George Aston

Position:
FB
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Height:
6-0
Weight:
245
Hometown:
Stephens City, VA
High School:
Sherando

2018: Made a full return from his injury-limited junior year by playing in all 14 games with 12 starts…highly instrumental figure for a Panthers’ rushing attack that averaged 227.9 yards per game (18th nationally and third in the ACC)…received Honorable Mention All-ACC recognition…rushed six times for 10 yards and a touchdown, while totaling 15 receptions for 68 yards and a score…had a one-yard TD plunge in Pitt’s 52-22 win over Virginia Tech…also had a one-yard scoring reception at North Carolina.

2017: Was limited to only two games due to injury…contributed as a reserve in consecutive contests against Georgia Tech (Sept. 23) and Rice (Sept. 30) before missing the balance of the season.

2016: Played in 12 games, starting eight...finished third on the team in scoring (tied) with 60 points on 10 touchdowns (five rushing and five receiving)...his 10 TDs tied for the second most on the team...rushed for 75 yards on 22 carries (3.4 avg.)...had 22 receptions for 169 yards (7.7 avg.)...had a career-high two rushing touchdowns (1 yard and 3 yards) in the 42-39 victory over Penn State...had a career-best two receiving TDs (15 yards and 1 yard) in the 43-42 win at Clemson...also an important contributor on special teams...totaled 10 tackles on coverage units for the season...blocked a punt at Oklahoma State.

2015: Played in all 13 games with four starts to letter in his first active season…had eight receptions for 40 yards (5.0 avg.) and two touchdowns on the year…had a pair of four-yard touchdown catches in Pitt's 45-34 win over Louisville.

2014: Did not play in any games and redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: A highly decorated linebacker at Sherando under Coach Bill Hall...selected the 4A Defensive Player of the Year by the Virginia High School Coaches Association (VHSCA)...Northwestern District Defensive Player of the Year...Northern Virginia Daily Defensive Player of the Year...Conference 21 Defensive Most Valuable Player...as a senior, compiled 191 tackles, 13 TFLs, two sacks and three interceptions...also played running back and rushed for 898 yards and a team-leading 24 touchdowns...led Sherando to a 13-2 record and the Group 4A state championship game.

PERSONAL: George Moore Aston, born 2/1/96, is the son of Richard and Susan Aston...has one sister...earned his bachelor's degree in administration of justice.