David Laney

Position:
Safety
Height:
6-0
Weight:
165
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Henrico, Va.
High School:
Highland Springs
Major:
Design

Officially signed with East Carolina on Dec. 18, 2019. High School: Multi-purpose athlete who enjoyed an illustrious prep career that included three Virginia 5A championships, a 56-3 overall record and a perfect 22-0 region ledger under coach Loren Johnson … Played the quarterback position on offense as a freshman before starring as a defensive back (cornerback, safety) for the Springers … Highland Springs, located in the eastern suburbs of Richmond, is regarded as of the top programs nationally on an annual basis … Helped lead HSHS to a 14-1 mark (6-0 region) in 2016, which included a 35-29 win over Stone Bridge in the title clash … Springers offered a repeat in 2017 during sophomore campaign, capping a 16-1 campaign (7-0) with a decisive 40-27 triumph against Tuscarora in the championship tilt … HSHS turned in an undefeated 15-0 (6-0) slate in 2018, defeating Maury 71-28 in the semifinals before downing Stone Bridge 37-26 in the finals … As a senior, helped push the Springers’ winning streak to 40-straight (21 playoff victories in row) with a 38-21 decision over Henrico in the opening round before falling to Varina 27-21 to end season … Ranked No. 3 among all Virginia high school programs … A three-star prospect who stood among the Top 35 recruits in the state according to all three recognized recruiting outlets – 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com … Also rated among the Top 135 athletes nationally per 247Sports.com and ESPN.com … Also offered by Army, Louisville, Marshall and Virginia before deciding to sign with the Pirates.