Head Coach: Erik Zipay 
Assistant Coaches: Ryan Flanagan, Eli Taylor, Kendell Coleman, Jamal Edwards, Keith Jones, Chris Rhone, Antione Bland,
Team Name: Simon Gratz Bulldogs
2014 Record: 10-2
Key loses: Musa Al-Sumani, Shawn Williams, Nick Brown
Offensive Starters Returning: (10) Everyone is Back Except Starting QB
1. G – Raquan Thomas (6’ 4” 350 lbs, Sr)
2. G– Charlie Timite (6’4” 275 lbs, SR)
3. T– Cameron Brown (6’ 3” 285 lbs, SR)
4. C – Clifton Mariney (6’ 1” 305 lbs SR)
5. T – Kaiden Crawford (6’ 4” 275 lbs)
6. RB/Ath – Amir Lewis (5’ 11” 180 JR)
7. Ath – Javon Whitfield (5’ 10” 175 , Sr) 3 Year Starter
8. RB– Luke White (5’ 9” 170 lbs, Sr) 2 Year Starter
9. WR/TE– Kenneth Bennett (6’ 2” 195 lbs, JR)
10. WR – CJ Hall (6’ 1” 170 SR)
Defensive Starters Returning: (10)
1. DT – Raquan Thomas (6’ 4” 350 lbs, Sr)
2. DE/DT – Charlie Timite (6’4” 275 lbs, SR)
3. DT – Cameron Brown (6’ 3” 285 lbs, SR)
4. MLB – Shawn Jenkins (6’ 1” 235 lbs, SR)
5. DB– Kenneth Bennett (6’ 2” 195 lbs, JR)
6. DE – Steve Reynolds (6’ 3” 190 lbs Soph)
7. LB – Rashad Hawkins (5’ 11” 220 lbs SR)
8. DB – Samir Thomas (5’ 6” 160 SR)
9. LB – Messiah Hurst – (5’ 11” 180 SR)
10. DE – CJ Hall (6’ 1” 170 SR)
Key Newcomers:
1. RB/LB – Rahmir Johnson SR (5’ 11” 195)
2. OLine/Dline Amir Blaylock SR (6’1” 285)
3. RB/DB Quasha Carter JR (5’ 8” 170)
4. LB/DB Brendan Reyes SR (6’ 175)
D1 (FBS & FCS) Prospects: (Based off of Guys that Have Received Offers or Interest from that Level)
1. T/Dt – Raquan Thomas (6’ 4” 350 lbs, Sr) 3 Year Starter – Offers From Temple
2. G/DE – Charlie Timite (6’4” 275 lbs, SR) 2 Year Starter
3. T/DT – Cameron Brown (6’ 3” 285 lbs, SR) 3 Year Starter
4. MLB – Shawn Jenkins (6’ 1” 235 lbs, SR) 4 Year Starter
5. DB/WR – Kenneth Bennett (6’ 2” 195 lbs, JR) 2 Year Starter
6. Ath – Javon Whitfield (5’ 10” 175 , Sr) 3 Year Starter
7. RB/DB – Luke White (5’ 9” 170 lbs, Sr) 2 Year Starter
8. RB/LB – Rahmir Johnson (5’ 11” 195 lbs) 1st Year Starter
9. OLine/Dline Amir Blaylock SR (6’1” 285)
10. RB/Ath – Amir Lewis (5’ 11” 180 JR)
Twitter: @sgb_football
2015 Outlook: We should be one of the top teams in District 12 4A with the talent and experience that we return – It is up to the players to make sure that potential is pushed.
Offense: Our Offense at times this year should be flat out dominate – due to the size and experience we have upfront – we return 5 starters and have two other guys that are sure to get time.
We also return Two RB’s in White & Lewis that can take one to the house from anywhere – with the addition of some younger guys working hard and Rahmir Johnson returning to his neighborhood school I am very confident in our skill guys.
Defense: Again with us returning so many kids after a productive 2014 season I have confidence that we should be able to control the LOS and make plays on the defensive side of the ball – Shawn Jenkins has been starter for us since 9th Grade and I expect him to continue to be a leader and dominate from the MLB position.
