The PrepStar featured athlete for this week is Damir Ilicic. Ilicic is a read option dual threat quarterback with good size, speed, and a big arm. In 2024, as a Junior, Damir threw for 2,237 yards with 21TDs! Additionally, he was selected 1st Team All Region. Recently, I caught up with the rising Senior about preparation for the coming season and some memorable moments.
Metrics: 6’2”, 180
Academics: GPA 4.0
Link to recruit profile: PrepStar 360 Athlete
Link to Hudl: 2024 Season Highlights
Twitter/X: @damirtilicic
What made you fall in love with your sport?
After I came to the United States I thought football looked so fun and entertaining, so I started playing and fell in love with it!
What motivates you to keep pushing yourself?
To be a better player and person everyday!
What’s your dream school to play for?
I would love to play at an Ivy League school like Dartmouth or Cornell. I believe that’s truly where I belong to play!
What’s the best advice you’ve gotten from a coach?
The game is 20 percent physically and 80 percent mentally, it really changed my perspective on the fact that my mental game will take me further than my physical attributes.
What part of the game do you enjoy the most?
The team is my favorite part of the game.
What do you want to be remembered for as a teammate?
I would like to be remembered as someone who truly cared about everyone and that changed the program for the better.
How do you prepare before a game?
I usually prepare for the game by eating a lot of carbs the night before. I also watch a whole lot of film on the opponent throughout the game week.
What has been your favorite in-game moment?
My favorite in game moment had to be this past homecoming game, the throw to end the first half of the game really sealed the deal.
If a movie was made about you, who would star?
Leonardo DiCaprio, I just think he resembles me a whole lot.
If you could play another sport, what would it be?
I would like to play soccer, I used to play and it was fun when I did play.
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