Hoboken Red Wings 

June 10, 2026

2025: 

• 9-1 
• Lost to Rutherford in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 2 quarterfinals 
• Wins included Newark Central, Hudson Catholic, Glen Ridge, Becton, and Verona 
• Scored 286 points for a 28.6 average 
• Allowed 117 points for an 11.7 average 

Graduation: 

• QB/LB Isaiah Blanks – FDU (Florham) 

*College choices are good until they enter the transfer portal 

Offense:  

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 8 

Statistics courtesy of nj.com 

Quarterback:  

• Aidan Ben-Meir, Sophomore, 6-0, 160 – competing 
• Kyle Mercorelli, Senior, 6-4, 210 – competing 

Running Back:  

• Devin McMillin, Senior, 5-10, 205 – 4-year starter; rushed for 1,184 yards and 13 touchdowns; 12 receptions for 121 yards and 3 touchdowns  
• Gus Frias, Junior, 5-7, 160 – will spell McMillin 

Fullback (situational): 

• Algelis Reyes, Junior, 5-11, 190 – will play; started on defense 

Wide Receiver: 

• Jae’on Walker, Senior, 4-year starter; 40 receptions for 896 yards and 12 touchdowns 
• Jaeden Wright, Senior, 5-11, 185 – 4-year starter; 9 receptions for 147 yards and 1 touchdown 
• Nick Benway, Junior, 6-2, 185 – 3-year starter; 16 receptions for 226 yards and 2 touchdowns 
• Samond Walker, Junio, 5-9, 155 – returning starter; 18 receptions for 242 yards and 1 touchdown 
• Joshua Henriquez, Junior, 5-7, 150 – competing 
• Jaiden Martinez, Junior, 5-7, 160 – competing 
• Chance Rivera, Sophomore, 5-8, 175 – competing 

Tight End (Situational): 

• Izayah Johnson, Senior, 6-1, 225 – will play; started on defense 

Offensive Line: 

• Anthony Lopez, Senior, 6-3, 265 – returning starter at tackle 
• Brandon Caraballo, Senior, 6-3, 245 – returning starter at guard 
• Jaden Folmert-Klein, Junior, 6-2, 240 – returning starter at center 
• John John Smith, Sophomore, 6-2, 290 – projected starter at tackle; started on defense  
• Jaythan Padilla, Junior, 6-1, 230 – competing at guard 
• Jahmeer Frazier, Junior, 5-10, 190 – competing at guard 
• Charlie Lopez, Senior, 5-8, 215 – provides depth in the interior 
• Sam Decker, Junior, 5-11, 245 – provides depth at tackle 

Defense:  

• Formation: Multiple 3-4 
• Returning Starters: 10 

Defensive Line:  

• Anthony Lopez, Senior, 6-3, 265 – returning starter at end 
• Brandon Caraballo, Senior, 6-3, 245 – 3-year starter at end and nose guard 
• John John Smith, Sophomore, 6-2, 290 – returning starter at nose guard 
• Jaythan Padilla, Junior, 6-1, 230 – part of the end rotation 
• Jaden Folmert-Klein, Junior, 6-2, 240 – part of the end rotation 

Linebacker:  

• Devin McMillin, Senior, 5-10, 205 – 4-year starter on the inside 
• Algelis Reyes, Junior, 5-11, 190 – 3-year starter on the inside 
• Nick Benway, Junior, 6-2, 185 – 3-year starter on the outside 
• Izayah Johnson, Senior, 6-1, 225 – projected starter on the outside; started five games 
• Jaeden Wright, Senior, 5-11, 185 – 4-year starter at safety who may play on the outside 
• Jahmeer Frazier, Junior, 5-10, 190 – provides depth 
• Charlie Lopez, Senior, 5-8, 215 – provides depth 

Secondary: 

• Jae’on Walker, Senior, 4-year starter at cornerback 
• Samond Walker, Junio, 5-9, 155 – 3-year starter at cornerback 
• Gus Frias, Junior, 5-7, 160 – part of the cornerback 
• Joshua Henriquez, Junior, 5-7, 150 – returning starter at safety 
• Jaeden Wright, Senior, 5-11, 185 – 4-year starter at safety who may play linebacker 
• Chance Rivera, Sophomore, 5-8, 175 – projected starter at safety 

Special Teams: 

• Junior Jaden Folmert-Kleoin is the frontrunner at the punter, and the kicking game is undecided 
• Jae’on and Samond Walker are the return men 

Schedule: 

• Thursday, 8/27, at Becton, tentatively 3:00 
• Thursday, 9/3, Glen Ridge at home 
• Friday, 9/11, Verona at home 
• Saturday, 9/19, at Dunbar (Washington, DC) 
• Friday, 9/25, at Cedar Grove 
• Friday, 10/2, Dumont at home 
• Thursday, 10/8, Weequahic at home 
• Friday, 10/16, at Westwood 
• Saturday, 10/24, at Snyder 

Concerns:  

• New quarterback 
• Depth in the trenches 

Recruiting: 

• Jae’on Walker and Mercorelli have 1-AA interest 
• McMillan and Anthony Lopez are 1-AA/D2 candidates 
• Caraballo and Izayah Johnson have D3 interest 
• Underclassmen: 
• Reyes and Benway range from 1-AA to D3 

Coach’s Comments:   

“We’re excited. We had a taste of success, making the playoffs. A close loss should serve as motivation.” – Head Coach Joe Borkowski