2024 Interview with Ellis Tye Pickerington North


 

Ellis Tye

Pickerington North

Offensive tackle

2025

How long have you played football, and why do you continue to play?

I have been playing football for about 10 years now. I continue to play football because I love it. I love watching myself become a better player than I was a year ago and continue to build on top of what I know.
 
Heading into the 2023 season, what were your goals, and were you able to achieve those goals?

Some of my goals were to lose more weight, get stronger, and get faster. I was able to achieve those goals.

What were the goals you had set for your team, and did the team achieve those goals?

To go undefeated and win the chip. Unfortunately, we were not able to complete those goals, but we still had a good season.

During the 2023 season, who was the best team you guys faced, along with the reasons that made them so good?

Elder, for sure, is a very disciplined and  very good team.

Who was the best player you faced in a game during the 2023 season, along with the team he played for?

Jake Grimm He's a good player and knows what he's doing. He goes to Gahanna.

What is the best part of playing on the offensive line?

Being down with the big boys and just battling every play

What is the toughest part to play on the offensive line?

Probably worrying someone is going to roll up on you.


At 6-4, 375 pounds, what is the strongest aspect of your game?

Being able to get a push if we need one yard and making holes for the RB

What do you feel you must improve on the most to be a more dominant player?

My speed needs to go up, as does my movement in general.

What was the best part of the 2023 season?

I go out there with my brothers every Friday night and play with them.

After the season is completed, if you are invited to play in any of the statewide all-star games, will you?

Yes, I would love to attend an all-star game.

Would you name some of the schools that are showing interest in you?

BGSU, Michigan State, West Virginia, and Marshall.

What scares you?

Not being able to reach my full potential in life.

Who is your role model?

My role model is my dad, hands down. He showed me so much in life as he taught me through the years, and I want to thank him for that.

Where is the best spot in town to get a set-down meal?

Probably Cardos Pizza; they have good wings and pizza.


 

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