by Lee Brecheen
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| D'Aaron Bennett |
August 8, 2011 - Not all of the top football players play at the better programs in Louisiana every year. You can’t overlook a kid because of a team’s success. Whether the team is good or bad, when it comes to recruiting you look for someone who can play the game.
That’s the case for Athlete D’Aaron Bennett, who stands 6-0 and weighs 205 pounds and plays several positions for his team at Pointe Coupee Central High School in New Roads, Louisiana. I was able to spot this kid in a couple of games I filmed in 2010, and I came away very impressed by his ability to run and give high effort every play. If his team had more size he could play his more natural position at Linebacker, but the team needs him as a Defensive End to give them a chance to succeed. I watched this kid play WR, TE, DB, DE last year, and he runs a 4.5 in the forty and reads and reacts very well.
I would not even rule out Free Safety because he carries his weight so well at 205, and his hips are still fluid when he runs at that weight being six foot tall. If the right team takes this kid in the end, he has a chance to be a pretty good football player for someone in college. I would put him either as a DI or IAA player depending on what type of season he has in 2011 to show off for the college coaches.
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I hope you enjoy the interview below by Mark Clements
Interview by Mark Clements
LAFM: For starters, what’s your current height, weight and forty time?
DB: My height is 6 foot, my weight is 205 and my forty time is a 4.56.
LAFM: Are you originally from Louisiana?
DB: Yeah, I grew up in New Rhodes.
LAFM: Which teams did you root for growing up?
DB: LSU and Southeastern, and New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons.
LAFM: When did you first start playing football?
DB: When I was 13.
LAFM: Has it always been a big part of your family? Have you had any family members who played football in the past?
DB: My grandpaw and my cousin played in high school at Livonia High School.
LAFM: Do you play any other sports?
DB: I runt rack.
LAFM: What events do you run?
DB: I’m on the 4x1 team and the 100-meter dash.
LAFM: Do you play any other positions besides wide receiver?
DB: I play wide receiver, tight end, I alternate at running back and I might kick return.
LAFM: Which position is your strongest and where do you see yourself being recruited?
DB: Wide receiver or slot. My position is depending on game situations this year.
LAFM: Is there anyone in college or the Pros that you look up to or try to model your game after?
DB: Yeah, Michael Crabtree and the way he approaches the game.
LAFM: What do you think is your biggest strength as a player and what part of your game are you trying to improve upon most next year?
DB: The biggest thing I need to improve is my route running. My biggest advantage is my strength and my size.
LAFM: Have you been to any camps at this point? If so, which ones?
DB: Yeah, I went to the ASU combine and I also attended the camp at Southeastern University.
LAFM: Which colleges have you received offers from?
DB: No offers yet.
LAFM: Which schools have you talked to and which ones stick out right now at the top of your list?
DB: Missouri, Mississippi State and Southeastern. Missouri is the frontrunner. [I like] the academic program.
LAFM: Have you thought about what you might want to study in college?
DB: Yeah, environmental science.
LAFM: What are some goals you’ve set for next season, for yourself and for the team?
DB: I really want to score 15 touchdowns and help lead my team to the playoffs.
LAFM: Which school is your favorite to play against, or which game gets you the most fired up each year?
DB: This year I don’t really know because we’re in a new district. This is going to be our first time in this district.
LAFM: What are some of the most memorable games or plays you’ve been a part of?
DB: The biggest rival is always the jamboree against Livonia High School.
LAFM: And lastly can you give us your current GPA and ACT score?
DB: My GPA is a 3.5 and I take the ACT later in August.
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