Archbishop Stepinac’s Star Linebacker: Eddie Palumbo III
Eddie Palumbo III is a 2024 recruit who plays Linebacker at Archbishop Stepinac High School. Palumbo III is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2024 and is ranked among one of the top Linebackers in the class as well. In addition, Palumbo III is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of New York and is listed among one of the top Linebackers in the state of New York. He currently holds an offer from UPenn.
Who are some role models in your life?
My main role models in my life are my parents as they both have showed me the benefits of hard work.
What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Pregame I mostly listen to generic pregame rappers like Lil Baby. Someone a little different who I always listen to pregame is Juice WRLD.
What are the strengths of your game?
The main strength of my game is that I’m a very versatile player. I can do whatever a coach asks of me. I can fill runs, blitz inside and out, and play good coverage.
What is your favorite memory of your career?
One of the best memories of my career was winning my league championship at Army’s Stadium when I was 9. I feel like that moment truly solidified my love for the game of 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 Ajani Sheppard, mainly due to his running ability.
What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give to an aspiring D1 athlete is simply to never get distracted or discouraged and to keep working. If you do everything you can to improve 24/7, you will end up where you’re meant to be.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere in the world it would be Italy. My families Italian and I took a school trip there a few months ago and had a blast.
How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I’ve always loved football. I started playing flag football at the age of 4 and it’s been my life ever since.
What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment, being a Minnesota Vikings fan, was the Minneapolis Miracle. That whole game leading up to that play was an emotional rollercoaster. The play itself was amazing and I get chills every time I watch it back.
