Player/Recruiting Profile: Isaac Burgett/ACGE

Today, Nate from Northstar Football News caught up with prospect <strong>Isaac Burgett</strong> from a co-op program near the Minnesota/Iowa border, the Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons Knights who have recently made the transition to 11-man football from 9-man just last season. <strong>Isaac Burgett</strong> <strong>Position: </strong>RB/FB/WR, CB/Safety, Punter <strong>High School Program: </strong>Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons <strong>Class: </strong>2021, Junior <strong>Get to Know Isaac Burgett and His Football Strengths</strong> Burgett is the definition of an all-around player in high school football. His main position is running back but also plays fullback and some receiver on offense. Defensively, you can find him the secondary at safety or cornerback. When Northstar Football News asked Burgett about his strengths he said his presence in the weight room and his work ethic are second to none. On the field “making defenders miss, making any cut to get to the open field, letting the play develop, and being a fighter for extra yardage” are the key strengths Burgett possesses. Isaac was also selected this year as a running back of the U.S. National Team Training Camp in Texas earlier this year. <strong>Best Part about Burgett’s All-Around Position Play</strong> Isaac told NFN that “I get to play the game on different sides of the ball to see different perspectives” Burgett also said playing both sides gives him the ability to “help his team win” on both sides of the ball. Both are great fundamentals that can be learned for players that play both sides of the ball. <strong>College Interest</strong> As a junior, Burgett told Northstar Football News that he has some interest from the likes of D2 and NAIA programs. The three that have recruited Burgett the most is University of Northwestern (Iowa), Davenport University (Michigan) and Concordia-St. Paul (MN) thus far. <strong>Burgett’s Improvements from Last Season</strong> Burgett said that his coaches said the biggest thing he could improve his blocking ability from last season. He worked hard in the off-season by lifting weights, learning techniques from coaches at camps, and in the gym working on his improved footwork. <strong>Burgett’s Running Back Mentor</strong> When we asked Isaac about his mentor at his position, he had to give credit to one of the NFL’s best all around running backs. New Orleans Saints running back <strong>Alvin Kamara</strong> is his role model as Kamara is a big play maker and has shown the excellent ability of blocking, running the ball with ease and catching the ball. He uses his speed to make the big play” Burgett told NFN. <strong>Individual/Team Goals for Burgett and Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons Knights</strong> Burgett already brings the leader mentality to the football program of ACGE, but his individual goals are simple. “Positive plays” Burgett said, whether that’s blocking, running the football, or catching a pass, Burgett wants to improve everyday to make his team better. ACGE (0-3) will play on the road in Mayer, Minnesota (just west of the Twin Cities) against Mayer Lutheran (3-0) at 7 PM on Friday.