Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell Football Recruiting Class Announced, 2012 Season Kickoff Just Over 100 Days Away
5/24/2012 8:00:00 AM | Football
May 24, 2012
LEWISBURG, Pa. -Bucknell University's graduation took place this past Sunday, concluding the 2011-12 academic year. Now, it is time to look ahead to 2012-13. The 2012 Bucknell football season kickoff is just 107 days away and on Thursday Bucknell head football coach Joe Susan announced the Bison's 27-man recruiting class that will be freshmen this fall. The group features players from 10 states, including 10 incoming student-athletes from New Jersey and eight from Pennsylvania.
Of the 27 incoming players, 19 are projected to play on the offensive side of the ball, while eight are expected to join the defensive unit.
"The young men who we recruited in this class give us a chance to continue to build our program," said Susan, who led the Bison to a record-tying five-win turnaround this past year. "We are fortunate that we were able to satisfy many of our position needs. This class represents a group of young men who are student-athletes. They will benefit from their experience at Bucknell. They will also benefit Bucknell by their presence on our campus. We are excited about this group and are looking forward to them coming into our program."
Bucknell posted a 6-5 record last fall, registering its first above-.500 finish since 2006. The Bison will return 13 regular starters (six offense, seven defense) in 2012. Bucknell's first game this coming fall is Sept. 8 at Marist. The Bison will be home for the first time when they host Lafayette Sept. 22 in a Family Weekend game that will be televised live on CBS Sports Network at noon.
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown/High School |
| Ken Barrett | OL | 6-6 | 320 | Tampa, Fla./Berkeley Prep |
| Edward Carrington | DL | 6-0 | 310 | Lawrence, N.J./Lawrence |
| Brian Connolly | QB | 6-3 | 195 | Ossining, N.Y./Ossining |
| Nick Craven | OL | 6-2 | 278 | Berlin, Md./Stephen Decatur |
| Matt DelMauro | RB | 5-7 | 175 | Nutley, N.J./Nutley |
| Audrey Dieujuste | LB | 5-11 | 200 | Boynton Beach, Fla./Boynton Beach |
| Trevor Duba | OL | 6-3 | 270 | Suwanee, Ga./Lambert |
| Brian Duncan | TE | 6-4 | 235 | Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte Country Day |
| Clayton Ewell | S | 6-1 | 175 | Springfield, Pa./Springfield Township |
| Brandon Farrell | WR | 5-10 | 170 | Pittsburgh, Pa./Central Catholic |
| Calvin Garrett | QB | 6-1 | 190 | Southlake, Texas/Oakridge |
| Daniel Gevirtz | CB | 5-10 | 160 | Lansdale, Pa./North Penn |
| Ryan Henning | QB | 6-5 | 205 | Ashland, Pa./North Schuylkill |
| Clayton Hoffmaster | OL | 6-4 | 295 | Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township |
| Matthew Jegede | WR | 6-3 | 185 | Scotch Plains, N.J./Scotch Plains |
| Ramy Kased | OL | 6-6 | 350 | Old Bridge, N.J./Old Bridge |
| Bobby Kaslander | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Verona, N.J./Verona/Bridgton (Maine) |
| Jimmy King | DE | 6-1 | 235 | Millstone, N.J./Notre Dame |
| Anthony Marcozzi | CB | 5-10 | 175 | Cherry Hill, N.J./Bishop Eustace |
| Robert Naylor | DE | 6-4 | 235 | Bangor, Pa./Bangor Area |
| Philip Pecora | FB | 6-0 | 225 | Princeton, N.J./Pennington |
| Brian Regan | RB | 5-9 | 190 | Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill East |
| Ryan Riethmiller | OL | 6-3 | 285 | Martins Ferry, Ohio/Linsly School (W. Va.) |
| Justin Shangold | RB | 6-0 | 205 | Basking Ridge, N.J./The Pingry School |
| Vikram Shenoy | OL | 6-2 | 297 | Harrisburg, Pa./Trinity |
| Louis Taglianetti | S | 5-11 | 190 | Pittsburgh, Pa./Central Catholic |
| Aaron Wells | FB | 5-11 | 205 | Glen Allen, Va./Deep Run |
Recruiting Class Bio Information
Ken Barrett, OL, 6-6, 320, Tampa, Fla./Berkeley Prep
Kenneth John Barrett ... born Sept. 13, 1993 in Tampa, Fla. ... son of Ken and Debby Barrett ... earned three letters in football and baseball at Berkeley Prep ... also lettered once in football ... helped football team advance farthest in school history in state playoffs ... lost in state semifinals to eventual champion ... has one brother, Geoffrey, and one sister, Jessica.
Edward Carrington, DL, 6-0, 310, Lawrence, N.J./Lawrence
Edward Charles Carrington III ... born Nov. 21, 1994 in Paterson, N.J. ... son of Edward and Edwina Carrington ... has one sister, Courtney ... member of football and outdoor track & field teams at Lawrence High School ... named West Jersey League First Team in football ... team's Most Valuable Lineman ... named Delaware Valley Unsung Hero ... track team captain ... earned Boys' Throw Award and was Field MVP.
Brian Connolly, QB, 6-3, 195, Ossining, N.Y./Ossining
Brian Connolly ... born March 16, 1994 in Ossining, N.Y. ... son of John and Ruthann Connolly ... has two older brothers, John and Michael ... played football and basketball at Ossining High School ... football team captain ... 2011 all-league and all-section selection in football ... selected to represent New York's Section 1 in Exception Senior Bowl ... named one of 2011's top 30 football players in Westchester/Hudson Valley by MSG Varsity ... National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete in 2011.
Nick Craven, OL, 6-2, 278, Berlin, Md./Decatur
Nicholas Charles Chung Craven ... born March 21, 1994 in Baltimore, Md. ... son of Bud Craven and Joan Montgomery ... three-time football letterwinner and two-time wrestling letterwinner at Stephen Decatur High School ... two-time football team captain ... two-time all-conference selection on offense in football ... also an all-conference selection on defense ... two-time honorable mention all-state ... 2012 Crab Bowl participant ... has two sisters, Serena and Shawna.
Matt DelMauro, RB, 5-7, 175, Nutley, N.J./Nutley
Matthew Anthony DelMauro ... born Sept. 3, 1993 in Belleville, N.J. ... son of Robert and Donna DelMauro ... member of football and track & field teams at Nutley High School ... First Team All-Essex for football ... All-Group 3 selection ... Nutley High School all-time leading rusher with 2,690 yards ... school's all-time leader in touchdowns (43) ... 2010 Star-Ledger Newcomer of the Year ... 2010 Top-20 Scorer in New Jersey ... football team captain ... has two sisters, Tara and Mallory ... relatives Tommy DelMauro (UMass) and Matt Madeo (Elon) competed in college athletics.
Audrey Dieujuste, LB, 5-11, 200, Boynton Beach, Fla./Boynton Beach
Audrey Dieujuste … born Dec. 23, 1993 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti … son of Auguste and Marie Dieujuste … earned three letters each in football and weightlifting at Boynton Beach High School … all-state in football in 2011 … three-time all-area and all-county selection for football … three-time all-county in weightlifting … two-time all-state in weightlifting … has four brothers, Nerval, Kenson, Brendon and Darnell.
Trevor Duba, OL, 6-3, 270, Suwanee, Ga./Lambert
Trevor Ethan Duba ... born March 20, 1994 in Atlanta, Ga. ... son of Thomas and Lucretia Duba ... member of football, basketball and track & field teams at Lambert High School ... served as team captain.
Brian Duncan, TE, 6-4, 235, Charlotte, N.C./Charlotte Country Day
Brian Haven Duncan … born Aug. 16, 1993 in Princeton, N.J. … son of Jeff and Cindy Duncan … earned four letters in baseball and three in football at Charlotte Country Day School … helped football team to 2010 NCISAA state title … 2011 all-state selection … Second Team All-Mecklenburg County … 2011 team captain of the Oasis Shrine Bowl … all-conference selection in baseball … helped baseball team to state runner-up finish in 2010 … National Honor Society member … Tri-M Music Honor Society member … plays the trumpet … honor roll and Head of School's List member as a junior and senior … has one sister, Kimberly … cousin, Brian Schneider, is a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Clayton Ewell, S, 6-1, 175, Springfield, Pa./Springfield Township
Clayton Harrison Ewell ... born April 24, 1994 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... son of Jordan Ewell and Nancy Miller ... earned four letters in both football and lacrosse at Springfield Township High School ... football team captain as both a junior and senior ... first-team all-league running back and defensive end ... league offensive MVP ... all-state honorable mention ... two-year lacrosse team captain ... three-time first-team all-league midfielder ... has one brother, Cole ... uncle, Brian Ewell, played football at UMass.
Brandon Farrell, WR, 5-10, 175, Pittsburgh, Pa./Central Catholic
Brandon Patrick Farrell ... born Jan. 2, 1994 in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... son of Patrick and Cathy Farrell ... participated in football, basketball and track at Pittsburgh Central Catholic ... has two sisters, Jessica and Kylie ... father and grandfather, James Farrell, participated in college athletics.
Calvin Garrett, QB, 6-1, 190, Southlake, Texas/Oakridge
Calvin Joseph Garrett … born July 31, 1993 in Dallas, Texas … son of Judd Garrett … participated in football, baseball, basketball, track and soccer at The Oakridge School … football team captain … helped football team to SPC title … all-conference selection and conference MVP … has three younger siblings, Frances, Campbell and Kassity … cousin, Jake Flaherty, is a junior wide receiver on the Bison … father, Judd Garrett, played in the NFL as a RB for the Dallas Cowboys and London Monarchs (WFL) … Judd is currently the director of pro personnel for the Dallas Cowboys … uncle, John Garrett, played wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Antonio Riders (WFL) … he is currently the tight ends/passing game coach for the Dallas Cowboys … uncle, Jason Garrett, played quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants and is currently the Cowboys' head coach … uncle, Harry Flaherty, played linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Bandits (USFL) and Dallas Cowboys … grandfather, Jim Garrett, played in the NFL and Major League Baseball … mother was an All-America soccer and softball player at Princeton University … cousin, Harry Flaherty, played tight end for Princeton (2007-10) … cousin, Zach Flaherty, played football at Fairleigh Dickinson.
Daniel Gevirtz, CB, 5-10, 160, Lansdale, Pa./North Penn
Daniel John Gevirtz ... born Nov. 3, 1993 in Chester, Pa. ... son of David and Monica Gevirtz ... member of football and track & field teams at North Penn High School ... first-team all-conference defensive back ... second-team all-conference wide receiver ... team captain as a senior ... named First Team All-Southeastern PA defensive back by the Philadelphia Inquirer ... Pennsylvania Football News Second Steam All-State defensive back ... earned award for highest GPA on football team ... named Football Athlete of the Year by The Reporter ... three-year varsity starter ... Suburban One Continental Conference long jump champion ... first-team all-conference in long jump ... earned seven career track & field letters ... has one brother, Eric.
Ryan Henning, QB, 6-5, 205, Ashland, Pa./North Schuylkill
Ryan Michael Henning ... born Aug. 19, 1993 in Pottsville, Pa. ... son of Ron and Mary Ann Henning ... has an older sister, Nicole ... three-year member of football team at North Schuylkill High School ... also earned one letter in basketball ... first-team all-area quarterback ... Second Team All-Anthracite quarterback as a senior ... team captain ... helped team to 22-2 record over final two seasons ... team made district championship game in 2010 (junior) and first round of district playoffs in 2011 (senior) ... passed for 1,482 yards with 16 touchdowns as a senior ... achieved scholar-athlete honors as a senior.
Clayton Hoffmaster, OL, 6-4, 295, Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township
Clayton Maxwell Hoffmaster ... born June 28, 1994 in Lancaster, Pa. ... son of Bret and Pam Hoffmaster ... three-sport student-athlete at Manheim Township High School ... earned three letters in football and track & field ... also earned a letter in swimming ... third-team all-state in football as a senior ... also second-team all-league ... team captain as a senior ... honorable mention all-state as a junior ... district qualifier in the shot put as a junior ... has two siblings, Aly and Blake.
Matthew Jegede, WR, 6-3, 185, Scotch Plains, N.J./Scotch Plains
Matthew Jegede … born Feb. 15, 1994 in Manhattan, N.Y. … son of Christopher and Frankie Jegede … participated in football, basketball and track at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School … three-year letterman in all three sports … first-team all-county in basketball … second-team all-county football player … selected to play in Snapple Bowl all-star game … has two siblings, Alexus and Maya.
Ramy Kased, OL, 6-6, 350, Old Bridge, N.J./Old Bridge
Ramy Kased Jr. ... born June 12, 1994 in Brooklyn, N.Y. ... son of Ramy Kased and Raysa Hichez ... member of football and track & field teams at Old Bridge High School ... football team captain ... Bill Denny Award winner ... team's Rookie of the Year ... named team's Most Improved Offensive Player ... earned track & field's Thrower of the Year award ... father played football at Syracuse.
Bobby Kaslander, WR, 6-2, 185, Verona, N.J./Verona/Bridgton (Maine)
Robert Alan Kaslander ... born Nov. 29, 1992 in Livingston, N.J. ... son of Bob and Amy Kaslander ... graduated from Verona High School in 2011 ... spent a post-grad year at Bridgton Academy in Maine ... member of football, basketball and baseball teams in high school ... first-team all-conference, all-county and all-state in football ... team captain and first-team all-conference selection in basketball ... has three siblings, Jaime, Elise and Alex ... father was a three-year football letterwinner at Bucknell before graduating in 1984 ... cousin, Will McKenna, is a 2012 Bucknell graduate.
Jimmy King, DE, 6-1, 235, Millstone, N.J./Notre Dame
James Francis King … born March 26, 1994 in New Brunswick, N.J. … son of Jim and Francine King … three-year football letterwinner at Notre Dame High School … also played lacrosse as a sophomore … three-year football starter at defensive end and offensive tackle … team captain and MVP as a senior … two-time First Team All-Capital Division … first-team all-county and all-conference as a senior … New Jersey Super 100 All-State Football Team … National Football Foundation's (Delaware Valley Chapter) Lineman of the Year in 2011 … nominated to the Philadelphia All-Madden Team … 2011 Maxwell Club Award winner … has one younger sister, Kimberly.
Anthony Marcozzi, CB, 5-10, 175, Westmont, N.J./Bishop Eustace
Anthony Peter Marcozzi III … born Dec. 15, 1993 in Camden, N.J. … son of Tony and Dara Marcozzi … earned three varsity letters for football at Bishop Eustace Prep … football team captain … 2010 all-conference defensive back … 2011 all-conference receiver … South Jersey Touchdown Club Player of the Week … graduated with Bishop Eustace receiving record for most yards … participated in Taliaferro All-Star Game … earned South Jersey Association Sportsmanship Award … also played baseball and was member of track & field team … all-conference selection in track … has two sisters, Stephanie and Christine … Stephanie is a member of the women's soccer team at George Washington University and will be a senior in 2012 … Christine is a member of the University of Maryland football video staff.
Robert Naylor, DE, 6-4, 235, Bangor, Pa./Bangor Area
Robert Shaun Naylor ... born May 24, 1994 in Leiden, The Netherlands ... son of David and Astrid Naylor ... has one sister, Stephanie ... member of football, track & field and tennis teams at Bangor Area High School ... football team captain ... Honorable Mention Offensive Line ... earned Robert Butz Memorial Award as the outstanding defensive lineman.
Philip Pecora, FB, 6-0, 225, Princeton, N.J./Pennington
Philip Henry Pecora … born Oct. 11, 1993 in New Brunswick, N.J. … son of John and June Pecora … four-year member of football and baseball teams at The Pennington School … IFL Defensive Player of the Year … Star Ledger All-Prep Lineman of the Year … two-time Star Ledger All-Prep First Team Defense … Trenton Times All-Prep First Team Defense and First Team Offense … First Team All-IFL … team captain … has two younger siblings, Alex and Tommy.
Brian Regan, RB, 5-9, 190, Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill East
Brian Patrick Regan ... born Feb. 18, 1994 in Voorhees, N.J. ... son of Patrick and Karen Regan ... four-year football letterwinner at Cherry Hill East High School ... also earned three letters in track and one in baseball ... earned the 2011 Maxwell Football Club Award ... named All-South-Jersey First Team Running Back by the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Courier Post ... owns Cherry Hill East single-season rushing record with 1,570 yards in 2011 ... also owns school record in the 100-meter dash (10.6 seconds) ... First Team All-Group-4 Track in the 100 meters by the Courier Post ... First Team All-Olympic Conference Track in the 100 and 200 meters ... earned 2010 Fastest Man Award at the Under Armour Combine in Baltimore (4.37 seconds in the 40-yard dash) ... member of Cherry Hill Little League Baseball Team that won 11-year-old New Jersey state title in 2005 ... has one brother, Patrick ... also has two sisters, Christina and Kimberly ... Christina was a member of the rowing team at Saint Joseph's from 2007-2010 ... has 10 total relatives that have competed in collegiate athletics, including football, baseball, basketball, rowing, swimming and soccer ... cousin, David Rubinstein, played baseball at Appalachian State and is currently in the Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League system.
Ryan Riethmiller, OL, 6-3, 285, Martins Ferry, Ohio/The Linsly School (W. Va.)
Ryan James Riethmiller … born May 20, 1994 in Wheeling, W. Va. … son of David and Diane Riethmiller … played football and baseball at The Linsly School … two-time First Team All-Valley selection … two-time Second Team All-OVAC choice … Stobbs Award winner as Linsly's most outstanding senior lineman … helped team to 2011 OVAC title with 10-0 record … featured on cover of 2011 OVAC football preview … WTOV9 Blocks of Granite nominee for outstanding OVAC lineman … helped baseball team to OVAC title in 2011 … has two siblings, Scott Riethmiller and Jessica Riethmiller-Rossi … cousin, Amie Riethmiller, played basketball and volleyball at West Liberty University.
Justin Shangold, RB, 6-0, 205, Basking Ridge, N.J./The Pingry School
Justin Anderson Shangold ... born Aug. 25, 1994 in Morristown, N.J. ... son of Gary and Yvette Shangold ... has one brother, Harlen ... earned four varsity letters in football and three in basketball at The Pingry School ... football and basketball team captain ... three-time all-conference football player ... three-time All-Somerset County ... second-team all-area in 2011 ... two-time New Jersey Football coaches' Association Super 100 All-State.
Vikram Shenoy, OL, 6-2, 297, Harrisburg, Pa./Trinity
Vikram Vishnu Shenoy … born Jan. 30, 1994 in West Chester, Pa. … son of Vishnu and Leena Shenoy … earned two varsity letters in football at Trinity High School … second-team all-state as a senior … also a member of 2011 Patriot News and Sentinel All-Star teams … First Team Mid-Penn Capital Division Offensive Lineman as a senior … Second Team Mid-Penn Capital Division Offensive Lineman as a junior … has one older sibling, Kamia.
Louis Taglianetti, S, 5-11, 190, Pittsburgh, Pa./Central Catholic
Louis Anthony Taglianetti … born Aug. 16, 1994 in Pittsburgh, Pa. … son of Peter and Alison Taglianetti … played four year of varsity football at Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School … team captain … First Team All-Big East Conference in 2010 and 2011 … has four brothers, Patrick, Jon, Andrew and Corey … father played professional hockey with the Pittsburgh Penguins … brother, Andrew, played football at Pittsburgh.
Aaron Wells, FB, 5-11, 205, Glen Allen, Va./Deep Run
Aaron James Wells ... born Oct. 11, 1993 in Charlottesville, Va. ... son of Jamie and Deborah Wells ... has one brother, Bradley ... member of football and track teams at Deep Run High School ... All-Colonial District selection as both a running back and as a shot put thrower ... participated in USATF Junior Olympics in the javelin and was a three-time state champion (2009, 2010, 2011) and a two-time regional champion (2009, 2011) ... participated in AAU Junior Olympics and National Club Championships in the javelin and was a two-time state/regional champion (2009, 2011) and a 2009 national champion ... also finished fourth (2010) and third (2011) at the AAU national championships.
