Height: 5-feet-9
Weight: 180 pounds
Age: 17. Born July 27, 1988, in Denver
High school sports: Football (running back, 2004 Class 5A all-state honorable mention, 2004 regular-season rushing leader); basketball; and track
Grade-point average: 3.5
Class: Senior
My favorite subject is: Psychology, because I’m getting interested in the study of people and how they act, their habits.
My favorite athlete is: Emmitt Smith, because he’s the best.
My favorite team is: The Dallas Cowboys; they’ve always had a tradition of being in the elite.
What I listen to: Rap
The best thing on my training table is: Pasta
Pregame ritual: I’m superstitious. I tape my pinkie finger before a football game and make sure I get all stretched out.
Time management tip: Try not to fall behind … just get it done.
Planned career: Criminal justice
My family: Parents Eli and Rene; sister Crystal; brother Derrick
I would love to visit: Hawaii
What I like most about high school sports: I think it’s more important to compete with your friends, getting after it with them.
What I like least about high school sports: I like it all.
Preps
The Denver Post recognizes a female and male student-athlete of the week. At the end of the school year, 10 finalists will be chosen. Ultimately, The Post and The Denver Athletic Club will select one boy and one girl as student-athletes of the year, and a substantial donation will be made to a local charity in their names.
