Player:  Tony Jefferson ‘10

High School:  Eastlake (Chula Vista, CA)

College: Oklahoma


Highlights:  Senior Season

vs. Escondido (CA), 2009 CIF-San Diego section division I semifinal


Comments:  Last home game for Tony Jefferson as he led Eastlake to their first CIF section championship in school history.  Jefferson ran for 221 yards on 23 carries with three TDs.  Note: on the first highlight Tony Jefferson loses about 10 yards, but he incredibly breaks two tough tackles and almost gets out of losing yards.


Awards:  U.S. Army All-American

ESPN EA Sports All-American

Parade All-American

CalHiSports All-State First Team Defense (LB)

Jefferson after the semifinal game

vs. Escondido

2010 U.S. Army

All-American Bowl Game

The game was played at the Alamobowl in San Antonio, TX and televised live on NBC.  Tony Jefferson played LB in the game.  Dillon Baxter also played in the game.

Sergeant Spence presents jersey to Jefferson

Photo credit:  U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Media and fans watch as Tony Jefferson is selected as a U.S. Army All-American at Eastlake

Photo credit:  U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Photo credit:  U.S. Army All-American

Jefferson selected as U.S. Army All-American at Eastlake

Photo credit:  U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Photo credit:  U.S. Army All-American Bowl

 

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