Zgunda, pictured in the middle, is very honored to be named a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete.

MyIndianaFootball.com caught up with NFF Scholar-Athlete Garrett Zgunda at the Scholar-Athlete Awards banquet.

Football has been an integral part of Garrett Zgunda’s life. This “game” is more than that to him; it has been the structure to help him become the young man that he is today.

“(Football) has just instilled so many values in me. The hard work ethic, you have to be dedicated, and you can’t be weak in the game. You’ve got to do your best to be the best,” Zgunda said.

Zgunda’s father Grant has not only been his biggest role model, but was his high school coach as well.

“He was not only my dad, but my high school football coach,” Zgunda said. “We got really close there. We were able to talk about any issues academically or the football field. It just helped me grow into a better person.”

Zgunda has become quite the young man. He hopes to pursue a biology degree at Indiana University.

Click here to watch Garrett Zgunda’s interview at the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Awards banquet.