For Chris Joines, this is a day he will never forget, as the 6-foot-2, 180 pounder out of Winston Salem (NC) Reagan High School has committed to the Army Black Knights.
According to Joines, he reached out to wide receiver coach Keith Gaithers to inform him of his decision.
“I started off by saying I’m ready to commit,” Joines told GoBlackKnights.com Tuesday evening. “Then he said he was really excited and that I was making a great decision and that he thinks I can do a lot of things for the program.”
Later this evening, WR/DB who has solid upside and we really like his ceiling, had his “official” commitment conversation with Head Coach Jeff Monken.
“He (Monken) called me and he was just saying that he had heard the news and that he and the entire staff are very excited that I am a Black Knight,” shared Joines, who went on to explain the logic behind his college decision.
“It’s a great school first and foremost and a degree from West Point can put me in a great position to be successful when it comes to getting a great job later on in my life,” he stated. “And the FBS football experience and competition is like no other.”
It still has not been determined if he will be entering the academy as a direct admit or via the prep school (USMAPS).
“I have been told that with my grades I could possibly go direct, but nothing is set in stone so I will see what happens,” he declared. “And yes I am extremely excited to start my journey and join the brotherhood.”
Look for Joines to get his first look at cornerback and of course, he has already received some words of wisdom as to how to approach his transition into the academy.
“I’ve been told to stay focused and manage my time wisely,” shared Joines, who indicated that a close family who attends had these words of wisdom. “Soak in the experience, but stay focused on the main goal.”
And when it comes to his future 2021 recruiting class teammates, he offered this insight.
“I took a brief look at the commits around one month ago and this class looks extremely talented and I am honored to be a part of this great group of young men,” said Joines. “I have played against two Army West Point commits (Josiah Banks) LB and (Jake Marion) Kicker and they were both two very talented players.”.
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