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Marion Haley aka “Budder” | Skyline High School | WR/DB | 2021
Twitter: @budderhaley05
Q: Tell us about your high school career and what the recruiting process has been like thus far.
A: With the uncertainty of what’s going to happen with COVID pandemic it’s been a little rough. The recruiting process has been very difficult.
Q: When did you receive your first offer and what school was it from? How many offers have you received thus far?
A: I started talking with a few Coaches and Colleges around February… I haven’t gotten an official offer yet. There have been lots of stipulations and suggestions to getting offered. Such as getting bigger, Completing 1st semester of Senior year, Completing timed 40s or 100 yd dashes.
Q: What would you consider to be your biggest accomplishment in your sports career so far?
A: After transferring, the successful year I just had in Football and Basketball… I broke all Receiving records at Skyline High School. Made 1st Team All State WR and 2nd Team in Basketball
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: If I can believe I can achieve. They showed me that I was more than capable of being the best as long as I put the effort in.
Q: What have you learned during this unique time in 2020? What did you focus on or accomplish during Quarantine?
A: Not to let anything stop you from getting the job done. You must continue to work hard for what you want. Focused on getting bigger, faster, stronger.
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: Would like to major in Forensics.. Criminal Justice or a Sports trainer.
Q: What would your current teammates say about you and your qualities?
A: That I am team player. The Most Athletic… I am the MOTIVATOR. The “hypeman”. I try to push myself along with everyone else to give 100. I don’t down talk no one. I try and find the positive in everything.
Q: What has been one of the most memorable plays of your career so far?
A: The 1st was when I broke the School’s Receiving record and the game stopping for them to make the announcement.
My 2nd would be the 2 yd pass that rolled to my hip. I held on to it while breaking tackles and took it 90 yds for the touchdown.
Q: What has been your biggest challenge and how do you manage it?
A: My biggest challenge has to have been transferring to the school that had been my rival School for the previous 5 years. Changing everything (friends, clothes, colors I wore, etc.) and being able to make it happen and work for me.
Q: If you could compare yourself to a collegiate or pro athlete, who would that be and why?
A: Julio Jones because I feel we share the same type of playing and aggressive style
Q: What is your biggest strength and why should college coaches & scouts consider you?
A: I’m a true Student/Athlete. I try my best to do good in the classrooms and on the fields and courts.
Q: Are you involved in mentoring, a charity or do you “give back”/”pay it forward” in your community?
A: Yes, I sometimes attend the daycare that my Mom works at and volunteer my time to play and talk with kids who look up to me. Like mentoring them.
Q: How are you preparing for the 2020 High School National Scouting Combine and what are your goals for the combine?
A: I have been working out extra in the gym with my brothers and have been doing a few extra days with a skills trainer.
Q: What would be your ultimate achievement?
A: My ultimate achievement would be making it to the NFL. Making sure my Family is well taken care of!
Q: What do you enjoy doing when not playing football? Do you play other sports?
A: Like hanging out with my Friends. My best friend is My Quarterback
Yes. I play Basketball and was unable to do Track and Field due to Covid.
Q: Who is or has been the most influential person in your life?
A: I couldn’t just choose one cause My Family all has a special role–
My Parents who has never left my side and I know who will ALWAYS be there
My Brothers who have been my motivators. Competition between us gives me that extra push I need.
My Nieces who look up to me
And My Grandparents Riders..
Q: What is something unique about you that people would find interesting?
A: I would have to say my Personality. People have told me I am a fun guy to be around… Kinda like the life of the party. I make sure everyone is involved.
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