Nassau IV football players to watch for 2017
John DeRidder #11 of Carle Place-Wheatley, left, rushes for a gain before being tackled by Nick Calandra #19 of Seaford in the first half on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Credit: James Escher
TZIAH ALBERT, Carle Place/Wheatley, RB/CB
Speedy back who is explosive in the open field
COLIN BARNES, East Rockaway, RB/LB
Averaged 6.5 yards per rush and ran for nine touchdowns last season.
NICKY CALANDRA, Seaford, LB/FB
Physical leader of one of the top defenses in Nassau
AUSTIN CARMAN-LYONS, RB/OLB, Clarke
Scored 12 touchdowns and gained 1,200 all-purpose yards in 2016.
CONNOR CASSIDY, Cold Spring Harbor, RB/DB, Sr.
Patient runner is the focal point of the Seahawks offense.
ANDREW CHIRICO, Seaford, DE, Sr.
Impact pass rusher and run-stopper.
JOHN DERIDDER, Carle Place/Wheatley, FB/LB, Sr.
Key cog in the option offense and one of the leaders on defense.
JOVANI DURAN, Malverne, TE/LB, Jr.
Athletic defender is a constant threat to make plays in opposing backfields.
KYLE KANDEL, Clarke, DL/TE, Sr.
6-4, 260-pound lineman that made 42 tackles last year.
THOMAS O’BRIEN, Locust Valley, RB/LB, Sr.
Lead back in the Falcons’ power-running attack
