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Old Mill Star Reveals Early Days of Football
Rob Chesson has laid waste to Anne Arundel County defenses this season, racking up more than 1,200 all-purpose yards.
Sportswriters from the Baltimore Sun featured Old Mill running back Rob Chesson last week in a sit-down video interview that shows the Patriot’s passion for football and how it all began.
Standing only 5-foot-9 and weighing 175 pounds, Chesson relies on his almost unbelievably quick moves and breakaway speed to dissect even the most staunch defenses.
Currently, the lightning-quick running back is being sought after by Division I schools like West Virginia, University of Buffalo, Virginia Tech and Maryland, according to Rivals.com, a website that tracks recruiting progress for college football.
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The recruiting site also has Chesson ranked as a top 10 running back in Maryland and listed as one of the top 100 overall prospects from the state.
Arundel High School fans won’t soon forget the blurring red and blue from Chesson’s jersey just two weeks ago, when .
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Chesson leads the in touchdowns and has been a lynchpin in their offense, leading them to a No. 3 ranking in the state and a perfect 6-0 record so far.
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