Diamond in the Rough: Logan Brown

Logan Brown is an offensive lineman from Jena High School in Jena, La. The 2021 recruit stands at 6’3 and weighs in at 240 pounds. Brown has incredible instincts and the ability to get to the next level in blocking schemes. Playing mostly along the interior line in 2019, Brown made was a difference maker for the Fighting Giants, having several impact blocks that were able to spring his ball carrier for big plays. When Brown meets defenders at the point of attack one of two things are on the menu; they are driven three to five yards down field or they are pancaked, side of eggs optional. Brown has a 480 pound squat, 255 pound clean, and 250 pound bench. He currently has a 3.6 GPA with a 20 ACT

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When did you start playing football?

I started playing when I was in seventh grade, I was about 12 or 13. I played for Jena middle school.

Did you play any other sports growing up?

It was just straight football.

Are you playing any other sports now?

No sir, I am too scared of getting an injury for football.

Were you always an offensive lineman, or did you play any other positions growing up?

I actually played defensive line all through junior high and I changed to offensive line my ninth grade year. My coach just saw something I guess. He thought I would make a better offensive lineman than a defensive I guess.

What were some of your goals that you set for yourself last season?

My first one was be the best lineman I could be in every aspect. Second, was to up my game. Like on a play, I wanted to have a really big down field block for a touchdown. That was pretty much it, just the drive to go get it.

Speaking of drive, what motivates you the most?

My teammates, for sure. There is something about being up there at six o’clock in the morning with them boys. There is no other feeling like it. I feel like I owe it to them.

Who would you say some of your biggest influences are?

Probably my parents, my coaches, and my close friends. My parents have always been with me, and behind me every step. My coaches, they’ve been with me taking their time, extra time to be with you when they don’t need to. And, my close friends, helping me make the right decisions. Like if I need to make a tough decision I’ll ask them about it, they’ll help me out a little bit.

Who would you say your favorite NFL player is?

Zack Martin, he’s just the best guard to ever do it. If you watch him, every little thing he does is right.

Do you think attitude is a factor in winning?

Absolutely, a bad attitude will do nothing but bleed off into the team and keep spreading. At the end of the day you will have nothing but an unsuccessful football team, I don’t care how much talent you have.

On a scale of 1-10, what would be your ideal game day performance number?

Eight or nine. I mean you have to have confidence in yourself regardless. Everybody is going to miss a block here and there, being consistent is key.

At the end of this year, what would you want your coaches and teammates to say about you?

That I was driven, and how hard I worked. Just remember how hard I wanted it for other people as well, and not just for me.

Since there hasn’t been any real summer camps, and spring football has gone to the wayside due to the quarantine. What have you been doing to keep yourself in football shape?

There’s been a gym open here in my town, and I’ve stayed in there every second that I could. I started running more too, and we started our summer workouts on the eighth of June. Before that gym opened though, I had a couple dumbbells in my house, and I just did what I could. Reviewed a bunch of film, looked at what I need to work on, and tried to make the best of it.

What do you love about the game of football?

It’s not just football, it’s each new offense that teaches you that it’s going to hurt sometime, and you’re going to have to fight through the pain to get the prize on Friday night. It teaches you things that you need to know other than football.