Eason Wagenblatt
Metro Christian School
After two season playing wide receiver and outside linebacker, Metro Christian’s Eason Wagenblatt is making the move to defensive end. It’s a move that suits his abilities and his size.
“The move to DE was a move I’ve always wanted to make. Going from middle school to high school I switched to playing more skill positions like WR and OLB from playing OG and DL. I’ve always been a bigger guy but just wanted a chance to play a more agile position. During freshman year I started out at 190-pounds and at the end of sophomore year I was 230. This past junior year during summer I had some problems with maintaining my weight while growing taller,” said Wagenblatt. “I had a conversation with my workout coach [Jeremey Guest] and he brought the idea of not trying to fight the weight because most of the weight I was putting on was good weight. When I talked to coach McCoy about the idea, he thought it was great and that I could help the team out being a monster in the trenches.”
The weight kept coming. Wagenblatt put on another 20-pounds and is playing around 250. He was able to add the weight and still improve is speed and strength.
During spring ball, Wagenblatt said there were a lot of positives from the Patriots defense.
“The positives I saw from the defense during spring is definitely our size and ability to dominate the line of scrimmage. Our D-line group this year is very quick off the ball while also having the strength to manhandle other opponents. The secondary is very athletic, and I have noticed it is very hard for the QB to throw the ball to an open receiver because there is usually not one. Our LBs hit hard over and over again and never get tired of it. This defense, I would say, is the best I’ve been a part of the past four years,” said Wagenblatt.
Football wasn’t always the first sport of choice. Growing up, Wagenblatt played soccer. In fact, until his junior year of high school, soccer was his main sport and the sport of choice for his family.
“My mom played high level soccer, my dad played in the Junior Olympics for soccer, and my brother played soccer in Spain for a year. I felt this past year I really wanted to focus on my true love which is football and perfect my craft. Going into senior year I have been asked a lot by the soccer coaches and players if I’m going to come back for my last year, and I haven’t made a full decision yet but it is a most likely,” said Wagenblatt.
The senior said being a student-athlete at MCA means you are pushed academically, supported by great coaches and teachers, and you play with great teammates who become lifelong friends. The goal this season is to win a state title and earn a scholarship to continue his playing career at the next level.
