Laird Wheeler '23 Recruiting Profile

Since I was 7 years old, I have had two goals that have never changed. And, more importantly, they will not change.

I want to pursue a computer science degree at the best school I can attend and I want to play football at a school that allows me to pursue my academic passion. To achieve my goals, every day is an opportunity to fine tune my crafts. I never miss a day to learn. I have always attended summer school to get a leg up on the competition.

 As a current Junior, I am taking Calculus Honors B/C and I am the starting left guard for the San Ramon Valley  Varsity. A two year starter on the offensive line, I was voted All League in the EBAL Mountain Conference. I am only 16 years old, so I have major growth spurts ahead to get taller and stronger. 

I have played travel ball tackle football since I was 7 years old and have always played with older kids at every level.  My specialty is unbelievably quick feet for a lineman. I practice traps and pulls with my retired father every day at the park during the pandemic. I want to repeat this. I practice pulling plays and traps with a Fisher Yellow football board daily. 

I block for an offensive scheme that demands solid pass protection in the pro set and relies on zone blocking schemes for the run game similar to what the Vikings and Niners run. This scheme favors nimble and quick feet linemen that can get out in space a devour linebackers and safeties on the run. I love screen passes, traps, draws and pulls. They are my specialty.