In this week’s installment of the Class of 2019 Friday Focus, we get to know 4-star Husky linebacker signee, Daniel Heimuli of Menlo-Atherton High School in Menlo-Park, California.
So here’s the Q & A from the recent discussion we had with Heimuli about his present, future, and favorites.
Q: What have you been up to since you signed your letter back in February?
A: “Just working out…the workout (that UW sent his trainer) is all pretty much the same as what I’ve been doing but just more reps.”
Q: What’s your exact height and weight right now? And do have any specific target weight for when you arrive for fall camp?
A: “I’m 6-1, 225…I don’t really have any ideal weight I want to get to. I haven’t given that a lot of thought. I’m going to playing inside, I know that.”
Q: Will you be going up to watch any spring ball?
A: “I think I’ll be up for sure…Noa and I will be going up together. I don’t know when, exactly, but I know we’re going for sure.”
Q: During the process, when did you finally know in your heart you wanted to go to Washington?
A: “I think it was my official visit. I always had that feeling since my junior year but going on the official trip kind of helped me make my mind up.”
Q: How did it feel when you finally signed that letter?
A: “It felt good to get everything done and get it off my chest…I felt relieved.”
Q: What are some of your own personal goals for your football career at Washington, going in?
A: “I want to play early — but I just want to get more physical and I hope to play right away.
Q: Have you been keeping in touch with the other guys who will be playing linebacker?
A: “Yes, I talk to Fonzo and Miki — we’re ready for it, we’re ready to play.”
Q: Do you believe, in your heart of hearts, that you can win a national title at Washington?
A: “No doubt. I definitely believe we can do it.”
FUN FACTS:
Favorite music?
“90’s music — it’s what I grew up on”
Favorite food?
“Pizza”
Favorite TV show?
“I don’t really watch TV”
Favorite movie?
“Oh, that’s a hard one…The Breakfast Club, and I just saw a newer movie last week that was really good…A Star is Born. That was so good. Also Mrs. Doubtfire, and Home Alone.
Favorite vacation spot you’ve never been to?
“Paris”
Birthday?
“September 14th, I’ll be 19 (born in 2000)”
** Wants to major in Business and Finance (but laughs when he says that — perhaps he’s not totally sure yet.
** Has one sibling: An older sister.
** Doesn’t really have a nickname but is totally cool with being called “The Hammer”
