Mitchell Grider '25 Recruiting Profile

I have been a multi-sport athlete for as long as I can remember.  Many times, I would get asked what is your favorite sport – baseball, football, or wrestling?  I would smile and answer whatever sport I am playing.  But, if I had to choose one, without hesitation, it would be FOOTBALL.   It is a game I love to play, and I am motivated to compete at the collegiate level. 

I am driven to get bigger, faster, and stronger to improve my skills on the football field.  With the help of coaches and parents we have created a year-round training plan.  The plan is a balance of weightlifting, speed & agility, pre-season d-line training, and in-season training.  I have bought into the plan 100%. Through hard work, competing, being coachable, and leading by example I have earned a starting spot my sophomore and junior seasons.  Winning the starting spot in the largest football class and toughest conference in the state is a goal I am proud to have accomplished. 

In addition to being a multi-sport athlete – I understand the importance of dedicating time to the classroom and working.  I must work hard to maintain my weighted GPA of 3.46.  Exercising my brain will help me on and off the field.  I also appreciated the value of working and earning a paycheck.  The skills I am developing through sports, classroom, and work will help me be successful in college. 

I am open to colleges at all levels and ultimately want to find a place I can call home.  A place that has it all – competitive football team, great teammates, great coaches, values academics, and the place to make friends for life.