Dylan Huff

clawson high school | class of ‘26 | RB/DE | 6’3 | 270lbs| [email protected]

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Committed.
I am officially committing to Lead Prep Academy. This is a blessing and an opportunity I don't take lightly.
First, I want to thank God for guiding me through every challenge and keeping me focused when things weren't easy.
I want to give the biggest thank you to my mom, a single mother of two, who sacrificed everything to make sure we had what we needed. Because of her strength, love, and discipline, I grew into the strong young man I am today.
Everything I do is to make you proud.
To my family, thank you for always believing in me, pushing me, and supporting me no matter what. Your encouragement kept me going even when I doubted myself.
To my coaches, trainers, teachers, and mentors, thank you for the time, patience, and lessons you've poured into me-on and off the field. You helped shape me into a better athlete and a better man.
And to everyone in my life who helped me get here, whether through advice, motivation, or just being there when I needed it-thank you. This journey wasn't easy, but it was worth it.
This is only the beginning. I'm ready to work, grow, and represent Lead Prep Academy the right way.
All glory forward.
Committed to Lead Prep Academy.
-Dylan Huff

[Dylan Huff @DylanHuff]

@CoachDBrown43 Dylan huff class of 2026 RB/DE

6’2 270

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@Coach_Velasquez Dylan Huff class of 2026 RB/DE

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[Dylan Huff @DylanHuff]

I was raised by a single mother who worked tirelessly to provide for me and my younger sibling. Watching her balance work, parenting, and responsibility taught me lessons no classroom ever could. From a young age, I learned that nothing is handed to you, you earn it. That mindset shaped who I am today: a hardworking, independent young man who refuses to quit, no matter the obstacles in front of him.
Sports became my outlet and my teacher. I started playing basketball when I was just one year old, and it quickly became more than a game, it was a constant in my life. Over time, I expanded into football, wrestling, and track, eventually becoming a four-sport athlete. Each sport challenged me differently, but all of them taught me discipline, resilience, and how to push past my limits.
I didn’t start playing football until 9th grade, but once I stepped on the field, I fell in love with the game. I began as a defensive end, using my size and strength to make plays. In 11th grade, my coaches noticed I had unusually good hands for my size and moved me to tight end. I embraced the challenge, even though I knew my speed was holding me back. Instead of accepting that limitation, I took responsibility for it. That summer, I joined track to improve my speed and conditioning.
By my senior year, that work paid off. I was moved to running back, Every carry felt like proof of my growth, not just as an athlete, but as a person. I had transformed through effort, persistence, and belief in myself, even when others didn’t believe in me. Unfortunately, I didn’t always have a coach who saw my potential or was willing to take a chance on me. Still, I kept working, because greatness doesn’t wait for permission.
My journey hasn’t been perfect, especially academically. I’ll be honest: I didn’t take school seriously during my freshman and sophomore years. I goofed around and didn’t understand the importance of my grades. But something changed in 11th grade. I began to mature, to “lock in,” and to understand that my future depended on the choices I made every day. My GPA doesn’t fully reflect my ability, but it does show my growth. The improvement I made during my junior and senior years represents effort, accountability, and a real commitment to bettering myself.
I hope colleges don’t just see the numbers on my transcript, but the progress behind them. I am not the same student or athlete I was at 14. I am someone who has learned from mistakes, taken responsibility, and continued moving forward despite setbacks.
Being raised by a single mother taught me how to be strong. Being an athlete taught me how to be disciplined. And my journey both on and off the field has taught me how to keep striving for greatness, even when the odds aren’t in my favor. All I ask is for a chance. I’m ready to prove that the same work ethic that shaped me into a multi-sport athlete and a more focused student will carry me through college and beyond.

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Dylan Huff 2025 senior season!!!