Suffolk football players to watch in 2016

Greg Amato, Floyd, C, Sr.

Three-year starter, controls offense line at center

Maleik Bonner, Longwood, RB, Sr.

Swift back to have a larger workload this season

Damien Caffrey, Glenn, DE, Sr.

Dominant defensive end had 34 tackles, seven sacks and an interception.

Jason Carlock, Babylon, WR/DB, Sr.

Leader on offense and defense had 24 catches, 319 yards and six touchdowns

Michael Carneiro, Mount Sinai, RB/DB, Sr.

Key cornerback also ran for 1,240 yards and 11 touchdowns as a halfback

Drew Cestaro, West Islip, TB/LB, Sr.

This leader continues rich family tradition of great Lion tailbacks. And they all wore No. 23.

Kenny Chavez, Hills East, QB/DB, Sr.

Three-year standout who headlines Thunderbirds' flexbone offense.

Jack Coan, Sayville, QB, Sr.

Coan threw for 2,334 yards and 35 touchdowns last season and was All-Long Island.

Paul Cooper, Kings Park, QB/DB, Sr.

Cooper set a school record for passing yardage (1,581) and had 832 yards rushing.

Kevin Cutinella, Shoreham-Wading River, Sr.

Ran for 5 touchdowns and had 19 tackles and an interception

Luciano DeRenzo, Connetquot, OL/DL, Sr.

Strong lineman, three-year starter on both sides of the ball

Chris Fasano, Sachem North, OL/DL, Sr.

The Bryant University commit is one of the top linemen on Long Island

Alexander Filacouris, Hills West, RB/DB, Sr.

Colts leader has produced 2,985 career all-purpose yards and 37 TDs.

Joe Filippetti, Miller Place, H/LB, Sr.

Three-year starter at H-back and linebacker will lead a stout defense

Kyle Fleitman, East Islip, QB/DB, Sr.

The dual-threat quarterback brings a new dynamic to the East Islip offense.

Hernan Funes, Brentwood, RB/LB, Sr.

Averaged 5.3 yards a carry with 60 tackles

Chris Gray, Shoreham-Wading River, RB, Sr.

Takes over as the feature back after 286 yards and three touchdowns last year

Matt Guercio, Kings Park, OT/DT, Sr.

Guercio will anchor both lines for the Kingsmen.

Latrell Horton, Longwood, RB/LB, Sr.

Standout linebacker moves to from fullback to tailback on offense

Matt Ilchuk, Bay Shore, QB, Sr.

Had 856 passing yards with 8 TD to go with 710 rushing yards and 13 TD

Jason Intermesoli, Sayville, WR/DB, Sr.

Intermesoli caught 26 passes for 356 yards and five touchdowns.

Isaiah Israel, Newfield, RB/LB, Sr.

Three-year captain for defending L.I. Class II & Rutgers Trophy champs.

Avory Johnson, Southampton, TE/DE, Sr.

Son of former NFL first-round pick will be a dominant force at defensive end and tight end

Cam Jordan, Hills West, WR/DB, Sr.

Syracuse commit had 39 catches for 1,080 yards with 16 TDs in '15.

Richie Keuler, Deer Park, OL/DE, Sr.

Mix of strength and speed; had 50 tackles (19 for a loss) a year ago.

Dylan Laube, Westhampton, WR/DB, Jr.

Laube had over 1,600 yards all-purpose yards and had 24 touchdowns.

Tim Mullane, West Islip, OL/DL, Sr.

Athletic two-way lineman had 38 tackles and six sacks last season.

Eddie Munoz, Ward Melville, WR/DB, Sr.

Quick receiver had 9 TD, 41 tackles, three interceptions

Kyle Nunez, East Islip, OL/DL, Sr.

Nunez is a powerful presence on the lines for the Redmen.

Justin Ottenwalder, Newfield, RB/LB, Sr.

One of the best backs in Suffolk II because of run and catch abilities.

Nick Provenzano, Islip, TE/LB, Sr.

Provenzano made 78 tackles for the Bucs as a junior.

Jeremy Ruckert, Lindenhurst, TE, Jr.

Had 60 receptions for 830 yards. Recruited by top D-I NCAA schools for tight end.

Colin Smith, Hampton Bays, RB/LB, Sr.

Returning all-county player will play key role at fullback and linebacker

Brandon Sobotker, North Babylon, RB/DB, Sr.

Powerful running back is also dynamic runner with breakaway speed.

Frankie Stola, Northport, Sr.

Three-year starter, Stola is an evasive playmaker.

Brandon Stiles, Eastport-South Manor, WR/LB

Had 411 receiving yards and 80 tackles and three interceptions.

Keegan Syron, Greenport, RB/LB, Sr.

Will be a force on both sides of the ball at tailback and linebacker

Justin Tavares, East Islip, RB/DB, Jr.

Tavares ran for 739 yards and averaged 7.7 yards per carry as a sophomore.

Ethan Wiederkehr, Shoreham-Wading River, TE/DL, Sr.

Northwestern commit had 64 tackles and three sacks.

Jared Zeigler, North Babylon, QB/CB, Sr.

Two-way standout is best athlete on talented Bulldogs team.