Alexander Garren '16 Recruiting Profile

“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming” ~ John Wooden.  I am Alex Garren, a 5’10”, 160lb freshman at Castle High School in Newburgh, IN and will graduate in 2016.  Castle is a 5A school with approximately 2000 students competing in the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference (SIAC).    I have played full contact football since I was five years old in Tennessee.  Until middle school, I played both sides of the ball as middle line backer and receiver/running back.  At seventh grade, I committed to focus on the receiver position.  I have played that position exclusively since.

As a starter wearing #88 on my freshman team in the H-Slot receiving position, our team finished 7-1.  We were the SIAC champions.  I had 22 pass receptions for a total of 510 yards averaging 23 yards per catch, 5 touchdowns, and the longest reception of 85 yards.  Additionally, out of the 8 punt returns for a total of 146 yards, one was a 66-yard return for a touchdown.  I also participated in kick return with the longest of the three being 26 yards.  Collectively, I had 33 touches for 6 touchdowns and 702 yards.  Additionally, I was voted Offensive MVP by my teammates which was the greatest honor and recognition.

I also played basketball and was slotted as six-man.  Our team went undefeated and also won the SIAC championship.  We finished with a record of 18-0.  I believe my competitive spirit and desire to not only win but more importantly encourage my teammates to find their fullest potential was part of our team success.

My goal as a sophomore was to letter and become a starter on the Varsity football team.  Through my tenacious work ethic, aggressive spirit, being a leader amongst my teammates on and off the field, continued nurturing of my confidence and self-control while staying open-minded, being eager to learn and improve, I achieved that goal.  That spirit brought me into my Junior year where I saw continued success in singular improvement as well as, and most importantly, team improvement.  As I move into my Senior year, I am focused in helping my team become state champions.  My off season work with my teammates will help us collectively reach that goal as one unit.

I am 100% committed to playing college football.  I am also 100% committed to doing the best that I can with my academics so that when I graduate from high school, I will not only positively represent my school on the field, but also in the classroom.  I strive to live my life with integrity, honesty, enthusiasm and loyalty while being intent, driven, sincere and humble.  I look forward with a clear vision to become the best student-athlete and man that I can be while honoring those that have supported me along the way.