Personal Statement

Grateful to still be alive - and grateful for football.  Follow the comeback.

Winning the District as a Jr was a highlight of my athletic career.  I shared time with two 1st team All-District WRs, and was fortunate to be efficient with limited opportunities.  Getting even stronger & faster during the off-season, I was excited for an outstanding Spring and Summer.  Then, in one play, everything changed for me.  

I caught a TD pass during a Spring Football scrimmage.  An unusual hit as I landed sent me to the ER, and eventually ruptured my intestine - leading to sepsis.  It took 12 days for the surgeons to declare me “out of the woods”.  21 days later, including 10 days in ICU, I was finally sent home - down 45 lbs from the 190 I had carried into the ER.  And with a 12” open wound down the center of my abs.  I was grateful to be alive - and grateful there was still a chance I might recover in time for my senior season!

I went to work.  Healing and re-building.  My body & my mind.  I set a goal to be back up to playing weight, and form, by our first scrimmage.  Surrounded by supportive family, coaches, teammates, and community - the comeback began.

As of late July, I’ve regained 40 of the 45 lbs lost.  My speed, agility, and strength are almost completely back up to form.  I WILL be ready to make this season great for our team.

Almost losing something makes it even more precious - and I already loved football.  I’m excited to bring my focus & drive to a college program, and help make great things happen.

I missed ALL the summer camps - and half of Spring ball… so consider me “under the radar”.  

2019 SEASON UPDATE:  Texas 6-6A 1st Team All-District WR, "Heart of a Champion" Award, 10 TDs!

I hope you’ll follow what happens next:   “The Comeback of Carson Winters”