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C OM 38 VILLANOVA: Has good hands and runs precise routes…Will be looked upon to provide leadership to the wide receiver position…Expected to be in the Villanova wide receiver rotation. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Played in nine games and had five catches for 31 yards…Missed the Bucknell and Stony Brook games due to injury…tallied three receptions for 17 yards versus Towson…Made a five-yard catch against JMU… Recorded a nine-yard reception versus New Hampshire. 2017: Played in eight games and had eight receptions for 75 yards; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team; Made one reception for six yards at Lehigh; Tallied two catches for 31 yards at Temple; Recorded one catch for seven yards at Albany; Registered a career-high four receptions for 31 yards at Rhode Island. 2016: Played in 12 games and had 12 catches for 136 yards and one touchdown; Tallied one reception for 15 yards at Pitt; Registered three catches for 23 yards versus Towson; Made a 12-yard touchdown catch at Elon; Recorded one reception for 26 yards against Rhode Island; Posted one catch for four yards at Richmond; Credited with two receptions for 26 yards versus Albany; Had a four-yard catch at Maine; Tallied one reception for nine yards versus James Madison; Registered one catch for 17 yards at South Dakota State. BATTLEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL: 2014 First team All-State; 2015 second team All-State as a wide receiver and punt returner; First team All-Region; Second team All-Met; First team All-Conference as a WR, KR, PR and punter; VHSL State Record for receiving touchdowns in a season (25). PERSONAL: Youngest of three children of Brad and Cheri Kerxton; Born 6/16/98. VILLANOVA: Experienced kicker with a strong work ethic…Possesses a strong, accurate kicking leg….Expected to be the team’s place kicker in 2019. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Appeared in all 11 games and was 6-of-14 in field goals and 31-of-34 in PATs…Was 1-of-3 in PATs and 0-for-1 in field goals at Temple…Made a 35-yard field goal and was 2-of-3 in extra points at Lehigh…Went a perfect 5-of-5 in extra points versus Towson…Posted a 7-of-7 effort in extra points versus Bucknell…Was 0-for-1 in field goals and 3-of-3 in PATs at Stony Brook…Connected on a 35-yard field goal and made an extra point at Maine…Earned CAA Special Teams Player of the Week after making 3-of-4 in field goal attempts and 4-of-4 in PATs at Richmond…Tallied a 19-yard made field goal and was 2-of-2 in PATs against William & Mary…Was a perfect 6-of-6 in extra points at Delaware. 2017: Played in all 11 games and made 8-of-10 field goal attempts and was 26-of-27 in PATs; Led the team in scoring with 50 points; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team; Made a 32-yard field goal and was 5-of-5 in PATs at Lehigh; Went 2-of-3 in field goals at Temple, including a 44-yard effort; Connected on 6-of-7 PATs versus Lafayette; Tallied a 24-yard field goal and one PAT at Albany; Made a career-best 46-yard field goal and was 3-of-3 in PATs at Towson; Tied a career- high with a 46-yard field goal and was 4-of-4 in PATs against Maine; Went 2-of-2 in PATs versus Elon; Missed a 47-yard field goal against Richmond; Made a 33 and 30-yard field goal at Rhode Island; Was a perfect 4-of-4 in PATs against Delaware. 2016: Saw limited playing time; Named to the CAA All- Academic Team. DANIEL BOONE HIGH SCHOOL: All-County punter first team; All-County place kicker second team; First team All-League as a punter and kicker; Kicked a school record 46-yard field goal; Earned four varsity letters in track, three in football and two in soccer. PERSONAL: Older of two boys of Greg and Susie Kresge; Born 8/10/97. ZAC KERXTON KERXTON’S CAREER STATS RECEIVING YEAR GP NO. YDS. AVG. TD LONG AVG./G 2017 8 8 75 9.4 0 28 9.4 2018 9 5 31 6.2 0 9 3.4 Totals 17 13 106 8.2 0 28 6.2 KRESGE’S CAREER STATS KICKING KICKOFFS Year FGM-A XFM-A No. Yds. Avg. TB OB 2016 0-0 0-0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2017 8-10 26-27 0 0 0.0 0 0 2018 6-14 31-34 0 0 0.0 0 0 Totals 14-24 57-61 0 0 0.0 0 0 82 ZAC KERXTON SENIOR | WIDE RECEIVER | 5-11 | 195 LBS. HAYMARKET, VA. | BATTLEFIELD H.S 98 DREW KRESGE JUNIOR | PLACE KICKER | 5-11 | 195 LBS. DOUGLASVILLE, PA. | DANIEL BOONE H.S.2019 FOOTBALL MEET THE WILDCATS PLAYER PROFILES 39 VILLANO VA .CO M VILLANOVA: Loyal performer with a strong work ethic…Will add depth to the Villanova offensive line. 2018: Saw playing time versus Bucknell. PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Jacqueline La Rosa ... Born 04/08/99. VILLANOVA: Loyal performer who will provide size and strength to the offensive line…Will add depth to the tackle position. 2018: Saw playing time versus Bucknell and Richmond. 2017: Saw limited playing time; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team. 2016: Redshirted; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team. THAYER ACADEMY: Super 26 All-State Team; Two-time first team All-ISL; Two-time first team All-New England; Two-time Mass Preps first team All-State; Ranked No. 8 prospect in the state; Named first team All-Massachusetts by USA Today; Earned four varsity letters in lacrosse PERSONAL: Youngest of five children of John and Kathy Lawler; Father played football at Middlebury; Mother played tennis at Boston College; Grandfather played football at Boston College; Brother, Mike, played football at Harvard; Brother, Brendan, played football at Bowdoin; Born 2/21/97. VILLANOVA: Possesses good hands and shifty moves…Will fight for playing time at wide receiver. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Missed the season due to injury. 2017: Redshirted. NAZARETH HIGH SCHOOL: First team All-Conference; First team All-Area Best Athlete; Second team All-State defensive back; Track & Field: 100 meter district champion; Track & Field: 4x100 meter relay state champion; Earned four varsity letters in track & field and three in football. PERSONAL: Older of two children of Michael and Nichua Liaci; Born 12/02/98. VILLANOVA: Talented performer with a bright future…Has good lineman skills…Will battle for playing time at offensive tackle. 2018: Saw playing time against Bucknell and Richmond MANALAPAN HIGH SCHOOL: First team All-Division; Second team All-Shore; Started playing football as a junior; Earned four varsity letters in ice hockey. PERSONAL: Middle of three children of Paul and Aileen Mazza; Born 09/17/00 in Staten Island, N.Y. VILLANOVA: Dependable player with good football instincts…Has a good understanding of the Villanova defensive scheme…Slated as a starter at safety entering the season. 2018: Played in 10 games and had 15 tackles, one fumble recovery, one blocked kick and one pass break-up… Tallied two assisted tackles and a fumble recovery at Lehigh…Recorded one assisted stop versus Towson…Posted a career-high five tackles against Bucknell…Tallied one solo stop versus Maine…Registered one assisted tackle against JMU…Had three tackles and a blocked kick versus New Hampshire… Made two solo stops at Delaware. 2017: Redshirted. ST. JOHN’S HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain; WCAC All- Conference as a senior; WCAC Honorable Mention as a junior; Mush Dubofsky Award for Biggest Career Contribution. PERSONAL: One of six children of Darryl and Donna McDaniel; Born 5/19/99. DREW KRESGE 75 PATRICK LA ROSA JUNIOR | OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-3 | 275 LBS. UNIONDALE, N.Y. | KELLENBERG MEMORIAL H.S 74 PATRICK LAWLER JUNIOR | OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-7 | 310 LBS. MILTON, MASS. | THAYER ACADEMY 76 MATTHEW MAZZA REDSHIRT FRESHMAN | OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-5 | 280 LBS. MANALAPAN, N.J. | MANALAPIN H.S. 13 JULIAN LIACI SOPHOMORE | WIDE RECEIVER | 5-9 | 165 LBS NAZARETH, PA. | NAZARETH H.S. 20 DARRYL McDANIEL SOPHOMORE | SAFETY | 5-10 | 200 LBS. WASHINGTON, D.C./ ST. JOHN’S H.S.VILLANOVA: Versatile performer who can play wideout and be a kick returner… Possesses good hands…Expected to be in the wide receiver rotation. 2018: Played in all 11 games and had six catches for 194 yards and one touchdown, 21 kickoff returns for 420 yards and 15 punt returns for 68 yards… Tallied four kickoff returns for 75 yards and two punt returns for nine yards at Temple…Registered a 25-yard kickoff return and a career- high five punt returns for 40 yards at Lehigh…Credited with four kickoff returns for 81 yards and a five-yard punt return versus Towson…Tallied a career-best five receptions for a career-high 187 yards and a school record 90-yard touchdown catch versus Bucknell…Posted one catch for seven yards and two kickoff returns for 51 yards at Stony Brook…Recorded six kickoff returns for a career-high 125 yards versus New Hampshire…Had three kickoff returns for 40 yards at Richmond…Tallied two punt returns for 12 yards at Delaware. 2017: Played in eight games and had five catches for 32 yards and 16 kickoff returns for 325 yards; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team; Tallied four kickoff returns for104 yards at Lehigh; Recorded one catch for five yards and two kickoff returns for 29 yards at Temple; Posted two receptions for 18 yards and one kickoff return for 11 yards versus Lafayette; Credited with two catches for 18 yards and one kickoff return for 11 yards at Albany; Registered three kickoff returns for 72 yards at Towson; Had one kickoff return for 27 yards versus Maine; Recorded three kickoff returns for 51 yards at James Madison; Tallied a kickoff return for 17 yards at Rhode Island.2016: Redshirted; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team. MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL: First team All-District wide receiver and kick returner; First team All-Region kick returner; Second team All-State kick returner; 2015 Statistics: 936 all-purpose yards; 2015 Statistics: 43 catches, 574 yards, six TD; 13 carries, 133 yards, 10.2 yards per carry; District champion in the 55m, 100m and 200m; fifth in the state in the 55m. PERSONAL: One of three children of Demickel and Kinvvana McGrigg; Born 11/9/98 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. VILLANOVA: : Loyal performer who will add depth along the offensive line. 2018: Saw limited playing time. 2017: Saw action versus Lafayette and Maine. ST. AUGUSTINE PREP: First team All-Conference; Third team All-State; Earned four varsity letters in football and two in baseball. PERSONAL: One of four children of Anthony and Maureen Meduri; Father played football at Widener University where he was a member of the 1981 national championship team; Brother, Anthony, played baseball at Binghamton University; Born 10/14/98. 2019 FOOTBALL MEET THE WILDCATS PLAYER PROFILES VILLANO VA. C OM 40 (McDaniel continued from page 39) McGRIGG’S CAREER STATS RECEIVING YEAR GP NO. YDS. AVG. TD LONG AVG./G 2017 8 5 32 6.4 0 13 4.0 2018 11 6 194 32.3 1 90 17.6 Totals 19 11 226 20.5 1 90 11.9 McDANIEL’S CAREER STATS TACKLES PASS FUMBLES YEAR GP UT AT TT TFL INT. SKS BRUP FR FF 2017 Redshirted 2018 10 8 7 15 0.0 0 0.0 1 1 0 Totals 10 8 7 15 0.0 0 0.0 1 1 0 1 JOSH McGRIGG JUNIOR | WIDE RECEIVER | 5-8 | 170 LBS. ALEXANDRIA, VA. | MOUNT VERNON H.S DARRYL McDANIEL JOSH McGRIGG 57 PAUL MEDURI JUNIOR | OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-0 | 300 LBS. COLUMBUS, N.J. | ST. AUGUSTINE PREP2019 FOOTBALL MEET THE WILDCATS PLAYER PROFILES 41 VILLANO VA .CO M VILLANOVA: Named the 2019 Spring Ball Defensive Most Improved Player… Hard worker with good lineman skills… Expected to see playing time at nose guard. 2018: Saw playing time versus Bucknell and Richmond…Had one assisted tackle at Richmond. 2017: Saw playing time versus Lafayette; Member of the CAA All- Academic Team. GLASTONBURY HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time All- Conference honoree; CHSCA All-State first team; New Haven Register All-State first team; Walter Camp All- Connecticut second team; USA Today All-USA Connecticut first team; Garnered All-Conference honors in lacrosse as a senior; Earned three varsity letters in football and lacrosse. PERSONAL: Middle of three children of Scott and Kara Nelson; Born 07/23/99. VILLANOVA: Hard worker who will add depth to the tight end position. 2018: Saw limited playing time. GERMANTOWN ACADEMY: Earned four varsity letters in football and baseball. PERSONAL: Older of two children of Michael and Alicia Niedzielski; Born 03/09/00. VILLANOVA: Joined the team as a walk-on in 2019... Will add depth at the running back position. TATNALL SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters each in indoor and outdoor track & field, as well as four in football as a middle linebacker and fullback … Two-time DIAA track & field state champion …His 17-18 age group won an AAU Club Track & Field Championship title in 2016 … Achieved Honor Roll status academically all four years … Winner of the Frances D.S. Tatnall Scholar Award in 2015. PERSONAL: One of four children of Eze and Celestina Osuagwu … Majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Chemistry…: Born 12/6/98 in Lagos, Nigeria VILLANOVA: Provides a big target at the wide receiver position…Will fight for playing time at wideout. 2018: Saw playing time versus Towson and Bucknell. SETON HALL PREP: First team All- Conference; Second team All-Non Public; Honorable Mention All-State; Earned three varsity letters in both football and lacrosse. PERSONAL: Older of two boys of Jeff and Kelly Perez; High school teammate of Villanova sophomore offensive lineman James Petrovcik; Born 12/11/99. VILLANOVA: Transfer from Howard University who will add depth to the quarterback position. PERSONAL: Younger of two children of Paul and Kim Petricca…Born 02/03/97. VILLANOVA: Possesses good lineman skills…Has good football instincts… Will battle for playing time along the offensive line. 2018: Saw playing time versus Bucknell, James Madison and Richmond. SETON HALL PREP: First team All-Super Conference; First team All-Area; Ranked among the top 50 players in New Jersey in the 2018 class; Three-year starter. PERSONAL: One of three children of Kevin and Susan Petrovcik; High school teammate of Villanova sophomore wide receiver Andrew Perez; Born 05/08/00. 4 JP PETRICCA REDSHIRT FRESHMAN | OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-3 | 285 LBS. WESTFIELD, N.J. | SETON HALL PREP 66 JAMES PETROVCIK REDSHIRT FRESHMAN | OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-3 | 285 LBS. WESTFIELD, N.J. | SETON HALL PREP 88 COLTON NIEDZIELSKI SOPHOMORE | TIGHT END | 6-4 | 235 LBS. WORCESTER, PA. | GERMANTOWN ACADEMY 80 ANDREW PEREZ SOPHOMORE | WIDE RECEIVER | 6-2 | 210 LBS NORTH CALDWELL, N.J. | SETON HALL PREP 46 JARED NELSON SOPHOMORE | DEFENSIVE LINE | 6-3 | 295 LBS. GLASTONBURY, CONN. | GLASTONBURY H.S. 34 IKE OSUAGWU SENIOR | RUNNING BACK | 5-8 | 190 LBS. WILMINGTON, DEL. | TATNALL SCHOOL2019 FOOTBALL MEET THE WILDCATS PLAYER PROFILES VILLANO VA. C OM 42 VILLANOVA: Hard worker with a bright future…Will be in the mix for playing time at safety. 2018: Appeared in four games against Bucknell, Richmond, William & Mary and Delaware. McDONOUGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in football, three in basketball and one in track & field; Honor Roll student; Tallied 13 career interceptions and four career interceptions. PERSONAL: Son of Damon Pickett and Taneia Stewart; Born 09/19/99 in Baltimore, Md. VILLANOVA: Good athlete with a high football IQ…Will add depth in the secondary. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Saw playing time versus Richmond. 2017: Saw limited playing time. WEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: Earned All-Catholic League Honorable Mention accolades; Won the school’s Student-Athlete Award; West Catholic Scholar-Athlete Award winner; Was also a member of the track team. PERSONAL: One of four children of Devence and Crystal Powell; Born 12/10/98. VILLANOVA: Loyal performer who has a good work ethic…Will add depth to the linebacker position. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Saw playing time versus Bucknell and Richmond…Tallied two solo stops and an assisted stop versus Bucknell. 2017: Saw limited playing time; Member of the CAA All-Academic Team. ST. SEBASTIAN’S HIGH SCHOOL: All- Conference honoree as a senior; Team captain; Earned three varsity letters in wrestling and Football and two in lacrosse; Honor student with distinction all four years. PERSONAL: Youngest of three children of Tyson and Kristin Reed; Born 01/05/98. VILLANOVA: Talented performer with good football instincts…Plays the game with great intensity…Will fight for a starting spot at linebacker. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Played in eight games and had 16 total tackles…Registered four total tackles versus Towson… Tallied one solo stop and one assisted stop against Bucknell…Recorded two tackles at Stony Brook…Credited with two assisted stops at Maine…Made one solo tackle and one assisted stop versus JMU…Totaled three solo stops and an assisted tackle versus New Hampshire. 2017: Played in nine games and had three tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss; Recorded two solo stops, one sack and one tackle for loss versus Lafayette; Tallied one solo tackle against Maine. WAYNESBORO AREA HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time All-State; Three-time All-Conference; League MVP; All-State Super 25 Class 5A; 2016 Stats: 112 total tackles, 74 solo tackles, 21 tackles for loss; Four-year Honor Roll student. PERSONAL: One of four children of Matt Rhyne and Laura Richardson; Mother ran track and played basketball at Millersville University; Brother, Dakota, plays football at Bloomsburg University; Born 05/29/99. FORREST RHYNE 40 TAHJ POWELL JUNIOR | DEFENSIVE BACK | 6-0 | 170 LBS. PHILADELPHIA, PA. | WEST CATHOLIC H.S. 53 PATRICK REED JUNIOR | LINEBACKER | 6-3 | 210 LBS. WESTWOOD, MASS. | ST. SEBASTIAN’S H.S. 43 FORREST RHYNE JUNIOR | LINEBACKER | 6-1 | 225 LBS WAYNESBORO, PA. | WAYNESBORO AREA H.S. RHYNE’S CAREER STATS TACKLES PASS FUMBLES YEAR GP UT AT TT TFL INT. SKS BRUP FR FF 2017 9 3 0 3 1.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2018 8 8 8 16 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 17 11 8 19 1.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 24 DARIUS PICKETT REDSHIRT FRESHMAN | SAFETY | 6-0 | 190 LBS. NOTTINGHAM, MD. | MCDONOUGH SCHOOL2019 FOOTBALL MEET THE WILDCATS PLAYER PROFILES 43 VILLANO VA .CO M VILLANOVA: Loyal performer who has a good grasp of the Villanova offense… Will add depth at quarterback… Expected to be the team’s holder for field goals and extra points. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Served as the team’s holder for field goals and extra points. 2017: Saw limited playing time. VILLANOVA: Has the ability to be successful both passing and running… Possesses a good understanding of the Wildcat offensive scheme…Will battle for the starting quarterback position. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Started two of the five games he played in and completed 26-of-49 for 246 yards to go with one touchdown and two interceptions and had 36 carries for 10 yards…Tallied three rushed for negative 21 yards at Lehigh…Completed 2-of-5 for 26 yards to go with 10 carries for 39 yards versus Bucknell…Went 5-of-6 for 56 yards and one score at Stony Brook…Started at Maine and completed 12-of-25 for 93 yards and two interceptions…Started versus JMU and completed 7-of-13 for 71 yards. 2017: Played in seven games, making four starts and completed 29-of-77 for 366 yards with four touchdowns and six interceptions and had 56 carries for 91 yards and four scores; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team; Tallied three carries for 27 yards and threw an interception versus Lafayette; Completed 5-of-15 for 59 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions to go with nine carries for 40 yards and two scores at Towson; Made first career start versus Maine and complete 3-of-8 for 61 yards with one touchdown and one interception and had 14 carries for negative nine yards and a touchdown; Went 3-of-12 for 15 yards with one interception and had nine rushes for 18 yards at James Madison; Completed 13-of-33 for a career-high 170 yards at Rhode Island; Completed 5-of-7 for 61 yards with two touchdowns and had 11 rushes for 28 yards and a score versus Delaware. 2016: Redshirted; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team. CRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL: Second team All-State; Mid- State 38 Player of the Year; Union County Offensive Player of the Year; 2015 State Champs - Career: 23-1 record as a starter; 2015 Statistics: Passing - 102-162 (62.9%), 2,020 yards, 24 TDs, 3 INTs; 2015 Statistics: Rushing - 166 carries, 1,122 yards, 22 TDs; National Honor Society; Earned three varsity letters in both basketball and track & field. PERSONAL: Youngest of three children of Glen and Chris Schetelich; Born 8/9/98. VILLANOVA: Possesses good pass rushing skills…Has shown great improvement throughout his Wildcat career…Will battle for a starting spot at defensive end. 2018: Played in all 11 games and had 14 tackles and four tackles for loss… Tallied one solo stop and a tackle for loss at Temple…Made one solo tackle at Lehigh…Credited with three tackles and a tackle for loss versus Towson…Made two assisted stops f at Stony Brook…Recorded three total tackles against JMU… JJ SCARPELLO JACK SCHETELICH 9 JACK SCHETELICH JUNIOR | QUARTERBACK | 6-2 | 205 LBS CRANFORD, N.J. | CRANFORD H.S.. SCHETELICH’S CAREER STATS PASSING YEAR GP ATT COMP INT. YDS. TD LONG 2016 Redshirted 2017 7 77 29 6 366 4 51 2018 5 49 26 2 246 1 25 TOTALS 12 126 55 8 612 5 51 RUSHING YEAR GP NO. YDS. AVG. TD LONG 2016 Redshirted 2017 7 56 91 1.6 4 16 2018 5 36 10 0.3 0 18 TOTALS 12 92 101 1.1 4 18 97 AARON SEIGLE JUNIOR | DEFENSIVE END | 6-3 | 275 LBS. HARRISBURG, PA. | SUSQUEHANNA TWP. H.S.. 16 JJ SCARPELLO JUNIOR | QUARTERBACK | 6-2 | 215 LBS. TABERNACLE, N.J. | SENECA H.S.2019 FOOTBALL MEET THE WILDCATS PLAYER PROFILES VILLANO VA. C OM 44 (Aaron Seigle bio continued) AARON SEIGLE CHUCKY SMITH Posted three solo stops and a tackle for loss versus New Hampshire…Had one assisted stop at Delaware. 2017: Played in 10 games and had 16 tackles and a tackle for loss; Recorded one assisted stop at Lehigh; Tallied two solo stops at Temple; Posted one assisted stop versus Lafayette; Registered one solo tackle and one assisted stop at Albany; Had one assisted tackle at Towson; Made one assisted stop versus Maine; Posted three total tackles at James Madison; Made one solo tackle against Elon; Recorded three tackles versus Richmond; Tallied one assisted tackle versus Delaware. 2016: Named to the CAA All-Academic Team; Saw action against Lehigh, Lafayette and Rhode Island. SUSQUEHANNA TWP. HIGH SCHOOL: 2015 First team All- State by the PA Football Writers; 2014 Second team All-State by the PA Football News; Varsity starter for three years on both offense and defense; First Team Mid-Penn Conference - Keystone Division. PERSONAL: Middle of three boys of Kelvin and Jackie Seigle; Father played football at Northeastern University; Born 7/4/97. VILLANOVA: Loyal performer with good football instincts…Will add depth in the secondary. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Saw playing time versus Bucknell. DELBARTON HIGH SCHOOL: First team All-Conference; First team All-County; Earned four varsity letters in wrestling and three in football; Had 14 blocked kicks in three years. PERSONAL: Middle of three children of Tony and Kathy Siragusa; Father played football at the University of Pittsburgh and in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts (1990- 96) and Baltimore Ravens (1997-2001); Born 09/06/99. VILLANOVA: Will bring leadership to the Wildcat team…Possesses good football instincts…Expected to see playing time at safety…Will be one of the team’s top special teams performers. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Played in all 11 games, including earning two starts and tallied 29 tackles, two fumble recoveries and one pass break-up…Credited with four solo tackles at Temple in the season opener…Made two solo stops at Lehigh…Had one assisted tackle versus Towson…Posted three total tackles against Bucknell…Tallied one solo stop at Maine…Recorded a career-high 10 tackles and two fumble recoveries at Richmond…Registered six tackles against William & Mary…Had two assisted tackles at Delaware. 2017: Played in all 11 games and had 12 tackles; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team; Made one solo stop at Lehigh; Tallied a career-high four tackles versus Lafayette; Posted one solo stop and one assisted tackle at Towson; Totaled three tackles at James Madison; Had one solo tackle at Rhode Island; Made one solo stop versus Delaware. 2016: Named to the CAA All-Academic Team; Played in six games. 2015: CAA All-Academic Team; Saw limited playing time NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL: CIF Male Student- Athlete of the Year; Camino League Linebacker of the Year; First Team All-League; All-County honoree; Earned four varsity letters in lacrosse and two in football. PERSONAL: Younger of two children of Charles and Jan Smith; Born 11/25/96 in Phoenix, Ariz. 39 ANTHONY SIRAGUSA SOPHOMORE | DEFENSIVE BACK | 5-11 | 195 LBS FLORHAM PARK, N.J. | DELBARTON H.S. 38 CHUCKY SMITH SENIOR | SAFETY | 5-11 | 205 LBS NEWBURY PARK, CALIF. | NEWBURY PARK H.S. SEIGLE’S CAREER STATS TACKLES PASS FUMBLES YEAR GP UT AT TT TFL INT. SKS BRUP FR FF 2016 Redshirted 2017 10 5 11 16 1,0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2018 11 8 6 14 4.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 21 13 17 30 5.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 SMITH’S CAREER STATS TACKLES PASS FUMBLES YEAR GP UT AT TT TFL INT. SKS BRUP FR FF 2016 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2017 11 10 2 12 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2018 11 15 14 29 0.5 0 0.5 1 2 0 Totals 28 25 16 41 0.5 0 0.5 1 2 02019 FOOTBALL MEET THE WILDCATS PLAYER PROFILES 45 VILLANO VA .CO M VILLANOVA: Transfer from Campbell University…Will battle for playing time at the quarterback position. CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY: Set a Campbell record for career total offense with 5,411 yards…School record 25 rushing touchdowns…Threw for a school record 3,471 yards and a school best 31 passing touchdowns…Completed 262 passes in 469 attempts…Ranks second on Campbell’s all-time rushing list with 1,940 yards…Tallied the 1,940 rushing yards in 241 attempts (8.0 yards per carry)…Named to the STATS Preseason Walter Payton Award Watch List…Earned second team All-Conference honors by Phil Steele…2017 first team Freshman All-American by Phil Steele…Was a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award which is given to the top freshman in FCS Football. TUSCARORA HIGH SCHOOL: Earned both conference and region player of the year as a senior…2015 first team All-State honoree…Tallied over 2,600 total yards with 27 touchdowns as a senior…Led team to a 27-2 record and the conference championship as a junior and senior. PERSONAL: Youngest of three children of Jay and Betsy Smith…Brother, Rusty, played baseball at Mars Hill University from 2009-2011…Sister, Rebecca, played lacrosse at Goucher College from 2009-2013…Born 04/27/98. VILLANOVA: Loyal performer with good football instincts…Will add depth to the defensive line. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Saw playing time versus Bucknell. 2017: Saw limited playing time: Named to the CAA All-Academic Team. WOODBERRY FOREST HIGH SCHOOL: 2016 second team All-State; 2016 All- Conference honoree; 2015 Honorable Mention All-State; Outstanding Lineman Award in 2016; Earned four varsity letters in track & field and three in football. PERSONAL: Oldest of three children of Bill and Miriam Solms; Born 7/23/99. VILLANOVA: Athletic performer with good hands…Can be an offensive weapon in the passing game…Expected to see playing time at tight end. 2018: Played in 10 games and had 11 catches for 148 yards and one touchdown… Tallied two receptions for 26 yards versus Bucknell…Recorded a career-high five catches for a career-best 77 yards, including a career-long 54-yard grab and one touchdown at Stony Brook…Made a seven-yard reception at Maine…Credited with a one-yard reception versus JMU… Posted two catches for 37 yards versus New Hampshire. 2017: Played in 10 games and had three catches for 59 yards and two touchdowns; Tallied a 20-yard touchdown catch versus Maine; Made a four-yard scoring catch at James Madison; Registered one reception for 35 yards at Rhode Island.2016: Played in six games and had seven total tackles; Registered one solo tackle and one assisted stop versus Lehigh; Registered three total tackles at Richmond; Posted two solo tackles versus Saint Francis. 2016: Redshirted FRANKLIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL: Pittsburgh Tribune Review Fabulous 22; Two-time first team All-Conference; Big 33 Nominee; Team Captain (Football and Basketball); Four-year starter on basketball team; Selected for PA-MD Basketball All-Star Game; 1,000 point scorer in basketball. PERSONAL: Youngest of five children of Stephen and Marjorie Summers; Mother played basketball at Seton Hill University; Brother, Tom, played basketball at Case Western Reserve; Born 8/16/97 in Pittsburgh, Pa. VILLANOVA: Possesses quality lineman skills…Will battle for playing time along the offensive line. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Saw playing time versus Bucknell. CENTRAL BUCKS EAST HIGH SCHOOL: 2018 All-State honoree; Three-time All- League honoree; Three-time All-Intelligencer honoree; Earned three varsity letters. PERSONAL: Youngest of three children of Paul and Linda Szymanski; Born 04/10/00. 95 BILLY SOLMS SOPHOMORE | LINEBACKER | 6-1 | 280 LBS. MARSHALL, VA. | WOODBERRY FOREST H.S. 12 DANIEL SMITH JUNIOR | QUARTERBACK | 6-0 | 205 LBS. LEESBURG, VA. | TUSCARORA H.S. | CAMPBELL UNIV. 86 TODD SUMMERS JUNIOR | TIGHT END | 6-5 | 245 LBS. MURRYSVILLE, PA. | FRANKLIN REGIONAL H.S. TODD SUMMERS SUMMER’S CAREER STATS RECEIVING YEAR GP NO. YDS. AVG. TD LONG AVG./G 2016 Redshirted 2017 1 3 59 19.7 2 35 5.9 2018 10 11 148 13.5 1 54 14.8 Totals 11 14 207 14.8 3 54 18.8 68 PJ SZYMANSKI SOPHOMORE | OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-4 | 285 LBS. DOYLESTOWN, PA. | CENTRAL BUCKS EAST H.S.2019 FOOTBALL MEET THE WILDCATS PLAYER PROFILES VILLANO VA. C OM 46 VILLANOVA: Talented performer with a bright future…Will fight for playing time at defensive end. 2018: Played in eight games and had four tackles, one tackle for loss and one sack…Tallied one solo tackle and two assisted stops versus Bucknell… Made one assisted tackle at Delaware. PERSONAL: Older of two children of Michael and Erica Taylor... Born 03/31/00. VILLANOVA: Talented performer with a bright future…Has a good combination of strength and speed…Will battle for playing time at defensive end. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Played in two games before suffering a season-ending injury…Had three solo tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss at Lehigh. NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL: First team All-Conference; All-Area performer; Senior year stats include 53 tackles and 14 tackles for loss; Three-year letterwinner in football. PERSONAL: Younger of two boys of Jason and Sandra Thomas; Brother, Andrew, plays football at Widener University; Born 04/09/00. VILLANOVA: Possesses quality lineman skills…Will provide size and strength to the offensive line…Expected to battle for a starting spot at offensive tackle. 2018: Saw playing time versus Bucknell and Richmond. SALISBURY SCHOOL: First team All- League; New York City Senior All-Star Game; All-New England; 2017 Boomer Bowl participant. PERSONAL: Son of Israel Torres and Nancy Souhrada; Born 12/07/98. VILLANOVA: Talented performer with a wealth of potential…Has good tackling skills… Will fight for playing time at linebacker. 2018: Played in four games…Tallied two solo tackles, one assisted stop and and a tackle for loss versus Bucknell. ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL: Atlantic City Press Player of the Year; 2017 South Jersey Offensive Player of the Year; First team All-Conference; 1,616 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns; 52 tackles; Earned four varsity letters in football. PERSONAL: Son of Kirk Townsel and Katura Marshall; Born 09/17/00 in Atlantic City, N.J. VILLANOVA: Possesses good cover skills… Has a high football IQ…Expected to see playing time at corner. 2018: Played in 10 games and had 21 tackles, two interceptions and a pass break- up…Tallied one solo tackle and an interception at Temple…Credited with a pass break-up at Lehigh…Posted two tackles versus Towson… Recorded an interception versus Bucknell… Registered three total tackles at Stony Brook…Totaled five tackles at Maine…Made a career-high seven tackles versus JMU…Had one solo stop against New Hampshire… Tallied one solo tackle and an assisted stop at Richmond. WOOTTON HIGH SCHOOL: All-County; Team MVP; Earned four varsity letters in football; 76 receptions for 1,203 yards and 14 TD. PERSONAL: One of three children of Terrell Trent and Ghiante Smith; Born 03/17/00. 4 QWAHSIN TOWNSEL REDSHIRT FRESHMAN | LINEBACKER | 6-0 | 220 LBS. EGG HARBOR, N.J. | ST. JOSEPH’S H.S. 21 ELIJAH TRENT SOPHOMORE | DEFENSIVE BACK | 6-3 | 190 LBS. ROCKVILLE, MD. | THOMAS WOOTTON H.S 79 NICK TORRES REDSHIRT FRESHMAN | OFFENSIVE LINE | 6-6 | 315 LBS. WHITESTONE, N.Y. | SALISBURY SCHOOL (CONN.) 48 OWEN THOMAS REDSHIRT FRESHMAN | LINEBACKER | 6-4 | 245 LBS. LANSDALE, PA. | NORTH PENN H.S. 42 MICHAEL TAYLOR SOPHOMORE | DEFENSIVE LINE | 6-2 | 260 LBS. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. | HOLY CROSS H.S. TRENT’S CAREER STATS TACKLES PASS FUMBLES YEAR GP UT AT TT TFL INT. SKS BRUP FR FF 2018 10 12 9 21 0.0 2 0.0 1 0 0 Totals 10 12 9 21 0.0 2 0.0 1 0 0 ELIJAH TRENT2019 FOOTBALL MEET THE WILDCATS PLAYER PROFILES 47 VILLANO VA .CO M VILLANOVA: Loyal performer with a strong work ethic…Will provide depth at the linebacker position. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll…Saw playing time versus Bucknell and Richmond. 2017: Saw action versus Lafayette; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team. 2016: Saw limited playing time. FREEHOLD TWP. HIGH SCHOOL: All- District defense honoree; Captains Award; Member of the National Honor Society; Honor Roll student; Earned three varsity letters in football and lacrosse and two in basketball. PERSONAL: Older of two children of Ed and Laureen Von Nessen; Father played football at Boston College; Born 10/21/97. VILLANOVA: Played first three years at Western New England University…Hard worker who will add depth at wide receiver. MacARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL: 2015 All-County e in 2015…Earned 2016 All- Conference honors in baseball…Set school records for touchdowns in a career (16) and season (8)…Owns school record for receptions in a season with 10 and a career with 104…2014 & 2015 football captain… honoree…First team All-Long Island selection in 2015…Honorable Mention All-Stat2016 baseball captain. PERSONAL: One of three children of Kevin and Nicole Wolfe… Father played baseball at Queens College…Born 09/09/98 VILLANOVA: Expected to be a playmaker for the Villanova offense…Good tackler with quality football instincts…Slated as a starter at linebacker. 2018: Member of CAA Academic Honor Roll …Started all 11 games and had 55 tackles, a team-high 9.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception and two pass break-ups… Tallied three tackles, two tackles for loss and a pass break-up at Temple…Posted a solo tackle and a pass break- up at Lehigh…Credited with seven total tackles versus Towson… Had three solo tackles and three assisted stops versus Bucknell… Made three solo stops at Stony Brook…Recorded a career-high nine tackles, a tackle for loss and one forced fumble at Maine… Registered six tackles and a tackle for loss versus JMU…Had three total stops against New Hampshire…Credited with three tackles and a tackle for loss at Richmond…Tallied six tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss versus William & Mary…Recorded eight tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one interception at Delaware. 2017: Played in all 11 games and had 50 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and two sacks; Named to the CAA All-Academic Team; Tallied five tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss at Lehigh; Posted five solo tackles at Temple; Recorded three solo tackles and an assisted stop versus Lafayette; Totaled seven total tackles at Albany; Registered seven tackles at Towson; Had three assisted stops versus Maine; Made two solo tackles and one assisted stop at James Madison; Credited with six total tackles and a tackle for loss versus Elon; Recorded one assisted tackle against Richmond; Tallied seven tackles, one sack and a tackle for loss at Rhode Island; Made two assisted stops against Delaware. 2016: Played in 13 games and had 14 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and one forced fumble; Tallied three solo tackles, one sack and a forced fumble at Pitt; Made one assisted stop against Lehigh; Recorded one assisted tackle versus Towson; Registered a solo tackle at Lafayette; Credited with one assisted tackle at Elon; Made three total tackles versus Rhode Island; Had one solo stop at Richmond; Tallied a solo stop versus James Madison; Posted one solo tackle at Delaware; Made one assisted tackle versus Saint Francis. 2015: Redshirted HOPEWELL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL: All-State Group 3; Three- year starter; Team captain; School’s all-time leading tackler; Team won the 2013 Central New Jersey Group 3 championship; Ranked as the No. 1 middle linebacker In New Jersey, No. 4 in the east and No. 53 in the nation by Scout.com; First Team All-Conference; First Team All-Area; Earned three varsity letters in basketball; All- Conference in basketball PERSONAL: Oldest of four children of Don and Cynthia Wiley; Brother, Jeff, is also a member of the Villanova football team; Father played basketball at Monmouth; Born 2/4/97. 27 JARED WOLFE SENIOR | WIDE RECEIVER | 6-1 | 195 LBS SEAFORD, N.Y. | MACARTHUR H.S. 52 DREW WILEY SENIOR | LINEBACKER | 6-1 | 235 LBS PENNINGTON, N.J. | HOPEWELL VALLEY H.S. 54 TYLER VON NESSEN SENIOR | LINEBACKER | 6-1 | 205 LBS. MANALAPAN, N.J. | FREEHOLD TWP. H.S. WILEY’S CAREER STATS TACKLES PASS FUMBLES YEAR GP UT AT TT TFL INT. SKS BRUP FR FF 2015 Redshirted 2016 13 9 5 14 3.0 0 1.0 2 0 1 2017 11 28 22 50 3.5 0 2.0 0 0 0 2018 11 29 26 55 9.5 1 2.5 2 1 2 Totals 35 66 53 119 16.0 1 5.5 4 1 3 DREW WILEYNext >