior, 5-11, 170 – 3-year starter at cornerback 
• Xavier Sabb, Junior, 6-1, 188 – 3-year starter at safety 

Special Teams:

• Junior Sal Esgro returns as the kicker, and senior Jack O’Connell returns as the punter 
• The two Sabb brothers are the return men 

*Offense, defense, and special teams positions are subject to change 

Schedule: 

• Saturday, 8/30, Haddonfield at Rowan in the Battle of the Beach 
• Friday, 9/5, Haddon Heights at home 
• Thursday, 9/11, Penns Grove at home 
• Saturday, 9/20, at Salem 
• Saturday, 9/27, at Woodbury 
• Friday, 10/3, at Deptford 
• Friday, 10/10, Cinnaminson at home 
• Friday, 10/17, Schalick at home 
• Friday, 10/24, at Woodstown 

Concerns:  

• Staying healthy 

Recruiting: 

• Amari Sabb has offers from almost everyone 
• Simmons has a verbal commitment to Eastern Michigan 
• Gray has a verbal commitment to Monmouth 
• Kelsey, Bright, O’Connell, and Serrano have offers from Rhode Island 
• Underclassmen: 
• Xavier Sabb has offers from almost everyone 
• Barr and Butler have offers from Syracuse 
• Wright has offers from Syracuse, Pitt, Appalachian State, and others 
• Kenny Johnson has offers from Buffalo, UMass, and others 
• Maurice Davis has an offer from Pitt 

Coach’s Comments: 

“We are an older team that is very mature. They are ready for their junior and senior years. We are looking for explosiveness and a big year.” – Head Coach Timmy Breaker