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| 2012 Under Armour All-American OLB Noor Davis (left) and Leesburg Head Coach Randy Trivers. Davis and Trivers pose for cameras inside of the Leesburg High School Auditorium at Davis' All-American Jersey presentation November 3, 2011. |
By Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
November 15, 2011
LEESBURG - The award nominations for Noor Davis keep piling up as the Leesburg High School Senior has been nominated for the Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Trophy Award. Davis has made a verbal commitment to attend Stanford University in 2012 and helped lead the Jackets to a 8-2 (2-2) record in this past season. Davis has excelled not only on the football field but in the classroom also.
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| The Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Trophy Award |
The Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Trophy Award was initiated in 1992 to promote academic excellence among young African-American males. As unavoidable role models on the "image" front lines, talented athletes-especially in football, basketball and baseball-define what the emerging generations of African-American males will value, and the aspirations they will have. The Watkins Trophy Award is a means for recognizing exceptionally talented African-American male athletes who, by their example, help promote high academic standards and a commitment to community service.
I began doing interviews for my blogs and websites with Noor in the summer of 2011 and he leads by example. During that time, I have come to respect Noor not only for his approach to education, but for his commitment to being a role model to school and the Leesburg community. He has always taken time out of his busy schedule to interview with me and my organization, the Carver Heights Quarterback Club, sometimes on a moment’s notice. These kind acts don’t happen too often in the world of journalism.
He is a student first and does whatever he can to uplift our high school and community. He has a 4.33 GPA; is a member of the National Honor’s Society; and has been accepted to Stanford University. Noor plays three sports, donates to charities, and serves on volunteer committees. He does all this while working part time at Chick-Fil-A.
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| Joseph Barksdale Watkins Class of 2007 3rd Round Pick to the Oakland Raiders |
Noor’s High School Athletic Accomplishments
4.33 GPA
National Honor’s Society
Elected Interact President
Accepted to Stanford University
2012 Under Armour All-American
2012 U.S. Army All-American
2012 Offense-Defense All-American
2012 National Underclassmen All-American
2012 Global Broadcast Sports Network All-American
#11 in scout.com's Super Southeast 120
#11 in the Orlando Sentinel Super60
#17 overall player in the nation by ESPN 150
#20 overall player in the nation by sportingnews.com
#23 overall player in the nation by athlonsports.com
#24 overall player in the nation by ncsasports.org
#29 overall player in the nation by offense-defense.com
#42 overall player in the nation by rivals.com
#53 overall player in the nation by 247sports.com
#79 overall player in the nation by scout.com
-Selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg, Florida
-Selected to play in the USA vs. The World Game in Austin, Texas
*Offered to play in the U.S. Army All America Game in San Antonio, Texas
*Offered to play in the Offense-Defense All America Game
Rated as the #1 OLB in the nation by sportingnews.com
Rated as the #1 OLB in the nation by athlonsports.com
Rated as the #1 OLB in the nation by prepstar.com
Rated as the #2 OLB in the nation by 247sports.com (previously ranked as #1)
Rated as the #1 OLB in the ESPNU 150
Rated as the #2 OLB in the nation by ncsasports.org
Rated as the #2 OLB in the nation by offense-defense.com
Rated as the #1 OLB in the nation by rivals.com (previously ranked as #1)
Rated as the #5 OLB in the nation by scout.com
4.33 GPA
National Honor’s Society
Elected Interact President
Accepted to Stanford University
2012 Under Armour All-American
2012 U.S. Army All-American
2012 Offense-Defense All-American
2012 National Underclassmen All-American
2012 Global Broadcast Sports Network All-American
#11 in scout.com's Super Southeast 120
#11 in the Orlando Sentinel Super60
#17 overall player in the nation by ESPN 150
#20 overall player in the nation by sportingnews.com
#23 overall player in the nation by athlonsports.com
#24 overall player in the nation by ncsasports.org
#29 overall player in the nation by offense-defense.com
#42 overall player in the nation by rivals.com
#53 overall player in the nation by 247sports.com
#79 overall player in the nation by scout.com
-Selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg, Florida
-Selected to play in the USA vs. The World Game in Austin, Texas
*Offered to play in the U.S. Army All America Game in San Antonio, Texas
*Offered to play in the Offense-Defense All America Game
Rated as the #1 OLB in the nation by sportingnews.com
Rated as the #1 OLB in the nation by athlonsports.com
Rated as the #1 OLB in the nation by prepstar.com
Rated as the #2 OLB in the nation by 247sports.com (previously ranked as #1)
Rated as the #1 OLB in the ESPNU 150
Rated as the #2 OLB in the nation by ncsasports.org
Rated as the #2 OLB in the nation by offense-defense.com
Rated as the #1 OLB in the nation by rivals.com (previously ranked as #1)
Rated as the #5 OLB in the nation by scout.com
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| Marcus Gilchrist Watkins Class of 2007 2nd Round Pick to the San Diego Chargers |
Davis has received offers from Oklahoma, Stanford, Auburn, UCLA, USC, Florida, Florida State, University of South Florida, Georgia, Notre Dame, Louisville, LSU, Boston College, North Carolina, Nebraska, Syracuse, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, UCF, Miami (FL), Purdue, South Carolina, Colorado State, Texas A&M, Georgia Tech, Connecticut, Florida Atlantic, Harvard, Tennessee, as well as from others.
The Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Trophy Award could not go to a more deserving student-athlete. Noor Davis truly makes Leesburg High School and our city of Leesburg proud.
Resources
The National Allance of African American Athletes
November 15, 2011
Article written by:
Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
1986 Varsity Jackets Football Lettermen #82
Class of 1988 Leesburg High School
Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
1986 Varsity Jackets Football Lettermen #82
Class of 1988 Leesburg High School
Gerald is a professional Internet marketer and social media marketing expert. His online business ventures and websites generate multiple streams of income annually. His consulting clients include best selling authors and international speakers.
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