Detroit Edison’s football program has etched its most successful chapters in recent memory, reaching the Division 6 regional finals in both 2023 and 2025 before falling to Almont. Those deep playoff runs have set a benchmark for a team that now aims to translate past breakthroughs into sustained postseason contention.
The 2026 roster returns 18 starters, including ten on offense and eight on defense, giving the squad a rare blend of experience and depth. Among the key pieces are quarterback Myles Matlock, who is drawing interest from Division II programs, as well as standouts Jai'Von Plowden, Ryan Thurman and Jared Ramsey, all of whom are expected to anchor the attack and the front line.
Coach Chanterius Brock will open the season at home against Jackson Lumen Christi on August 28, a matchup arranged by Hall of Fame coach Herb Brogan to fill a vacant week on the schedule. Brock has emphasized that the team must ‘get out there and show and prove it,’ a sentiment that underscores the pressure to deliver on the field.
Week One Showdown
Jackson Lumen Christi arrives as a powerhouse, having captured four consecutive state championships in Divisions 6 and 7, and enters the opener with six returning starters, among them quarterback Benny Gaston and defensive back Johnny Walters. The team’s pedigree makes the matchup a litmus test for Edison’s aspirations.
For Edison, the game is more than a season opener; it is a chance to validate a trajectory that began with a 2025 playoff run and to prove that the program can compete consistently against elite competition. Coach Brock reiterated his focus on execution, noting that the squad must translate practice intensity into game‑day performance.
Cultivating Consistency
The foundation for future success is already in place through Edison’s youth program, which has produced many of the current varsity players. By continuing to develop talent from the junior levels up, the school hopes to sustain its competitive edge and cement its reputation as a cornerstone of Detroit football.