NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- Merrimack College football head coach
Mike Gennetti announced the following players will be playing for the Warriors next season after going through the transfer portal.
Neal Sharma
Position: Defensive line
Previous School: McDonough HS
Hometown: Owings Mills, MD
Accolades: 52 tackles (5.7 tackles a game), 3.5 sacks, 10-plus tackles for loss during senior season
"Neal Sharma comes to us from the McDonough School in Maryland and is a December signee who will be joining us in the fall of 2026. Neal has a great ability to get off the ball, knock back opposing offensive linemen, and dominate the line of scrimmage. His senior season production reflects his ability to consistently create disruption in the backfield. He brings physicality and a relentless motor and will be a great addition to our defensive line."
-- Coach Gennetti
Tymiere Thomas
Position: Defensive line
Previous School: Easton HS
Hometown: Easton, MD
Accolades: 2025 All-Bayside Conference First-Team, All-MIAA Honorable Mention, Most Tackles in MIAA
"Tymiere is a true game-wrecker up front. His All-Bayside First Team honors and MIAA-leading tackle total reflect his ability to consistently impact the game. Tymiere has an explosive first step, wins one-on-one match ups in the pass rush, and plays with a relentless motor. His effort, attitude, and physicality will be a perfect fit for our defensive line." -
- Coach Gennetti
Casey Grusser
Position: QB
Previous School: Ramapo HS
Hometown: Franklin Lakes, NJ
Accolades: First Team All-County, All-State Team, Led Ramapo to the Group 4 Sectional Championship
"What stood out most on film was the way Casey competes at the quarterback position and elevates those around him. He led Ramapo to a Group 4 Sectional Championship and earned All-County and All-State honors. Casey is an athletic, mobile quarterback with the ability to extend plays while keeping his eyes downfield. He's a true competitor, and we're really excited for him to arrive this fall and compete." -
- Coach Gennetti
Dustin Coldrey
Position: Offensive line
Previous School: St. Thomas More CT (HS)
Hometown: Ottawa, ON
Accolades: 2024-25 St Thomas More School (CT) Coach's Award
"Dustin is a great addition to our offensive line. As a freshman mid-year enrollee, he shows impressive athleticism for a big man and really stood out at our prospect day back in June. His Coach's Award recognition reflects the work ethic and competitiveness we saw during the evaluation process, and we're excited to see him come in and compete this spring." -
- Coach Gennetti
Jake Quinlan
Position: Center
Previous School: Phillips Academy
Hometown: Bensalem, PA
Accolades: 2022 All Conference Honorable Mention
"Jake really impressed us at our prospect day this past June, where his athleticism at the center position was evident throughout the evaluation process. His All-Conference recognition and physicality on film stood out, and we're excited about what he brings to our offensive line." -
- Coach Gennetti
Michael Robinson
Position: Athlete
Previous School: Edgewood HS
Hometown: Edgewood, MD
Accolades: 2024 Aegis Player of the Year, Maryland Football Foundation 3A All-State, ranked as a top prospect in the 2026 class in Maryland by Prep Redzone.
"Michael really impressed us at our prospect day in June with his explosive speed and athleticism, which helped earn him Aegis Player of the Year and All-State honors. He is a versatile offensive player who can line up at multiple positions, and we're excited about the flexibility he brings to our offensive system. We're looking forward to working with Michael this fall." -
- Coach Gennetti
Darius Collins
Position: Defensive back
Previous School: St.Thomas More CT (HS)
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Accolades: Ranked as the #6 Defensive Back in New England
"This freshman mid-year enrollee is an explosive athlete who we anticipate competing at the nickel position this fall. We recruited Darius both out of high school and during his time at St. Thomas More, and his ranking as one of the top defensive backs in New England reflects the ability we saw on film. He brings versatility to play both nickel and corner, is a willing tackler, and has the traits of a lockdown corner. We're really excited about what Darius brings to our secondary." -
- Coach Gennetti
Cooper Allen
Position: Tight end
Previous School: Peddie School
Hometown: Moriah, NY
Accolades: 2024 Class C All-Purpose Player, 2024 All New York State
"What stood out most on film was his versatility -- whether it's inline blocking, route running from an inline alignment, or being flexed out into the formation. His All-Purpose and All–New York State honors reflect that versatility, and we feel Cooper's ability to play multiple roles within our offense will be extremely beneficial." -
- Coach Gennetti
DeAndre Orgill
Position: Defensive line
Previous School: Bergen Catholic (HS)
Hometown: Teaneck, NJ
Accolades: All-Super Conference (NJ) 2nd Team Defense
"DeAndre Orgill was a December signee from the prestigious Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey, where he played for Vito Campanile. His All–Super Conference recognition reflects the twitch and explosiveness we saw on film as an edge defender. DeAndre has an incredible motor and plays a physical brand of football, while also showing finesse in the pass rush. We're excited about what he brings to our defensive front." -
- Coach Gennetti
Kellen Fraser
Position:
Cornerback
Previous School: Our Lady of Good Counsel (HS)
Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD
Accolades: Led the conference in interceptions; All Conference selection
"We identified Kellen early in the recruiting process and had the opportunity to evaluate him at multiple camps throughout the summer. His competitiveness stood out consistently, and his All-Conference recognition and conference-leading interception total reflect his instincts and ball skills. Kellen is a long corner with excellent range, and we're excited to welcome him to the program this fall." -
- Coach Gennetti
Arnolds Bergmanis
Position: Offensive tackle
Previous School: St. Thomas More (HS)
Hometown: Latvia
Accolades: One of two Latvian-born players to play Division I football; PFC All Conference Selection
"Arnolds a level of athleticism and explosion as an offensive tackle. He has great size and length to play the position. We're excited to begin working with Arnolds this winter and spring. Arnolds is a native of Latvia, he's one of two Latvian born players to play Division 1 college football." -
- Coach Gennetti
Lance Wegman
Position: Offensivce line
Previous School: St. Vincent Depaul CA
Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA
Accolades: Chronicle All Metro, SV Offensive Lineman of the Year, Press Democrat All North Bay, Redwood Empire Bay All League
"Lance is a physical offensive lineman who brings excellent position flexibility, having played both guard and tackle. He comes to us from a strong program in California at St. Vincent de Paul as a freshman mid-year enrollee. Lance's All-Metro, All-North Bay, and Offensive Lineman of the Year honors reflect the consistency and toughness we saw on film, and we're excited to see the impact he will have on our offensive line." -
- Coach Gennetti
Benjamin Kennedy-Chaanhing
Position: Linebackers
Previous School: Berkshire School MA
Hometown: Sweden
Accolades: Ranked in the Top 10 for Tackles in MA, All Evergreen First Team
"We loved the effort and strain he played with on film, and his Top-10 ranking in tackles and All-Evergreen First Team honors reflect that production. At 6'2", 220 pounds, Ben has great size paired with explosive athleticism, which bodes very well for us at the inside linebacker position. He is a true student-athlete who excelled both in the classroom and on the field, and he is a great addition to the Merrimack Football program." -
- Coach Gennetti
Ayden Bowe
Position: Defensive back
Previous School: Quincy University
Hometown: Grand Blanc, MI /
Accolades: In 11 starts, 29 tackles (21 solo), 12 passes defended, sixth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference in Total passes defended, fourth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference in pass breakups
"As a transfer, Ayden brings valuable game experience and proven productivity from the Division II level, having started all 11 games at Quincy. He recorded 29 tackles, including 21 solo stops, along with 12 passes defended and a pick-six, ranking among the conference leaders in both passes defended and pass breakups. What stood out most during the evaluation process was his ball skills, athleticism, and ability to score on defense, making him an exciting addition to our secondary." -
- Coach Gennetti
Xavier Maple
Position: Defensive back
Previous School: Susquehanna University
Hometown: Laurel, MD
Accolades: First Team All-Conference, Second Team All-Region, 20 Tackles (seven solo), four interceptions, 13 passes defended, two defensive touchdowns
"Xavier was a First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-Region selection and brings excellent length, speed, and high-level production. Xavier is a competitive playmaker, and we're really excited to watch him compete this winter and spring." -
- Coach Gennetti
Micah Green
Position: Linebacker
Previous School: Dartmouth College
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Accolades: 2025 All-Ivy Selection, 2025 AFCA Allstate Good Works Team, 2025 Academic All-District
"Micah is an All-Ivy League selection and a member of the AFCA Allstate Good Works Team and Academic All-District. He brings a wealth of experience, on-field production, and leadership, along with a proven commitment to excellence both on and off the field. We're excited to welcome Micah to the Merrimack Football program." -
- Coach Gennetti
Emmanuel Dankwa
Position: Defensive end
Previous School: University of Rhode Island
Hometown: Wayne Hills, NJ
Accolades: 2022 NJ HS Top 50 players
"A former Top 50 high school player in New Jersey, Emmanuel brings athleticism and explosion off the edge. He adds depth and versatility to our defensive front and is another mid-year transfer we're really excited to work with." -
- Coach Gennetti
Ethan Crite
Position: Wide receiver
Previous school: Austin Peay/Middle Tennessee
Hometown: Roswell, GA
Accolades: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and On3, owns Roswell's triple-jump record (48-1.5), which he set during the 2023 GHSA 6A State Championships
"Ethan is a great addition to our wide receiver room, bringing size, length, and speed as a perimeter receiver. A former two-sport athlete who competed in track and field, his three-star recruiting profile and state-record athleticism reflect the explosiveness we see translating to the field. We're excited to continue developing Ethan within our offense." -
- Coach Gennetti
Kenyon Massey
Position: WR
Previous School: UMass
Hometown: Newark, NJ
Accolades: Rated a Top-50 recruit in the state of New Jersey by both On3 and 247Sports, Totaled 2,006 receiving yards on 131 catches with 21 touchdowns in his high school career
"A former three-star recruit and Top-50 player in the state, Kenyon brings valuable FBS experience, having started in multiple games at UMass. Kenyon is an extremely twitchy player with great change of direction and outstanding run-after-catch ability, and we're excited about what he brings to our offense." -
- Coach Gennetti
Chris Leonardo
Position: Offensive line
Previous School: Marist College
Hometown: Attleboro, MA
Accolades: ADA Academic All-Star Team (2024, 2025), Campbell Trophy Semifinalist (2025), Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award Finalist (2025), First Team Academic All-Pioneer Football League (2023, 2024), CSC Academic All-District (2023-2025), PFL Academic Honor Roll (2022-2024)
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Chris Leonardo brings extensive experience at the Division I FCS level. In addition to his on-field versatility, Chris is an accomplished student-athlete, earning multiple academic honors including FCS ADA Academic All-Star and Campbell Trophy recognition. He adds leadership, intelligence, and flexibility to our offensive line group, and we're excited to have him bring that presence to our program." -
- Coach Gennetti
Guytano Bartolomeo
Position:
Kicker
Previous School: University of North Carolina
Hometown: Old Tappan, NJ
Accolades: Made 143 of 145 career extra point attempts, tallied 176 career points at Bergen Catholic
"Guytano comes to us from the University of North Carolina by way of Bergen Catholic in New Jersey. His consistency as a kicker is evident in his high school production, where he converted 143 of 145 extra point attempts and scored 176 career points.
Guytano joins us through the transfer portal and will add valuable depth and competition to our kicking room. We're excited to watch him compete with our specialists this spring and continue his development." -
- Coach Gennetti
Jake Petrow
Position: Tight end
Previous School: University of Illinois
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois /
Accolades: Four-year letter winner, 2023 NEPSAC First-Team, 2022 CCL Offensive Player of the Year, Member of the National Honors Society
"A four-year letter winner and former quarterback, Jake brings athleticism to the tight end room along with experience from the FBS level. His accolades and leadership background speak to his competitiveness, and we're looking forward to watching Jake compete with the other tight ends this winter and spring." -
- Coach Gennetti
AJ Hairston
Position: Quarterback
Previous School: UMass
Hometown: Pompano Beach, FL
Accolades: On3 3 Star Recruit in High School, 8,098 yds 77 touchdowns in high school; Two-time All-State
"AJ was a three-star prospect out of high school and brings both experience and production from the FBS level. He appeared in 10 games at UMass and passed for over 900 yards last season. Combined with his highly productive high school career, AJ brings valuable experience, confidence, and competitiveness, and we're really eager to see what he adds to the program." -
- Coach Gennetti
