21. Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) - Full preview
Top 100 defensive end Alquadin Muhammad will lead this year's version of Don Bosco Prep's defense, which will once again be the team's strength.
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Strengths: Although it loses superstar Darius Hamilton, Don Bosco Prep will be tough up front, with defensive end
Alquadin Muhammad, a Top 100 recruit, leading the way along with
Razohnn Gross. Linebacker
Spencer Scannell will lead a blue-collar group of linebackers to form another solid front seven.
Question marks: With the loss of Kyle Sakowski, Yuri Wright, Elijah Shumate and Jabrill Peppers (transfer), the secondary will be completely inexperienced to start the season. So, too, will be quarterback
Frank Nutile, a 6-4 pocket passer more similar to Gary Nova than Mike Yankovich. The loss of Peppers will also be felt on offense, as the team will need to find a new playmaker at tailback.
Outlook: Over the past four seasons, Don Bosco Prep has lost only once -- its season-opener on the road against St. Xavier. This team reloads better than any in the country, and despite massive losses due to graduation and transfers, it will likely emerge as one of the nation’s top teams, similar to the 2010 squad that endured massive losses to graduation only to finish nationally ranked. Whether the team is a very good New Jersey squad or a nationally elite team could hinge on its Sept. 15 matchup with St. Thomas Aquinas.
