University of Memphis Athletics
2008 Football Roster
Oct 25 (Sat)
11 a.m.
Will Fruitt
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 215
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Memphis, Tenn.
Joined the Tigers during 2008 spring workouts as a linebacker.
Academic Highlights: Named to the Tiger 3.0 Club for the spring 2008 semester...Made the U of M Dean's List in spring 2008...Selected to the Tiger Academic 30 in spring 2008...The award is presented to the top 30 student-athletes in the department each semester.
Prep: Was a four-year letterwinner for coach Phillip Spain at First Assembly Christian School...Started three seasons at FACS...Was part of four state playoff teams during his prep career...Served as a team captain during his senior season...Played in just two games as a senior because of injuries...Named all-state in 2004 and 2005...Totaled 86 tackles and four receiving touchdowns as a junior...Registered a career-high 12 tackles, including two for a loss of yards, and a forced fumble against Arlington High...Also logged two receptions for 38 yards in the game...Lettered two seasons for the basketball team.
Personal: William Gregory Fruitt is the son of Greg and Carrie Fruitt...Born February 22, 1988, in Memphis, Tenn.
