Ontario Prospect Challenge Profile: QB looking impress scouts

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Positions:
Quarterback

Height/Weight:
6’0, 160 lbs

Teams:
Ottawa Myers Riders (OVFL)
Bell Warriors (bantam: NCAFA)

Commitment:
None

Official Visits:
None

Considerations:
Open

Class:
2018

James Keenan started playing competitive football when he was eight-years-old with the Bell Warriors in the National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA), and he just wrapped up his season on their bantam team.

The quarterback is also looking forward to his third season in the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) with the Ottawa Myers Riders this upcoming season.

“Last year I was lucky enough to compete in and win the OVFL junior varsity championship game,” said James. “On the way, I have made countless friends I will have forever.”

“Playing football has been a big part of my life and has made me a better person in many ways.”

In the offseason, he was worked with Pat Woodcock and Donnie Ruiz at Elite Performance Academy and he is currently working with Glenn Kulka, a personal trainer, for strength training.

On the weekends, he works with Wayne Jacobs to develop quarterback specific skills like footwork and throwing mechanisms.

James has some main objectives he’s like to achieve at the Ontario Prospect Challenge (OPC).

“My goals for the Ontario Prospect Challenge are to get some exposure to top notch players and coaches and learn from them,” explained the Riders standout. “Doing well will also show some scouts the type of quarterback I am.”

His role model is his brother, Charlie, as he has been one of the biggest influences in his life in terms of everything.

“He’s taught me not only how to play the game, work hard (and) stay focused, but also how to compose myself outside of football,” commented James. “Without him I would be a very different person than I am today.”

The Riders standout loves playing the sport because what you put into it is what you get out of it, as there are no shortcuts.

He likes the hard work, the practice and as always, playing the game. He also enjoys the late nights in the fall when practice runs over and they just keep running plays.

“As a quarterback, it’s physical and mental with a lot of prep,” explained James. “Quarterbacks have to make the correct reads and pick up blitzes.”

“That’s what makes football special to me.”