News Summary
As the football season approaches, Newberry College is polishing its lineup with a mix of seasoned veterans and promising new talent. Key returning players include Dwayne Wright, Keith Desaussure, Devron Williams, and Jalen Stradford, who aim to make a significant impact in the South Atlantic Conference. Additionally, mid-year transfers bring excitement to the roster. Despite being predicted to finish seventh in the conference, the team enters the season with high expectations as they look to prove critics wrong in their opener against UVA Wise.
Newberry, South Carolina – With the football season just around the corner, Newberry College is gearing up for a promising year, showcasing a blend of experienced veterans and fresh talent. The Wolves are highlighting returning players such as Dwayne Wright, Keith Desaussure, Devron Williams, and Jalen Stradford, all of whom are expected to play critical roles in the South Atlantic Conference this season.
Dwayne Wright, a running back, stands out as a key player, boasting an impressive record of 1,828 career rushing yards accumulated over his three seasons at Newberry College. Wright has also scored 15 rushing touchdowns with an average of 5.1 yards per carry. He adds to his accolades with 17 career receptions totaling 157 yards and another touchdown. Currently, he ranks 10th in career rushing yards at Newberry and is just 405 yards away from surpassing George Taylor to move into ninth place.
Wide receiver Keith Desaussure is another veteran to watch. He has achieved 69 career receptions for a total of 777 yards and two touchdowns. Notably, Desaussure demonstrated his versatility last season by playing as a quarterback, showcasing his adaptability as an offensive weapon. He has also recorded 43 carries for 137 yards and an additional two touchdowns throughout his career.
Defensively, Devron Williams and Jalen Stradford are standout players. Williams led the Wolves in tackles last season with 51 tackles, which include 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, a pass breakup, and a forced fumble. Stradford, meanwhile, contributes significantly from his linebacker position, with 92 total tackles, 63 of which are solo. Over his three seasons, he has also made 4.5 tackles for loss, recorded a sack, and intercepted four passes, two of which occurred last season, alongside nine pass breakups and two fumble recoveries.
In addition to veteran talent, Newberry College is welcoming mid-year transfers, including De’Andre Coleman, a four-star wide receiver from Hueytown High School and a former player at Coastal Carolina, along with Jaydon Eason, a nose guard who transferred from Catawba College. Coleman, who participated in spring football with the Wolves, is anticipated to make significant contributions to the team this coming season.
The Newberry College Wolves enter the season with high expectations, although they have been picked to finish seventh out of ten teams in the South Atlantic Conference preseason poll. The team will be looking to prove these rankings wrong as they prepare for their season opener against UVA Wise on September 6th.
This blend of seasoned veterans and new players suggests that Newberry College is investing in a strategy that could bring competitive energy to their upcoming season. As the team gears up for kickoff, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this combination will shape the Wolves’ performance in the South Atlantic Conference.
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