Peddie Falcons
2018 in Review:
- 6-3 record
- No playoffs in Mid-Atlantic Prep League
- Scored 332 points – 36.89 average
- Allowed 159 points – 17.67 average
- Wins Included: Blair Academy, Lawrenceville School, Wyoming Seminary (Pa.)
- Losses: Hun, Gonzaga (DC), Malvern Prep (Pa.)
Departing Seniors:
- WR/DB John Menchie – Alabama
- QB/LB Sirvocea Dennis – Pitt
- WR/DB Marlyn Johnson – Buffalo
- QB/DB Maurice Bellan – Army
- OL/DL Calvin Pressley – Villanova
- C/DL Mike Tyle – Ryder for wrestling
*The bold print below is a returning starter. This includes one who had playing time and one who started on the other side of the ball only in 2018, with explanation included after their name.
Offense:
Formation: Multiple Spread
Returning Starters: 4
Quarterback:
- Davis Warren, Junior, 6-2-½, 185 – competing
- Aidan McHugh, Junior, 5-11, 170 – competing
Running Back:
- Patrick Smith, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – returning starter
- Khalil Majeed, Junior, 5-11, 180 – will get carries
- David Egbe, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – provides depth
Wide Receiver:
- Justin Shorter, Junior, 6-0, 180 – St. Augustin, where he started
- Mason Shipp, Junior, 6-1, 175 – projected starter
- Elic Ayomanor, Sophomore, 6-3, 205 – projected starter
- Josiah Hawkins, Post-Grad, 5-11, 175 – projected starter
- David Egbe, Sophomore – will rotate
- Khalil Majeed, Junior – will rotate
Offensive Line:
- Chris Mayo, Senior, 6-5, 300 – returning starter at right tackle
- Sam Todd, Senior, 6-5, 295 – returning starter at left tackle
- Luke Johnson, Senior, 6-3, 300 – returning starter
- Richie Pinomi, Senior, 6-3, 295 – projected starter at guard
- Several are competing at the opposite guard
Defense:
- Formation: Multiple 4-man front
- Returning Starters: 6
End:
- Sean Morris, Post-Grad, 6-3, 285 – started at St. Joe’s (Hammonton)
- Several are competing for the opposite end
Tackle:
- Cameron Bariteau, Senior, 6-1, 300 – returning starter
- Isaiah Potts, Sophomore, 6-2-½, 295 – projected starter
Inside Linebacker:
- Korey Smith, Senior, 6-1, 228 – 3-year starter
- Davis Sherwood, Junior, 6-4, 220 – returning starter
Outside Linebacker:
- Jack Barnes, Junior, 6-3, 235 – returning starter
- Lenox Lamar, Senior, 6-5, 225 – started last five games
Cornerback:
- Keyshawn Johnson, Junior, 5-11, 170 – returning starter
- David Egbe, Sophomore – competing at other corner
- Mason Shipp, Junior – competing at other corner
- Elic Ayomanor, Sophomore – competing at other corner
- Justin Shorter, Junior – may figure in mix
Safety:
- Joe Ramos, Junior, 6-2, 205 – projected starter here
- The other safety is being determined in camp
Special Teams:
- Kicker and punter is open
- Smith, Shorter, and Hawkins will be the return men
Schedule:
- Saturday, 9/7, Bishop Sycamore (Ohio) at home
- Saturday, 9/14, at Wyoming Seminary (Pa.)
- Friday, 9/20, at Archbishop Wood (Pa.)
- Saturday, 9/28, Canada Prep at home
- Friday, 10/4, at Hill School (Pa.), afternoon game
- Saturday, 10/12, Lawrenceville School at home
- Saturday, 10/19, Capital Prep harbor (Ct.) at home
- Saturday, 10/26, at Hun School
- Saturday, Blair Academy at home
Concerns:
- Replacing talented players; while they only graduated six, they are tough to replace
- Staying healthy
Recruiting:
- Mayo verballed to West Virginia
- Korey Smith verballed to Boston College
- Todd verballed to Buffalo
- Lamar is a 1-AA candidate
- Johnson is a high-academic 1-AA with Ivy and Patriot League interest
- Underclassmen:
- Majeed is a 1-A prospect
- Shorter has offers from Monmouth, Elon, and North Carolina State
- Sherwood has interest from Vanderbilt
- Shipp is a high-academic school candidate
- Barnes will go to a high-academic school or the service academies
- Sophomore: Patrick Smith has Temple and Central Michigan offers – will be top recruit
- Sophomore: Potts has offers from Temple, Central Michigan, and Vanderbilt
Coach’s Comments:
“We’re very excited. The kids have great attitudes and they’re fun to work with, fun to coach, and it will be hard to see them succeed.” – Head Coach Chris Malleo