Isaac Podraza '22 Recruiting Profile

I know that it is a cliché for any serious-minded student athlete to say they want to play at the highest level of competition for football. This personal mission statement is about the value I will be to the right college and team. I have the confidence to know I will be a successful college athlete and high achieving student and represent the right institution as one of its successful and respected future alumni. 

I believe in myself, and I have the grit, accountability, pride, and personal integrity to be part of a winning team and college.

I understand achieving my goals requires a defined vision, faith in myself, hard work and determination to which I am fully committed. I am a servant leader by example – not by authority; through personal accountability, preparing longer, and working harder than the competition.

Some accomplishments I am most proud of include being elected by teammates as Offensive Team Captain, being selected to the Academic All-State Team, the All-District Team, and earning my Eagle Scout Rank. I am a high academic achiever and currently have a 4.61 GPA weighted scale, Adjusted to a 4 point scale is 3.69 GPA, and in the top 14% of my class, and member of the National Honor Society.

I am a starter on the Varsity Team and play Tight End, Quarterback, Long Snapper, Running Back, and Wide Receiver. What sets me apart from other athletes is I thrive on competition and my willingness, flexibility, and determination to excel in the roles needed for my team's success. I value the challenges asked of me; and drive toward excellence in each role to best support the team. I contribute as an impact playmaker that the other teams underestimate.

I aspire to use my experience as a collegiate football player and my bachelor’s degree to further my progression at higher levels of football and then to work in the field of medicine as a doctor of Orthopedics or Dentistry. I have the personal drive, integrity, and maturity to succeed on the field as well as in the classroom and know that following my plan I will achieve and earn this dream.