Robert Ethridge '28 Recruiting Profile

Personal Statement – Robert Ethridge III
Class of 2028 | Linebacker | Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology | Charlotte, NC

My goal is to play football at the next level—and to grow not only as a football player, but as a man. I want to maintain strong grades, challenge myself, take healthy risks, and become the version of myself I’ve always aimed to be. Football is more than a sport for me—it’s a platform that teaches discipline, leadership, and resilience.

What makes me a strong candidate for your team is my composure, my energy, and my character. I’m respectful, responsible, intelligent, reliable, honest, and trustworthy. I pride myself on being a positive influence on and off the field. I’m constantly learning and working to improve, and I’m fully committed to the grind it takes to succeed.

As a linebacker on the JV team at Phillip O. Berry Academy, I bring intensity and focus every time I step on the field. I plan to study Business and Mechanical Engineering in college, with long-term goals of playing in the NFL and starting my own car manufacturing company. I’m ready to give my all to the game, the classroom, and every opportunity that comes my way.