Payton Hollis '15 Recruiting Profile

I was our starting shortstop my freshman year at Danville Area Community College.   The second game of the year I slightly tore my ACL and redshirted.  The doctors told me I didn't need surgery and rehabbed all spring and summer.  I got cleared to play before fall practice but completely tore it the second week of practice.  I had surgery September 8th and rehabbed all winter.  I was cleared to play the outfield 2 weeks before our spring season.  5 months after surgery,   I missed 7 games to rest my knee the first two weeks of the season but played every game after that.   I started every game in the outfield which is my preferred position.   Our team qualified for the NJCAA nationals this season. 

My knee is nearly 100% and will be by fall.  I loved my coaches at Danville but I just don't see the point of going back to Danville if I'm getting my degree.  It doesn't make sense to go back if I am healthy.  I have 3 years of eligibility left and would like to have 3 years to get my degree at my four year school while playing the game I love.  I understand I am late in the process and would like to get some assistance but that is not a requirement the first year.  I would like to  be a preferred walk on my first year so I have a spot on the roster.  I hope to prove myself and get some assistance the next 2 years if not the 1st year.