IMG Academy’s Next Star Offensive Tackle: Nation Farmer

Nation Farmer is a 4 Star recruit who plays Offensive Tackle at IMG Academy. Farmer is ranked as the 42nd best recruit in the class of 2028 and is ranked as a top 10 Offensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Farmer is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Florida and is listed as the #1 Offensive Tackle in the state of Florida. He holds offers from schools such as Georgia, Ohio State and LSU.

Who are some role models in your life?
My biggest role model is my mom.

What artists do you listen to pregame to get you hyped up?
Before games, I listen to artists like Lil Baby, Future, Drake, and Meek Mill because their music gets me locked in and hyped.

What are the strengths of your game?
The strengths of my game are my work ethic, speed, football IQ, and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve ever played against is Zyron Forstall. We practice and compete against each other every day.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
The advice I’d give to an aspiring D1 athlete is to stay consistent, keep your grades up, trust the process, and never stop working when nobody’s watching.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I’d probably go to Japan because of the culture, food, and technology.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with the game when I was little, around 6 or 7 years old, after realizing how competitive and fun it was.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one sports hero, it would be LeBron James because of his mindset, leadership, and longevity.

What is your favorite sports moment as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan was watching Kobe Bryant score 60 points in his final NBA game.