Derek Mears '12 Recruiting Profile

I am 6'2 and 190 pounds. I was pulled up to varsity for five games my freshman year. My sophomore year I was a full time starter at quarterback. I had a solid year and helped my team improve in the district with two more wins than the previous year. My junior year I took on the role of a leader and loved it. It is really a great feeling when you know how things are done and you can help out younger teammates. I finished second in the district in all categories except rushing. I was 102 for 201 with 1485 passing yards, 10 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing. I worked extremely hard all summer before the previous season. I was up and 7 every morning monday through friday and was off to the weight room, then i was at the football field from 6-8 every evening. I am always the first one there and the last to leave. I feel like I have to work harder each time to achieve my goals. I want to be the first athlete from my high school in a while who has committed to a D-II or D-1 college. I just want to make an impact wherever I have the opportunity to play. Im looking forward to having a big senior season and making the best out of my last year in high school.