Gannon University Athletics

2014: Papson is expected to compete for playing time at running back.

2013: Played in every game for the third consecutive season … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … received the NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association (ADA) Academic Achievement Award … was Gannon’s third-leading rusher … concluded the campaign with five carries for 13 yards … made his lone catch of the season against Edinboro, gaining 44 yards.

2012: Saw action in every game, starting the first two contests of the season … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … rushed for 74 yards during the first three games, including a season-high 36 yards on five carries at Slippery Rock … added season-bests in receptions (4) and receiving yards (21) against the Rock … picked up 33 rushing yards on 11 carries during the second week at West Chester … scored his only touchdown of the season at Lock Haven.

2011: Played in every game as a true freshman, starting 10 … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … rushed for 42 yards on 16 carries during his collegiate debut at Lake Erie … scored his first career touchdown on a four-yard run against Millersville … recorded his first career 100-yard game with 108 yards and one touchdown on 28 carries during a victory against Lock Haven … produced touchdown runs during victories against Mercyhurst and Lock Haven, leading Gannon to a 3-0 record when he reached the end zone.

High School: Played for head coach Art Walker at North Allegheny (Pa.) High School ... served as a team captain during his senior season ... was a three-time all-conference selection ... named to the all-state team as a senior ... selected to the Fab 22 team ... was a Mercury Award finalist ... helped North Allegheny win the WPIAL and state championships as a senior ... was a member of the honor roll.

Personal: Accounting major ... is the son of Barbara and Jack.

Career Highs
Rushes: 28 vs. Lock Haven (10/15/11)
Rushing Yards: 108 vs. Lock Haven (10/15/11)
Rushing TDs: 1, four times, last at Lock Haven (10/27/12)
Receptions: 4 at Slippery Rock (9/15/12)
Receiving Yards: 44 vs. Edinboro (10/12/13)
All-Purpose Yards: 108 vs. Lock Haven (10/15/11)
Points: 6, four times, last at Lock Haven (10/27/12)