AllSportsTucson.com is running a series of brief stories about Southern Arizona high school senior student-athletes entering this school year. The series, first-person accounts from the student-athletes, continues with a profile on Salpointe lineman Brees McCraren.
Brees McCraren
School: Salpointe
College scholarship offers:
- Concordia (Minn.)
- Culver-Stockton
- Hamline
- St. Norbert
- Trine
- Whittier
- Wisconsin-River Falls
Honors/background: Invited to play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Arlington, Texas, on Dec. 14.
I started playing football ever since I could pretty much walk. I was named after future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees. Me and my dad would go to the backyard and throw and catch the football and I haven’t stopped since.
In seventh and eighth grade, I was selected to play on the Tucson 14U All-Star team and we competed in Florida for the Nationals. That was a great experience both years.
I have played many different positions over my football playing years with me now playing defensive tackle. This year, I want to be the best player that I can be and help my team work and accomplish the ultimate goal which is to bring a second state championship to Salpointe.
After school, I want to get a college degree. I’m not sure on what the degree will be in yet. I then will work for my dad and ultimately end up taking his Dynamic Manufacturing company over and keep growing it.
I want to be successful and have the necessities and opportunities that I need in order to provide for my family and make sure that my kids can have a great life as I have.
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