Player Spotlight Interview: Justin Kowalak is an underrated and under recruited Quarterback in the class of 2022

By Europe’s Elite | Justin Kowalak

The Quarterback is argued to be the most important position on the football field in todays game. Interestingly enough, over the past five years fan of American football have witnessed athletes such as Kyler Murry, Russell Wilson, Baker Mayfield, and Lamar Jackson challenge what a “prototype” quarterback looks like in football at the college and pro level.

Justin Kowalak is not on the same level as the NFL quarterbacks that were mentioned above just yet. But this left handed Quarterback who started playing football in England has a bright future and will be an immediate impact player at the college football level. Despite his stat stuffed high school football career, Kowalak still seems to be underrated and under recruited by college football programs. For the past four years Kowalak has proven to be one of the most competitive QB’s playing high school football in the state of Illinois. During his four years of high school football Kowalak racked up 55 total touchdowns and nearly 6,000 yards of total offense. His preformance on the field earned him All-Conference honors 3 times. Kowalak was also named to the All-Area honorable mention list three times, and All-State honorable mention twice.

High School Career:
5,923 Total yards
55 Total Touchdowns
3x All conference
3x All Area Honorable Mention
2x All State Honorable Mention
I want to thank all of my coaches and teammates over the last 4 years who made all of this possible. I’m ready to bet on myself. #2out pic.twitter.com/AmxLoLlmNi
— Justin kowalak (@KowalakJustin) January 4, 2022

What is your favorite football moment of your life?

I would say my favorite football moment was beating a big school to get into the playoffs on my senior night. It was also the first time my dad ever saw me play in person.

What goals did you have for yourself as a player this last season?

My goals were to break every passing record in the program which I achieved.

What career would you follow outside of being a professional athlete?

I would probably get into videography and creative arts.

How do you handle the challenges in life and in football ?

I have faced challenges my whole life, you just have to be mentally tough, confident and have thick skin.

If you could meet and train with any football player in the world for 1 week who would it be and why?

Tom Brady, because of the knowledge he has and his mechanics are perfect and I would soak up as much as possible.

What do you love about football?

I love that it brings guys together and brings out the best of you.

How are your preparing for your next season at the college level?

I plan on getting bigger, faster and perfecting my mechanics.

Do you feel you have an advantage being a left handed QB?

In a way yes, because defensive coordinators are used to getting ready for a right handed QB.

How would you describe your high school football experience?

I would say it was the best 4 years of my life, the accomplishments that me and my teammates achieved and the big games we won made it all amazing.

What is something that you learned through tour experience of moving to the states for high school?

You have to be able to take care of yourself, focus on you goals and don’t let anything get in the way.