He chose football before he chose baseball. In 2007, after the Dodgers drafted him in the 38th round, he decided to play football at Villanova University. Thumbing his nose at the Dodgers is a plus in my book. He played wide receiver, running back, quarterback and was a punt return specialist. He earned several football honors including MVP and All-American. In his spare time he played baseball. What position? Center field! Those two words are important to the D-backs!
He saved a girls’ life. At Villanova, all freshmen football players were tested for compatibility for bone marrow donations.