Top 100 football players on Long Island for 2017

Kyle Acquavella, MacArthur, QB, Senior: A dual threat under center who ran for five touchdowns and passed for four in his first year as the starter.

Matt Aloni, Plainedge, OL/DL, Senior: He'll anchor the Red Devils line on both sides of the ball..

Tyler Ammirato, Miller Place, RB/FS, Senior: Ran for 1,394 yards and scored 29 touchdowns last season.

Chester Anderson, Elmont, WR/CB, Senior: Exceptional talent who had 890 yards and 16 touchdowns during his All-State season last year.

Farrakhan Anderson, Roosevelt, WR/LB, Senior: He's a big playmaker that can stretch the defense. He had 17 receptions for 476 yards and six touchdowns. He also had 32 tackles and three sacks.

Javon Andrews, Hempstead, HB/DB, Senior: He is the slot receiver the Tigers will rely upon to make big plays.

Gavin Buda, Harborfields, CB/WR, Senior: He had 57 receptions for 716 yards and six touchdowns.

Tyler Butkevich, Sachem East, WR/DB, Senior: He looks for a breakout year as one of the go-to guys for the Flaming Arrows.

Trevor Cahill, Connetquot, OL/DL, Senior: The 6-6, 285-pounder is a three-year starter and a big-time D-I recruit.

Austin Carman-Lyons, Clarke, RB/OLB, Senior: Scored 12 touchdowns and gained 1,200 all-purpose yards in 2016.

Gavin Casey, Wantagh, FB/LB, Senior: Fullback rushed for over 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Jake Castellano, Wantagh, QB, Senior: He completed 62 of 105 passes for 926 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior.

Darnell Chandler, Riverhead, WR/DE, Senior: The 6-3 receiver and defensive end will anchor the Blue Waves.

Ryan Charleston, Farmingdale, DT/RB, Senior: Clogs up the middle of the field with his size and athleticism.

Julian Chung, St. Anthony's, RB/DB, Senior: Speedy halfback will lead the ground game for the Friars.

Kai Cochrane, Comsewogue, RB/LB, Senior: Ran for 1,100 yards.

Chris Collier, Lawrence, RB, Senior: Running back had 15 touchdowns in five games of an injury-shortened season.

Ricky Conway, Lindenhurst, RB/DB, Senior: Uses athletic ability to contribute out of the backfield and catch passes. Shutdown cornerback continuing to improve each year.

Daniel Curtin, Shoreham-Wading River, OG/DT, Senior: Had 62 tackles and two sacks in 2016.

Anthony Dennison, Whitman, OL/DL, Senior: He will be the anchor to the Wildcats O-line.

Andrew DeSantis, Garden City, DE/RB, Senior: He blocked an extra point and recovered a fumble in a 13-6 win in the Long Island Class II Championship.

Matt Desimpliciis, Garden City, LB/RB, Senior: A run-stopping linebacker who relentlessly pursues ballcarriers inside the box.

Jared Donnelly, Mount Sinai, TE/LB, Senior: He had an impact on both sides of the ball. He had 266 receiving yards and added 77 tackles.

Anthony D'Onofrio, Wantagh, RB/LB, Senior: He rushed for nine touchdowns as a junior. He also grabbed five interceptions and made 45 tackles. He's a Hofstra baseball commit.

Joey Evangelista, Port Jefferson, FB/LB, Senior: Made 47 tackles as a junior last season.

Zach Ferrari, Newfield, OL/DL, Senior: The two-way lineman is one of the Wolverines' leaders.

Gerald Filardi, Half Hollow Hills West, QB/DB, Junior: The second-year starter threw 13 touchdowns in the playoffs.

Tom Fleming, Holy Trinity, G/NG, Senior: Will anchor the Titans' lines on both sides of the ball.

Robert Fitzsimmons, Freeport, OT/LB, Senior: Had 97 tackles, including 73 solo, and is one of the toughest linebackers to get past on Long Island.

Sam Gozelski, Northport, OG/DT, Senior: Three-year starter who anchors the offensive and defensive line for Northport.

Malik Grant, Lindenhurst, OL/DL, Senior: He's a three-year varsity player who earned All-Suffolk last year and made 55 tackles.

Matt Granville, Garden City, WR/DL, Senior: Also a skilled returner, it's his field vision and speed that make him a weapon in all areas.

Aaje Grayson, Freeport, RB/DB, Senior: Quick running back in his third varsity season. Ran for seven touchdowns last year for the Long Island Class I champions.

Kevon Hall, Roosevelt, RB/LB, Junior: Rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Colin Hanley, Chaminade, SS, Senior: An outstanding pass defender and run stopper.

Jordan Harris, Longwood, QB/S, Senior: He'll look to lead the Lions deep into the Suffolk Division I playoffs.

Michael Hennie, Central Islip, QB/DB, Senior: The 6-4, 200-pound quarterback will look to lead the Musketeers to a playoff berth. He led the defensive backs with 33 tackles.

Michael Incantalupo, Floral Park, WR/DE, Senior: Will be the top weapon in a brand new offense.

Colin Jahkah, Brentwood, QB/FS, Senior: The 6-2, 175-pound signal caller is a scoring threat on the run and through the air.

Jeavon Johnson, Lawrence, OT/DT, Junior: Lineman made 43 tackles, including eight for loss.

Keshaun Jones, Deer Park, RB/DB, Senior: Had over 600 yards of offense and five TDs last season.

Dylan Judd, Oceanside, WR/SS, Senior: Had 43 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions as safety and more than 500 total yards (rushing and receiving) with four touchdowns.

Kyle Kandel, Clarke, DL/TE, Senior: A 6-4, 260-pound lineman who made 42 tackles last year.

Alec Kiernan, Centereach, RB/LB, Senior: Two-way standout had 11 TDs and 36 tackles a year ago.

Thomas Kutchma, Ward Melville, OL/DL, Sr.: One of the most feared linemen on Long Island, Kutchma hopes to lead a strong offensive line back to a Suffolk I title game.

Nathaniel Larkins, Glenn, RB/LB, Senior: Ran for 402 yards on 35 carries and had five sacks last year.

Petey LaSalla, Rocky Point, RB/LB, Senior: Scored 20 touchdowns and made 25 tackles.

Dylan Laube, Westhampton, RB/LB, Senior: Ran for over 2,000 yards and 40 touchdowns.

Tyler Love, East Meadow, C/LB, Senior: Anchor of the offensive line and had 51 tackles with two sacks last season.

Liam Mahoney, Shoreham-Wading River, G/DE, Junior: Made 56 tackles and had three sacks as a sophomore.

Brendan McCaffrey, Commack, WR/SS, Senior: He made 25 catches for 417 yards and three touchdowns as a junior.

Dylan McDermott, Connetquot, QB, Senior: One of Long Island's strong-armed quarterbacks who will have an impact in Suffolk Division I.

Jordan McGinn, Patchogue-Medford, C, Senior: He's a three-year varsity center for the Raiders.

Liam McIntyre, Westhampton, RB/LB, Junior: Versatile athlete that complements Hansen Award runner-up Dylan Laube in the Hurricanes backfield. Quick middle linebacker with 51 tackles as sophomore.

Dashawn Meadors, Hempstead, RB/LB, Senior: At 6-4, 223 pounds, Meadors has the size to compliment his playmaking ability. One of the most dangerous players on Long Island with the ball in his hands.

Nick Messina, Ward Melville, RB/DB, Senior: Taking over as the Patriots' go-to playmaker this season, Messina ran for eight touchdowns last year. Dynamic running back and one of the most dangerous players with the ball in the league.

Matt Mirabito, Bay Shore, OT/DT, Senior: Devastating run blocker had 21 pancake blocks last season.

Jake Murphy, Longwood, RB/LB, Senior: He was an All-Suffolk selection as a junior and is expected to take a lead role for the Lions this year.

Chris Nicholas, Chaminade, WR, Senior: Had 31 receptions for 547 yards and six touchdowns as a junior.

Ryan O'Neill, Bethpage, OL/DE, Senior: A big two-way threat on the line.

Mark Pace, Eastport-South Manor, WR/LB, Senior: Versatile athlete who had 23 receptions for 247 yards. He also had 46 tackles and two interceptions.

Michael Palermo, St. John the Baptist, RB/LB, Senior: Had 25 tackles and two sacks as a junior.

Daniel Parker, St. John the Baptist, RB/DB, Senior: Rushed for 8.6 yards per carry as a junior.

Connor Payne, Massapequa, OL/DE, Senior: Imposing presence at the line of scrimmage hopes to lead Massapequa to a Nassau I title opportunity.

JoJo Pirecca, Mt. Sinai, RB/DB, Senior: Scored 11 touchdowns last year.

Frank Porcasi, Carey, OT/DE, Senior: Fast and athletic off both lines, Porcasi's combination of speed and strength is unique.

Michael Proios, Mepham, QB/DB, Senior: A big arm helped him tally 1,950 passing yards and 16 touchdowns last season.

Jimmy Regateiro, Half Hollow Hills West, OL/DL, Senior: Two-way starter made 36 tackles.

Alec Rinaldi, Rocky Point, RB/LB, Senior: Made 65 tackles.

Chris Rodas, Lawrence, MLB, Senior: Made 64 tackles and intercepted four passes as an All-County middle linebacker.

Tom Rohan, Wantagh, RB/DB, Senior: Rushed for over 1,527 yards.

Tom Rooney, St. Dominic, RB/S, Senior: Speedy halfback is a starter on offense, defense and special teams.

Joel Rosario, Valley Stream Central, RB/LB, Senior: A two-year, two-way starter who made 95 tackles and is expected to lead the Eagles' defense.

Jeremy Ruckert, Lindenhurst, WR/LB, Senior: One of the highest recruits in Long Island history, Ruckert will play tight end at Ohio State next fall. The two-time All-Long Island selection has over 150 receptions the past three seasons.

Brett Ryan, Glenn, RB/DB, Senior: Scored seven touchdowns and had 701 yards as a junior.

Vin Schell, Oceanside, OL/DL, Senior: A 6-5, 290-pound roadgrader for the Sailors. He was an All-Nassau selection and a three-year starter.

Mike Scibelli, Oceanside, OL/DL, Senior: Three-year starter and one of the top linemen on Long Island. Puts fear into opponents at 6-3, 290 pounds.

Jason Seiter, Bethpage, QB/S, Senior: Will run the Golden Eagles' wishbone offense.

Anthony Seymour, Miller Place, QB/DB, Senior: Signal-caller is a threat on the run and through the air.

Andrew Sheahan, Smithtown West, TE/LB, Senior: Has moved from two-way lineman in 2016 to tight end and linebacker.

Jack Shelley, Chaminade, LB, Senior: Leader of the Flyers' defense who has good size and range.

Nick Silva, Floyd, RB/LB, Junior: Elusive running back, ran for 1,600 yards and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore.

Antonio Smikle, Farmingdale, WR/DB, Senior: Tall, athletic receiver capable of scoring whenever he possesses the ball.

Messiah Swinson, Long Island Lutheran, TE, Senior: He's a 6-8, 250-pound athletic two-way player. Swinson is a major D-I college prospect.

Rob Taiani, Floyd, QB, Senior: He is the Colonials' three-year starter at quarterback and led them to their 10th Suffolk title in 16 years.

Taylor Tanner, Babylon, OT/DE, Senior: Anchors the offensive and defensive line for the Panthers.

Justin Taveras, East Islip, RB/DB, Senior: Will lead the Redmen out of the backfield.

James Terribile, Patchogue-Medford, FB/LB, Senior: He led the Raiders in tackles as a junior.

Marco Travaglione, Bellmore JFK, OT/LB, Junior: A menace on defense, Travaglione had five sacks and made seven tackles for a loss last year.

Thomas Urena, Lynbrook, LB, Senior: Had 124 tackles.

Chris Vidal, Newfield, OL/DL, Senior: He is a two-way starter and the anchor of both lines.

Ryan Walsh, Northport, QB, Senior: Second-year starting at quarterback this season. Walsh passed for 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns last year.

Cherrod White, Half Hollow Hills West, TE/LB, Senior: The outside linebacker is a Division I recruit.

George Wichelns, Connetquot, WR/FS, Senior: Committed to play lacrosse at Maryland since the ninth grade, Wichelns is one of the best athletes in Suffolk I. Had 34 receptions for more than 400 yards last season and is capable of scoring whenever he has the ball.

Deonte Wilson, Amityville, OT/DE, Senior: Athletic four-year varsity player is a force on both sides of the ball.

Keith Winfrey, Floyd, DE/TE, Junior: Big lineman that controls the line of scrimmage. Had six sacks and 55 tackles last season.

Dylan Winwood, Kings Park, RB/SS, Senior: The running back/safety has great speed and hands.

Deyvon Wright, Half Hollow Hills West, Junior: Scored 26 touchdowns. Has been starting since freshman year.

Tyler Wuchte, Garden City, WR/DB, Senior: Two-way athlete who could make his presence felt on both offense and defense this season.

Kyle Zawadzki, Smithtown West, QB, Senior: One of top QBs in Suffolk II had a combined 22 TDs last season.