Coach: David Lovette
2017 record: 1-10
Top returners: Andre Allen, 6-0, 195, Sr., RB; Leonard Beckett, 5-9, Sr., RB; Cedrick McDowell, 5-9, Sr., RB; Dalton Patrick, 6-0, Jr., SE; Trevor Thomas, 5-8, 170, Sr., ATH; Sean Best, 6-3, 260, Sr., OL; Tyree Brown, 6-0, 200, Sr., LB; Tony Tyndal, 6-0, 210, Sr., OL: Blake Little, 6-0, 195, Sr., LB; Armaiah Banks, 5-11, 185, LB.
Top newcomers: Gaven Freeman, 5-10, 175, Jr., RB: Ja’Wuane Haskins, 5-11, 205, Jr., LB; Ben Lovette, 6-1, 165, Jr., QB; Alex Hopkins, 5-8, 175, Jr., 
DB; Kendall Evans, 6-4, 235, Jr., DL; Justin McClintock, 5-11, 200, Jr., LB; Jerry Garcia, 6-0, 175, So., DB.
Team strengths: “Return many players from last year’s team who gained valuable experience.”
Team concerns: “Cannot afford injuries.”
Coach’s comment: “We believe that we can be a much more competitive team this fall.’’
Photos: Coach David Lovette, Top returner Armaiah Banks