Andrew Myrick is a wide receiver out of Central High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Standing at 5’8” 140lbs, Myrick is the epitome of a game changing player. Andrew can absolutely fly, evident with his 4.4 40 yard dash time. He sped past defenders all season for the Wildcat offense and special teams as a kick returner. His athletic ability enables him swap to the opposite side of the ball and play DB, largely because he runs step for step with receivers and has a high football IQ. The senior competes as a two-sport athlete playing shortstop for the Central High baseball team. His baseball background is evident on the gridiron in his unique instincts and ability to track the ball. Andrew maintains a 2.9 GPA to pair with his skill set on the field. When did you start playing football? “My first time playing was in 8th grade. I didn’t play again until my senior year of high school.” Why did you stop playing? “I was really a baseball type of guy. My coaches asked me to play and my parents weren’t into football as much before.”
Andrew Myrick
Have you always played receiver? Any other positions? “8th grade year I played cornerback and kick returner. When I started back my senior year, I switched to receiver. My coaches allowed me to play a little bit of DB as well, but I lined up at wideout most of the time.”
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Which position do you prefer playing? “Receiver. I’m able to make big time plays and give my team better field position. I feel that my speed is more effective on the offensive side of the ball.”
class of 2020 wide receiver Ht: 5’8” wt: 140 40: 4.4
What player do you try to model your game after? “Ja’Marr Chase. I’ve watched him a lot since he was in high school and when he got to LSU. He has a good work ethic and it shows on the field, so I try to incorporate that into the way I play the position.”
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How would you describe your style of play? “I play the game with speed. Bubble screens and deep ball routes are mostly what I specialize in. Just being a big play guy for the offense is always a threat for defenses to stop.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “Definitely my first touchdown. It was the first game of the season and I hadn’t really had many touches up until that point in the game. They were in man. I ran my route and turned the safety around and finished the play making a 45-yard diving catch for the touchdown. I was filled with excitement from the rush of the moment and that was just a thrilling experience for me.” What is something that you’ve learned about yourself from football? “I learned that football is more than just a sport. It allows you to build relationships and connect with your teammates. From summer workouts until the end of the season, you make memories that last a lifetime.” If any, what were your team’s pregame rituals? “We would watch a football hype video and at the end of the video was the Mercedes-Benz superdome. It served as our motivation to reach the ultimate goal, which was to make it there and not just make it, but to win the state championship.” What are some ways that you feel you show leadership? “By doing things like never walking, running on and off the field, and not skipping any reps in the weight room. Just doing the small things trying to lead by example.” How do you deal with losing a game? “Getting back to practice on Mondays, we just try to work on mistakes while at the same time, trying to kind of forget about the previous game and look ahead to the next week.” What ultimately motivated you to go out and play the game of football? “I always liked the sport and always wanted to get out there and play. Once I did, I just made the most out of the opportunity.”
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