Shawn Asbury II explained

Shawn Asbury II
School:Indiana Hoosiers
Currentnumber:1
Currentposition:Safety
Class:Senior
Birth Place:Stafford, Virginia, U.S.
Heightft:5
Heightin:10
Weight Lb:199
Bowlgames:
Highschool:North Stafford (Stafford, Virginia)
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Espn:4684141

Shawn Asbury II is an American football safety for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the Boston College Eagles and Old Dominion Monarchs.

Early life

Asbury attended North Stafford High School in Stafford, Virginia where he played football and basketball. Asbury was named to the Virginia 5A All-State Team during his junior year leading him to commit to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies.[1] In August 2020, Asbury stated that he would be an early enrollee at Virginia Tech University,[2] but would flip his commitment to Boston College in November after earning his second Virginia 5A All-State honor.[3]

College career

Boston College

Asbury was the backup safety during the 2021 season. Asbury made his collegiate debut against Colgate, where he made two tackles in the 51–0 win. After appearing in the first seven games, Asbury would miss the last five games due to an arm injury. In his freshman season, Asbury tallied five tackles and two pass deflections. On December 9, he entered the transfer portal.[4]

Old Dominion

On December 30, 2021, Asbury transferred to Old Dominion.[5] Asbury made his Monarchs debut in the 2022 season opener against Virginia Tech making two tackles in the process. He made a career-high seven tackles against Coastal Carolina. Asbury recorded the first interception of his career against Marshall while recording six tackles and a tackle for loss. In 2022, Asbury played in 11 games making three starts while notching 32 total tackles (12 solo), four tackles for loss, two pass deflections, an interception, and a fumble recovery.

Asbury began the 2023 season against Virginia Tech, making eight tackles and a tackle for loss in the loss.[6] Against Texas A&M–Commerce, Asbury totaled a career-best 15 tackles and two and a half tackles for loss in the 10–9 win.[7] He made his first interception of the season against No. 25 James Madison.[8] Asbury would play in the Famous Toastery Bowl before entering the transfer portal on January 1, 2024.[9]

Indiana

On January 5, 2024, Asbury transferred to Indiana.[10]

College statistics

SeasonGamesTackles InterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Solo Ast Cmb TfL Sck Int Yds Avg TD PD FR FF TD
Boston College Eagles
20217 0 5 0 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
Old Dominion Monarchs
202211 3 12 20 32 4.0 0.0 1 10 10.0 0 2 1 0 0
202312 12 38 55 93 6.0 0.0 1 46 46.0 0 4 0 0 0
Indiana Hoosiers
20248 8 17 28 45 4.0 1.5 1 78 78.0 0 2 0 0 0
Career 38 23 72 103 175 14.0 1.5 3 134 44.7 0 10 1 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: D. Manning . Bryan . Virginia Tech football: Shawn Asbury II commits to the Hokies . Gobbler County . 24 June 2020 . 24 October 2024.
  2. Web site: McDaniel . Mike . Virginia Tech Defensive Back Commit Shawn Asbury II Set to Enroll Early . Sports Illustrated . 24 October 2024.
  3. Web site: Dohn . Brian . Boston College flips Virginia Tech commit Shawn Asbury II . 247Sports . 24 October 2024.
  4. Web site: Black . A.J. . Boston College Defensive Back Shawn Asbury Enters Transfer Portal . Sports Illustrated . 25 October 2024.
  5. Web site: Black . A.J. . Shawn Asbury II Transfers To Old Dominion . Sports Illustrated . 25 October 2024.
  6. Web site: Dutton . Dominic . ODU Football Team Falls in Season Opener at Virginia Tech, 36-17 . Old Dominion Athletics . 3 September 2023 . 3 November 2024.
  7. Web site: Dutton . Dominic . Old Dominion Football Hangs on to Beat Texas A&M Commerce, 10-9 . Old Dominion Athletics . 23 September 2023 . 3 November 2024.
  8. Web site: Mettlen . Shane . Dukes Hold On To Beat ODU, Stay Unbeaten . Daily News-Record . 3 November 2024.
  9. Web site: Region/state roundup: ODU defensive back Shawn Asbury II says he will enter transfer portal . The Virginian-Pilot . 2 January 2024 . 25 October 2024.
  10. Web site: Ankony . Jack . Old Dominion Safety Shawn Asbury II Transfers to Indiana . Sports Illustrated . 3 November 2024.