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2019 Football Roster

Perry Laskaris '07
Perry Laskaris '07
Perry Laskaris '07
Perry Laskaris '07
Perry Laskaris '07
Perry Laskaris '07
Perry Laskaris '07
Jim Krecek

12 Tommy Avery

  • Position Slot Receiver
  • Ht./Wt. 6-0 / 190
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown White Plains, NY

Biography

2019: Played eight games ... Three carries for 12 yards with ong of eight yards ... Eight catches for 72 yards and one touchdown ... Three receptions for 26 yards and 24-yard touchdown - all season-highs - against Utica ... Two catches for 24 yards at Union ... NFF Hampshire Honor Society ...  2018: Team's Black Watch ... Played all 12 games ... Six carries for six yards with touchdown (Husson) ... Nine receptions for 67 yards, including 17-yard touchdown (St. Lawrence) ... 

2017: Played four games ... Gained four yards on two carries ... Scored on 1-yard rush against William Paterson ... Had 3-yard run against Rochester ... ECAC Academic Honor Roll ...  

2016: Played eight games ... Completed 22 of 48 (45.8%) passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns ... Efficiency rating of 83.34 ... Four interceptions ... Long of 36 yards ... Rushed 40 times for 168 yards with long of 39 ... Touchdown passes against Merchant Marine and Maritime ... Team's Offensive Rookie of the Year ...

High School: Four years of football ... Two-year starter ... Captain for one ... Team Offensive MVP, All-Conference, All-Section, Golden Dozen Honorable Mention ... Set five all-time school passing records ... Team won 2013 championship ... Four years of lacrosse and basketball ... Three-year starter in lacrosse ... Scholar-Athlete all 12 seasons ... 

Personal: Business and Management major ... Dean's Honor List ... Internship with River Communications ... Son of Mary Lou and Jim Avery ... Brothers, Kevin '09 and Jeff '16, attended Rensselaer and played football.

On attending Rensselaer: "Rensselaer has the perfect balance between an outstanding (nationally ranked) business program and an exceptional athletic program.  The facilities, resources, and competitive nature at RPI is unparalleled." - July 2019

Benefits of undergraduate community: 
  • "It offers a diverse range of students who come from all over the world; promotes an enhanced cultural experience and allows for a more adaptable transition to the workforce." -July 2019
  • "We are blessed with some of the most incredible professors who do a fantastic job of giving us the tools we need to be successful in our chosen field of expertise." - July 2019
  • "There are many opportunities to connect with job recruiters through career fairs throughout the school year, and the students at Rensselaer have a major competitive advantage having the opportunity to graduate from such a prestigious school." - July 2019
  • "Unbelievable athletic facilities and a vibrant sense of school spirit." - July 2019

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 12

    2016Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'0" 185 lbs
    12
  • 12

    2017Sophomore

    Quarterback/Wide Receiver
    6'0" 185 lbs
    12
  • 12

    2018Junior

    Running Back
    6'0" 190 lbs
    12
  • 12

    2019Senior

    Slot Receiver
    6'0" 190 lbs
    12