***UPDATED JUNE 29th, 2015 @ 3PM EST*****
Today was a special day for #CFC100 Tosan Agbeyegbe.
This afternoon, the 6ā1, 200 pound defensive back from Brampton, Ontario received his first NCAA Division 1 offer.Ā It came courtesy of Dartmouth Big Green, the Ivy League Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) team.
The #CFC100 announced it via twitter:
Honored to say I have received my first Division 1 offer from Dartmouth college #IvyLeague #BigGreen @CoachMcArthur6 pic.twitter.com/3U67Q1nvx4
ā Tosan Agbeyegbe (@TosanA_7) June 29, 2015
For his part, the #CFC100 is ecstatic to get his first NCAA Division 1 offer.
“I am very excited about the offer,” expressed Agbeyegbe. Ā “Dartmouth has shown confidence in me since we first got in contact in February.”
After he made contact with the team, the #CFC100 attended the Big Green’s camp last Friday (June 26th). Ā He made a such a favourable impression that Big Green Head Coach Buddy Teevens offered him this morning.
Agbeyegbe has garnered the attention of multiple NCAA schools including Perdue, Buffalo and Nebraska.
Back in April, CFC reportedĀ that the 6ā1, 200 pound defensive back from Brampton was on the NCAA visit circuit and travelled to Kent State, Buffalo, Miami (Ohio), Toledo, Purdue and Buffalo.
Currently, Agbeyegbe is attending Canada Prep Academy.Ā Hr started playing in 2009 with the Brampton Bulldogs of the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL).
Moreover, he has suited up for the St. Augustine Falcons of the Region of Peel Secondary School Athletic Association (ROPSSAA).
Among the honours he has received include All Midwest Elite 7v7 Tournament 1stĀ Team Defense, IDFFL Team Canada 7v7 Tryout Top Defender and St. Augustine Junior Athlete of the Year.
In June 2016, Agbeyegbe was ranked on the #CFC100 CLASS 2016 Rankings.
“I am happy to be ranked in the #CFC100 list,” said the defensive back of his recent ranking. Ā “I do think I should have been ranked higher.”
Back in 2014, Agbeyegbe told CFCĀ how satisfied about he was about the recruitment process and also that he was looking forward to how it was going to unfold.
āIt has been very exciting so far,” said the defensive back.Ā “I am enjoying the whole process and it is very encouraging to me when coaches recognize my hard work and want to recruit me to their school.”
Agbeyegbe credits a few individuals for getting him to this juncture in his career.
“I am thankful to my family and all the coaches who helped me get to this point,” commented the #CFC100.
While Agbeyegbe is uncertain of when he will make a final decision on where he will continue his gridiron career in 2016, he is working on improving his game so that he can waves in final year before college football.
“I am working this offseason to improve my speed, being more physical and cleaning up my footwork,” offered the #CFC100. Ā “These things should hopefully allow me have a big senior season.”
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