St. Augustine Is Far From Finished
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When the St. Augustine football team left Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee after losing the 3S state title to Daytona Beach Mainland, there wasn’t one returning player who didn’t believe this team would be back. That 21-19 setback that head…
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Continue ReadingWhen the St. Augustine football team left Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee after losing the 3S state title to Daytona Beach Mainland, there wasn’t one returning player who didn’t believe this team would be back.
That 21-19 setback that head coach Brian Braddock and the Yellow Jackets suffered was the only loss in a 13-1 season, and as the players, coaches and fans took a step back, they knew that the way 2023 ended would only fuel this team, heading into 2024.
This gifted group has perhaps more players coming back – who were key in the success – than just about any program in the state.
When this off-season began, 20 rising Class of 2025 prospects were all coming back – and all stinging from that loss.
Among those talented players returning included quarterback Locklan Hewlett Locklan Hewlett 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB St. Augustine | 2025 State FL , receivers Carl Jenkins Carl Jenkins 6'3" | 165 lbs | WR St. Augustine | 2025 FL , Trenton Jones and big-time play-making defensive back Braylon James.
In addition, this team brings back Matteo Bernardi (LB), Brent Bell (DE/OLB), Bubba Gardner Jr. (NG), Tyquavius Harrison (WR), Darrell Jenkins (WR), Tarvarian Keenon (OG), Ellis McNeal (DE), Jarelle Mercado (NG), Nick Miller (OG) and outside linebacker Gavin O’Donnell.
Also in this rising senior class are Robert Owens (LB), Jimmy Wheeler (FS), Kodie Umphenour Jr. (DT), Kyon Wilcox OLB) and defensive end Michael Wright.
UNDERCLASSMEN WILL ALSO BE A HUGE HELP
In addition to that potent 2025 class, keep an eye on rising juniors (2026) Marquell Elmore (OLB), Elisha McKinley (DE) and receiver Somourian Wingo.
Class of 2027 prospects Bennett Hunt (QB) and tight end Kaleb Stehr will join several other underclassmen who will gravitate toward this program in the off-season.
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