Help me welcome the newest Diamond in the Rough, from the class of 2026, Grayson Gorum! Grayson is rigorous in his studies, having been a part of the Minden High National Honor Society for the past 2 years. He received an all-academic award and has a 3.8 GPA. On the athletic side, he is a 2x Second Team All-District for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Grayson impressively has experience in every position and can even play defensive line! He typically plays starting right tackle. Grayson stands at 6’2, and weighs 300lbs. His 1 rep squat max is a whopping 600lbs, while his clean bench is 295lbs. These impressive stats have earned Grayson 3 offers so far from Centenary College, Louisiana Christian University, and Louisiana Christian Community College.
See my interview with Grayson below!
Is football the only sport you play?
“I throw javelin for track and do shotput too.”
What is your favorite sport?
“Football.”
Who is your dream team to play for?
“Ragin’ Cajuns, I love how they look.”
Who is your favorite player?
“Either Will Campbell or Brian Cushing.”
What is the most non-athletic task you are secretly good at?
“Probably video games, I think I’m the best at Rocket League.”
What is your favorite post-game meal?
“Burger King. I’d go and get a fat Whopper after most games, especially away games.”
Are there any specific game day rituals you follow?
“Ok, this is gonna sound weird, but every game day, about 30 minutes before the game, I take 1200 milligrams of Ibuprofen, take 2 dry scoops of pre-workout powder, put on NBA YoungBoy, and make sure my wrist tape matches my uniform. You will not catch me looking goofy and all mismatched.”
If you could add anything to the game of football to make it more entertaining, what would it be?
“I would make it so linemen get the ball more.”
If you could be described in one word, what would it be?
“Physical.”
How often do you practice?
“A lot, even weekends, pretty much constantly. The only day I probably don’t is game days.”
Are you looking to improve any specific skills or tactics?
“My pass protection, it could be so much better. We never really threw the ball as we were a run team.”
What are your biggest strengths?
“On the field, I would say being able to move to the second level efficiently, most O-line U have seen haven’t had that capability, my down blocks are crisp. I’m also around the top 15 in my class grade-wise.”
What are your weaknesses?
“I’d say zone blocking. I can do it, but I’m not very comfortable doing it. I’m used to a gap team block. I know how to do it, but we just never ran it.”
Do you have any goals you are trying to achieve?
“Finish high school with as many cords as possible and with a good GPA. I really want to graduate with above a 3.8, as my goal has always been to maintain that or get it higher.”
What do you want to be remembered for?
“I want to be remembered as the fun player on the team. I’ve always been a good mix of joking around and seriousness.”
If you could no longer play football, what would you do?
“Work, either go into kinesiology and become a PTA or a sports trainer.”
Who is the biggest support in your journey?
“My girlfriend and my coach, Coach Bradford. I’ve been working out with him since the 5th grade, but I’ve known him a lot longer. He was the one who really got me into football.”
Who is the role model in your life?
I feel like I have a couple. For the longest time, it was my great grandparents, they’ve been through thick and thin, their resilience shaped me into who I am, just seeing how they live life made me see the different aspects of things.”
Why are you passionate about football?
“It’s my mental getaway, you know? Most people can’t play. It’s a mental game and gets me prepared while keeping me going. It consumes your life in a good way.”
Was there a time you faced a major setback or injury?
“I am grateful to say I have never been injured, but due to the weight I squat, my knees have definitely taken a turn for the worse.”
What was your favorite memory from the bowl game?
“I was the lead blocker for 2 of our touchdowns. I feel like most linemen don’t get the recognition, so it made me feel really good. Everyone immediately hyped me up, which made me feel good.”
What was the most difficult part of the bowl game?
“The long hours before the game, the practices were super long. It wasn’t something I was used to, but it helped a lot.”
Did the bowl game change how you view football?
“I think so, it gave me a different perspective on how things could be if I went to play for a university. It gave me a sense of discipline. No one told me to get up and practice. I did it on my own.”
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