Eason named U.S. Army Player of the Year

Lake Stevens football star Jacob Eason continues to add to his hardware collection.

Already named the Gatorade National Player of the Year and USA Today Offensive Player of the Year, Eason on Friday night was named the U.S. Army Player of the Year by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee.

The award is given annually to the nation’s outstanding senior in high school football. The announcement was made during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Awards Show.

“While every U.S. Army All-American player has shown excellence both on and off the field, one player has distinguished himself from the rest,” Mark S. Davis, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for marketing said in a press release. “This year, we would like to recognize Jacob for demonstrating character, leadership and athletic excellence. We congratulate Jacob on his achievements and selection as the 2016 U.S. Army Player of the Year.”

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Eason, a 6-foot-6 quarterback, threw for 3,587 passing yards and 43 touchdowns this past season. He’s also a finalist for the MFC National Player of the Year award. He’s committed to the University of Georgia.

Eason will play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday in San Antonio.

To view an interview with Eason, click here.

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