Father’s success helps motivate lineman

Charles Onyekwelu

A: I have to go with Ray Lewis. Of course, he's a guy everybody knows, but he brings a mental game to the physical aspect of a football game.
Q: Who motivates and inspires you the most?
A: My father. He's actually from Africa. He came from the bottom of the bottom, and he rose to the top of the top. He's kept me on a good path, and he continues to raise me. He keeps me on a straight path.
Q: How have your coaches made you a better player?
A: They let me realize the limits that I can set for myself and to realize that there are no limits, and that I can push even further than those. Whether it's the extra lap on the track or the extra runs after practice, they've just helped me to push myself even further.

 About Charles Onyekwelu
School: Lamar High School
Class: Senior
Sport: Football
Notable: Three-time MaxPreps Defensive Player of the Game