The Terrance Byrd era kicks off at St. John’s this fall as the Cadets try to win their first WCAC Championship since winning two consecutive titles during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Byrd was promoted from his previous role as associate head coach while long-time head coach Pat Ward moves to the role of athletics dean. Ward will continue to contribute to the football program as the run game coordinator.
2025 Football Schedule (*WCAC Game)
- August 29: vs. Downingtown West (Pennsylvania)
- September 6: vs. St. Joseph Regional (New Jersey)
- September 12: at St. Mary’s Ryken
- September 20: vs. Kapolei (Hawaii)
- September 26: at Friendship Collegiate Academy
- October 4: vs. St. Michael (Alabama)
- October 18: vs. Good Counsel*
- October 24: at DeMatha*
- November 1: vs. Bishop McNamara*
- November 8: at Gonzaga*
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Class of 2026
- Tariq Boney (EDGE): Committed to the University of Michigan.
- Adrian Hamilton (IOL): Committed to Virginia Tech.
- Breyon Williams (RB): Committed to Old Dominion University.
- Jordan Harrison (IOL): Committed to the University of South Florida (USF).
- Drew Williams (ATH): Committed to Marshall University.
Class of 2027
- Josiah Ampofo (DL): Is currently uncommitted, but holds multiple offers.
- Tyler Butler-Simpson (S): Is currently uncommitted, but holds offers from schools such as Auburn, Pittsburgh, and Tennessee.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Class of 2025
- Tariq Hayer (S): Committed to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
- Kenneth McManus IV (IOL): Committed to the University of Akron.
- DeAngelo Bowden (LB): Committed to the University of South Florida (USF).
St. John’s Alumni in the NFL
- Gene Augusterfer: Played 1 year (1935) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (now Steelers).
- Conrad Bolston: Played 2 years (2007-2008) for the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.
- Scotty Glacken: Played 2 years (1966-1967) for the Denver Broncos.
- Chris Harrison: Played 3 years (1996-1998) for the Detroit Lions and was on the practice squads for the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, and Denver Broncos.
- Rakim Jarrett: Has played 2 years (2023-present) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His career earnings through 2024 are approximately $1.42 million.
- Terrell Lewis: Played 4 years (2020-2023) for the Los Angeles Rams and was on the practice squad for the New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles. His career earnings are approximately $3.29 million.
- Tommy Marvaso: Played 2 years (1976-1977) for the New York Jets.
- Tre’Mon Morris-Brash: Has played 1 year (2024-present) for the Los Angeles Chargers. His career earnings through 2024 are approximately $230,000.
- Keilan Robinson: Has played 1 year (2024-present) for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles. His career earnings through 2024 are approximately $878,000.
- Scotty Washington: Has played 5 years (2020-present) for the New England Patriots. He was also on the practice squads for the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Baltimore Ravens. His career earnings through 2024 are approximately $784,935.
- Jay Williams (Jason Williams): Played 6 years (2009-2014) for the St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers, and Miami Dolphins. His career earnings are approximately $4.41 million.
The team has won the WCAC Championships in the following years: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1989, 2017, 2021, and 2022.
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