Sean Thompson '15 Recruiting Profile

Hello,

I have been brought up to be humble and not to bring attention to myself, but as my parents have explained to me in this instance, it is a necessary requirement and I will do my best because writing a personal statement to me is like writing my own obituary.  My involvement in football has been 100 percent or nothing. I practice as I play and I believe football, or any sport, is mostly a mental game and if your head is not in the game, the body will not follow.  I have helped coach 5th/6th grade football with my dad and I had the responsibility to call supplemental defensive plays on the field.  I fully understand the technical side of the game along with the physical aspect. I am not just  another "dumb jock". I enjoy the strategy and challenge of a good opponent as if it is a chess game. I do realize my limitations as to size, strength, and speed, but I compensate for that by playing 100 percent until the whistle blows and the clock runs out. The past seasons as a junior and senior I was a starter on defense and offense and played an average of 114 downs per game. I was also a team captain my senior season.  I have challenged myself academically by taking Advanced Placement and Honors courses in the math and science areas.  With this said, I am looking forward to the challenge of pushing myself to play football at the college/university level.