Christopher Newport University

At Mills Godwin -- Three-year letterwinner for the Eagles, helping lead the team to a 2019 state runner-up finish...Earned second team All-Conference honors as a sophomore...Went on to capture second team All-Region honors twice...Three-time All-Academic team selection

Personal -- Samuel James Essex was born in Richmond, Va. and goes by the nickname Sam...Son of Jay and Marybeth Essex...Has one sister, Megan...Accrued over 150 hours of community service in high school...Favorite sports personality is Anthony Rendon...Person in history he'd most like to meet is Steve Jobs...Most impressive person met is Bryce Harper...Dream vacation is a trip to Greece...Favorite food is mac and cheese...Favorite movie is "The Social Network"...Favorite musician is Lil Wayne...Majoring in Communications.