#TBT Pro Athlete of the Week is Pro NFL WR Alshon Jeffery of the Chicago Bears
South Carolina – Alshon Jeffery attended Calhoun County High School in St. Matthews, SC from 2005-2009. Here is his bio:
Alshon Jeffery delivering a nasty stiff arm
Jeffery lead his basketball team to 4 straight championships and went undefeated all 4 years
Alshon Jeffery, Calhoun County High School
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 214 lbs
40: 4.5
Class: 2009
Mascot: Saints
Ranked: 13th in the Nation, 4th in the State of South Carolina
He committed to the University of South Carolina on 02/04/2009.
Calhoun County High School’s Alshon Jeffery always seemed destined for big future in regards to athletics. What people don’t know is that football wasn’t the only sport Alshon felt passionate about. Jeffery starred for the Calhoun County basketball team and lead the school to four straight state titles. In 2007 as a junior, Alshon emerged as an elite football talent. During his junior year, he caught 32 passes for 910 yards and 14 scores. Playing on defense, he had a total of seven interceptions.
In May of 2008, he was a late registrant for the Chapel Hill NFTC. However, that didn’t stop him from dominating during the event and winning the WR MVP honors. While not a speed guy in training camp, the 6’3, 214 lbs. pass-catcher showed his tremendous hands, body control, and his big frame. These qualities proved a next to impossible matchup for the defensive backs on who tried to defend him. Alshon had offers from great football programs such as South Carolina, Tennessee, FSU, Alabama, and others. Jeffery had a MVP season and at the same time, improved his grades. Jeffery verbally committed to the USC Trojans in early June of 2008. During the fall, Alshon had a monstrous senior year. He caught 35 passes for 740 yards and 14 TDs with 3 kick returns for scores. Also on the defensive side he had 50 tackles.
Jeffery with an incredible catch as a Chicago Bear
Jeffery at South Carolina
Alshon was selected to the UnderArmour All-American game and played in the Carolina Shrine Bowl. Alshon finished his collegiate career as one of the most highly-ranked wideouts in the Class of 2009. Here was ranked as No. 12 WR by ESPN.com, No. 13 WR by Rivals.com and the No. 22 WR by Scout.com. In the end, Alshon Jeffery decided to follow in the footsteps of his brothers and play football for the South Carolina Gamecocks. On April 27, 2012, during the 2nd Round with the 13th pick, the Chicago Bears selected Alshon Jeffery in the 2012 NFL Draft.
Here is Alshon Jeffery’s High School Highlights provided by Sports Mockery:
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