Class 2012: A’dre Fraser, WR/SB/Special Teams, Citadel Phoenix (video)

Today, CFC features class 2012 star wide receiver/slotback/special teams player from the Citadel Phoenix, A’dre Fraser. A’dre started his football career in 2005 with the peewee Dartmouth Destroyers.

A’dre Fraser

Positions:
Wide receiver, Slotback, Kick Returner, Punt Returner

Height/Weight:
5’11, 170 lbs

Teams:
Citadel Phoenix (high school)
Dartmouth Destroyers (peewee/bantam)
Team Nova Scotia under-17 and under-18

Commitment:
None

Consideration:
Simon Fraser, Calgary, Western, Queen’s, Guelph, McMaster, Saint Mary’s, Acadia, St. Francis Xavier, Mount Allison, Open

Class:
2012

At the age of 11, A’dre Fraser began playing football for the peewee Dartmouth Destroyers. In his first year of play, A’dre was awarded outstanding player for his efforts on the field. In 2006, he was the recipient of the Nova Scotia Fairplay award.

In the 2007 campaign, A’dre was named the peewee overall MVP. Also, he attended the St. Francis Xavier football camp where he was named offensive MVP. In 2008, he also picked up peewee offensive MVP.

When A’dre moved over to the bantam Destroyers in 2009, he was named offensive MVP. The Destroyers became provincial champions that year and A’dre was a huge part of their success. He continued to play with the team until he moved to Halifax in grade 11.

Playing for the Citadel Phoenix and Team Nova Scotia under-17 provincial team in 2010, A’dre was the recipient of a number of honours: team rookie of the year award, junior varsity Offensive MVP and provincial under-17 offensive MVP.

Furthermore, A’dre attended the Sports International football camp in North Carolina where he was honoured with overall camp and wide receiver MVP awards.

A’dre had a very successful season in 2011. Not only was he was named the NSSAFFL co-league MVP, but was also awarded NSSAFFL special team player of the year and selected to the first all-star team in the wide receiver position.

Attending the National Underclassmen Combine (NUC), the Citadel star was named NUC King, fastest man and wide receiver MVP.

A leader on the field, A’dre captained of the defending provincial champions Phoenix this past season.

Being part of back to back provincial high school championship teams the last two seasons (with the Phoenix), A’dre says the 2011 season delivered his most memorable football experience.

“This season as a whole, because throughout the whole season nobody gave us a chance to win,” explains A’dre. “But we managed to do it and win another championship, making it the fourth year in a row the team has won.”

At the top of the list of people who have influenced A’dre’s life is his family. He cites his mother Sherry and uncle Danny as key influences.

“They’ve taught me so many valuable things in life, how to get to where I want to be, and have always steered me in the right direction,” adds A’dre.

The Phoenix coaching staff have played an insturmental role too.

“In football, the Citadel High Phoenix coach staff has played a huge role as to who I am today, the way I play football and conduct myself on and off of the field,” comments A’dre.

The game has taught so much to A’dre, especially when it comes to life.

“Football has made me more resilient in life,” says A’dre. “Just because things aren’t going your way right now doesn’t mean they never will.”

Aside from football, A’dre competes in track and field. His specialty is the 100 metre run. In 2010, he placed first in the NSSAF Regionals.

After high school, A’dre plans to study kinesiology. While undecided as to the occupation he wants to pursue, he is leaning towards becoming an athletic therapist.

Citadel Phoenix co-head coach Jeff Lawley has coached A’dre the last two championship seasons. He is in awe of the player’s talents.

“In 22 years of coaching, I have never seen an athlete as talented as A’dre Fraser on any team,” comments Lawley. “His athletic ability is matched equally by his personality.”

“A’dre is very mature for his age and an extremely well rounded person.”

Lawley says the dynamic player would be an asset to any team.

“The team that A’dre Fraser picks to play for next season will consider themselves very fortunate,” states Lawley. “He is everything you would want to represent your school: ‘The Total Package’.”

“Quite simply, he is best I have ever seen play high school football in Nova Scotia.”

Video of A’dre’s Football Highlights:

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