Central Florida high school football player D'Joni Scatliffe earns full-ride scholarship to Syracuse

Orlando lineman received scholarship to Syracuse

A Central Florida high school football player is headed to Division I with a full-ride scholarship, capping off just a few years of hard work.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A Central Florida high school football player is headed to Division I with a full-ride scholarship, capping off just a few years of hard work.

D'Joni Scatliffe, an East River High School senior, has achieved a remarkable feat, earning a scholarship to Syracuse University after only two years of playing football.

Scatliffe, who stands out on the field as an offensive tackle, moved to Florida two years ago from the British Virgin Islands. Initially a basketball player, his transition to football was swift and successful. "The coaches, the staff, everything was just amazing," Scatliffe said about his commitment to Syracuse.

East River Head Coach Adam Chappell recalls first hearing about Scatliffe’s potential.