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EPORRO.COM RECRUIT DJ HOWARD CHOSEN TO PLAY IN UNDER ARMOUR ALL-AMERICAN GAME

6/9/2009

Lincoln, Ala. – Eporro.com client and Lincoln High School star running back DJ Howard has been chosen to play in the Under Armour All-American game to be played in January of 2010. The talented back is also a state champion track star, and runs his 40-yard dash in 4.3 seconds.

In an exclusive interview with Eporro.com, Howard shared his thoughts on using the website to help in his recruiting process.  "Being in a small town, you don’t get a lot of attention," said Howard. "As far as I can remember, playing college football has been a dream of mine."

The Lincoln high product has been mentioned in several recruiting publications as one of the top prospects in the state of Alabama, and has been scouted by schools all across the Southeast.

He has currently narrowed the field to three institutions, citing playing time and proximity to home as the most important factors. "Playing time and being close to home are the most important things, put probably playing time is the most important thing," said Howard.

An Eporro.com client since January of this year, Howard is pleased with the site ability to promote himself to college coaches. "I signed up (with Eporro.com) in January and I like anything like this that helps get your name out there and coaches to look at you," commented Howard.

Another Lincoln High product, Jonathan George, used Eporro.com to land a football scholarship with the University of Kentucky this fall, something that hits close to home for Howard as he begins his senior season on the gridiron. "It motivates you (George’s signing). Jonathan (George) and I are cousins, so seeing him sign and have success makes you work that much harder because you know that’s possible."

With a big final year on tap for Howard, he offers this advice to the youth who are hoping to one day reach the dreams of a collegiate scholarship. "I would say to keep you head up and work hard," added Howard. "Listen to your coaches and listen to advice because every little thing helps. Good advice can always help, and you are never too good to learn."

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