Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's Josh Harriell (8) totaled 434 rushing yards last year as a junior with the Wildcats. Expect to see his role increase in the backfield as a senior.
File / TPI Benjamin Russell's Dejay Jackson (4) finished as the team's third leading receiver as a sophomore. Now he is expected to see more targets with the depture of Cederian Morgan and BJ Bedgood.
File / TPI Benjamin Russell's Caleb Kendrick (32) finished as the second leading tackler as a junior with 138 total tackles, including a team-high 62 solo. Expect the senior linebacker to add to his already impressive stats.
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a six-part series featuring Players to Watch across the coverage area squads.
After an illustrious group of seniors graduated, the Benjamin Russell football team has some holes to fill. The top two receivers, the leading rusher, the leading tacklers and the leader in turnovers all venture into their next endeavors. But that does not mean the Wildcats don’t have guys to fill those positions; here are some poised for a breakout season.
Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's Josh Harriell (8) totaled 434 rushing yards last year as a junior with the Wildcats. Expect to see his role increase in the backfield as a senior.
File / TPI Benjamin Russell's Dejay Jackson (4) finished as the team's third leading receiver as a sophomore. Now he is expected to see more targets with the depture of Cederian Morgan and BJ Bedgood.
File / TPI Benjamin Russell's Caleb Kendrick (32) finished as the second leading tackler as a junior with 138 total tackles, including a team-high 62 solo. Expect the senior linebacker to add to his already impressive stats.
