Personal Statement

Greetings, 

My name is Ryan Waddell and I am a junior at Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach, FL (Volusia County) who will graduate with the Class of 2020. I have been a two-way Varsity Starter for the Lopez Greenwave playing Middle Linebacker, Full Back and Special Teams. 

Academics are just as important as football is to me, I take Honors Classes, participate in the student government association and in the entrepreneurship club. I am also a alter server and member of the youth group at my church. 

I have played football since the second grade with the Port Orange Youth Football Association (Pop Warner) at a competitive level. It is my desire to continue playing at the college level. I am looking for a school that can utilize my abilities along with providing a solid academic challenge whether it is a large university or small college. I have not decided on a major yet but plan on using the next year to contemplate my choices.

Thanks for taking the time to review my profile and highlight videos. Football and academics are the most important factors in making my college decision. I am a hard worker and leader on and off the field and believe that I can contribute to any team.