Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information
Release: 08/07/2008
College: Returns as starting fullback after developing into that role as redshirt freshman...after redshirting in 2007, moved into starting lineup at outset of 2008...seeks more offensive involvement in 2009...rushed for season-best 21 yards on six attempts at Eastern Kentucky...his 10 catches out of backfield ranked seventh best on team...caught first career TD on an eight-yard reception against Georgia Southern...enjoyed solid 2008 spring campaign to earn starting role...effective goal-line runner...High School: Tailback for Jerry Hayes at South Side High School...2006 Jackson Sun West Tennessee Player of the Year...chosen to All-West Tennessee team...selected as Region 6 AAA most valuable player...rushed for 1881 yards on 207 carries (9.1 ypr) and 28 TDs as a senior. Personal: Business finance major...two-time member of Athletics Director’s Honor Roll, including earning Dean’s List recognition last spring...son of John and Wille B. Forrest...his father was the APSU raffle winner at season’s finale last fall...born Feb. 14, 1989...age 20.