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2019 Football Roster

Rachael Keating
Larry Dean
Larry Dean

29 Jared Drake

  • Position Running Back
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 230
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Columbus, Ohio
  • Highschool Westerville Central (Ohio State)

Biography

SENIOR (2019): Second Team All-MVFC ... Phil Steele All-MVFC Second Team ... appeared in every game this season, playing offense and special teams ... earned four starts ... finished season with 135 receiving yards, 250 kick return yards, and seven tackles ... tabbed a career-high 83 return yards at Youngstown State ... recorded his first Leatherneck touchdown on a 23-yard reception at Indiana State ...  blocked a kick at North Alabama ... recorded a career-high 51 receiving yards on five catches vs. Southern Illinois ... snapped for Adam Fellner, who averaged 42.5 yards per punt ... recorded seven tackles (five solo) ... voted team captain 

R-JUNIOR (2018): Appeared in 10 games ... recorded 20 receiving yards 

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a multi-sport athlete at Westerville HS … Competed on the football (QB/LB), wrestling, lacrosse, track and baseball teams … Earned all-conference and all-metro honors 2011-13 … Quarterback honors also included first team all-metro and first team super 25

PERSONAL: Received a bachelor’s degree in sociology at Ohio State University … Plans to pursue a master’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration … Enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, hunting, fishing, learning about biomechanics and classic American muscle cars

Statistics

Season:
2019

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 29

    2018Redshirt Junior

    Running Back
    6'0" 230 lbs
    29
  • 29

    2019Senior

    Running Back
    6'0" 230 lbs
    29