Player Spotlight
Player Spotlight: Michael Amey III, Hightower Hurricanes
Michael Amey III
Hightower Hurricanes #21
Safety
6’0” / 180lbs
1: What was the highlight of your 2023 football season?
The highlight of the season was when I caught a pick 6 against Summer Creek to go up 11 in the 4th quarter, in the 4th round of the playoffs, we lost, unfortunately, 🥲
2: What was the biggest challenge you or your team had to overcome this season?
The biggest challenge we had to overcome was making position adjustments early in the season after losing to our rivals, Ridge Point
3: If you could give advice to an incoming freshman football player, what would it be?
I would tell them to perfect their craft, be the best they can be in the classroom, and surround themselves with people who will push them to be better people on and off the field.
4: If you could be a Superhero, which one would you pick and why?
I would be Iron Man because he’s a genius and has a ton of advanced technology, and is hard to beat
5: If you had to go to an island and only bring 3 things, what would you bring?
- Machete
- Lighter
- Volleyball (Wilson)
6: If not in the NFL winning the Super Bowl MVP, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself owning my own business, being married, and having a family
7: What is your go-to pre-game pump-up song?
In Control – NBA Youngboy and Get Back – YTB Fatt
8: What is your favorite football or sports movie?
The Benchwarmers
9: Name a teammate that:
A: Improved the most this year:
B: Can bench press the most:
C: Has the fastest 40:
Zion Kearney
D: Has the best dance moves:
E: Is most likely to become a high school football coach:
Dailon Ellis
10: Why do you love football?
I love football because it helps me get away from all of the distractions I have in life, and it helps me learn good life lessons to become a better man.
Social Media Links:
X (Twitter): @MichaelAmeyIII
Instagram: @8.3Mikey
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