Christopher Newport University

At Western Albemarle -- Multi-sport athlete for the Warriors played football, baseball, ran track, and was a member of the wrestling team ... Earned first team All-District honors as a receiver and second team All-District plaudits as a defensive back and returner following his senior year ... Second team All-Region DB and returner in 2020 ... Also collected second team All-District receiver honors in 2020 and at returner in 2019 ... Helped lead team to district title in his final season ... Three-time district and two-time region champ in wrestling ... Two-time state placewinner was named Central Virginia Wrestler of the Year ... Compiled over 100 career wins ... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal -- Joseph Ryan Burch was born in Fredericksburg, Va. and goes by the nickname Joey ... Son of Lisa and John Burch ... Has two brothers, Chris and Matthew, and one sister, Mary ... Favorite athlete is Justin Herbert ... Most impressive people met are his parents ... Dream vacation is a trip snorkeling in the Cayman Islands ... Favorite food is salmon ... Favorite movie is "Gladiator" and favorite TV show is "Stranger Things" ... Has not yet decided on a major.