Personal Statement

It seems like since I can remember I have always been the biggest kid in my school and always around football.  As only a high school sophomore I am now 6’5 295 with size 16 shoe and play mostly tackle on offense and defense.  I started playing tackle football at age 6 and ended up playing on one of top youth football teams in the state of Florida for the Rockledge Raiders.  We won 7 years in a row our county super bowls against top competition and even some ranked games outside the county!  One year I also ran the ball for a touchdown against our rival Viera and it was one of my best memories.  I love my teammates and coaches and owe a huge part of my growth as a player and person to my Rockledge family!   I have also been told I have football in my blood as my uncle linemen Mike Pucillo played all four years for Auburn University and was drafted in the 2002 NFL draft in the 7th round by the Buffalo Bills!  He played 6 years in the NFL and to this day is a huge inspiration and role model for me.  I did play a lot of other sports successfully growing up including basketball at AAU level for 3 years, baseball several years including another county championship, hockey for about 4 years, and recently made our varsity wrestling team as a freshman.  However, I have decided I want to focus on football and now work very hard in the weight room and field to make my dreams come true.  I love my family.  My dad taught me to work hard and always told me school comes first.  I have worked hard to live up to that and have maintained a 3.2 GPA and take school seriously.  My mom told me to respect everyone and I remember that each and every day.  My little brother is talented musically and has inspired me to play piano and trumpet which I do now.  I know who ever gives me an opportunity I will represent my school positively and  give my all to my coaches and team and do everything to help our team win!  Thank you.