24 Aug 2025 501 Football Team 2025: Enoch Assan – Greenbrier

Greenbrier Panthers senior running back Enoch Assan is a dynamic force on the field, poised for an exceptional season after a stellar junior year. Assan, who also runs track, was initially drawn to football because “my brother played it, and I wanted to play like him.”

Head Coach Randy Tribble describes him as “very quick, strong, gives great effort and very hard to tackle.” Last season, Assan made his mark, rushing for 2,003 yards on 254 carries. He was named the 5A West Back of the Year. His exceptional performance also earned him Greenbrier’s school rushing record and All-State honors. Coach Tribble’s expectations for his senior leader are clear: “He’s the best running back in the conference, if not the state. He will be a leader for our team.”

This season, Assan’s personal ambition is to earn the Gatorade Player of the Year, and the team’s ultimate goal is a state championship.

Off the field, he maintains an impressive 4.0 GPA. “He’s a great leader on and off the field,” Coach Tribble said. “He has a great work ethic in the weight room. As a classmate, he really cares for others. He is very positive and encouraging.” 

In his free time, Assan enjoys playing games and is involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He has aspirations to continue playing football at the next level, having already received offers from Southeast Missouri State University, Harding and Ouachita Baptist University. His advice to future student-athletes is straightforward: “Work hard and trust God.”