Grear Seeks Last Opportunity With TA’s Combine

Austin Del Valle's 2013 graduate Wilfred Grear (#33)

This time of the year, high school graduates are preparing for the next stage of their life; college. In specific of these high school graduates are the athletes, who are also preparing for the huge transition from high school athletics to college level. While they have already went through the stress of finding a new athletic home, others, unfortunately, are still going through such stress.

So is the case for Del Valle graduate Wilfred Grear. It’s the middle of June and Grear has yet to receive any offers to a new football family. At this point in time, Grear is prepared to do whatever it takes to sign.

Due to some ups and downs and unforeseen circumstances off the field, Grear was only able to play about half of his senior season, therefore, putting a halt to college coaches reaching out to him. Fortunately for this young man, TA’s CenTex Legit Football Combine, which is also opened to unsigned 2013 graduates, can provide him with the opportunity for one last shot at impressing college coaches.

From being in contact with Grear’s younger brother via Del Valle's new head football coach Charles Burton, TA soon decided to reach out to Wilfred and provide him with the opportunity to attend his combine, which he soon took.

“I want to do whatever it takes to sign with a school and I felt like this could really help me,” said Grear.

When asked about his last shot with the combine, Grear said he “really appreciates and is thankful for the opportunity…I’m ready to do whatever it takes and prove myself.”

Though playing at the defensive lineman position his senior season, due to lack of size throughout the team, the 5’11’’, 220 pound Grear is looking to play linebacker at the next level. He has past experience at the linebacker position, having played there his freshman, sophomore and junior years. Grear says that he is more comfortable playing linebacker and feels, there, he can make more of an impact.

Some of the things Grear considers to be the best aspects of his game are his football instincts and ability to diagnose the ball quickly. Also, from having to play defensive lineman and not always being able to overpower opponents, he feels his quickness and 4.5 (40 speed) is an advantage for himself.

Though only playing half of his senior season, Grear was still able to receive 2^nd Team All-District Honors and two Honorable Mentions.

TA’s combine will take place on June 29 at Jarrell High School where Grear will be in action in his last attempt to gain college recognition.

- Ashleigh D., Intern