Having the football in his hands comes naturally for Myles McLaughlin.

"I got involved very early in my life by playing on a Pop Warner team starting in pre-school," recalled the Knox High senior quarterback-running back. "I grew up with a ball in my hands, so I guess I have a pretty good idea what to do with it."

Since his high school debut on August 19, 2022 when he ran six times for 140 yards with two touchdowns in a 54-6 win over Winamac, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound standout has for the most part managed to stay one step ahead of the competition.

"I have always loved watching (the late Chicago Bears running back) Walter Payton highlights," explained McLaughlin, who has accumulated over 8,300 yards rushing and 124 touchdowns, good for second all-time in Indiana behind New Palestine's Ch

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