Personal Statement
Personal Statement of Jake Prus
My dream is to play college football at the highest competitive level that I can. I desire a college that will not only challenge me athletically but intellectually as well. I believe in myself and I have the dedication, pride and personal character to be part of a winning team. I understand achieving my goals requires faith in my self, vision, hard work and determination to which I am fully committed.
My name is Jake Prus, I am a 6'-6", 260 pound, Center, Defensive Tackle and Long Snapper from the state of New Jersey. Thank you for taking this time to read my personal statement. My academic accomplishments are my 4.0 grade point average while attending Honors, College Prep and Advanced Placement classes, my three part combined SAT score of 2060, induction into the National Honor Society 2010, receiving my stole and permanent induction in 2011 and extracurricular participation in school clubs / activities such as the Academic League, Chess Club, Astrophysics Club and Class Vice President.
My athletic accomplishments my Junior year include being chosen All Conference 2nd team for both Offensive Lineman and Defensive Lineman in the Diamond Division. I was honored as Outstanding Defensive Player of the Week by the Touchdown Club of South Jersey. I was honored by the Brooks-Irvine Memorial Football Club Southern New Jersey for Outstanding Accomplishments / Achievements as a Scholar - Athlete. I was selected to participated in the FBU Top Gun Training in Williamsburg, VA. I was awarded Offensive Lineman - Most Valuable Player and Overall Leadership Award at the Schuman’s National Underclassmen Combine in Philadelphia, PA and then received Top Honors for being awarded the Offensive Lineman - Most Valuable Player at the Ultimate 100 East Combine in Bear, DE.
My athletic accomplishments my Senior year include being chosen All Conference 1st Team for both Offensive Lineman and Defensive Lineman in the Diamond Division. Selected by the Courier Post to the pre-season All Offensive Team. I was honored by the Brooks-Irvine Memorial Football Club of Southern New Jersey for Player of the Week. I was honored as Outstanding Offensive Lineman of the Week by the Touchdown Club of South Jersey. I was listed as a nominee for the Adam Taliaferro Scholarship Foundation Player of the Year. I was named to the Touchdown Club of South Jersey’s All Academic-Scholar Team. I was honored by the Brooks-Irvine Memorial Football Club of Southern New Jersey for Defensive Lineman of the Year. I was honored by the Touchdown Club of South Jersey for Overall Lineman of the Year. I received Defensive Player of the Year by Today’s Sunbeam. I was named to the Courier Post All Defensive Lineman Team. I was the recipient of Woodstown High School Wolverine Award for Top Offensive-Defensive Player of the Year. I was honored by the National Football Foundation / College Hall of Fame as a top Scholar-Athlete in South Jersey for excelling in the classroom and on the field. I was honored by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic as a top Scholar-Athlete in the state New Jersey for outstanding focus in academics and athletics. Earned a class ranking as the Top 5 graduating seniors at Woodstown High School and recognized for this accomplishment at the Academic Achievements Award Banquet. I truly live the sport of Football and have played competitively since the age of six.
I aspire to use my experience as a Collegiate Football Player and my College Education Major to further my progression one day in the Field of Medicine as a Medical Doctor. I have the personal drive, integrity and determination to succeed on the field as well as in the classroom and hope one day to realize this dream.
"The price of victory is high but so are the rewards." Paul "Bear" Bryant
Sincerely,
Jake Prus