Union Farmers
2021:
- 9-2
- Forfeited semifinal game to Eastside in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 5 semifinals after beating Livingston in the first round
- Scored 373 points: 37.30 average – does not include game they forfeited
- Allowed 105 points: 10.50 average, including two shutouts – does not include game they forfeited
- Wins included North Brunswick, Westfield, St. Joe’s (Metuchen), Bridgewater-Raritan, and Elizabeth
- Their loss was to Millville
Graduation:
- WR/DB Davison Igbinosun – Mississippi
- FB Nick Rua-Broadnax – Old Dominion
- DL Ahron McReynolds – Central Connecticut
- WR Elijah White – Southern Connecticut
- OL/DL Emeka Chukwura – Western Connecticut
- WR Matt Nazaire – Merrimack
- DE/TE Wesley Ciceron – Assumption
- OL Ginika Ozurumba – Fairleigh Dickinson
- DB Tyler Malik-Ismail – Millersville
- RB Ashan Harris – Lock Haven
- WR Joshua Jones – Kean
- DE Khadir Robinson – Nicholls College
- DB Kendall Bournes – Myrtle Beach Academy (SC prep)
- WR Louikenzy Jules – Myrtle Beach Academy (SC prep)
- OL/DL Najee Bowe-Pinckney – Myrtle Beach Academy (SC prep)
- QB Jaden Stewart – Fork Union (VA. prep)
- C/DL Chris Ejekwu – Prestige Worldwide Prep
- OL Tyler Michael – Prestige Worldwide Prep
Offense:
- Formation: Multiple Spread
- Returning Starters: 2
Quarterback:
- Omalley King, Sophomore, 6-4, 194 – projected starter
Running Back:
- Todd Francis, Senior, 5-10, 170 – projected starter
- Elijah Stewart, Senior, 5-9, 200 – will spell Francis
- Kordal Hinton, Junior, 5-11, 205 – will spell Francis
Fullback (situational):
- Dallas Tullis, Sophomore, 5-8, 210 – will see action
Wide Receiver:
- Omar Ibrahim, Senior, 6-1, 180 – returning starter
- Renick Dorilas, Sophomore, 6-0, 165 – projected starter
- Jake Menon, Senior, 5-10, 170 – projected starter
- Qadir Branch, Senior, 5-9, 150 – projected starter
- Kasie McDowell, Junior, 6-0, 170 – part of the rotation
Offensive Line:
- Zach Menon, Junior, 6-3, 265 – returning starter at left tackle
- Babadara Olowe, Sophomore, 6-2, 260 – projected starter at left guard
- Connor Palestis,Junior, 5-10, 220 – projected starter at center
- Sultan Robinson Jr, Senior, 5-10, 240 – projected starter at right guard
- Kinte Warnock, Junior, 6-5, 250 – projected starter at right tackle
- Anthony Chiapetta, Junior, 5-10, 245 – pushing hard for time
Defense:
- Formation: 4-3
- Returning Starters: 1
Defensive Line:
- Jonas Cherilus, Senior, 6-2, 180 – part of 3-man rotation at end
- Kervin Desir, Sophomore, 6-3, 245 – part of 3-man rotation at end
- Kinte Warnock, Junior, 6-5, 250 – part of 3-man rotation at end
- Coree Jones, Senior, 6-0, 320 – part of 3-man rotation at tackle
- Zach Menon, Junior, 6-3, 265 – part of 3-man rotation at tackle
- Enoch Adeniran, Sophomore, 6-0, 270 – part of 3-man rotation at tackle
Linebacker:
- Kordal Hinton, Junior, 5-11, 205 – projected starter in middle
- Roneil Romain, Sophomore, 6-0, 190 – projected starter on strong side
- Amar Kelly, Junior, 5-8, 190 – competing on the weak side
- Elijah Stewart, Senior, 5-9, 200 – competing on the weak side
Secondary:
- Omar Ibrahim, Senior, 6-1, 180 – returning starter at cornerback
- Renick Dorilas, Sophomore, 6-0, 165 – projected starter at cornerback
- Agbai Ifegwu, Senior, 6-1, 170 – projected starter at safety
- Mekhi Best, Junior, 5-9, 165 – projected starter at safety
- Kasie McDowell, Junior, 6-0, 170 – part of the rotation at safety
Special Teams:
- Senior Ramsey Lafond returns at kicker and punter
- Dorilas, Ibrahim, and Francis are the return men
Schedule:
- Friday, 9/2, Bridgewater-Raritan at home
- Saturday, 9/10, at Westfield
- Friday, 9/16, St. Joe’s (Metuchen)
- Friday, 9/23, at Somerville
- Friday, 9/30, at Hillsborough
- Friday, 10/7, Elizabeth at home
- Friday, 10/14, at Phillipsburg
- Friday, 10/21, Ridge at home
Concerns:
- Inexperience
- Tough schedule
- How do they respond?
Recruiting:
- Ibrahim has an Akron offer and interest from high 1-AA and low 1-A
- Dorilas, a sophomore, has several offers, including Rutgers, Syracuse, and Pitt
- There are talented players on the roster who will need film to draw interest
Coach’s Comments:
“We’re young and inexperienced, but talented and having a good camp. We have been progressing daily and I hope we get it together before the season starts.” – Head Coach Lou Grasso, Jr.