Terre Haute native Michael Mardis symbolizes the type of student-athlete to come through former Indiana State coach Trent Miles’ football program, arriving on campus four years ago an overwhelmed 18-year-old and finishing his career a polished player ready to succeed after college.
Mardis is preparing to conclude his studies in nursing at ISU. But after he led the Sycamores in receptions (34), receiving yards (408) and touchdown catches (four), he’s not ruling out playing professional football.
“A couple coaches told me the Canadian Football League asked for film on some guys and I was one of the guys. That would be great to go up there and play. That’s a stepping ladder up to the top, which is the NFL obviously,” Mardis said.
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Mardis is preparing to conclude his studies in nursing at ISU. But after he led the Sycamores in receptions (34), receiving yards (408) and touchdown catches (four), he’s not ruling out playing professional football.
“A couple coaches told me the Canadian Football League asked for film on some guys and I was one of the guys. That would be great to go up there and play. That’s a stepping ladder up to the top, which is the NFL obviously,” Mardis said.
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