59 Days to FCS Kickoff
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:16 am
Today we'll highlight a linebacker.
#59 John Esposito
Class: Redshirt Junior
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.
Other College: Buffalo State
High School: St. Joseph by the Sea
Height / Weight: 5-10 / 200
Position: Linebacker
2018 (Redshirt Sophomore): Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules, taking a redshirt ... Participated in WCU's annual Spring Drills ... Named to the 2018-19 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
Prior to Western Carolina: Transferred to WCU in the 2018 spring semester from NCAA Divison III Buffalo State College, participating in spring drills in Cullowhee ... Did not see game action for the Bengals ...
High School: Recorded 93 tackles including 18 for loss with five sacks as a senior ... Was a CHSFL All-Star as a senior and earned a spot in the league’s Senior Bowl, playing outside linebacker and tight end.
Personal: Is the son of Lori and John Esposito.
Courtesy WCU Athletics Media Relations
