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Jeff Chavez
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USD: Third-year player will compete for playing time with defensive unit at safety...In 2009, played in eight games, making 20 tackles (12 solo, 8 assisted)...Tied for the team lead in interceptions with two...Registered a career-high eight tackles, snagged an interception, and broke up two passes on 10/31/09 at Dayton...Recorded a fourth quarter pick with less than two minutes to go at Morehead State on 11/14/09 in 13-7 win... Named to 2009 PFL Academic Honor Roll... In 2008, played in a reserve role at quarterback... Redshirted in 2007. High School: Prepped at Bonita HS where he played for coach Eric Podley... Senior year team went 7-3 (2nd place in Miramonte League) and was named Offensive MVP and Bearcat of the Year... Threw for 1900 yards and 20 TDs... Also lettered sophomore and junior years with team going 8-2 (league champs in 2004)... Also lettered in soccer four years and was a two-time All-League performer and MVP junior year. Personal: Born on December 24, 1988 in Anaheim, CA... Parents are Al & Cynthia Chavez of La Verne, CA... Twin sister Jessica attends SDSU... Chose USD for location and great education... Also recruited by Utah State, UC Davis, Linfield and Occidental... Named to PFL Academic Honor Roll. Major: Business Administration. Minor: Real Estate. |
