Morgan Park’s Star Junior Athlete: Nasir Rankin

Nasir Rankin is a 4 Star recruit who is an Athlete at Morgan Park High School. Rankin is ranked as the 296th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 25 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Rankin is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Illinois and is listed as the #2 Athlete in the state of Illinois. He holds offers from schools such as Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana.

Who are some role models in your life?

My role models are my parents.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to artists like Lil Durk, NoCap and Polo G.

What are the strengths of your game?

My strengths are my athleticism, speed and ability to make plays.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory was when I first started playing football.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I’ve played against is Malik Elzy.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Keep working no matter what, hard work will show.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I’d travel to Egypt.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was 4 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Allen Iverson

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

The LeBron James block