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Zamir White

Running back
SCOTLAND HS
LAURINBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT
Press Release

Peak Performance

169

Rushing yards

26

Rushing touchdowns
“Zamir White is the best running back I've coached against in 25. He's strong, powerful and he can catch the ball. He's a mix of Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson. He's a prime time player, but he's also a very humble young man, which sets him apart.”
Chris Metzger
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot, 210-pound junior running back had led the Fighting Scots to a 14-0 record and a berth in the Class 4A semifinals. White had rushed for 1,693 yards and 26 touchdowns on 175 carries through 14 games. The Southeaster

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Academic Achievement

White has maintained a 3.17 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

He has volunteered as an inspirational/motivational speaker at local elementary schools.