Seven additional student-athletes will join the Chadron State College football team after signing letters of intent in March.
They are Jordan Beebout of North Platte, Mike Sandstrom of Chadron,
Kurtis Wilson of Douglas, Wyo., Jan (John) Karlos Medina of Des Moines,
Iowa, Cornelius Burford of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Chad Kurz of
Ventura, Calif., and Brandon Parham of West Covina, Calif.
The CSC football recruiting class now has 39 players, including
15 from Nebraska, seven from California, five from Colorado, three from
Wyoming, two from Illinois and Alabama, and one from Iowa, Alaska,
Missouri, Oklahoma, and Utah.
See profiles below for information on the new signees.
JORDAN BEEBOUT, North Platte, Neb., 5-7, 155 pounds, cornerback
A versatile athlete who was a two-year starter at North Platte
High School … At cornerback his senior season, he recorded 40 tackles
and two interceptions … Also returned punts and kickoffs … Joins
teammate Joel Woodhead in 2008 recruiting class … Became interested in
CSC after watching several of the Eagles’ games the past few years …
Competes in track and field, running the 100 and 400 relay, and the
pole vault … Son of Mark and Debbie Beebout.
CORNELIUS BURFORD, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., 6-2, 240 pounds, defensive end
Another California player who brings a lot of experience to CSC … A
four-year letterwinner and a three-year starter at Los Osos High
School, Burford was named all-league at defensive end his senior year
for recording 60 tackles and six sacks … He also forced two fumbles and
recovered two … Also competed in track and field but decided to
concentrate solely on football … Chose CSC because he wanted to get out
of his “comfort zone,” he said … Plans to major in pre-medicine … Son
of Mannicha Wright and Cornelius John Burford.
CHAD KURZ, Ventura, Calif., 6-3, 185 pounds, defensive back
A tall, fast defensive back who was named the defensive MVP of
the county while at St. Bonaventure High School … A two-year starter,
Kurz led the team in interceptions as a senior … Has been clocked in
the 40-yard dash at 4.46 seconds … He competed in the hurdles for his
high school track team three years, but chose to play on the school’s
volleyball team as a senior … Enjoys the Midwest and holds the CSC
coaching staff in high regard … Son of Kashia and Randy Kurz.
JAN KARLOS MEDINA, Des Moines, Iowa, 6-3, 250 pounds, defensive tackle
Came to the United States from Puerto Rico hoping to earn a
football scholarship in America and CSC granted his wish … During his
only year at East High School, he recorded 68 tackles, 10 sacks, two
safeties and blocked a field goal … Also played offensive tackle in
high school … Named first-team all-conference … Began the wrestling
season, but decided to focus entirely on football … Jan (pronounced
John) is the son of Carlos and Hellen Westerband.
BRANDON PARHAM, West Covina, Calif., 6-2, 200 pounds, wide receiver
A physical receiver with good speed … In 2007 at South Hills
High School, he had 30 receptions for over 600 yards and he scored
eight touchdowns … Excelled on defense at free safety, too … In each of
his final three high school games he returned an interception for a
touchdown … Was named to several first teams, including all-league,
all-area and all-CIS … Was also recently selected to the play in the
High School Hall of Fame Game … Also competes in basketball and track
and field … Son of Richard Parham and Denise Munoz.
MIKE SANDSTROM, Chadron, Neb., 6-0, 225 pounds, offensive line
A hometown product who is expected to give the Eagles depth at
offensive line … Was a two-year starter at Chadron High on the
offensive line, while the Cardinals posted a 16-3 record, including two
playoff wins … As a senior, he was named to the all-conference and
all-region teams and he was an honorable mention on the all-state team
… An excellent student who has a 4.0 GPA, he earned the Eagle
Presidential Scholarship to attend CSC … Also competes in basketball
and track and field … Plans to major in social science and history …
Son of Rob and JoAnn Sandstrom.
KURTIS WILSON, Wheatland, Wyo., 6-1, 220 pounds, defensive end
An experienced and versatile defensive player who started all
four years at Wheatland High School on the defensive line or at middle
linebacker … Was an all-state selection as a senior and all-conference
as a junior … A talented wrestler, he won the Wyoming Class 3A
championship at 215 pounds in February … In addition to his gold medal,
he finished third as a junior and fourth as a sophomore at 189 … Son of
Kirby and Lynn Wilson.