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Kyle Hanks | Glenvar High School | RB/S | 2022
Twitter: @kyle_hanks24
Q: Tell us about your high school career and what the recruiting process has been like thus far.
A: My Sophomore year I was tasked to learn 3 different positions on Defense. I started the year at cornerback, played safety and finished the year at outside linebacker. I was the Glenvar HS Rookie defensive player of the year. The recruiting process has been slow because I have been unable to attend any camps due to coronavirus.
Q: When did you receive your first offer and what school was it from? How many offers have you received thus far?
A: I haven’t received any offers yet.
Q: What would you consider to be your biggest accomplishment in your sports career so far?
A: Starting on defense as a sophomore and used in multiple positions on defense. I was voted by the coaches Defensive Rookie Player of the Year.
Q: What do you consider to be one of the more important things you learned from the coaching staff while playing at your school?
A: That there is always someone out there working harder than you, so you need to continue to keep working.
Q: What have you learned during this unique time in 2020? What did you focus on or accomplish during Quarantine?
A: I have learned that nothing is promised and to not take things for granted. I have focused on getting bigger, faster and stronger. I have also learned to take ownership in my own training program.
Q: If you could play in college, what would you choose to major in? What are your plans if football doesn’t work out?
A: I would like to major in Business. My plans are to work for a successful company in Sales.
Q: What would your current teammates say about you and your qualities?
A: I am a hard worker and don’t back down anything.
Q: What has been one of the most memorable plays of your career so far?
A: Scoring my 1st varsity touchdown during a district game.
Q: What has been your biggest challenge and how do you manage it?
A: Getting exposure as a Running back and deciding what position suits me at the college level. I don’t have a lot of film for coaches to see on offense yet. Continue to go to as many combines and camps as possible before the start of my junior year.
Q: If you could compare yourself to a collegiate or pro athlete, who would that be and why?
A: I would compare myself to Christian McCaffery because I have good vision and speed.
Q: What is your biggest strength and why should college coaches & scouts consider you?
A: My biggest strength is my work ethic and love for the weight room. College coaches should consider me because I am smart and have the work ethic to continue to develop into a college level athlete.
Q: Are you involved in mentoring, a charity or do you “give back”/”pay it forward” in your community?
A: Not at this time, but plan to do community service projects in the future.
Q: How are you preparing for the 2020 High School National Scouting Combine and what are your goals for the combine?
A: I am continuing to work out 4 days a week with speed and conditioning on the weekends. My goal for the combine is to get new PRs in each category and promote myself.
Q: What would be your ultimate achievement?
A: To earn a D1 or D2 offer
Q: What do you enjoy doing when not playing football? Do you play other sports?
A: I enjoy lifting weights with my friends. I have been wrestling since the 3rd grade and placed 3rd in the Region 2C tournament, earning a spot in the Virginia state championships.
Q: Who is or has been the most influential person in your life?
A: My Dad
Q: What is something unique about you that people would find interesting?
A: I’m funny and I give off a good vibe
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