Mason Branson '17 Recruiting Profile

Football has inspired me since day one when I strapped up the pads for my first game in sixth grade. But High School took my inspiration to a whole new level. My freshman year was a great experience that lead me straight into a successful football program. At the end of the season we ended with a winning record. When the offseason started I pushed myself every day in the weight room and in the classroom. This allowed me to be the best I could have been to stay up, and to be able to start the sophomore season with a bang. Sophomore season really opened my eyes and taught me what it was truly like to have intelligence, sacrifice, patience and hard work. These skills that I learned throughout this season taught me what I needed to be a linebacker that could fit in with the scheme of the defense but stand out and make plays for the stops. In this season I made around 25 tackles, including multiple sacks, tackles for loss and a blocked PAT. At the end of my sophomore season I went up to practice and play with the varsity squad that made it to the semi-finals before a tough loss.

     I am looking for a program that will fit me athletically and provide an education that can further help my dreams. I value that having an education and exceling at being a great student, is just as important as being at every practice and working for the next guy over. I believe that I not only have the talent to compete at the next level but I also have the character, work ethic, will to win and leadership to make an impact on your program. I know that I have what it takes to be a vital part of your team.