Before the start of last season, Eastern Regional (Voorhees, NJ) Head Coach Dan Spittal had one big need for his offense – a tailback. Enter 5-9, 180 pound Jahre Cheeseman , a player who transferred from California before the start of his sophomore season in 2002.

Cheeseman’s 4.37 40 speed (which was hand-timed by the Eastern Regional coaches) and tough running style were exactly what Spittal’s offense needed. The talented tailback would help Eastern Regional capture a state championship.

“We were looking for a running back and decided to put Jahre in there for the first game,” Spittal said. “The first game he rushed for 140 yards and the rest is history. He plays corner too, but Jahre was a big cog in our offense last season. He was the single back in our four wide receiver offense. He rushed for 1,400 yards and 18 touchdowns on a state championship team. He earned second-team all-South Jersey by the Philadelphia Inquirer and first-team all-group 4.”

Though he is a smaller running back, Cheeseman plays very tough. His speed, quickness, and athleticism (32-inch vertical) combined with tough running made him an especially tough back to take down last season.

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