Fall 2012 Football Roster

Rickey Layton
Jersey Number 98

Rickey Layton

  • Position:
    DL
  • Height:
    6-4
  • Weight:
    260
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Richmond Heights, Ohio
  • High School:
    Gilmour Academy
  • Major:
    Management
Why Lehigh? "Lehigh has top education, football, and a great atmosphere. I loved it when I visited."
 
Player Profile: will compete for time on defensive line… as a sophomore… moved to defensive line from linebacker… did not see any varsity action… as a freshman… did not see any varsity action… in high school … three year starter … led his high school team in sacks … three year varsity letterwinner in football and baseball … Coaches Choice Award recipient … member of Investment Club, Speech and Debate, Blue and Gray Society … active member of his church community … honor roll student.

Personal: Son of Rick and Paulette… Sister: Brittany and Brother: Michael
 
What does it mean to be a student-athlete at Lehigh? "It means I will have the skills to balance and manage my time when I graduate. Also, I have the chance to represent my school on the football field and remind people about Lehigh’s greatness."
 
Something people don’t know about you: "I have been able to dunk a basketball since I was a 5’11" freshman. Pineapple is my favorite fruit. I have been an Eagles fan and a Browns fan for most of my life. Donovan McNabb is my favorite quarterback."

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