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by Jean Eisenmann | family photo courtesy of Ralston Family, Louisiana State photo courtesy of Kevin Foote of The Advocate, practice & game photo courtesy of Louisiana Football, tunnel photo courtesy of The Talon News
ick Ralston exemplifies the young man most mothers want for their daughters. The Argyle High School alumnus is both an athlete and a scholar, handsome but humble, and devout in his faith. The icing on the cake is that he’s very close to his proud parents, and a good brother to his sister Madison. But don’t phone your daughters just yet. Right now, Nick is married to football. No stranger to the limelight since his
football-playing days as an Eagle at Argyle High School, Nick has appeared in local newspapers and on the internet countless times.
“Football has been my avenue for selfexpression,” Nick said.
To list in detail all of Nick’s football
accolades on paper would kill a few trees.
Instead, we’ll recount some highlights and save a forest.
Beginning with his high school years at
Argyle from 2011-2014, Nick is regarded as one of the most dominant players in
Since May, however, Nick has become
the school’s history. Nick played in three
– and even nationally – by signing with
Eagles to the 2013 Class 3A Division
free agent. He’ll be practicing with the
touchdowns throughout his four years at
training to learn the tight end position. It
Year in 2014. A testament to his character,
gone unnoticed.
of Christian Athletes. And all of this
newsworthy throughout the entire state
state championship games and led the
the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted
II State Championship. He scored 100
Cowboys’ running back group and also
Argyle and became Texas’ 4A Player of the
seems that Nick’s versatility hasn’t
Nick was a member of the Fellowship
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happened while maintaining academic excellence.
“The Argyle community was so
supportive,” Nick affirmed. “They’ve built a culture of champions, in both sports and education.”
After high school, Nick attended Arizona State University’s Barrett Honors College for the academically outstanding and
earned the distinction of being a two-time winner of the prestigious (Pat) Tillman Outstanding Academic Achievement
Award. He earned both a BA in Business Communications and a BS in Finance. A
versatile performer on the football field, Nick began as a linebacker with the Sun
Devils, then played fullback. Nick finished his collegiate career in Louisiana, playing tight end for the Ragin’ Cajuns and
earning his MBA in finance. The Ralstons
always have been involved in sports, and they are Nick’s strongest supporters.
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