The #2 Tight End In California: Vander Ploog

Vander Ploog is a 4 Star recruit who plays Tight End at Troy High School. Ploog is ranked as the 232nd best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 15 Tight End in the nation as well. In addition, Ploog is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of California and is listed as the #2 Tight End in the state of California. He is committed to play at Washington.

Who are some role models in your life?

My role models in life are for sure my parents.

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

I listen to a lot of Rod Wave and BossMan Dlow. 

What are the strengths of your game?

My strengths are my length and passion that I bring to the game. 

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career so far was scoring my first varsity touchdown.

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

I got to play against Devin Sanchez this last offseason, and he is a dude. 

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

I would say that you just need to put your head down and grind it out, it’s gonna be hard but that’s what it takes.

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

If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Mykonos in Greece.

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

I started playing when I was a freshman and that’s when I fell in love with the game. 

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

If I could meet anyone I would want to meet Kobe Bryant.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports memory as a fan was watching Clayton Kershaw throw a no hitter with my grandpa.