SFU has ‘vision for something new’

SFU welcomes a provincial commit to their 2019 class.

Samuel Davenport, a wide receiver from Robert Bateman Secondary, is ready for the challenge that comes with being a member of the Simon Fraser Clan.

ā€œSFU was one of the first schools to reach out to me. I appreciated that the program was growing and had a vision for something new and exciting,ā€ he said. ā€œI knew being at SFU would challenge me both academically and as a football player.ā€

Davenport, who is from Abbotsford, BC, added that, ā€œIt helps that it is close to home and having the support of my family has been an important part of my development.ā€

During his career, Davenport played with the Abbotsford Falcons (VCFL) in 2008 and from 2010 to 2014. He also played three seasons with the Robert Bateman Timberwolves (BCSSFA). ā€œPart of what made my high school experience so incredible was the feeling of family and care for one another as teammates,ā€ Davenport said. ā€œI believe the coaching staff at SFU have the same passion. They really care about their players.ā€

Davenport said that Head Coach Ford and the rest of the staff have been extremely supportive and encouraging. ā€œThey have welcomed me to the Clan family enthusiastically,ā€ he added.

The 6ā€™1, 160lbs multi-sport athlete has been accepted into arts and social sciences. His hope is to study kinesiology.

ā€œI cannot speak enough to the value of being a multi-sport athlete. The coaches at Bateman and now SFU have consistently encouraged me to continue pursuing both basketball and ruby,ā€ Davenport said. ā€œWhile they will come to an end this year as I focus solely on football, both those sports have contributed to my success as an athlete.ā€

Throughout his career, Davenport has been recognized for a variety of achievements both on the offence and defence. In his senior year he was named as a conference all-star as a wide receiver and a provincial all-star as a defensive back. He has also played in two Fox 40 Prospect Challenges in 2017 and 2018.

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