Michael Najdawi '25 Recruiting Profile

It seems like since I can remember I have always been the biggest kid in my school and always around football.  As only a high school sophomore I am now 6’5 295 with size 16 shoe and play mostly tackle on offense and defense.  I started playing tackle football at age 6 and ended up playing on one of top youth football teams in the state of Florida for the Rockledge Raiders.  We won 7 years in a row our county super bowls against top competition and even some ranked games outside the county!  One year I also ran the ball for a touchdown against our rival Viera and it was one of my best memories.  I love my teammates and coaches and owe a huge part of my growth as a player and person to my Rockledge family!   I have also been told I have football in my blood as my uncle linemen Mike Pucillo played all four years for Auburn University and was drafted in the 2002 NFL draft in the 7^th round by the Buffalo Bills!  He played 6 years in the NFL and to this day is a huge inspiration and role model for me.  I did play a lot of other sports successfully growing up including basketball at AAU level for 3 years, baseball several years including another county championship, hockey for about 4 years, and recently made our varsity wrestling team as a freshman.  However, I have decided I want to focus on football and now work very hard in the weight room and field to make my dreams come true.  I love my family.  My dad taught me to work hard and always told me school comes first.  I have worked hard to live up to that and have maintained a 3.2 GPA and take school seriously.  My mom told me to respect everyone and I remember that each and every day.  My little brother is talented musically and has inspired me to play piano and trumpet which I do now.  I know who ever gives me an opportunity I will represent my school positively and  give my all to my coaches and team and do everything to help our team win!  Thank you.