Eric White of Seymour signs with UVW (pictured l-r front row) Rob White(dad), Eric White, Joni White(mom), baby Eli, Hannah(sister);( pictured l-r back row) Seymour football Coach Jim Moore, Seymour AD Gary Househoulder, Seymour basketball coach Brian Jessie. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey)

Eric White of Seymour has signed a letter-of-intent to play football for the University of Virginia at Wise.

The multi-talented athlete played football, basketball and track for Seymour High School.

White has deep blood lines in football as his Dad played football at Western Kentucky University and his great grandfather played at the University of Kentucky for the late great Paul “Bear” Bryant.

“This day means a lot to me because it’s what I’ve worked for throughout my high school career,” said White.  “I’ve always wanted to play at the next level and to continue my education.  I would like to give credit to all my coaches and my family who were always there for me.  Most importantly I would like to give thanks to God.

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