Alex Hager | Loudoun County High School | W4 | 2022

Twitter: @alexhager13 | Instagram: @alexhager04

Q: Tell us about your high school career and what the recruiting process has been like thus far. 

A: Just getting started with the recruiting process. I played freshman ball and had an injury that kept me out of most of my sophomore season.

 

Q: When did you receive your first offer and what school was it from? How many offers have you received thus far? 

A: No offers received so far

 

Q: What would you consider to be your biggest accomplishment in your sports career so far?

A: Starter on Defense for the freshman LCHS team at inside linebacker

 

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: I learned that competition is how you earn a starting position.

 

Q: What have you learned during this unique time in 2020? What did you focus on or accomplish during Quarantine?

A: I learned that there are many things that are out of my control. I focused on getting stronger and faster during the quarantine. I’m lucky that we have equipment at home to continue my training.

 

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’m still undecided for a major and for what my life will look like after football

 

Q: What would your current teammates say about you and your qualities?

A: That I am a hard worker and will put in the time necessary to get better

 

Q: What has been one of the most memorable plays of your career so far?

A defensive series during my freshman year. I cam off the bench to make 4 tackles in a row and forced a turnover. This series helped me earn a starting spot on the defense.

 

Q: What has been your biggest challenge and how do you manage it?

A: I wasn’t a starter at the beginning of my freshman year. I worked hard and made the most of every opportunity that I got

 

Q: If you could compare yourself to a collegiate or pro athlete, who would that be and why?

A: Jerry Rice because of his work ethic.

 

Q: What is your biggest strength and why should college coaches & scouts consider you?

A: My work ethic. I will not be outworked

 

Q: Are you involved in mentoring, a charity or do you “give back”/”pay it forward” in your community?

A: I help my dad coaching youth football teams

 

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 strength training and working on improving my speed

 

Q: What would be your ultimate achievement? 

A: Becoming the best football player I can be

 

Q: What do you enjoy doing when not playing football? Do you play other sports? 

A: I am an avid outdoorsman. I love fishing, kayaking and hiking.

 

Q: Who is or has been the most influential person in your life? 

A: My Father

 

Q: What is something unique about you that people would find interesting?

A: I love being outdoors…… fishing, swimming, kayaking, riding ATV’s & camping