Recruiting Interview: DT Tre’Vas Chambers, Hahnville
by Jace LeJeune
Hahnville DT Tre’Vas Chambers has all the tools to become a great defensive lineman. He’s big enough to play on the defensive line at a D-1 school and at the same time, he has the quickness to chase down running backs in the backfield and to get around offensive lineman. He can stuff the run and rush the passer.Best of all, Tre’Vas is an unselfish football player that will help his team do little things in order for his team to win. Our recruiting guru Lee Brecheen thinks that Tre’Vas really caught on at the end of the regular season and can become even better this upcoming season. “Tre’Vas is a major sleeper,” Brecheen said. “He really came on late his junior year and if he has a great senior season, he can get some power five school offers. Tre’Vas plays hard and he also gained some weight which will help him as well.” If Tre’Vas lives up to his potential this season, he will not only get offers but he will get some offers from some major schools. Read more about Tre’Vas as he talks about the recruiting process, his influences, and his expectations for the season in today’s recruiting interview!

Tre’Von Chambers standing his ground in a 49-12 playoff win against Alexandria High school last year. (Photo provided by the St. Charles Herald Guide)
LAFM: What’s your name, age, and position?
My name is Tre’Vas J Chambers. I’m 17 year old and play nose guard or defensive tackle.
LAFM: What’s your height and weight?
I am 6’2″ and weigh 275.
LAFM: What’s your 40 yard dash time, max bench press, and max squat max?
My 40 yard dash time was 5.09. My max bench is 305 and my max squat is 405 × 10.
LAFM: What’s your ACT and GPA?
My ACT is 18 and my GPA is a 2.0. I’m committed to working hard this year to improve my ACT and GPA by the end of my senior year.
LAFM: What were your stats and accomplishments last season?
I made 2nd team all district and missed 1st by a vote.
LAFM: Did you attend any football camps over the summer? If so, where?
I wasn’t able to make it to any summer camps due to family matters.
LAFM: Did you receive any offers? If so, from where?
I have not yet had any formal offers but I have meet with many college coaches this spring.
LAFM: How has the recruiting process been treating you? What is some advice that you would give to a teammate about the process?
LAFM: What are your strengths as a defensive lineman?
Some of my strengths as a defensive linemen is that I could hold my ground, I have good footwork and technique.
LAFM: What are things that you need to improve on?
LAFM: What was your best game at Hahnville?
The best game I played at Hahnville would be against Terrebonne.
LAFM: The team made it pretty far into the playoffs reaching the semifinals before losing to Zachary. What does the team need to do in order to get back to the dome?
As a team, we need to be able to trust each other. Our quarterback needs to trust the offensive line to block for him. The offense needs to trust that the defense has their back and they got ours, but individually, people need to know it’s not about how much glory you get. It’s about helping the team win.
LAFM: What teams are you looking forward to play this year?
I’m looking forward to play against our first five: Woodlawn(BR), Patterson, Riverside, St.Thomas More and especially against Destrehan.
LAFM: What are your individual goals for this season?
LAFM: What are the team goals for this season?
LAFM: What is the best player that you have played against?
I honestly would have to say that the best player I went against would be (Kellton Hollins) former center from Zachary and current center for TCU. He was just good at his craft and I wasn’t mentally prepared for what happened that night.
LAFM: What college or NFL player do you compare yourself to and why?
LAFM: Is there anybody in your family that has played high school, college, or even professional football? If so, who and where did they play?
My uncle Troy L. Major played for Hahnville on the defensive line.
LAFM: Is there anybody that you need to thank for putting you in this position that you are in today?
LAFM: What separates you from any other defensive lineman in the state?
What separates me from the rest is my mind state. Even when we’re down or lost, my mind doesn’t drift to blaming others. What we need to do to get better as a team.