Ontario Prospect Challenge Profile: Thunderous presence

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Positions: Defensive End, Quarterback, Punter, Fullback
Height/Weight: 6’0, 230 lbs
Team: Blessed Trinity Thunder (high school: NRHSAA)
Commitment: None
Official Visits: None
Considerations: Open
Class: 2017

At the age of eight Justin Culp began his football career with the Smithville Tyke league of the Niagara Regional Minor Football League.

After a year of playing with the bantam Smithville Jaguars, Culp was invited to participate in a combine hosted by the Niagara Spears of the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL). He ended up being chosen to play quarterback for the bantam Spears as the team went on to win the Adams Conference that season.

Last summer Culp continued to play for the Spears, except now at the junior varsity level, where he started out as quarterback and moved to play defensive end.

Moreover, in the fall he played with his high school team, the Blessed Trinity Thunder of the Niagara Region High School Athletic Association (NRHSAA). During his time with the Thunder, he has played at the defensive end, full back and punter positions.

This summer, Culp intends to play his second season with the junior varsity Spears.

In past years, he has participated in house league basketball during the winter months. Currently, he has a gym membership and will be taking Super Fit as part of his high school classes.

“I have also attended winter training camps hosted by the Niagara Regional Minor Football Association for quarterback skills for the last two years and I also attended the Spears winter conditioning camp last winter,” said Culp, who also plans to attend the Spears’ conditioning camp again if one is being held.

As for the Ontario Prospect Challenge (OPC), Culp would like to achieve a few key goals.

“My goal for the Ontario Prospect Challenge are to showcase my talents and build on my skills through exposure to high level coaching and also grow friendships through team building,” explained the Thunder standout. “My main goal is to just play football to the best of my ability, to continue to grow and improve my skills, and if that ability is recognized, that would be just a perk.”

Culp’s love and commitment to football outweighs that of other sports he has played.

“Football is a sport that demands both physical and mental commitment,” comments Culp.  “I love the contact, the energy needed the conditioning and the team atmosphere.”