Beau Huffman

Height:
6-2
Weight:
216
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Massillon, Ohio
High School:
Washington
Major:
Communication

An athletic, agile pass-catcher and blocker who should content for playing time, either on the offensive unit as a reserve tight end or, more likely, as an impact special teams performer during sophomore year … Originally earned first roster position as a walk-on in the fall of 2014 … Possesses a durable work ethic and displays an attention to detail in regards to blocking schemes and routes … Despite solid spring practice showing during workouts, did not record a reception in either scrimmage (April 9, April 16) … Lauded for efforts in Pirates’ strength and conditioning program, earning an “excellent” rating per coach Jeff Connors’ power quotient … Lifts of note include a 345-pound bench press and a 294-pound power clean, while agility testing produced a 31” vertical leap, a 9’6” broad jump, a 4.13 pro shuttle, a 6.80 three-cone drill, a 11.71 long shuttle and a flex rating of 14 … Efforts in the broad jump, three-cone drill and long shuttle stood among top 10 percent of position mates, as did the flex particulars.

2015: Promoted to game-day dress-out roster, but did not experience action in any contests as a redshirt freshman … Participated on the offensive and special teams scout squads … Recorded three receptions for 33 yards in three spring scrimmages, include a long grab of 26 yards.

2014: Redshirted during first full season in ECU program … Earned roster position as a walk-on prior to season opener.

High School: Earned three letters under coach Jason Hall at Washington High School … Started every game as a junior and senior (seven as a sophomore), and scored a combined nine touchdowns … Picked up an additional four letters as a track standout, competing in the shot put, discus, long jump, hurdles, 4x100, 4x200 events … An honor roll student in the classroom who also was a member of the National Honor Society … Cited for perfect attendance (ninth through 12^th grade).

Personal: Full name is Beau Jeffery Huffman … Born at Massillon, Ohio … Son of Jeff and Karen Huffman … Father was a football letterman at Findlay (Ohio) University … Brother Brett played collegiately at ACC-member Duke as a tight end from 2007 to 2010 … Major is communications … Hobbies include fishing, hunting and video games.