Nolan Garrard '20 Recruiting Profile

I am a 6’8” 305 pound offensive linemen at Niles High School. To be successful in life, I strongly believe you have to have the right focus. I continue to live my life with the mindset that you give everything you have to achieve your goals, no regrets. Being a three sport athlete and maintaining a high level of academics has made me become stronger person mentally.

I was fortunate enough to be pulled up to Varsity football my sophomore year as an offensive tackle and immediately had the starting job. I love that this is not an individual sport and that in order to succeed everyone needs to do their job. Teamwork, Dedication, and Communication are key attributes I am looking for in any sport program. I love taking on the leadership role, as I have been asked this past summer by the football coaches in helping mentor our youth rocket football league. I am very proud of this as I can remember back when I was in 4th grade when I was first introduced into competitive football.

My priority moving forward is time management between sports and high school / college classes.  I realize I may have to make some tough comprises on the other sports to help my development within football.  But I love football and the team atmosphere that it brings.

My current football goals include to continue to hit the weight room along with feet work during the off season.