Name: Garrett Jasper

High school: Cambria Heights

Hometown: Hastings

Sport: Football

Position: Defensive Line

College choice: Clarion

Other colleges considered: None

Why I picked Clarion University: “It felt like home whenever I visited, I loved the coaches and everything the program had to offer.”

Greatest high school achievement: “Winning back-to-back D6 championships and being named all-state as a D-lineman twice.”

Coach Jarrod Lewis’ quote: “It’s his versatility combo of strength and speed and athleticism along the defensive line that attracted Clarion to him. When you are talking about college, you are talking about traits. It makes him a unique prospect. He has a work ethic and a drive and that is attractive to a college. I think he is going to do great. He has the drive to want to be the best and be successful. He has a work ethic to match it. He takes the weight room seriously, and the speed and agility sessions seriously. I think Clarion is getting a special player.”

How I got my start playing: “I began playing football in first grade and I was upset because I wasn’t able to tackle anyone until about third grade.”

Favorite college growing up: Penn State

Other interests: Lifting, fishing, hunting

What getting to play in college means to me: “It means everything to me, I am truly blessed to be playing at the next level.”

Probable college major: Exercise science then get a doctorate in PT

Parents: Dan and Danita Jasper