Scouting the Rattlers

Florida A&M was 4-7 last year and 4-4 in conference play, finishing fifth in the conference. The Rattlers are projected to finish fifth in the MEAC this season. FAMU is 1-2 with a victory against Miss. Valley State (27-10) and loses to Tennessee State (27-7) and Samford (27-20).

Offense
Last year quarterback Damien Fleming passed for 2,157 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Fleming has 383 yards this season with two touchdowns and five interceptions. At receiver is Lenworth Lennon who has 229 yards and one touchdown. Omari Albert leads the team in rushes with 85 yards and one touchdown. Also at running back is James Owens with 66 yards this season. There are three new faces on the offensive line.

Defense

The defensive line does not return any starters but two of the players saw some playing time last season. Both cornerbacks Terry Johnson and Patrick Aiken did not start last year, but played in ten of the eleven games. Returning starters at linebacker are Brandon Denmark and Bobby Jackson. Linebacker Michael Ducree leads the team with 29 tackles.