“Strongest High School Football Player in the Country”: 335 Lb Beast Spotted by Shaquille O’Neal as Fans Marvel Over Future NFL Prospect

Shaq has undoubtedly been one of the most lovable figures in pro sports! Apart from that, over the years, the sporting world has seen many physical specimens, but none have managed to have an impact lasting over three decades other than Shaquille O’Neal. While the Big Aristotle’s humungous stature established him as the most dominant center in NBA history, there appears to be an NFL prospect who has the opportunity to create a similar narrative.

In addition to being 7’1, Shaq weighed over 300 pounds. As modern-day basketball credits Steph Curry for changing the NBA landscape, Shaq had a similar impact changing not only the rules but the very equipment the NBA used as well. Needless to say, Big Deisel has to be one of the foremost authorities in recognizing those with similar physical capabilities and a certain four-star high schooler just so happens to have caught his eye.

A Shaq-esque linesman

The Tampa Catholic High School might have one of the strongest high school prospects out there. Standing at 6’3 and weighing 335 pounds, Eddy Pierre-Louis has already put the collegiate football world on notice, garnering over 42 offers from prestigious schools, and for good reason. Recently, five of the top-rated high school linesman in the country competed in a series of challenges at OT7. The challenges focused on the all-around athletic ability of these 2024 prospects, ranging from their verticals to carrying on with the same bench press requirements at the NFL Draft Combine.

As all of the young athletes fared well against these challenges, Pierre Louis smoked the benchpress section. The high school phenom had over 25 reps with 225 plates and his efforts were noticed by none other than NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.

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Shaq even took to Instagram to share the viral clip. The clip went on to proclaim Pierre Louis as the “Strongest High School Football Player in the country“, and judging by the performance displayed, it’s hard to disagree.

The next step

Having garnered Shaq’s approval, Eddy Pierre-Louis has a massively impactful decision in front of him: choosing the right fit for his college career. While most prominent teams in the country have shown interest, Pierre Louis has his own priority list in place with schools such as Texas A&M, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Alabama being on top.

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Approaching his senior year, Pierre Louis has emerged as one of the most dynamic and versatile players in the 2024 class, performing impressively at both tackle and guard. With his stature giving him an advantage in most situations, Louis’s footwork is equally impressive, and hopefully, the young phenom will keep adding to his bag of tricks.