The #1 Junior In Connecticut: Alhassan Iddrissu

Alhassan Iddrissu is a 4 Star recruit who plays Defensive End at St. Thomas More High School. Iddrissu is ranked as the 392nd best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 35 Defensive End in the class as well. In addition, Iddrissu is listed as the #1 recruit in the state of Connecticut. He holds offers from schools such as Michigan, USC and Texas A&M.

Who are some role models in your life?

The role models in my life are my parents.

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

I listen to Future, Lucki and Veeze.

What are the strengths of your game?

The strengths of my game are my length and size.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memories are getting my first sack and receiving an offer.

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

The best player I’ve ever played with is Jeremiah Bernard.

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

Keep working and trust God.

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

I just want to travel back home and say hi to my family.

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

I was 16 years old when I fell in love with the game.

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

I want to meet LeBron James.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment as a fan is seeing Messi win the world championship.