The four pillars

Updated: August 28, 2007 - 4:34 PM

Standing head and shoulders above his classmates, teammates and opponents, it's the top question Carter Bykowski gets: "How tall are you?" For the record, the Eden Prairie tight end is 6-foot-7, and he smiles when asked if he'd like to grow any more. We asked Bykowski and three other star members of the defending Class 5A state champion Eagles about their favorite memories and their football futures.

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WILLIE MOBLEY, DEFENSIVE END

6-foot-2, 263 pounds

College: Undecided. He has more than 25 scholarship offers from top Division-I programs nationwide.

Earliest football memory: I grew up in Apple Valley, and you can't play until fourth grade there. I remember crying to my mom that I wanted to play early. They finally let me. I was the youngest, but I was still one of the biggest.

What drew you to football? My mom was a big college football fan. I always thought basketball would be my sport, but then when I put the pads on, I knew I was good at this.

Biggest football influence: My family. I really like that I'll have my school paid for and that they will be able to watch me and be proud of me. Every time I get on the field, I think of my family.

Best part of high school football: There's no worries. You go out there just because it's fun. People say college is the best, but it's high school.

Career highlight: The state championship. When it was over, it was like "What just happened?"

CARTER BYKOWSKI, TIGHT END

6-foot-7, 245 pounds

College: Verbally committed to Iowa State

Earliest football memory: Both my older brothers played, so I wanted to play, too. My first year I could play, third grade, I was on the Red team.

What drew you to football? I was always a big kid, and I wanted to go out and hit other kids.

Biggest football influence: My older brothers, especially my oldest brother.

Best part of high school football: Being a part of the Eden Prairie tradition. It's the best time of your life.

Career highlight: The state championship.

HOW YOU CAME TO YOUR COLLEGE DECISION: THE BIGGEST PART WAS THEY WANTED ME. AND IT'S PRETTY CLOSE TO HOME. AND IT'S A GREAT SCHOOL.

Ryan Grant, quarterback

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