2006 All Star East
John Strayhorn
Outside Linebacker
6’1″ 225 lbs.
High School Coach: Keith Stephens
High School: Oak Park, A
College: University of Illinois
Johnathan’s mother and father attended every game. His mother and father have become close to a lot of the team members, often bringing supplies to share with everyone at the game. Johnathan started playing football at the age of eight and has been playing ever since.
Johnathan also had a very good academic career at Oak Park. He also ran track, and weight trains all through the year.
Johnathan thanked, “God for my health and capabilities in football and for my family that is so closely involved in my life.” He also thanked his dad for, “staying on me and teaching me that quitters never win. I also thank my mom for always having my back.” He thanked his coaches, teammates, and teachers for all their support, “Without them I realize that I would not have made it this far.” Johnathan will continue his educational and football career at The University of Illinois in January.
Awards
All League, 2004 and 2005
All Metro North 2nd Team, Detroit News, 2004
All Metro North Honorable Mentione, Detroit Free Press, 2004
Player of The Year, Old Spice Red Zone, 2004
All Metro North 1st Team, Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, 2005
All State Honorable Mention, Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, 2005