Rahway Indians
2021:
- 4-5
- Lost to Somerville in the South Jersey Group 3 playoffs
- Scored 204 points: 20.20 average
- Allowed 270 points: 27.00 average
- Wins included Hillside, Carteret,and Warren Hills
- Losses included Donovan Catholic, Somerville, and Summit
Graduation:
- RB/DB Zaon Laney – New Haven
- FB/LB Dominic Innocent – New Haven
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple
- Returning Starters: 7
Quarterback:
- Amir Robinson, Senior, 6-1, 170 – returning starter
Running Back:
- Trevor Delapara, Junior, 5-11, 185 – competing
- Andrew Avent, Freshman, 6-0, 190 – competing
- Jerry Derilus, Senior, 5-8, 170 – competing
- Jakaii Wilson, Junior, 5-9, 165 – competing
Fullback (situational):
- Terrance Avent, Junior, 5-11, 205 – competing
- Kai Fish, Sophomore, 5-10, 245 – competing
Wide Receiver:
- Kyle Hall, Senior, 6-0, 185 – 3-year starter
- Khadir Love, Senior, 5-10, 160 – returning starter
- Jon Melo, Senior, 5-11, 160 – part of rotation
- Marquis Diggs, Junior, 6-0, 165 – part of rotation
- Amir Wilks, Senior, 5-8, 140 – part of rotation in the slot
Tight End:
- Austin Tilton, Senior, 6-1, 185 – competing
- Jaylen Thermitus, Junior, 6-1, 240 – competing
- Mikal Stephenson, Junior, 6-3, 220 – competing
Offensive Line:
- Marc Osias, Senior, 6-1, 365 – returning starter at right tackle
- Jalen Barnes, Senior, 6-3, 250 – returning starter at right guard and could end up at left tackle
- Erik Vasquez, Senior, 5-9, 285 – returning starter at center
- Brian Fish, Senior, 5-10, 280 – returning starter at left guard
- Ray Giaccobe, Junior, 6-4, 230 – started late in the year at left tackle
- Jaylin Dort, Senior, 5-9, 240 – competing at guard
Defense:
- Formation: 4-2-5
- Returning Starters: 3
Defensive Line:
- Jalen Barnes, Senior, 6-3, 250 – returning starter at end
- Terrance Avent, Junior, 5-11, 205 – competing at end; possibly rotating
- Austin Tilton, Senior, 6-1, 185 – competing at end; possibly rotating
- Brian Fish, Senior, 5-10, 280 – returning starter at tackle
- Kai Fish, Sophomore, 5-10, 245 – projected starter at tackle; started several games
- Richie Walker, Junior, 6-3, 305 – competing at tackle
Linebacker:
- Kyle Hall, Senior, 6-0, 185 – 3-year starter on inside
- Trevor Delapara, Junior, 5-11, 185 – projected starter on inside; started late in year
- Andrew Avent, Freshman, 6-0, 190 – competing on strong side
- Jerry Derilus, Senior, 5-8, 170 – competing on strong side
Secondary:
- Marquis Diggs, Junior, 6-0, 165 – projected starter at cornerback
- Khadir Love, Senior, 5-10, 160 – projected starter at cornerback
- Jalen Rogers, Junior, 6-2, 175 – pushing for time at cornerback
- Amir Wilks, Senior, 5-8, 140 – projected starter at free safety; started some games
- Jon Melo, Senior, 5-11, 160 – competing at strong safety
- Jakaii WIlson, Junior, 5-9, 165 – competing at strong safety
- Brian Davorson, Junior, 5-8, 165 – competing at strong safety
Special Teams:
- Sophomore Tony Verez will be the kicker and punter
- The return men will be decided in camp
Schedule:
- Friday, 9/2, Linden at home
- Saturday, 9/10, at Lincoln
- Friday, 9/16, at Scotch Plains-Fanwood
- Saturday, 9/24, at Summit
- Friday, 9/30, Cranford at home
- Friday, 10/7, at St. Thomas Aquinas
- Friday, 10/14, Carteret at home
- Friday, 10/21, Colonia at home
Concerns:
- Finding the right running back to replace Laney
Recruiting:
- Hall has an offer from Sacred Heart
- Barnes is 1-AA/D2
- Love and Robinson are probably D3 prospects
- The offensive line has intriguing players, including Brian Fish
- Underclassmen:
- Delapara is the top junior
- Kai Fish is the top sophomore
- Andrew Avent may be a 1-A/Power-5 recruit
Coach’s Comments:
“We’re pleased with the way the season ended after starting 0-3. We have five linemen returning as well as our quarterback and the defense is promising. There will also be a lot of young kids competing.” – Head Coach Brian Russo