Feb. 7, 2002
Cullowhee, N.C. - Western Carolina head football coach Kent Briggs announced the addition of Elroy Carson and Trevan Davis to yesterday's list of student-athletes who have signed National Letters of Intent with the Catamounts.
"Elroy was one of the most recruited football players in South Carolina after his junior season," Briggs said. "An injury forced him to miss a majority of the season, but he really did some positive things for his team once he returned. We are fortunate to have the opportunity for him to showcase his skills.
"Trevan showed good skills at tailback in high school," Briggs said. "He has good speed and good hip movement. That combination will give him the ability to be a good defensive back, which is where we hope to play him.
Elroy Carson 6-0 *190 * RB Columbia, S.C. / Richland Northeast HSWas rated one of the top running backs in South Carolina prior to his senior season ... Suffered an injury in his senior season, playing only at season's end ... An All-State pick, rushing for 958 yards and 12 touchdowns in seven games as a junior ... Selected to play in the South Carolina All-Star Game ... Earned All-State, all-region and all-conference as a junior, rushing for 1,890 yards and 25 touchdowns ... An honorable mention All-State selection after rushing for over 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns as a sophomore ... Also tabbed all-region as a sophomore.
Trevan Davis 5-11 *185 * DB Lexington, N.C. / Thomasville HSNamed Most Valuable Player honors in the Yadkin Valley Conference ... Was Co-Davidson County Offensive MVP, while earning All-Northwest and Greensboro all-area honors ... Rushed for 2,580 yards as a senior, averaging 10 yards per attempt, with 37 touchdowns ... Tallied 1,844 yards as a junior with 19 rushing touchdowns.
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