Roger Brown
nhfootballreport.com

Here's a look at some of Vermont's defensive players who were selected to participate in this year's Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl, which will be played Aug. 1 (2:30 p.m.) at Windsor High School:

Chris Carswell
BFA-St. Albans/End
6-3, 230

A three-year starter for BFA who moved from linebacker to defensive end for his senior season. ... Team captain at BFA and for the North-South Senior Bowl. ... Played both guard and center on offense.

Cam Laundry
Hartford/End
6-2, 185

Laundry helped Hartford win back-to-back Division I state titles. ... Good athlete who also plays varsity basketball. ... Lined up at tight end on offense.

Jon Roeder
South Burlington/Tackle
6-2, 275

A two-way starter for the Rebels, who reached the Division I semifinals each of the past two years. ... Good speed for a defensive lineman. ... Named his team's top lineman, and also participated in the North-South Senior Bowl.

Jerall Sinclair
South Burlington/Tackle
6-1, 295

Versatile player who has played both offensive line and fullback on offense. ... Was a team captain during his senior season. ... Played offensive line in the North-South Senior Bowl.

Emmanuel Whyte
Mount Anthony/Secondary
6-2, 195

Dangerous player in all three phases of the game. A sure-tackler who also plays quarterback and can return kicks. ... Named Mount Anthony's Most Valuable Player as a senior.

Josh Waldner
St. Johnsbury/Secondary
6-3, 200

Made seven interceptions as a senior. ... Usually lined up against opposing team's top receiver. ... Also plays varsity basketball and lacrosse. ... A wide receiver who was forced to play quarterback because of injuries.