Asher Hagen '24 Recruiting Profile

My path has been a windy one.  When I was 3 I loved to play Madden. My parents recognized my love for football and put me in my first flag team at 4 years old. My coach was impressed at my age I could predict where the ball was going. My passion started then and has only increased.  Then my life took another turn and my  parents decided to pack our family up and travel in an RV for 5 years. I didn't get the chance to play on team sports but I was exposed to our diverse country and the many cultures we have. I believe this has expanded my understanding of people and in turn my ability to connect as a team player. As soon as we ended our long trip I reengaged my love for playing football on a team.  I love the game and the camaraderie of a team. I have and still have to overcome the windy path my early years have taken me. Along with my unconventional childhood I was adopted at an early age from the foster care system. I strive daily to improve myself and grow and the one constant is my passion for football. My goal is to continue to play in college and then professionally. I am constantly learning and enjoy the challenge football brings me of growth, physically, mentally and emotionally.