General: Fourth-year player… one of the premiere defensive lineman in NCAA Division II… a two-time All-America and three-time All-MIAA performer who is primed for another big season… a two-year team captain (2018-19)… has 114 career tackles with 31.0 tackles-for-loss and 12.5 QB sacks.
In 2018: Started all 11 games… made 41 tackles (19 solo) with 13.5 TFLs and 6.0 QB sacks… also recorded three forced fumbles and a pass break-up on the season… made 1.5 QB sacks and 3.0 TFLs vs. UCO (Aug. 30)… earned MIAA Defensive Player of the Week honors vs. UCM (Oct. 20) with five tackles, 2.5 TFLs and 1.5 QB sacks… earned third-team All-America and first-team All-MIAA honors.
In 2017: Started all 12 games… made 36 tackles (21 solo) with 9.0 TFLs and 2.5 QB sacks… also recorded a forced fumble, a fumble recovery an interception, a pass break-up and a blocked kick on the season… made 2.0 quarterback sacks vs. NSU (Sept. 16)… earned third-team All-America and first-team All-MIAA honors.
In 2016: Started all 11 games… made 37 tackles (18 solo) with 8.5 TFLs and 4.0 QB sacks… also recorded a forced fumble and a fumble recovery… made a season-high eight tackles vs. MSSU (Nov. 12)… earned honorable mention All-MIAA honors.
In High School: A first-team Missouri Class 5A All-State performer as a defensive lineman as a senior at Fort Osage High School in 2015… selected the Missouri Defensive Player of the Year… helped lead the Indians to a 13-1 record and the Class 5A state championship his senior season… finished his prep career with 198 tackles, 48.0 TFLs, 20.0 QB sacks and 14 forced fumbles.
Personal: Born July 7, 1998… son of Dustin Eakright and Faalagilagi Thomas-Eakright… a recreation service, sport & hospitality management major.
