Easley shines at the NUC

February 7, 2010

Easley shines at the NUC

Kevin Stewart
ArizonaVarsity.com Recruiting Analyst

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Goodyear Millennium athlete DeAnthony Easley gave one of the best performances at the National Underclassmen Combine in Apache Junction this weekend.

The 5-foot-9, 190-pounder, who played free safety and running back last season for Millennium, earned the MVP award for the defensive back group.

Easley has set a goal of 2000 yards rushing for the 2010 season.

An honorable mention all-region performer, Easley, totaled 519 yards from scrimmage and scored four touchdowns on offense. On defense he had 54 tackles, seven interceptions, scored a touchdown on fumble recovery, on an interception return and a touchdown on a kick return.

"It went real good for me last year," Easley said. "I thought I had a good year all around. I was my first year playing full-time on varsity and I thought I did well. I am looking to do better this year.

"I think with all of the players that we have returning that we should go real far next year. I honestly believe that we can go to states. I want to rush for 2000 yards next season that is my goal."

Easley has a self-reported time of 4.46 seconds in the forty-yard dash to go with a 235-pound bench max.

The coaches at the NUC said that Easley was the most compete defensive back at the combine and showed good leadership and athleticism.

Recruiting has just begun for Easley and at the moment only one school is standing out to him.

"Arizona is the only school I have any real contact with so far," Easley said. "I was invited to junior day down there. I grew up rooting for USC and Alabama. I moved to Arizona about six or seven years ago. I think I might like going out of state. If I was to stay in-state I think I would probably end up at UofA right now. I do plan on taking my time and taking all of my visits before I make a commitment."

Easley will have several college options but what position he plays is not going to be an important factor.

"I have not thought about what position I would play in college," Easley said. "I know that I would rather play than be watching from the sidelines. So whatever position gets me on the field.

"Good academics, a good coaching staff and a program where the coaches and the players have a good relationship is what will be important."

Easley plans on attending the National Underclassmen Combine held in San Diego later this year.