2025 Interview with Dami Sowunmi from Brownsburg (IND)

 


Dami Sowunmi

Brownsburg High (IND)

DE/DT

2027

6’4”/268 lbs.

Jersey: #85

Awards won or earned: 6A State Champion

Who or what got you started playing football?

My Parents

What will you miss the most from the 2025 class?

What I’ll miss most from the Class of 2025 is the grit, leadership, and heart that they bring to the field. We have played through some challenging and tough games, but they stayed locked in through adversity, and they also led by example on and off the turf, especially Mason Keifer. He challenges me every time, and he is also a player who doesn’t quit. He inspired me to take football seriously.

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

The best part of playing on the defensive line is dominating the trenches—every play starts with you. You get to disrupt the offense, shut down the run, pressure the quarterback, and set the tone with pure physicality and attitude. It's about heart, grit, and winning the battle up front every down.

What makes playing for Brownsburg High School so special?

Playing for Brownsburg High School is special because it’s more than football—it’s family, tradition, and pride. You represent a community that shows up loud and loyal every Friday night. You play for a program built on hard work, discipline, and a relentless drive to be great. Wearing that purple and white means something, and every time you step on the field, you're part of something bigger than yourself.

What are your personal goals for the season?

Being a leader on and off the field, dominating every snap, racking up sacks and tackles for loss, and helping bring another championship to Brownsburg.

What goals are you setting for the team?

Our main goal is to win every rep and grow as a unit. We’re chasing greatness together, holding each other accountable, and building something special every day.

Who is the best player that you have faced in a game, along with the team he played for?

Every player and team that we have played against has brought their best game and a new challenge, so you’ve got to be at your best each and every week. It’s what makes me and my team better.

Who is the toughest teammate to face in practice?

I have to give it to the entire offensive line. They all bring their A game every time, and when going up against them, they have the goal to not make it easy for you. They all challenge me to be prepared, no matter who I am faced up against.

What has been your biggest moment as a football player?

In our game against Fishers, while we were down by a touchdown and had 2 minutes left on the clock and needed a sack, I stepped up when my team needed me most, making a game-changing play and shifting the momentum.

What has been your most embarrassing moment as an athlete, any sort, at any age?

Not being able to understand the playbook in my freshman year.

Which game are you looking forward to the most this season?

Avon, no doubt. This one’s always personal. Emotions run high, the energy is different, and we circle it on the calendar every year. We are always fired up and ready to play against them.

What makes you a good teammate.

I show up every day ready to work, push others to be better, and always put the team first. I lead by example, stay coachable, and bring energy—whether it’s game time or a tough practice.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Lawrence Taylor is my favorite athlete because he changed the game, straight up. His speed, power, and intensity off the edge were unreal. He didn’t just play linebacker; he redefined it. The way he attacked every snap with no fear and left quarterbacks shook—that’s the kind of impact I want to have.

Have you ever gone to a Colts game?

I haven’t gone to a Colts game.

What is your go-to snack?

Greek yogurt with granola or a protein bar. I like to be simple, but it also keeps me fueled and ready without slowing me down.



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