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Adrian, Albion, Alma, Hope, Kalamazoo, Kenyon, Oberlin, Heidelberg, Wittenberg, Lawrence Tech, Hillsdale.

Oberlin College, Kenyon College, University of Puget Sound, North Park University, Manchester University, Alma College

Heart, determination, resilience, likability. I'm obviously not the tallest player on the field, so I always compete like I have something to prove. In terms of resilience, I broke my ankle and had surgery the summer prior to my sophomore season. I missed the entire football season. This past season as a junior, I returned and played on an ankle that was still not 100%, affecting my ability. My ankle is now 100% and I am currently working hard in the off-season with speed, skill, and weight training. The adversity I went through has only made me mentally stronger, more resilient, and more determined than ever for a successful team and individual 2020 football season. Im easy going and personable off the field, and get along with peers and teammates of all backgrounds. I also like to set a good example to others on and off the field.

I believe I am an intelligent and coachable football player. I take criticism well and my feelings don't get hurt if a coach gets on me for something. On the field, I am shifty and elusive. I use my size to my advantage. I find and create space between defenders and myself. I run good routes and come out of breaks well. I have excellent vision and see the field in front of me well. I also possess very good soft hands. I don't shy away from contact and believe pound for pound, I am one of the toughest players on the field.

I was the new kid when I entered high school. But, it was an easy transition. Freshman season was a lot of fun. We had a good team and I had a great individual season. I was brought up to JV for a couple of games.
As I mentioned earlier, I missed my entire sophomore season due to injury. I was heartbroken, and dot not have fun watching from the sidelines. But, I did not miss a single practice. I was there every day to still be a part of the team.
My Junior year brought change to the program. A new varsity head coach was hired. He installed a new spread offense. I was moved from running back to slot receiver. I didn't like the change at first, but I didn't complain about it. I learned to enjoy the position and have since embraced the change.. Although, I still love running the ball. It was a disappointing season both as a team and individually. Senior leadership was inconsistent. I think learning a new system caused a lot of problems offensively. My ankle was never 100% until the last third of the season. I was not able to cut like I did before I was injured. My coach told me my burst wasn't the same. I wasn't happy about the season, but I was very appreciative that I was able to be back playing again.
I look forward to my senior season. I have a very positive outlook. Senior leadership will be better, along with changes and adjustments the head coach is making. I have been working diligently this off-season to have a successful senior football season, both as a team and individually.

I have a great desire to play college football. I love football. At one time, I had aspirations of playing for Michigan State. I came to the conclusion on my own that this wasn't in my future. I simply want the opportunity to compete on the small stage at a great academic institution. I look to my father as inspiration. He too had dreams of division 1 football, but had the same realization as me sometime in high school. He was smaller (5'7"), and was afforded the opportunity to play division 2 at Hillsdale. I would ask any coach not to discount or underestimate me based on my size. I am a true STUDENT-athlete, who plans on being successful in life outside of football. But, with football helping me along the way.

High school honor roll (4 years). Flint Metro League Scholar Athlete 2019, 2020.