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2024 Football

53 Drake Fortson

  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 247
  • Year Junior
  • Hometown Durand, Ill.
  • High School Durand
  • Position Defensive Line

Biography

Awards & Honors

High School

Graduate of Durand High School... Football: Team Captain (2018-2022), Second Team All-Conference Linebacker (2021) First Team All-Conference Unanimous Linebacker (2022)

Personal

Why did you choose Eau Claire?

"I chose UW-Eau Claire because campus is beautiful, great academic and career opportunities, and a football program that felt like home."

Why do you choose to play Division III?

"I chose to play Division III Football because any opportunity to play at the college level is a blessing. I wasn’t going to miss out on an opportunity to make lifelong friends and to continue to play the sport I love.'

Who is your role model/mentor? Why are they important to you?

"My role model is my dad. He is my role model because he taught me everything I know, such as, a great work ethic and how to be a good person. Can’t forget about my mom, she is also my role model because she taught me to always be happy no matter the situation and to make the best out of everything."

What's the best sports movie/show/series?

"Greater"

Statistics

Season:
2024

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 53

    2022Freshman

    LB
    5'10" 218 lbs
    53
  • 53

    2023Sophomore

    Linebacker
    5'10" 218 lbs
    53
  • 53

    2024Junior

    Defensive Line
    5'11" 247 lbs
    53