Earnest Davenport - TFRRS PROFILE

Getting to Know…Earnest Davenport
Legal Name: Earnest Davenport
Preferred Name? Ernied
Preferred pronouns: He/Him
Date of Birth: 1/8/2006
Birth Location: St.Louis, Missouri

Social Media
Twitter: EDavenport2006
Instagram: 618.Ernied

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Football, basketball, track and field, cross country
What is your favorite sports memory? My first time jumping over 6’6
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My dad
Other personal athletic highlights? When my basketball team won a Christmas tournament

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Honor roll, high honor roll
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Computer science

Family
Son of Earnest Davenport and Arlene Bellamy
Brothers and/or sisters: Terri Davenport, Portia Davenport, Aisha Triplett and Ashley Triplett 

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I can play an instrument. I play trumpet
What is your dream job? Working behind a computer or welding
Why did you choose Chicago State? Because of the coaching staff
Do you have a sports? Dontavis Hill. He is a high jumper just like me
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Playing video games
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? I’m very smart
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? My favorite athlete is Shai
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Relaxed
What is your favorite food? Bacon
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Steak and mac and cheese
What or who motivates you to work hard? I work hard because I’m on scholarship and I don’t want to lose that.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Don’t be nervous 
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Candy Rain
Can you sing? Like, really sing? No not at all
Do you play musical instrumentals: Trumpet
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Living a stable life with a good paying job
How many languages do you speak? English