Ruben Barrett is chasing a dream and trying to put the country on notice that he is here and destined for something great.
It’s going to be a tall task as Barrett is only 4’8” but that hasn’t stopped him from making plays as a wide receiver at Auburndale High School.
Never judge a book by it cover 💯😎 pic.twitter.com/jUA7kCOUuz
— Ruben Barrett (@sheloveru4) September 23, 2022
Dreamchasing 💯 pic.twitter.com/klGvgCnIkr
— Ruben Barrett (@sheloveru4) September 17, 2022
Can’t wait until the lightshines on me ✨‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/zEifhl06oA
— Ruben Barrett (@sheloveru4) September 11, 2022
“I just wanted to show people that short people can do anything that tall people (can do),” Barrett said to The Ledger last month.
Barrett was once a running back and on the defensive line when he joined a Winter Haven youth football team at the age of 13. He was only 4-foot-3 at that time.
“When I started playing with my peers, it felt great to … show them that I’m not just a short person. I can do anything that (you all) can do; it’s just going to take some time,” Barrett said.
Auburndale’s junior varsity unit would go on to go 8-0 in 2021 with him as a WR.
“It feels good how I can do what a normal size person can do,” Barrett said.
