Raequan Purvis

Height:
6-2
Weight:
278
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Plymouth
High School:
Plymouth
Major:
Political Science

Should be in a position to take the next hurdle in his career with development from a part-time to full-time starter … Has used a strong work ethic and solid spring performances to bolster status and fuel depth chart climb … Expected to open sophomore season as the starting tackle alongside Alex Turner (at nose) … Has displayed significant growth with execution of on-the-field fundamentals and in the strength and conditioning program, adding 23 pounds of strength during the offseason (2017 roster weight was 278) … Could also play an active role on special teams units depending on defensive responsibilities … Recorded a tackle in the initial spring scrimmage on March 17 before leading all defenders with six stops during the Purple-Gold Game on March 24.

2017: Experienced action in all 12 games during first season on ECU’s active roster … Opened five contests at two different positions – West Virginia (DT), Virginia Tech (DT), Temple (DE), Houston (DE) and Tulane (DT) … Tallied 11 tackles (three solo) … Posted at least one stop in seven contests … Reached a personal-best of three hits on two occasions (Virginia Tech, UFC) … Chipped in single stops against West Virginia, USF, Temple, Tulane and Cincinnati … In addition, was credited with a tackle for lost yardage against the Hokies (-2 yards) … All 11 hits came on rushing calls.

2016: Offered ample contributions as a scout team performer during true freshman campaign … Did not experience game-day action as a redshirt … Member of head coach Scottie Montgomery’s first ECU signing class, inking with Pirates in February.

High School: Part of a Plymouth High School program that advanced to four-straight North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class I-A State Championship Games from 2012 to 2015 … Helped coach Robert Cody and the Vikings to the 2015 title by topping Robbinsville 28-20 (and avenging a 21-18 setback to the Black Knights in the championship contest a year earlier) … Vikings rolled to a combined mark of 43-5 during prep career as a varsity letterman, which included 293 total stops (155 solo) … Spearheaded a defense that held seven opponents to eight points or less in 2015 … Credited with 157 tackles (93 solo, 64 assists), 40.0 TFL, seven sacks, one fumble recovery (for a touchdown) and an interception that included a 30-yard return as a senior … Offensively, had 10 receptions for 208 and two TDs as a tight end … Racked up 65 yards on kickoff returns and blocked two kicks to highlight special teams play … Participated in the 2015 Shrine Bowl Combine … As a junior, logged 132 tackles (62 solo), one sack, recovered and forced a fumble on defense … Had 12 catches for 226 yards and a pair of touchdowns on other side of the ball in 2014 … Experienced more action on offense as a sophomore with 13 receptions for 133 yards and a TD … Recorded one stop defensively in 2013 … Rated as a three-star prospect according to 247Sports.com … Tabbed as the No. 40 overall recruit in the state of North Carolina by 247Sports.com … Officially committed to ECU on January 31, 2016 … Also drew interest from NC State.

Personal: Full name is Raequan Lee Purvis … Son of William Jackson and Marta Simpson … Major is political science … An ECU Honor Roll student in the classroom (2017 fall, 2018 spring semesters).