Delran Bears
2020:
- 3-1
- 120 points scored; 30.0 average
- 73 points allowed; 18.25 average
- Wins: Cinnaminson, Northern Burlington, Pemberton
- Losses: Burlington Township
Graduation:
- OL/DL Matt Rau – Wagner
- C Jason Holmes – King’s College (Pa.)
- CB Malachi Dorsey – Tabor College (Kan.)
- OL JR DeSouza – Jefferson for track & field (weights)
- OL Ryan Tamres – enlisted in US Marines
- TE Tyler Travis – enlisted in US Marines
2021 Captains:
- Zac Palmer-Smith and Derek Namnum return as captains and others will be named in camp
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple Spread
- Returning Starters: 6
Quarterback:
- Derek Namnum, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter
Running Back:
- Zac Palmer-Smith, Senior, 6-0, 205 – 3-year starter
Fullback:
- Jake Baumann, Senior, 5-10, 185 – 3-year starter
Wide Receiver:
- Kenny Fletcher, Senior, 6-6, 220 – 3-year starter
- Ryan Saracino, Senior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter
- Connor Daly, Senior, 5-9, 155 – returning starter in slot
- Chris James, Senior, 6-0, 170 – part of rotation
Tight End:
- Christian Locke, Senior, 5-11, 215 – projected starter; saw action and started on defense
Offensive Line:
- Kenny Jones, Sophomore, 6-5, 315 – projected starter at left tackle
- Anthony Scotto, Junior, 5-11, 250 – projected starter at left guard
- Pete Pelagatti, Senior, 5-11, 180 – projected starter at center
- Ryan Braga, Senior, 6-2, 270 – projected starter at right guard
- Julian Rivera, Senior, 5-11, 245 – projected starter at right tackle
- Karan Singh, Senior, 6-6, 270 – provides depth
- Gavin Smedile, Senior, 5-11, 200 – provides depth
Defense:
- Formation: 4-2-5
- Returning Starters: 6
Defensive Line:
- Kenny Fletcher, Senior, 6-6, 220 – 3-year starter at end
- Malachi Castle, Sophomore, 6-3, 225 – projected starter at end
- Lee Dutra, Junior, 6-1, 215 – part of rotation at end
- Julian Rivera, Senior, 5-11, 245 – part of rotation at end
- Ryan Braga, Senior, 6-2, 270 – projected starter at tackle
- Anthony Scotto, Junior, 5-11, 250 – projected starter at tackle
- Kenny Jones, Sophomore, 6-5, 315 – part of rotation at tackle
- Manny Nolasco, Sophomore, 5-9, 270 – part of rotation at tackle
Linebacker:
- Jake Baumann, Senior, 5-10, 185 – 3-year starter at linebacker
- Pete Pelagatti, Senior, 5-11, 180 – projected starter
- Gavin Smedile, Senior, 5-11, 200 – part of rotation
- Jimmy Rush, Sophomore, 5-11, 205 – part of rotation
Secondary:
- Connor Daly, Senior, 5-9, 155 – returning starter at cornerback
- Chris James, Senior, 6-0, 170 – projected starter at cornerback
- Kamil Yilmaz, Sophomore, 6-2, 165 – part of rotation at cornerback
- Derek Namnum, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter at safety
- Zac Palmer-Smith, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter at safety
- Ryan Saracino, Senior, 5-11, 185 – returning starter at safety
- Jayden Hinds, Senior, 6-1, 210 – pushing for time at safety
Special Teams:
- Junior Erik Braga returns at kicker and punter
- Daly, James, and Fletcher are the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 8/27, Willingboro at home
- Thursday, 9/2, at Delsea
- 9/10-11, Bye Week
- Friday, 9/17, Cinnaminson at home
- Friday, 9/24, at Sterling
- Friday, 10/1, Haddonfield at home
- 10/8-9, Bye Week
- Friday, 10/15, at Collingswood
- Friday, 10/22, West Deptford at home
- Friday, 10/29, at Burlington City
Concerns:
- Replacing the entire offensive line
Recruiting:
- Fletcher verballed to Rutgers
- Palmer-Smith has interest from Rutgers and Temple
- Daly is a D2/D3 prospect
- James and Hines are sleepers
- Baumann may play baseball
- Locke may play lacrosse
- Saraceno is probably D3
- Underclassmen:
- Namnum is a possible 1-AA and will go to a high academic institution since he is # 3 in his class
- Castle and Jones are sophomores who can be Power-5 recruits
Coach’s Comments:
“We’re very excited for this group and the challenge we have ahead. We have a very tough schedule. We’ve had success the last few years and look forward to the season; it will be fun.” – Head Coach Garrett Lucas