Austin Elliott / Splendora
Austin Elliott recently won the VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll. VYPE caught up with Elliott for the 411 on the rising star from Splendora.
VYPE: How long have you been playing football and how did you get your start?
Elliot: I've been playing since I was four and I grew up with it as my parents were coaches.
VYPE: Who has been your biggest influence in your sporting life? And Why?
Elliot: My biggest influence has probably been my mother as she set records in high school for powerlifting and won state in basketball and raised 3 kids on her own.
VYPE: Go-to pregame meal? Routine?
Elliot: No pre-game meal or routine I just get my mind right and go nasty up front.
VYPE: Favorite subject in school?
Elliot: Favorite subject is welding.
VYPE: What's your biggest strength? Or What do You Bring to Your Team?
Elliot: My biggest strength is being able to keep the tempo up and bring the best out of my teammates.
VYPE: Off the field, what is your favorite thing to do?
Elliot: Off the field my favorite thing to do is get better in any way for when I get on the field.
VYPE: What has been your greatest HS memory so far?
Elliot: Favorite high school memory was playing both sides on the best season my school has had and making it to the second round as a sophomore.
