Raul Avila '17 Recruiting Profile

   Throughout my life my family hasn't had the most money. We lived off of those government food packages for a brief moment in time, so I guess I could say it wasn't the easiest growing up. But growing up like that has taught me so many lessons at such a young age. It has taught me how to take great value in what I own and to strive and work hard for what I want. so with what I bare I feel like I will meet the standards of your college and take your expectations seriously and beyond what you prefer. Average just doesn't cut it for me.  I have been playing football for about ten years now, going on eleven. My whole life has been built off of leadership and pushing each other to achieve greatness. I believe that I would benefit the program as a whole. So what makes me different from the other recruits is my mind set to work hard for what I have been blessed with and honored with any chances that I get. I am that one guy that stays after to get better everyday so that I can benefit the team during games. I have great self control on an off the field, representing what I stand for and that is my team and family name. Academically I work hard and stay on track. On my transcripts my early years of high school haven't been the greatest but I have shown great improvement and I'm  now showing my full capability's inside the classroom. I have proven my ability to bounce back and not many people can do that but this shows what makes me different and sets me apart from all the other recruits. I'd explain my self as unique and always carry a positive head on my shoulders.