Star Student Athlete: UPenn Junior Is The 'GOAT' On, Off Field

PHILADELPHIA — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Frances Weightman, who nominated Maurcus McDaniel, a Junior at University of Penn of Philadelphia.

Star student athlete’s name

Maurcus is a Junior at University of Penn

Star student athlete’s home state

Pennsylvania

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Philadelphia

How do you know the star student athlete?

He is my son

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Football

Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?

He is on the deans list at UPENN as an architect major. He has won the Max Football award in High school and was inducted into the max hall of fame. He now plays multiple positions in football. He plays special teams, receiver and at times Wildcat QB. You have to know all of these positions and study them to do them well. He cares for his team and is kind to others.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

He is extremely intelligent and is what many consider a “goat” in the game. Not only is he a goat in the game, he is a goat in the classroom.

Keep up the great work, Maurcus!

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