Marist Football’s Explosive Camp Kickoff: 44 Fresh Faces Ready to Shake Up the Season

Redshirt sophomores – No. 3 Jackson Conners-McCarthy, TE; No. 4 Shock Gordon, CB; No. 16 Conor Fitzgibbon (Monroe-Woodbury), S; No. 21 Charlie Sparago, S; No. 28 Kaden Beard, RB; No. 30 Amare Minggia, CB; No. 31 Will Halub, S; No. 38 Ryan Scribner, K; No. 44 Lincoln Cardillo, RB; No. 46 Jack Pinchek, S; No. 54 Nate Furrow, LB; No. 59 James Kratchovil, LB; No. 67 T.J. Surace (Walter Panas), OL; No. 85 Matt Krebbs, WR; No. 90 Isaac Nkwantabisah-Asiedu, DL; No. 91 Joe Abill, DL; No. 97 Jordan Mendoza, DLSeniors – No. 28 Rechee Smith, CB; No. 29 Kade Werner, S; No. 92 Sean Coverdale, DLRedshirt juniors – No. 0 Santino Correa, WR; No. 9 Carter James, RB; No. 12 Sonny Mannino, QB; No. 27 Suraj Fong, CB; No. 36 Corey Pitts, S; No. 37 Rene Barber, LB; No. 66 Brandon Furey, OL; No. 76 Chris Leonardo, OL; No. 80 Jake Ciolino, WR; No. 84 Reese Beauchamp, WR; No. 93 Jalen Carpenter, DL; No. 94 Joey Patierno (F.D. Roosevelt), DL[email protected]

Redshirt freshmen – No. 7 Lance Martinez, WR; No. 8 Patrick Grusser, B; No. 20 Trevion Adcox, CB; No. 23 Stephen Myers, CB; No. 26 Jeremy DeCaro, RB; No. 33 Zach Cameron, S; No. 34 Kenneth Antoine, RB; No. 36 Will Deady, RB; No. 40 Jack Teller, DL; No. 41 Richie Lang, LB; No. 42 Wayne Adair, S; No. 47 Jey Rosario, S; No. 53 Todd Woodring, LB; No. 60 Sam English, DL; No. 62 Max Poysky, OL; No. 64 Jake Fabian, OL; No. 72 Carson DeRoner, OL; No. 73 Jazz Souza, DL; No. 75 Brandt Haag, OL; No. 77 Ethan Korkes, OL; No. 86 Brody Eaton, TE; No. 87 Joey Bemis, TE; No. 88 Jordan Caldwell, DL; No. 89 Lucas Hunter, TE; No. 91 Zach Thompson, DL; No. 96 Matt DeFeo, DL

Among the 44 newcomers, there are 29 incoming freshmen and 15 transfers from other schools.

The transfers (not all added this year) include Will Aaronson (Wesleyan); Trevion Adcox (Merrimack); Reese Beauchamp (Texas); Nick Blisbury (Bryant); Broox Bolden (New Hampshire); Jordan Caldwell (Gardner-Webb); Garrett Carter (Susquehanna); Jackson Conners-McCarthy (Bryant); Santino Correa (Delaware); Matt DeFeo (Sacred Heart); Brody Eaton (Army); Larmar Frazier (St. Francis, Pa.); Patrick Grusser (Syracuse); Will Halub (Southwestern CC); Connor Hulstein (Princeton); Lamont Narcisse (Rice); Irene Ngabonziza (Villanova); Joey Patierno (Southern Connecticut State); Reed Shumpert (Cal Poly); and, Zach Thompson (Wagner).X / Twitter: @KenMcMillanTHR

The Marist University football roster will feature 106 total players, with 62 returners.

Marist University football

2025 roster

The second season for head coach Mike Willis gets underway on July 29 with the opening practice of the preseason.

Graduate students – No. 2 Irene Ngabonziza, WR; No. 5 Lamont Narcisse, CB; No. 6 Broonx Bolden, CB; No. 8 Garrett Carter, LB; No. 15 Reed Shumpert, WR; No. 22 Tristan Shannon, RB; No. 39 Larmar Frazier, S; No. 52 Nick Bilsbury, DL; No. 56 Masin Cobb, OL; No. 63 Will Aaronson, OL; No. 65 Dominic Perricone (Mahopac), OL; No. 83 Connor Hulstein, TE; No. 95 Devin Kennedy, TECoaches: Mike Willis (head); Mike Horan (defensive coordinator, outside linebackers); T.J. Weyl (offensive coordinator, quarterbacks); Adam McGuire (defensive backs); John Audino (special teams, running backs); John O’Connor (offensive line); Kevin Mill (defensive line); Vince DiMonte (inside linebackers); Noah Vedral (wide receivers); Roger Kotlarz (senior analyst); Zach Werlinger (tight ends); Bob Palombo (offensive line assistant); Diego Arroyo (offensive assistant); Blake McLaughlin (defensive assistant); Gino Cammilleri (director of football operations)

New freshmen – No. 2 Chase Hatton, S; No. 4 Ja’Cyion Cox, RB; No. 10 Dylan Gilmore, LB; No. 11 Cam Walter, WR; No. 13 Mar Jenkins, WR; No. 14 Jayden Taylor, WR; No. 18 Will O’Dell, QB; No. 18 Ashton Wilson, S; No. 19 Jared Bernabei, LB; No. 32 Jace Williamson, S; No. 35 Nate Banton, CB; No. 35 Luke Ginsburg, P; No. 48 Matt Bonczek, LB; No. 49 Samer Layous, K; No. 50 Trevor Wilson, DL; No. 51 Eddie Bowen, DL; No. 55 Naheem Ridore, DL; No. 57 Aidan White (Valley Central), DL; No. 58 Hudson Dalton, OL; No. 61 Bode Ganny, LS; No. 68 Giancarlo Scirocco, OL; No. 69 Aidan McElderry, LS; No. 70 Dylan Geddes, OL; No. 71 Jacob Bentley, OL; No. 78 Samuel Morales, OL; No. 79 Dixon Charzuk, DL; No. 81 Chris Gioia, WR; No. 82 Lawson Koch, TE; No. 99 Jake LisickiThe season gets underway on Aug. 29 when New Haven visits Tenney Stadium.

Sophomores – No. 1 Jack Melore, WR; No. 3 Tyrell Powell, S; No. 25 Nate Robinson Jr., CB; No. 43 Connor Mendini, K; No. 45 Ethan Yuska, P; No. 98 Braylen Ricks, DLThe Red Foxes head into camp with only three quarterbacks: incumbent Sonny Mannino from Leesburg, Va. (junior); freshman Will O’Dell of Birmingham, Ala. (freshman); and, Syracuse transfer Patrick Grusser of Wyckoff, N.J. (freshman).

With a robust squad of 106 players, Marist University’s football team gears up for a fresh chapter, boasting 62 seasoned returners ready to build on last season’s momentum . The infusion of talent is tangible—29 promising freshmen and 15 experienced transfers are stepping onto the gridiron, each carrying the hopes of a revitalized Red Foxes lineup . As head coach Mike Willis embarks on his sophomore season, the team convenes on July 29 for preseason practice, fueled by a blend of youthful hunger and veteran savvy . Notably, the quarterback room is a concise but intriguing trio, featuring junior Sonny Mannino alongside newcomers Will O’Dell and Syracuse transfer Patrick Grusser, signaling a strategic shuffle under center . With the season opener against New Haven slated for August 29 at Tenney Stadium, anticipation is thick, and the stage is set for a compelling run . Dive deeper into the roster moves, player backgrounds, and coaching staff details that define this pivotal season for Marist football. LEARN MORE