Purdue lands Akron East running back Ziaire Stevens
AKRON, Ohio - The 2023 Akron City Series Offensive Player of the Year will be heading west to play his college football, as Akron East running back Ziaire Stevens has committed to Purdue.
The 5-foot-10, 185-pound running back announced his decision on social media Tuesday.
Beyond excited to announce I have committed to Purdue University! Beyond Blessed @steadycoaching @BoilerFootball @CoachConard 🚂🚂 pic.twitter.com/U0XJ1yisYc
— Ziaire stevens (@ZiaireStevens) November 7, 2023
Stevens, the No. 38th rated player in Ohio's Class of 2025 according to 247Sports, took home the top offensive honor in the Akron City Series this past season after rushing for more than 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in helping lead East to the City Series championship.
Akron East running back Ziaire Stevens proving to be special on and off the football field
(Feature photo: Akron East running back Ziaire Stevens finds a hole against Archbishop Hoban on September 9, 2023. Photo credit: Jeff Harwell)