2016 Football Bios East Team Jaquan Artis Jaquan…Kinston…6-2, 220…LB…coached by Ryan Gieselman…as senior, named All- Conf, All-Free Press, Conf Defensive POY, team MVP…87.5 tackles, 12 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 batted passes…as junior, named All-Conf, All-Free Press, team MVP…91 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 pass deflections, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 fumble recovery returned for a touchdown…also named All-Conf in basketball…undecided about college choice…plans to major in engineering…favorite college athlete is Ezekiel Elliott…favorite pro is Carmelo Anthony…says “I think that playing in the game is an honor and will give me a chance to better prepare for college ball. I get to go out and have fun playing the sport I love with new coaches and teammates.” Anthony Berry Anthony…Kinston…6-0, 170…WR…coached by Ryan Gieselman…as senior, All-Conf, All-Area, team Off MVP, 2A State Championship Off MVP…had 63 catches for 1,189 yds, 11 TDs…averaged 18.9 yds a catch…as a DB, had 35 tackles, 5 INTs, and 6 pass break-ups…as junior, named All-Conf, All-Area, team Off MVP…had 35 catches for 576 yds…also named All-Conf in basketball…undecided about college choice…plans to major in business…wants to own is own business…favorite college athlete is Calvin Ridley…favorite pro is Odell Beckham, Jr….says “I feel that being able to play in the all- star game is a blessing and a big achievement. I’m looking forward to competing in the game. I am expecting to gain great experience being coached by new coaches and meeting new teammates who I’ll be able to share a lifelong memory with.” DeAndré Blevins DeAndré…West Johnston…6-1, 182…DB…coached by Jimmy Williams…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Defensive MVP, team MVP…7 interceptions, 2 special team touchdown returns…as junior, named All-Conference…4 interceptions…as sophomore, had 7 interceptions…also competed in track and field…scholarship to play at Winston-Salem State University where he will major in health science…wants to play pro football…favorite college athlete is Jalen Ramsey…favorite pro athlete is Patrick Peterson…says “I feel honored to play in this game and represent my family and the West Johnston High School community. I expect to gain valuable knowledge from different coaches and teammates.” Ethan Bridges Ethan…Croatan…6-0, 190…LB…coached by David Perry…as senior, named All-Conf, All-Area, Conf Defensive Player of the Year, County Defensive Player of the Year…159 tackles, 8 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 defensive TDs…also rushed for 1,100 yards on offense…as junior, named All-Conf, All-Area…154 tackles…also had 800 rushing yards on offense…as sophomore, named All-Conf…100 tackles…also placed 4th in the state in wrestling…scholarship to play at UNC Pembroke where he will major in accounting…favorite college athlete is Marshal Plumlee…favorite pro athlete is Cam Newton…says “I am beyond excited to play because this was my goal since I was a freshman. My goal from participating is to ball out with my UNCP teammates in this game.” John Brooks John…Kenan…6-4, 187…WR…coached by Ken Avent…as senior, named All- Conference, All-Area…1,233 receiving yards and 16 TDs…also played basketball and baseball, and was conference and regional long jump champ in track and field…undecided about college choice…plans to major in computer technology…favorite college athlete is Eric Ebron…favorite pro athlete is Calvin Johnson…says “I am excited and looking forward to playing in the all-star game. I expect to develop friendships with my teammates.” Nick Bynum Nick…Rocky Mount…5-7, 205…running back…coached by Jason Battle…as senior, named All-Area, All-Conference, Conference POY, state championship Offensive Player of the Game…rushed for 1,600 yards and 21 TDs…plans to attend and play for Shaw University where he will major in business…want to own his own sports store…favorite college athlete is Elijah Hood…favorite pro athlete is Todd Gurley…says “I feel good about being selected to participate in the game. It’s an honor to be recognized as one of the best players in the state. This is another chance to prove Eastern NC football is for real.” Rakym Chapman Rakym…J.H. Rose…6-3, 315…DL…coached by David Wojtecki…as senior, had 80 tackles – 36 solo, 3 sacks, 15 tackles for loss…as junior, had 81 tackles – 37 solo, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 18 tackles for loss…as sophomore, had 19 tackles – 13 solo, 1 fumble recovery, 5 tackles for loss…undecided about college choice... wants to build and own his own business…favorite pro athlete is Antonio Brown…says “I’m excited to be selected to such a good all-star game. I expect to gain leadership skills and more exposure.” Isaiah Cogdell Tre…D.H. Conley…6-2, 220…TE…coached by Nate Conner…as senior, named All- Conference…Coaches Award recipient…defensively, had 61 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 3 pass deflections…as junior, 5 receptions for 98 yards and 2 TDs…on defense, had 51 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 pass deflection….as sophomore, had 3 receptions for 40 yards…on defense, had 18 tackles, 3 tackles for loss…plans to attend and play for East Carolina University where he will major in social work…favorite college athlete is Jameis Winston…favorite pro athlete is Cam Newton…says “I am very excited and honored to play in the all-star game. I am also looking forward to working with and playing against the best in North Carolina in the all-star game.” Kyle Corbett Kyle…Pinecrest…6-0, 185…K…coached by Chris Metzger…as senior, named All-Conf, All-Region…kicked 61/ 64 PATs…37 of his 81 kickoffs were touchbacks…17 punts avg’d 42.3 yards…Chris Sailer Kicking “Event Elite” selection…USA Football, Regional Camp Field Goal Champion…participated as a kicker and punter in the USA Football National Development Game…also played baseball…member of National Honor Society, FCA, First Baptist Church of Southern Pines Youth Group…played male lead in the Pinecrest musical…plans to attend and play for UNCC where he will major in communications / broadcasting…favorite college athlete is Blake Brewer…favorite pro is Dan Bailey …says “It is an honor to be selected to play in the game, and it is a privilege to represent Pinecrest HS and my community. I believe it will be the culmination of my career thus far and is a reflection of the years of hard work to be the best that I can be.” Gabe Ellis Gabe…West Montgomery…6-0, 270…OL…coached by Nicholas Eddins…as senior, named All-Conference, team captain…as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, team captain, O-D All American…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also competed in baseball and wrestling…member of Beta Club, Youth Leadership Program…scholarship to play at Olivet Nazarene where he will major in engineering…wants to pursue a career as an electrical engineer…says “I hope to gain valuable experience that will get me ready for college football. I am very excited for be chosen for this game.” Michael Evans Michael…White Oak…6-3, 233…TE…coached by Eric Leary…as senior, named All- Conference…scholarship to play at Lenior-Rhyne University…undecided about which major he will choose…wants to pursue a career in the medical field…favorite college athlete is Keenan Reynolds…favorite pro athlete is Rob Gronkowski…says “To me having a chance to play in the East-West All-Star game is a great honor. I am excited to have the opportunity to improve my skills on and off the field. This game will allow me to experience different styles of coaching from some of the state’s top high school coaches.” Zack Foster Zack…Southern Nash…6-2, 174…QB…coached by Brian Foster…as senior, named All- Conf, All-Area, team capt…passed for 1,587 yds, 20 TDs…as junior, named All-Conf, All-Area, team capt…passed for 1,368 yds, 16 TDs…also competed in track where he received All-Area, All Conf, MVP and Coaches’ Award honors…member of FCA, Beta Club, SADD, Student Council, Yearbook…Project Unify VP…Special Olympics student helper…Peer Mediator…School/District Leadership student rep…Wilson Daily Times guest columnist…recipient of Special Ed Student Teacher Award…scholarship to play at NC Wesleyan where he will major in ed…wants to pursue a career as a high school teacher / coach and work with special needs students…his father is his role model…favorite college athlete is Terron Huffman…fav. pro is Julius Peppers…says “It’s truly a blessing to have been given one last opportunity to represent my Firebird family and community before college.” Jordan Howard Jordan…North Brunswick…6-2, 196…LB …coached by Larry Brock…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region, team MVP…over 130 tackles…on offense, rushed for over 500 yards and had over 300 yards receiving…member of indoor track team that won the 1A/2A indoor state championship and where he scored in the high jump, triple jump, and hurdles…scholarship to play for UNC Pembroke where he will major in nursing…wants to pursue a career as a nurse and then a doctor…favorite college athlete is Quincy Wilson (Florida Gators)…favorite pro athlete is Cam Newton…says “It’s an honor to be selected to play in the all-star game.