Personal Statement
I am 6'3 1/2 and 270 pound defensive/offensive tackle from Walkersville, Maryland (originally from Lincoln, Nebraska). I also have played defensive end, center, offensive guard, and nose guard. Additionally, I am captain of the varsity wrestling team. So far this year, I have been awarded All State 1st Team Defense, All Conference 1st team Offense and All Conference 1st Team Defense, All Area 1st Team, All Gazette 1st team, Pre-season All-State, Baltimore Touchdown Club Selection for All-Star game, MVAL Defensive Player of the Week, and Scholar Athlete National Football Foundation. I'm an NHSCA Open All American, and a member of the Maryland National team. During the summer I competed at the US Cadet National Championship in Fargo, North Dakota, where I placed 12th. As a student, I am in National Honor Society, I'm active in student government, and on the Chess Club. In addition, I am involved in the community assisting with youth sports programs, and within the Foster Care Community as a mentor to troubled youth. I currently have a 3.97 GPA. I will graduate in May of 2012. I am looking for a school with a solid academic and athletic reputation. I would like to be at a school with a great "college town" atmosphere, and with an active involved student body.