Elijah Oakmon recently won the Top VYPE Austin Running Back Recruit Fan Poll. VYPE caught up with Oakmon for the 411 on the star from Pflugerville.
VYPE: Who has been your biggest influence in your sporting life? And Why?
Oakmon: My dad or grandpa is my biggest influence in sports. They showed me the love for the game and the work to put in.
VYPE: Go-to pregame meal? Routine?
Oakmon: A Jason deli sandwich before every game and my routine is check all my gear get my ankles wrapped and listen to my music.
VYPE: Favorite subject in school?
Oakmon: My favorite subject in school is History
VYPE: What's your biggest strength? Or What do You Bring to Your Team?
Oakmon: My biggest strength is that bring a lot of intensity and momentum.
VYPE: Off the field, what is your favorite thing to do?
Oakmon: My favorite thing to do off the field is go ride my horses or fish.
VYPE: What has been your greatest HS memory so far?
Oakmon: My greatest memory was freshman year first game of the season on varsity scoring my first touchdown