Another  to announce their commitment on National signing day is Offensive Tackle Gabe Villalobos. Gabe currently has 19 published offers from various universities and colleges. But ultimately he chose to stay in Texas and head up north to Georgetown at Southwestern University.

What does it mean to you to have the opportunity to play at the next level?

– In short it means the world. I’ve been blessed by God to develop athletically and spiritually through it all, and I get to continue that process on the next level.

Why did you choose Southwestern University?

-I honestly chose Southwestern because it’s where I felt God called me. I’m know I’m gonna love it and the Lord is gonna show me a perfect way to shine a light. Along with that I’m gonna love playing with Caleb Harmon again as a teammate.

How has your time with the Tomball Christian Warriors prepared you for this next step?

-Tomball Christian showed me a home away from home. I feel they showed me how a brotherhood should look and how to build one. From day one I’m able to have the knowledge of what it’s like to be a man of God on and off the field.

What has been your biggest challenge in your athletic journey so far?

-My biggest challenge was when I broke my ankle back in my sophomore year and getting pushed back down onto the JV team. It hurt me a lot in the morale but grinding back to the top and getting a chance through Coach Alderson made everything worth it for me.

Who has been your biggest influence or supporter throughout your football/cheer career?

-My biggest influence has 100% been my family. More specifically, my dad. At first he was unsure about how I’d fair in football just because I’d never played a contact sport. The second he saw me get hit and get back up, he knew I’d be fine. And from then on he made sure to help me if I asked for it. He showed me the resources I needed to start and then let me run wild and develop as much as possible. Never missed a game and always wanted to know more about how I did things and why I did them.

What are you most excited about as you transition to college athletics?

-I’m so excited to play with and against guys who were also “the guy” for their team back in high-school. The new level of competition is what I’m looking forward to and I can’t wait to adjust as quickly as possible.

What advice would you give to younger athletes who aspire to play at the next level?

-Make sure you are on top of everything. Your school, recruiting, eating habits, applying to school, the gym, and your development. If you’re procrastinating, it’s gonna make your process stressful and not fun. Part of it all is enjoying doing things that other athletes won’t

How do you plan to continue growing both as an athlete and in your faith during this next chapter?

-I intend on making sure I stay proactive in my faith. Going to church, discipling with other young men, and giving back to my community, all of these things are important to not only being a good person but living my life for Christ. Athletically, I’ll do what I’ve always done and been taught to do. I’ll constantly be in the weight room and film rooms. Not a day will go by where I don’t do something with football. My goal is to perform at the highest level while maintaining a proper relationship with my Lord.

Is there anyone you’d like to thank for helping you get to this moment?

– I’d like to thank God for giving me every single opportunity i’ve been given and the many more that will come. I’d like to thank my family for always supporting me, and no matter the hardship, getting me to where I needed. I’d like to thank TCW for giving me the best home for homeschool football in the nation. Not only showing me how to carry myself as an athlete, but also as a man. I’d also like to thank Missing Element and Mister Alexander for developing me as an athlete.

 

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