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(05-25-2023 07:11 AM)Muskrat Wrote:  Deshields, I assume, is out for the season with a knee injury he suffered in late December playing basketball (he was their best basketball player, btw). He had ACL surgery.

The rehab will give him a chance to watch and learn, I also hope he rehabs and gets back to 100%. BTW, in keeping with the recurring theme, his only other D1 offer was from a 2-9 FCS program (which gives out 1/2 scholarships). We also beat out Clarion, Tiffin and Wheeling Jesuit.

Quote:Dru DeShields' dream to play football at the next level took another step when he verbally committed to Eastern Illinois University in early August.

His decision came during the preseason practice schedule prior to the start of his senior year with the West Branch Warriors.

Eastern Illinois, located in Charleston, is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference and competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision. Its Division I status was one of the major selling points.

"It was my only D1 full ride scholarship offer," DeShields said. "That was important."