Christopher Newport University

2024 -- Freshman Season -- Began his collegiate career as a defensive lineman with the Captains...did not see any game action...provided the CNU defensive line with depth and versatility. 

At Cox -- Multi-sport athlete served as team captain for both the football and wrestling teams while also competing in track and field ... Helped lead Falcons to four regional titles ... Two time region champion individually ... Captured one state team championship and was a three-time state placewinner ... Recorded over 100 wins in wrestling ... Earned the Principal's Sportsmanship Award ... MVP and Coaches Award for the wrestling team

Personal -- Graydon James Howard was born in Norfolk, Va. ... Son of Scott and Amy Jones ... Has two brothers, Reed and Chase, and two sisters, Lonni and Colonna ... Older brother, Chase, played volleyball at Harvard and is now a coach with the Crimson ... Favorite athlete is Gable Stevenson ... Most impressive person met is Alan Fanecca ... Dream vacation is a trip to Greece ... Favorite food is Chinese food ... Favorite movie is John Wick 2 and favorite TV show is Cobra Kai ... Favorite musician is 21 Savage ... Has not yet decided on a major.