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Grant Russell ‘15 Recruiting Profile

  • Hot Springs High School
  • Hot Springs, SD
  • Football
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Grant Russell's Football Recruiting Profile
Height:
5'11"
Weight:
160
Age:
26
Prim. Position:
K
Sec. Position:
P
40 Yard Dash
4.78
5-10-5 Shuttle
5.11
  • August 2014 Skills and Highlights

Personal Statement

I am a redshirt freshman football place kicker majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City, SD. I have a release on file that enables me to visit with coaches who are seeking a place kicker, and my current collegiate football coach, Stacy Collins, welcomes any inquiries about his experience with me this past 2015 season. 

I graduated from high school in May 2015, where I played for the Hot Springs Bison Football and Soccer teams. I hold 4 of 5 high school records for kicking: longest FG (47 yds); most game PATs (9); most season FGs (7); and most season PATs (35), which records I was fortunate to break from my Sophomore thru Senior years. I am an All State Football Conference and the Black Hills Football conference player, and Special Teams Player of the Year for the past 3 years. I was also co-captain of my soccer team. As a Junior and Senior, I helped my team nearly win a spot to the 2013 football state championships. I attended the Kicking World Camp in Denver, CO, in May 2014, and the National Kicking World Showcase in San Diego, CA on December 6-7, 2014, where I placed in the top 6. I kicked a 57 yard field goal at the University of South Dakota Football camp as a Sophomore, and a 60 yard Field Goal in Denver during the Kicking Camp. I realize it doesn't matter how far I can kick if it is not consistent. I have been attending Special Skills Camps and improving my technique to be sure both the distance and consistency is there.

http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/communities/hot-springs/sports/taking-aim-at-college-football/article_498fdd32-b071-11e4-bf47-cf3c8af39321.html

Being dependable is important to me. Focusing on my academics, while competing in athletics has taught me the importance of being dependable, in good times and rough ones. Since the 7th grade, I have competed in both soccer and football, which sports are both held during the same season. This commitment has made me understand first-hand that focusing on "the little things" makes a huge difference in the long run.

I am pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering because I have a keen interest in understanding how things work. I come from a middle class family whose folks believe strongly in higher education. I have been taught to work hard and persevere through obstacles. I strive to be a vital part of a team, and learn and excel through my mistakes. I am asking for an opportunity to join a collegiate football team and make a meaningful, positive contribution, and learn from a top-notch coaching staff, while pursuing an education in mechanical engineering.


Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity:
  • 2 years
  • Varsity Starter:
  • 2 years
  • 2013 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #20
  • Individual Awards:
    2013 Special Teams Player of the Year, Honorable Mention All-State
  • Team Awards:
    Conference 2nd Place
  • 2012 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #20
  • Individual Awards:
    Broke School PAT Record, 2012 Special Teams Player of the Year
  • Team Awards:
    Conference Champs

Coach References

  • High School Head Coach
  • Ben Kramer
  • Position Coach
  • Stacy Collins

Additional Sports

  • Soccer
  • F
  • 4 Years
  • Varsity Team
  • 2011 Highest Season Scorer, 2011 Hat Trick Award, 2013 Most Assists
  • Wrestling
  • 2 Years
  • Varsity Team

Academics

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High School Information

High School:
Hot Springs High School
State:
SOUTH DAKOTA
Enrollment:
299
Phone:
605-745-4147

Academic Accomplishments

AP Classes:
Yes. Currently taking AP Chemistry senior year
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Yes

Awards, Achievements and Activities

  • Award
    • --2014 and 2015 Legislative Page for the South Dakota State Legislature --2014 Boys State Delegate
  • Activity
    • -- Senior Class Treasurer -- Serve as Mentor in Student Government Mentor Program to underclassmen

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