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File photo Jessie Poku scores against Central Oklahoma. He led the Greyhounds this season with 86 catches for 932 yards and 11 TDs. Freedom New Mexico PORTALES — Jessie Poku finished his career at Eastern New Mexico University holding nearly every pass receiving record. Now he’s looking to catch on with an NFL team as […]
PORTALES, N.M. — Jessie Poku (Murphy, Richardson HS), a standout wide receiver for the Eastern New Mexico University football team received an opportunity to work out on his former home field last week, in front of national scouts, prior to the National Football League entry draft. The pro day afforded to Poku is a clear […]
PORTALES, N.M. — Seniors Jessie Poku (WR, Murphy, Richardson HS) and Tillman Stevens (DB, Baytown, Texas/Sterling HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University football team have been selected Honorable Mention D2Football.com All-American, for their outstanding play during the 2010 season. The award marks the fifth All-American Honors for the Greyhounds this season and the ninth […]
Eastern New Mexico University senior wide receiver Jesse Poku has been invited to play in the 2011 Cactus Bowl. The game, which compiles the top seniors from Division II schools, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Texas. The 6-foot-1, 207-pound Poku is a three-time All-Lone Star Conference division selection. He […]
PORTALES, N.M.— The Eastern New Mexico University football team received great news this week, as career touchdown reception leader Jessie Poku (Sr., WR, Murphy, Texas/Richardson HS) has been invited to participate in the 2011 Cactus Bowl, which will be played on Friday, January 7, at 6 p.m. MST, at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Texas. Poku […]
CNJ staff Senior safety Tillman Stevens of Baytown, Texas and senior wide receiver Jessie Poku of Murphy, Texas were selected to the 2010 All-Lone Star Conference Scoop football team. Both players were first-team All-LSC North Division selections. Stevens led the LSC and tied for seventh in NCAA Division II with 11.1 tackles per game. He […]
Eastern New Mexico University senior wide receiver Jessie Poku • Hometown: Dallas • High school: Richardson • Favorite NFL team: Dallas Cowboys • What do you hope to be doing in five years? Playing in the NFL • Biggest accomplishment off the field since you started college: Making the dean’s list • Best advise you’ve […]
CNJ staff PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University senior wide receiver Jesse Poku has been nominated for the 2010 Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works team, based on performance on the field and community contributions off it. Poku, from Murphy, Texas, was among the leaders in receptions and yards receiving in NCAA Division II […]
CNJ staff PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University junior wide receiver Jesse Poku has been named to the All-Lone Star Conference South Division first team in football. Poku, from Murphy, Texas, caught nearly eight passes per game and led NCAA Division II in receptions and yards per game for much of the season. The Greyhounds […]
