Preston Lonker '24 Recruiting Profile

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Tell coaches about your collegiate goals and aspirations.--
My long term aspiration is to attend a 4 year university on a  Football Scholarship to help my parents with the cost of college.  Football is my passion; however, I would love to be in a position to help others. I have a desire to continue my interest in welding, along with possible medical interests like a chiropractor, I also hope to have a stable career after football.
I am interested in a school that that challenges me mentally and piques my interests socially.
I am also interested in attending a school with a very competitive athletic program. I have a passion for the competitive environment. I am currently competing at a highly competitive high school and performing exceptionally. Football is a sport I have a love for and I hope to one day have an opportunity to compete at a professional level.  I also am a varsity wrestler and would welcome the chance to do both football and wrestling at the next level.

What makes you a good candidate for their team?--
I am a leader amongst my peers; I am dynamic fast and versatile, able to play multiple positions well. Being a quick learner, I bring a lot to a team! I currently play both sides of the ball at OL /DL and Special Teams! Voted team captain as sophomore. 

What makes you different from other recruits in character, athletics and academics?--
I'm very selfless and put my team before myself so that my team as a whole is successful. I was recently elected as an All Region player both my Freshman and Sophomore seasons, I’ve started both sports as a freshman and sophomore , football o line and D line, and HWT in wrestling.  
I have been voted a captain in both sports the past two seasons as well.

Preston Lonker