Team Preview: Blythewood Bengals

The Blythewood Bengals suffered through a tough season in 2021, finishing the season winless in Region 4-5A and going 3-6 overall. Head Coach Jason Seidel attributes the challenge to youth. “We were a very young football team last season,” said Seidel. “But we return a lot of kids this year, returning 9 of 11 on defense and are excited about this coming year.”

Returners to the offensive side of the football are senior offensive linemen Kyle Fox (6-0,260), Kobe Spain (6-0, 270), and Stephen Osaguona (5-11,285). Senior WR Josh Gary (6-2,190) and Quarterbacks David Herden (6-0,185) and Harrison Collins (6-3,215), a junior, also return. Junior WR Chris Thomas (5-11,175) also returns. Senior TE Anthony Thurman (6-2, 230) is also back.

On the defensive side of the football, Josh Gary and seniorJacob Gary (6-2,195), senior DB Tyler Grake (5-10,175) and junior DBs Trevon Williams (6-1,205) and Drayden Young (6-0,185). At linebacker, senior Anthony Thurman will play both ways and be joined by senior Tykese Ashford (5-11,220). Up front on defense, seniors Jabari Collins (6-5,240) and Jaylin Ricks (6-6,220) will be joined by junior Edward Robinson (6-0,220).

A newcomer to watch is senior WR Deon ”DJ” Tyler (6-3,195), who transferred from Kennesaw, Georgia in the off season.

Also coming back is senior Kicker Ryan Hart (5-11,165).

“Our tough non-region schedule will help us get ready for our region which will be very competitive, said Seidel. “If we stay healthy I believe our team can compete for the regional title.”

About Jim Baxter

Founder of SCVarsity.com, and The Southern PIgskin Report. Former publisher with Rivals.com and Nationally published recruiting anlayst witih 30 years of experience in the industry. His work has appeared in publications such as Athlon, Sporting News, The Recruiting News and Deep South Recruiting. He is the author of the best selling book, The Book On Evaluating Football Players.

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