East Football
6-3, 270 … coached by Chris Lee … offensive line … senior year … offensive line that helped generate 594 yards passing and 1,948 yards rushing … junior year … All-Region, ll-Conference … sophomore year … All-Region, All-Conference … three-time Most Valuable Lineman … track … two-time regional winner in shotput … discus state qualifier … member of VAHA … NHS … 3.7 GPA, scholarship recipient … plans to major in criminal justice … role model is mother … favorite college athlete is Lanorris Sellers … favorite professional athlete is TJ Watt … “I’m extremely excited to be playing in this game. I hope to gain recognition and some scholarships.” Jayden WHITAKER
Markus WILLIAMS 5-11, 185 … coached by Jeremy Buck … defensive back … senior year … 101 carries for 657 yards and 10 TDs, no defensive stats provided … plans to major in business … role model is his late brother … favorite college athlete is Ty Simpson … favorite professional athlete is Jaylen Ramsey … “I feel shocked, honestly. I never thought of myself getting picked. I know people are not perfect, and they have bumpy roads in life like myself. I’m happy that I found coach Buck, who is like a father to me, constantly pushing me and helping me get through the times. It was tough and hard for me to fight by myself. I only want to gain respect and recognition from the guys and people that come and watch and support me. I want the people to know and see who Markus Williams is and also showcase my talent also what my coaches put into me and what I have learned from the game of football.”
Donovan WILLIS 6-2, 280 … coached by Jeff Craddock … guard … senior year … offensive lineman that helped rush for 4,983 yards and member of 2025 2A NCHSAA state championship team … junior year … defensive and offensive All- Conference, Defensive MVP … conference wrestling champion, state qualifier … National Society of High School Scholars … Math Excellence Award … Engineering Excellence Award … Junior Marshal … Scholar Athlete Award … scholarship recipient … plans to major in mechanical engineering and minor in computer science … plans a career in robotics or aerospace … favorite college athlete is Donald Ray Willis … favorite professional athlete is Myles Garret … “I am excited and grateful to be nominated to play in the All-Star game and I am hoping to gain recognition.”
Zion WRIGHT 5-10, 203 … coached by Terrance Saxby … middle linebacker … senior year … 23 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack … junior year 138 tackles, three sacks … sophomore year … 108 tackles, seven sacks … lacrosse … Honor Roll, 3.3 GPA, scholarship recipient … plans to major in physical therapy … role model is his mother favorite college athlete Johnny Manziel … favorite professional athlete is Roqan Smith … “I am appreciative for this opportunity to play.”
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