December 4th 2024.
Four years ago, Zayne DeSouza was just your average 14-year-old boy. He loved playing video games and had no real motivation to do much else. But then something changed. His brother, Weston, gave him a wake-up call that would set him on a path to becoming one of the most sought-after high school football players in the state of Colorado.
It all started when Zayne, then a freshman, came home from football practice one day. Usually quiet and reserved, he was visibly upset because his coach wouldn't move him from the line. Weston, who was ten years older and had always been a source of guidance for Zayne, saw this as an opportunity to push his younger brother to be better.
In a heated discussion, Weston reminded Zayne that he was in control of his own destiny. He pointed out that at 315 pounds, Zayne was overweight, slow, and lacked the necessary skills to excel in football. But instead of getting defensive, something clicked for Zayne in that moment.
From that day on, Zayne was determined to prove his brother and all of his doubters wrong. And now, four years later, he is set to officially join the University of Colorado's football team as part of their early National Signing Day class. He will be just the second Colorado native to sign with the Buffs on scholarship straight out of high school during Deion Sanders' tenure as head coach.
Zayne's transformation from an out-of-shape teenager to a 6-foot-6, 250-pound Division I athlete did not come easy. He describes his sophomore year as "four months of hell" as he worked tirelessly to improve his diet and fitness. He gave up snacking and late-night video game sessions, and instead focused on eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and training hard.
Despite facing doubts from his peers and coaches about his ability to play tight end, Zayne proved them all wrong. He became a star player for Loveland High School, excelling on both offense and defense. And now, he is proud of what he has accomplished and excited for the opportunity to play for Coach Prime and the Buffs.
Zayne's journey was not without its challenges, but he credits his older brothers for pushing him to be his best and never giving up. And when he attended a one-day camp at CU over the summer, it was clear that all of his hard work had paid off. After impressing Coach Prime with his skills, he was offered a full scholarship to play for the Buffs.
Despite having other offers from schools like Washington State and Northern Colorado, Zayne knew that CU was where he wanted to be. His dad had been a walk-on linebacker for the Buffs in the late 1980s, and Zayne felt a strong connection to the school and its football program.
Now, as he prepares to join the team, Zayne is focused and determined to continue proving his doubters wrong. He knows that there will be challenges ahead, but he is ready to face them head on and make the most of this incredible opportunity. And as a way to unwind, he still enjoys playing video games, but now he does it with a newfound sense of purpose and determination.
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