Hiro Arai '24 Recruiting Profile

Growing up I have lived in 5 different countries. Moving around the world has taught me to be more adaptable and has prepared me to thrive in situations where I am uncomfortable. When I finally moved back to the U.S. in my sophomore year, I only weighed 140 pounds at 6 '2 tall. I realized I had a lot of work ahead of me if I wanted to be a great football player. I put in the extra hours by waking up at 5 am, 3 times a week before school to work on my skills. I faced more adversity prior to my junior season because I switched positions from quarterback to defensive end right before the season began. I am now 6 '4, 210 pounds heading into my senior year, and I am more confident than ever before and prepared to be the best football player I can be. With a 4.27 GPA and 1500 SAT score, I hope to fulfill my dreams of playing college football at a school that allows me to pursue a degree in sports analytics and data science. Regardless of any obstacles in my future, I will always push forward and put in the time and effort necessary to be the best version of myself.