Jack Fording '16 Recruiting Profile

I am 6' 220 lb. linebacker from Davidson, NC. During the 2014 season, I started as middle linebacker and fullback on a state championship team. I was chosen as All-State, All Conference, All Region for the 2014 season. In addition I was chosen as Charlotte Observer All City team (Public and Private schools) and Charlotte Observer Player of the Week among other honors.  I am a very versatile player and have played many positions during my career ( DE, OLB, FB, OL). My goal is to play football at an excellent academic university or college. I strive for excellence on and off the field and give my all to my team mates and coaches. I leave it ALL on the field. In addition I want to win another state championship at my new school (William A. Hough), graduate top 10% of my class, and be a key contributor at a college program. Currently I have a 3.34 GPA at a highly selective academic private school.

I have played each year as a starter for our varsity program. In addition I have been fortunate enough to be invited and participated in the following All American events:

• National Team USA U17 Team- Dallas, TX- January 2015
• National Team USA U17 Team- Dallas, TX- February 2014- Chosen "Top Prospect" Class of 2016
• Tom Lemming- 4 star recruit
• Team USA U17 Team- Baltimore, MD- July 2014- Team Captain
• NUC Junior Five Star (Invite only as Sophomore)- Myrtle Beach, SC-March  2014- Awarded "MVP Linebacker"
• NUC Underclassman All American Week- Myrtle Beach, SC - December 2013 and 2014
• Team USA U15 Development Week- Blue Team Captain- Canton, OH - July 2013