CHSFL, independent players to watch for 2017
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St. John the Baptist's Daniel Parker runs the ball during the CHSAA Class AA semifinals against Holy Trinity at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Credit: Enrique C. Mendez
JULIAN CHUNG, St. Anthony’s, RB/DB, Sr., 5-10, 180
Speedy halfback will lead the ground game for the Friars.
TOM FLEMING, Holy Trinity, G/NG, Sr., 6-2, 285
Will anchor the Titans’ lines on both sides of the ball.
COLIN HANLEY, Chaminade, SS, Sr., 5-9, 170
An outstanding pass defender and run stopper.
CHRIS NICHOLAS, Chaminade, WR, Sr., 6-4, 175
Had 31 receptions for 547 yards and six touchdowns as a junior.
MICHAEL PALERMO, St. John the Baptist, RB/LB, Sr., 6-0, 200
Had 25 tackles and two sacks as a junior.
DANIEL PARKER, St. John the Baptist, RB/DB, Sr., 5-9, 160
Rushed for 8.6 yards per carry as a junior.
TOM ROONEY, St. Dominic, RB/S, Sr., 5-11, 175
Speedy halfback is a starter on offensene, defense, and special teams.
JACK SHELLEY, Chaminade, LB, Sr., 6-2, 215
Leader of the Flyers’ defense who has good size and range.
Independent
MESSIAH SWINSON, Long Island Lutheran, TE, Sr., 6-8, 250
Size and athleticism make him a major college prospect.