Eli Garrett '26 Recruiting Profile

I am a competitor at heart. I believe that is why I fell in love with the game of football at an early age. I began playing and realized quickly that I was the stereotypical “underdog.” I was not as strong, fast, or even as big as those I played against. My coaches quickly realized though that I possessed a fierce desire to win. I also expect a lot from myself and spent my spare time improving my game. Every time I step on the field I want to be the best and above that I want to win. With every year that I have improved my game, I have also grown to love football even more. 

I have learned so much about life and myself from playing this game. The two lessons that have set in the most have been that I am capable of more than I thought possible as long as I am willing to work hard and fight through my doubts; secondly, I have learned that when you are fighting for something bigger than yourself you are capable of anything. I love the feeling of having a team that has my back, and also knowing that just like in life, being a good teammate means you are willing to sacrifice your own desires for the good of your team. 

I strive not only to excel on the field but also in my academics. I come from a long line of Law Enforcement officers which includes my Grandfather and Uncle. It is currently my desire to enter the Criminal Justice field and hopefully, one day become a Lawyer. 

Being a football player is just one aspect of who I am as a person. I am proud of every accomplishment I make on the field; however, my biggest accomplishment is in being a big brother and mentor to my two younger brothers. I hope that in the course of following my dreams they see how to follow in my footsteps to become great men. I aim to make my family and my small town proud.