2025 Season (RS-Freshman) - In his second season in Johnson City, Hand played in seven games...Hand, who mainly played on special teams for ETSU, saw action against Murray State, Tennessee, West Georgia, Elon, Mercer, VMI, and Chattanooga...Notched his lone tackle of the season in ETSU's win over VMI in mid-October.Â
2024 Season (Freshman) -Â Hand appeared in four games for ETSU during his freshman campaign in 2024...He made his collegiate debut on September 7 vs. UVA Wise, where he recorded a tackle...Also played in games against SoCon foes Samford, Wofford, and Mercer...Tallied one tackle against the Bears as well.Â
Prior to ETSUÂ -Â Played for Mike Collins at River Ridge High School...Multi-sport athlete as he lettered in football and track & field...Named 2023 Special Teams Player of the Year...Led River Ridge to three playoff appearances, including the Regional 6AAAAAA Championship and Elite 8 in 2020...First team all-county in 2023...Honorable mention all-state in 2023...Earned second-team all-defense honors in 2022...Played in 37 career games at River Ridge, where he totaled 104 tackles, 12 interceptions, 53 receptions, and 15 touchdowns...Starred in special teams where he recorded a kick return for a touchdown and a punt return for a touchdown...Won 25 medals in multiple events in track & field...Three-time state qualifier in the 4x100m, 4x200m, and 4x400m...2023 region champion in the 4x200m...2021 county and region champion in the 4x100m...Helped set a school record in the 4x100m, 4x200m, and 4x400m.
