Norfolk State University Athletics

High School
Played football and ran track all four years … Amassed over 1,300 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior … Named to the all-region team as a running back and returner, with an emphasis by the media as the best all-purpose running back … Part of the 6A Division I state champion team as a junior …  Also led his team to a Beach District championship in his sophomore year … Awarded the Firebirds’ offensive MVP award as a freshman … Excelled on the track as well, earning all-state honors in his senior year.
 
Personal
Jamarei Ashby-Phan was born on February 12, 2004 … Son of Garry and Tracey Ashby-Phan … Father played football at the college level, and his older brother, Tray, played for Hampton and Morehead State … Great cousin of NFL and College Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers … Majoring in exercise science with plans to work in physical therapy after his football career comes to an end … Enjoys working out and playing the PS5.