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Eastside alum Sheldon Rankins has jersey retired at awards banquet
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UGA signee Eric Stokes, left, stands with New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins after Rankins, a former Eastside star, spoke to the Eastside football team during its recent awards banquet. - photo by Submitted Photo
The Eastside football team got more than what it bargained for during its season-ending football banquet last week. In addition to the typical passing out of awards, accolades and recognition, the 2016 Eastside squad was treated to a visit from New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. Rankins, a 2012 Eastside graduate and former Louisville standout, came by to talk with the Eagles while also enjoying the distinction of having his high school jersey retired.