Airdronian Gabriel Osenda is back home for the summer after making a strong impression in the football world.
A press release to DiscoverAirdrie states he is earning national recognition as one of the top high school athletes in North America.
"Gabriel is the first 5-star ranked player to come out of Western Canada and the second ever to come from all of Canada."
After a year of developing his skills at the prestigious Baylor Prep School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Gabriel has committed to the University of Tennessee in Grade 11, securing his spot among the next generation of top college football players.
"Standing at an impressive 6'8 and 330lbs, Gabriel was a last-minute addition to the Navy All-American bowl in January. The game was broadcast internationally on NBC, where he committed to Tennessee live with his mom (Candice Kolson) and many family and friends watching excitedly from home. His performance on the field earned him a ranking of 5-star from 247 Sports, and he has continued to climb the ranks on other platforms and recently won MVP at an Atlanta Rivals camp that now has him ranked in the top 100 players in North America. He is attending their coveted 5-star camp in Indianapolis at the end of the month to compete at an invite-only competition."
While home for the summer, Gabriel will train at Smart Performance Training Center & Clinic, a gym known for working with elite athletes, including several Canadians now competing at top U.S. colleges and in the NFL.
"The training is part of his focused preparation for his final high school season before he early enrolls at the University of Tennessee in December."
He and his family are also preparing for his official visit to the University of Tennessee on June 20, marking another key milestone in his journey.
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