Mark Shields '19 Recruiting Profile

     I have wanted to play college football since I first started playing football in the sixth grade. In high school, I have learned how to advance my skills and be a leader on a state runner-up championship team. I spend the extra time needed to succeed when lifting weights, running , learning football techniques, and doing school work. 

     In that 2017 State Championship game I broke the all time all division most tackles in a Wisconsin State Championship game with 23 tackles. In 2018 we made it to the State Semifinalist game and I made Honorable Mention All State DE. I have the gift of quick feet and hands accompanied with great strength allowing me to  shed multiple blockers and make tackles. I ended my high school football career with 302 tackles and 20 sacks. As a starter our team had a record of 40-5. I was team Captain in 2018. I run a 4.75 forty, bench press 380, squat 450, and had a 31 inch vertical.

     Academically in the last two years I have improved greatly. The last two years I have maintained a GPA. above 3.0. I earned a 20 score on the ACT. I will continuously work to improve myself athletically and academically. Obstacles in reaching my goal to playing college football has only made me stronger and more determined to reach my goals.