Marshall University Athletics
2009 Football Roster
Roster
T.J. Drakeford
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 188
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Charlotte, N.C.
- High School:
- Independence
FRESHMAN Season (2008)
Started in 11 of 12 games...Had 47 tackles, 1.5 for a loss of yardage...had his second seven tackle game at UAB...also posted an interception with a 22-yard return and one pass breakup against UAB...forced a fumble and made a recovery against Rice...had nine breakups on the season, fourin the win overMemphis.
R-Freshman Season (2007)
Redshirted, did not play.
High School
Recorded 78 tackles, three interceptions, forced two fumbles and blocked two extra points en route to helping Independence to a perfect 16-0 record and a Class 4-AA State Championship in 2006...his high school has the longest prep winning streak in the nation (108 games)...he is a first-team All-Southwestern Conference and All-Mecklenburg selection.
Personal
Son of Shelanda Drakeford and Norris Evans...plans to major in marketing.
