Norfolk State University Athletics

2017 (Freshman)
Started all 10 games in which he played … Was NSU’s fifth defensive back, manning the “strike” position … Missed the Delaware State game due to injury … Made 34 total tackles (21 solo) with three tackles for loss, half a sack, two pass breakups and one quarterback hurry … Made five tackles against William & Mary … Had three solo stops against both James Madison and Florida A&M … Made a career-best seven tackles, five solos, with one tackle for loss in the win at N.C. Central … Posted three tackles, one for loss, at Howard.

High School
First-team All-State 5A and All-Tidewater selection at receiver … Second-team all-state defensive back … Selected as a first-team All-Atlantic Conference and All-5A South Region performer at both receiver and defensive back … Rated a two-star recruit by 247 Sports and Rivals.com … Caught 70 passes for 1,221 yards and 14 touchdowns … On defense, posted 78 tackles, four for loss, with 10 pass breakups, two interceptions and two forced fumbles … Led the Eastern District in receiving during the regular season … Helped the Pilots reach the state 5A playoff semifinals … Was also a first-team all-conference pick as a junior and second-team as a sophomore.

Personal
Anton La’Var Ashby was born on March 20, 1998 … Son of Anton and Renee Ashby … Plans to major in mechanical engineering.

Ashby’s Career Highs
Tackles: 7 (at N.C. Central, 10-21-17)
TFL: 1.0 (2x, last at Howard, 11-11-17)