2020 Football Roster
Puryear, Malik
Jersey Number 49
Malik Puryear
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 245
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Greensboro, NC
- High School:
- High Point Christian Academy
Bio
High School
Second team all-state and first team all-conference selection as a senior by the North Carolina Independent Schools Association . . . Helped the Cougars to an 8-4 record and the second round of the state playoffs . . . Had seven sacks, 21 hurries and 15 tackles for loss as a senior . . . Played for Coach Scott Bell . . . Named defensive player of the game against Asheville School with four tackles, three TFL, a fumble recovery and a pass deflection . . . Had 10 tackles in a win vs. Covenant Day . . . Had three tackles and an interception in a win vs. Wake Christian Academy . . . As a junior, had 8.5 sacks, 20 QB hurries and 20 TFL.
Personal
Son of Ann and Derek Puryear . . . Born Feb. 26, 2001 . . . Member of the A/B Honor Roll.
Second team all-state and first team all-conference selection as a senior by the North Carolina Independent Schools Association . . . Helped the Cougars to an 8-4 record and the second round of the state playoffs . . . Had seven sacks, 21 hurries and 15 tackles for loss as a senior . . . Played for Coach Scott Bell . . . Named defensive player of the game against Asheville School with four tackles, three TFL, a fumble recovery and a pass deflection . . . Had 10 tackles in a win vs. Covenant Day . . . Had three tackles and an interception in a win vs. Wake Christian Academy . . . As a junior, had 8.5 sacks, 20 QB hurries and 20 TFL.
Personal
Son of Ann and Derek Puryear . . . Born Feb. 26, 2001 . . . Member of the A/B Honor Roll.
Sept. 27, 2025: Coach Jake Dickert Postgame Press Conference Following Game vs. Georgia Tech
Sunday, September 28
Dylan Hazen forces the fumble
Saturday, September 27
Demond Claiborne takes it 27 yards for the TD
Saturday, September 27
Robbie Ashford gets the Deacs' first score of the day
Saturday, September 27
