Personal Statement

Ever since I was younger, I have been determined to play football at the collegiate level and acquire a four year college degree in order to excel and reach my full potential in life.   In order to do this, I have sacrificed my free time and focused on developing myself to become a collegiate athlete by participating in strength training along with speed training year round.  Although I may not be the biggest player,  I possess grit, heart, and I'm relentless on the field.  

Defensively, I have been a two year varsity starter on a two time state championship football team.  I am a strong and versatile defensive player and I've played strong safety, dollar, and outside linebacker.  My current high school team also runs a complex college style defense which would make for an easy transition to the collegiate level.  Offensively, I'm a powerful, up the gut runner with great instincts and exceptional field vision.   

In addition, I've also wrestled for the past ten years and have been a varsity starter on our state qualifying high school wrestling team.  Wrestling has enhanced my physicality of the game including teaching me humility and mental toughness. 

In the classroom, I attend a college preparatory school and I'm currently on the road to acquiring all my core classes to prepare myself academically for college and possess a good GPA.  I've also been a two year member of the JROTC program and I'm currently participating in the junior achievement program at my school.  Furthermore, I've volunteered several hours in my community over the years including Erie Boys and Girls Club, ServeErie, and the local YMCA.  I am certain with my work ethic, leadership, and ability, I will be a positive asset to a collegiate team.