With camp in full swing, it's worth taking a look at the latest changes to the
roster. On the bright side, all
incoming freshman recruits and transfers appear except
defensive back
Shamarr Joppy (Wayne St),
tight end
Kristen McAdams (Monroe), and
running back
Nasir Robinson (Pace).
Departures:
The most notable departures from the roster are defensive lineman
Dan Hicks (Mercer) and offensive lineman
Patrick Methlie (Delaware). In the secondary, players with apparent eligibility remaining but no longer on the roster include
Matt Marshall (10 starts, 46 tackles, 2 int in 2024),
Jaleel Davis-Shabazz (21 tackles in 2023), and
Zaire McLaurin (15 tackles in 2024). And West Chester's rushing attack will look very different as running backs
Dayshawn Jacobs (4 starts, 213 yards, 3 TD's, 10 catches, 56 yards, 1 TD in 2024) and
Jayden Williams (2 starts, 114 yards, 3 TD's, 3 catches, 57 yards in 2024) are not on the roster. Also,
Anthony Leonardi (98 yards, 1 TD, 62-yd TD catch vs Shepherd in 2024) is on the roster, but without a number.
Additions:
In addition to the
previously announced transfers, others that newly appear are
running back
Jamir Robertson (1 carry for 4 yards at Central Connecticut in 2023),
defensive back
Andrew Garwo (redshirted at Temple in 2021),
running back
James Fisher (All-DelCo Football Player of the Year in 2023),
defensive end
Ronnell McCorn (13 tackles in 12 games in 3 seasons at Albany),
kicker
Dylan Shank (6 punts, 2 kickoffs in 2 seasons at Rhode Island),
tight end
Liam Besecker (limited action at Temple and Florida Atlantic),
defensive tackle
Isaiah Oduro (2 seasons at Lackawanna, did not see game action in 2 seasons at Monmouth), and
defensive tackle
Amara Yobouet (3 tackles in 3 games at Monmouth in 2022).
One other significant change is that All-American linebacker
Connor Noble returns after being in the
transfer portal with offers reportedly from Football Championship Subdivision schools Stony Brook, Maine and Western Illinois.
Connor Noble (Photo Chuck Greco)
