Cullen Sontag is a 6’2″, 310 lb offensive lineman prospect out of Lafayette Christian Academy in Lafayette, LA. Not only does he handle business on the football field, but he’s also a standout in the classroom, where he holds an impressive 3.7 GPA. His intellect allows him to be versatile, playing both guard and tackle on the offensive line. Sontag is only a rising junior but has a bunch of potential and has already started to show flashes. He’s aggressive with his hands and is progressively able to get to the second level to open gaps for running backs to follow behind him. He has a competitive edge that keeps him going, and it is why he is already viewed as a leader by his coaches and teammates. Sontag is only scratching the surface of what he can become, so this is certainly somebody to keep an eye on as we go into this upcoming season!
Q/A:
What has football taught you that you think will help you most in college life?
Football has taught me to never give up, no matter how challenging something is.
Are you planning to play football in college or focus more on academics?
I plan to play in college and pursue a finance degree, but I hope to make it to the league one day.
What are you most excited about for college, and what are you nervous about?
I am excited about the change of scenery and the opportunity to learn and compete with the best of the best in college.
Who pushed you the most to become the player (and person) you are today?
My dad pushed me to be the best version of myself and to work at what I want in life
What’s one lesson a younger teammate could learn from your journey?
A younger teammate could learn about how everybody’s path is different and not to be discouraged by other people’s paths
How do you stay motivated when practices or games get tough?
Focus on the fact that no matter how hard the practice/workout is, it’s never going to hurt as badly as losing when it matters.
What goals are you setting for yourself in your first year of college?
I want to make it as a starter in my freshman year of college and win a bowl game.
How has balancing school, football, and life shaped your time management?
It makes it so much easier to be on time to things because I’m so used to having to be early to football activities.
What kind of legacy do you hope you’re leaving behind on your team?
I want to be a leader and someone that our coaches use as an example for the next generation of players
Outside of football, what are you hoping to discover or try in college?
I am striving to be good enough academically that if something were to happen in football, I have a backup plan in finance or medicine
Five years from now, where do you hope football and your education will have taken you?
I hope football or education can make a life for me and be able to pay my parents back for everything
What’s your go-to pregame song?
My go-to pregame song is “The Greatest” by Rod Wave
What do you think makes you stand out from other recruits?
I think I have more heart and coachability than any other recruit. I also think I am more disciplined.
What are your strengths?
I am very good as a communicator in the offensive line, and I am physical on the line of scrimmage
What are the things you are trying to improve the most this offseason?
I want to get a little faster and also boost my numbers in the weight room
What are your goals going into this upcoming season?
My goal going into this season is to prepare the rest of my teammates and me to be at our highest potential to finally win a state championship
What made you fall in love with football?
I love football because it is the only place where you can be as physical as you want and not be punished for it.
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