2026 Getting to know Isaac Workman from Elkins High School

 

Name: Isaac Workman

School/Town: Elkins High School, Elkins, West Virginia

Positions played: Left Guard, Defensive End

Class: Sophomore 2028

Height and Weight: 6'1" and 260 lb 

Jersey Number: 56

HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TXB3X

Other sports played: Wrestling for 7 years and track up until this year.

Please post something from last season that sticks out to you. It can be from a game, practice, or something funny on the bus ride to or from the game. Any moment that sticks out to you.

This practice was supposed to be an easy day and walk-through; my helmet comes off, and I get hit in the face. I thought it was funny, so I had my friend take a picture. 

What will you miss the most from the 2026 class?

The potential from our whole team. We had a great chance to do something special; however, we fell short.

Offensive line or defensive line. Which do you feel you are better at?

Offensive. I've made a lot of progress in both areas; however, I took a big step forward last year offensively.

Defensive end or guard. Which one is harder to prepare for?

Defensive end is much harder; a lot more film goes into it and studying.

Who has been the best player that you have faced in a game, along with the team he was on?

Da'Ron Parks is a Division 1 offensive tackle now. He attended Nitro High School, and I faced him head-to-head at our first scrimmage of the year.

What makes you a good teammate?

I put in the time when it comes to film and team preparation. I make callouts and know mine and others' assignments.

What is the toughest part of being a three-sport athlete?

Keeping my motivation for each and knowing which to put more time into.

What is the best part of being a three-sport athlete?

The people you meet and the experiences with them.

For a lineman, what is the worst weather to play in?

The extreme heat

What are your goals for the season?

1st team all-state

What goals will you set for your team?

Host multiple playoff games and go on a run deep into the postseason.

Where should the state finals be held?

Laidley Field

Which road stadium is the toughest to play in? Explain

Spring Valley: We played a playoff game there on a special grass field; none of us were used to it, and it made it very hard to run.

What is your favorite class or subject?

Business 

What is one food you refuse to eat?

Sauerkraut

Have you watched any of the UFL game?

Just clips online.