Nassau I football players to watch for 2017
Freeport's Robert Fitzsimmons revs up the crowd against William Floyd during the second half of the Long Island Class I football championship at Hofstra University on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
RYAN CHARLESTON, Farmingdale, DT/RB, Sr.
Clogs up the middle of the field with his size and athleticism.
ROBERT FITZSIMMONS, Freeport, OT/LB, Sr.
One of LI’s toughest linebackers had 97 tackles, including 73 solo, last season.
AAJE GRAYSON, Freeport, RB/DB, Sr.
He ran for seven touchdowns last year for the Long Island Class I champions.
DYLAN JUDD, Oceanside, WR/SS, Sr.
Had 43 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions as safety and had more than 500 totals yards (rushing and receiving) with 4 TDs.
TYLER LOVE, East Meadow, C/LB, Sr.
Had 51 tackles with two sacks last season.
DASHAWN MEADORS, Hempstead, RB/LB, Sr.
At 6-4, 223 pounds, Meadors has the size to complement his playmaking ability. One of the most dangerous players on Long Island with the ball.
CONNOR PAYNE, Massapequa, OL/DE, Sr.
At 6-3, 260 pounds he is an i mposing presence on the line.
VINCENT SCHELL, Oceanside, OL/DL, Sr.
Three-year starter, is a most imposing lineman at 6-5, 290 pounds.
MIKE SCIBELLI, Oceanside, OL/DL, Sr.
Three-year starter puts fear into opponents at 6-3, 300 pounds.
ANTONIO SMIKLE, Farmingdale, WR/DB, 6-4, 185, Sr.
Tall receiver capable of scoring whenever he possesses the ball.
