In this entry of Diamond In The Rough, I will be highlighting West Monroe’s 1st team All-Parish, All-Northeast, and All-District performer Cayden Pierce. The 6’1 and 220-pound fullback/H-back runs a 4.7 forty and maintains a 3.6 GPA with a 24 ACT. On the field, Cayden is a powerful runner who displays good speed for his position and always finishes runs. He is a consistent receiver out of the backfield and an aggressive blocker who understands hand placement and leverage. Off the field, the Cayden has overcome some early life adversity to get where he’s at today. You can learn more about that and see him in action below.
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When did you first start playing football?
I started playing flag football when I was 6 years old. My parents wouldn’t let me play contact football initially, so I played two years of flag football and then got to put the pads on. I actually started off as quarterback, but in middle school I got too big and slow, so they had to find somewhere else to play me. I tried out fullback in 6th grade and I stuck with it up until now. [Do you miss playing quarterback?] I mean no because I love where I’m at. I love the position I’m at now. I couldn’t imagine still playing quarterback and have to sit back there and make all the reads and other stuff.
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In your opinion what sets you apart from other fullbacks?
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What are you looking forward to this upcoming season?
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