2019 Football Roster

Jersey Number 86
Jaray Sampson
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 239
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Fayetteville
- High School:
- E.E. Smith
- Prev School:
- Johnson C. Smith
- Major:
- University Studies
Earned inclusion on the offensive two-deep following spring drills and is expected to open preseason camp as the top reserve at the tight end position, although new coaching staff expects competition to continue throughout campaign … Could also experience action on various special team units … Is a former track & field athlete with a mobile and agile big frame who transferred into the ECU program in 2017 … Did not record any receptions during three spring scrimmages, but did experience significant development as a blocker.
2018: Played in four games as a backup tight end – North Carolina, Connecticut, Cincinnati and NC State – but was not credited with any offensive statistics … Also spent time on scout squad during the fall to help defensive preparations.
2017: Transferred into the ECU program prior to the fall semester … Did not experience game day action as member of the program’s developmental roster …Contributed efforts on the Pirates’ offensive scout unit.
Johnson C. Smith: Earned letter while on the track & field team as a member of the throws squad (2017 indoor and outdoor seasons) … Competed in the shot put and javelin events for the Golden Bulls.
High School: A three-year letterman at E.E. Smith High School … Played on the offensive line during prep career … Helped squad to an 8-4 record in 2014.
Personal: Full name is Jaray Rashad Sampson, Jr. … A university studies major.
2018: Played in four games as a backup tight end – North Carolina, Connecticut, Cincinnati and NC State – but was not credited with any offensive statistics … Also spent time on scout squad during the fall to help defensive preparations.
2017: Transferred into the ECU program prior to the fall semester … Did not experience game day action as member of the program’s developmental roster …Contributed efforts on the Pirates’ offensive scout unit.
Johnson C. Smith: Earned letter while on the track & field team as a member of the throws squad (2017 indoor and outdoor seasons) … Competed in the shot put and javelin events for the Golden Bulls.
High School: A three-year letterman at E.E. Smith High School … Played on the offensive line during prep career … Helped squad to an 8-4 record in 2014.
Personal: Full name is Jaray Rashad Sampson, Jr. … A university studies major.
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