A 2008 signee who will begin active duty on the Pirates' roster for the first time this fall ... Is officially listed as a redshirt freshman but did not play football during initial year at ECU ... Will try to earn a spot on the depth chart among receivers - one of the deepest positional groups in program ... Size and vertical ability could earn significant playing time as campaign progresses. 2008: Attended East Carolina University during the 2008-09 academic year but was not a member of the football program while meeting eligibility requirements ... Officially signed with Skip Holtz' program in February, 2008. Prep School: Helped lead Hargrave to a 5-3-1 record in 2007 ... Scored first touchdown of the season on a 20-yard run vs. Robert Morris College Sept. 3 ... Made one catch for seven yards against Tennessee JV squad at Neyland Stadium Sept. 27 ... Recorded six catches for 115 yards and a pair of touchdowns vs. Louisburg Oct. 14 ... Reportedly turned in a 31-inch vertical jump and a 300+ bench press during program's testing day ... Earned three-star rating by Rivals.com ... Also recruited by Illinois and Virginia. High School: An all-conference performer at Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, Md. ... Logged 40 catches for 914 yards and three TDs as a senior at PBHS ... Also gained 114 rushing yards on 11 carries. Personal: Full name is Dayon Jamal Arrington ... Born April 25, 1989 at Washington, D.C. ... Major is communications. |
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