Morgan County senior football player Draco Frazzitta recently announced where he will play at the next level.
Frazzitta, a 6-foot-6, 240-pound tight end and outside linebacker for the Bulldogs, announced on Twitter he will attend the United States Naval Academy. He chose Navy over Cornell, Gardner-Webb, Georgia State, and UAB.
Frazzitta traveled to visit the Naval Academy, located in Annapolis, Maryland, during the last week of July. He said he connected with coaches, specifically offensive coordinator Drew Cronic, and enjoyed the entire trip.
“Everything there was perfect. There was nothing wrong about the Naval Academy,” Frazzitta told the newspaper. “As soon as I got there, they treated me like family. It felt like a great fit as soon as I stepped on campus.”
Frazzitta will play on the offensive line, specifically at tackle, for the Midshipmen despite being a tight end and outside linebacker at Morgan County. He said college coaches liked his long, athletic frame, making him a perfect tackle.
‘Dogs’ head coach Clint Jenkins said Frazzitta’s size and ability to play multiple positions is an advantage for him.
“[Draco] has been super versatile for us. He’s a great blocker [and] a big, long kid,” Jenkins told the Lake Oconee News over the summer. “I think he has tremendous potential. I think you can see a little bit of his athleticism being able to play linebacker, on the defensive front, and at tight end. That’s great when you’ve got a guy like that who can wear many different hats in high school football. He’s also a tremendous young man.”
Frazzitta’s older brother, Dom, played football collegiately at Mars Hill University and learned a lot from him.
“[Dom] showed me that [the next level] is not like high school football. It’s like a full-time job,” the younger Frazzitta said. “You’ve got stuff you’ve got to do; it’s hard work all the time. First, you’ve got to get the grades in school. You can’t lack in that. Bad grades equal no football. Also, in the weight room, you’ve got to keep going, grinding. You’ve got to keep pushing yourself, no matter what.”
Frazzitta has always dreamed of playing at the next level. He credited his faith with leading him to the Navy.
“It’s what all football players work toward, an opportunity to play at the next level,” Frazzitta said. “I give all my glory to God. This is truly a blessing. It means a lot and shows that what my parents did for me wasn’t wasted. They put their faith in me, and I thank them for what they’ve done.”
Frazzitta enters his senior season at Morgan County with high aspirations. He’s a team-first player who wants those around him to succeed.
“One of my personal goals is to help my teammates become better men,” Frazzitta said. “It’s not about football. It’s about building relationships. I want to have teammates there for me if I need something. We have a tight brotherhood, which is important. Regarding our team goals, we went 10-2 overall and lost to the state runner-up. Hopefully, we can compete better with the teams like that and make a deep playoff run.”