John Carroll University Athletics

This defensive recruit had an outstanding athletic and academic career at Webster (NY) Thomas High School, and will likely play defensive back for the Blue Streaks.

High School
Was named first team All-County and AGR Honorable Mention in 2011 ... Awarded his team's Defensive Player of the Year award as a senior ... Second team All-County in 2009 and 2010 ... Played for head coach Scott Deuchle ... Graduated with an 89% average academically ... Scholar-Athlete for four years ... National Honor Society member ... Earned Outstanding Achievement recognition in Science, Business, and Social Studies ... Involved in Link Leadership and Young Entrepreneur's Academy.

Academic & Personal
Plans to major in Business at JCU ... Has performed numerous volunteer projects ... Son of Jeff and Christine DeFranco.