Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Raheim Huskey brings toughness, leadership to Hampton Pirates

COURTESY: HAMPTON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

HAMPTON, Virginia -- Nearly 23-years-old, Hampton University middle linebacker Raheim Huskey is a veteran. But in so many ways, he really isn’t.

Huskey spent three seasons at Marshall, including a redshirt year, but only played in 20 games. After transferring to Hampton in the summer of 2016, he was academically ineligible to play last fall.

So here he is, in his final season of eligibility, with a fresh start. And, he figures, somewhat anonymous.

“Nobody really knows me,” he said. “They can’t game plan me. I feel like I’m starting over as a freshman but with a senior’s mindset.”

Going into Saturday’s game at Savannah State, Huskey is leading the Pirates in tackles with 36. He also has one of Hampton’s three interceptions along with two pass break-ups.

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