Matthew (Drake) Cocks '17 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing football since I could walk and I absolutely love this sport. It has always been my dream to play football at the collegiate level and dreams of playing at the NFL level if I continue to work hard and improve. I am currently working in the weight room three days a week during the off season and work five days a week during regular season. I believe that your character defines who you are and who you will be in life. I love to  motivate my teammates when they make a mistake and I try to keep the team's head up when things are not going the way we planned. I always strive to do the best I can on and off the field. " A team is only as good as the next person lets it be." I use that as fuel for myself to motivate my teammates and make them as good as they can be at anything they are doing. My grades are a priority for me and I work hard in the class room to get the best grade I can and get the most out of the class, not just do the least I can and still get by with a decent grade. I currently have a GPA of 3.5 and will begin study for upcoming SAT\ACT  tests. I am very respectful to other people and coaches. My parents made sure they raised me to use my manners and be polite to everyone. When it comes to the team, I do whatever it takes to help the team out. Whatever it is, I'm the guy to step up to do it as long as it helps the team in a positive way. I believe in having a character that reflects myself as a role model to others and a positive influence to others that may not have a positive influence in their life.