All articles tagged with #multi sport athlete
Kentucky quarterback signee Matt Ponatoski is weighing whether to enroll at Kentucky to compete for the QB job (while continuing to play baseball) or pursue a professional baseball path after the MLB Draft deadline on July 11, with a final decision expected soon.
Anna Gibson will become the first American to compete in ski mountaineering at Milan-Cortina 2026 after switching from track, while Jadin O’Brien, a former NCAA heptathlete, competes in two-woman bobsled with Elana Meyers Taylor as a teammate; both athletes pivoted from Summer Olympic ambitions, faced a January sled crash, and O’Brien plans to return to heptathlon and chase the 2028 Games.
Mason West, a talented two-sport star from Minnesota, was drafted 29th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2025 NHL Draft. Inspired by NHL players Anders Lee and Tage Thompson, West has chosen to focus solely on hockey, aiming to develop his skills further before joining college hockey at Michigan State. His athleticism and potential have caught the attention of the Blackhawks, who see him as a player with high upside due to his size, skating, and raw talent.
Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, is not only excelling in golf but has also shown remarkable athleticism in various sports like football, basketball, and pickleball. His diverse athletic background contributes to his success on the golf course, where he combines power, precision, and mental focus to dominate the field.
Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, who hasn't played baseball since high school, was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a pitcher in the 2023 MLB Draft. Despite his underwhelming start in football, Uiagalelei's recent season showed promise, and now he has the opportunity to pursue a professional career in MLB alongside his football aspirations. Other NFL quarterbacks, such as Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray, have also been drafted by MLB teams in the past.
Dion Stutts, an 18-year-old multi-sport athlete and Arkansas football commit, died in an apparent ATV accident on his farm in Mississippi. Stutts was a defensive linemen and wrestler for Memphis University School and committed to play for the Razorbacks in March. The Arkansas football team expressed their condolences and said they were excited to have him as part of their program. The accident is currently being investigated.