Recruiting Interview: OT Trey’Veon Alexander, St. Martinville
by Jace LeJeune
Today’s recruiting interview is on a very underrated offensive tackle named Tre’Veon Alexander from St. Martinville High School. Alexander definitely looks the part to be a top recruit at 6’3, 325 pounds and has the feet to play for a lot of colleges in the country. Alexander has all the physical tools to be a great offensive lineman at the next level. Another thing about this guy is that he was not always this big. Louisiana Football Magazine Editor and TV host Lee Brecheen has payed close attention to Tre’Veon Alexander since he started playing football for the Tigers because of his weight.
“I saw him as a sophomore,” said Brecheen. “Back then, he was only 230 pounds, but now, he is close to 330 pounds! Trey’Veon Alexander has great feet and is a player to watch for in the end when it comes to recruiting.”
Throughout the years that Alexander has played football, he has improved after each year. This could be the year that not only he puts it all together, but the team as well. The Tigers are off to a great start as the team is currently 2-0 winning games against Jeanerette and Assumption. This week, Trey’Veon Alexander and gang face off against Eunice High School which has a couple of stud defensive backs on their team. It should be a good matchup and we will see if the Tigers can keep their perfect record alive. Before the season began, we caught up with the veteran offensive lineman for St. Martinville and he gave his thoughts on the season as well as some advice to other offensive linemen who are trying to get bigger and stronger like him. All that and more on today’s recruiting interview!
LAFM: What’s your name, age, position, and school you play for?
Tre’Veon Alexander, 16, OT , St. Martinville Senior High
LAFM: What’s your height and weight?
6’3 325
LAFM: What’s your ACT and GPA?
16 3.3
LAFM: What were your accomplishments as a football player last year?
I helped carry the team to better things last season.
LAFM: Lee Brecheen said that he saw you play as a sophomore and you were about 6’5, 230 and now you are over 300 pounds. What made you become bigger and stronger over that period of time?
Coaches giving me suggestions on how to make me bigger and stronger. Special thanks to Coach Vincent and his crew for helping me out.
LAFM: Last year, the team went 6-5 and made the playoffs. What is the next step for the team?
To go undefeated.
LAFM: What are your individual goals for this season?
Never give up on a play.
LAFM: You are the leader of the offensive line. Who are some other linemen on the team that you feel like is going to have a breakout year?
Ty Nelson, Matthew Raymond, and Kydrek Alexander
LAFM: Have you received any offers? If so, who are they from? If not, have you received any interests from any coaches?
Yes I received a lot of interests from coaches.
LAFM: What are your strengths as an offensive tackle?
Play making
LAFM: What are some areas that you are trying to improve on?
Footwork
LAFM: Who was the toughest defensive lineman that you had to block last year and why?
I have to say it was one of my own teammates because he never gave up on plays so that meant that we had to go head to head all practice.
LAFM: If you had to compare yourself with a college or NFL player, who would it be and why?
J.J. Watt (former Wisconsin defensive end and current All-Pro defensive end for the Houston Texans) because he inspires me to one day play in the pro league.
LAFM: What are some of your hobbies after football season is over?
I love to mess with cars and audio systems.
LAFM: What is your favorite play as an offensive lineman and why?
3 wham because you get to pancake people.
LAFM: Is there anybody in your family that has played high school, college, or even professional football? If so, who are they, where did they play, and what position?
Yes my dad, uncles, and brothers played football. My cousin Damion Harris plays in the NFL. I believe he is leaving the New York Jets to go play for the New York Giants.
LAFM: Who are some people that you like to give a shout out to for helping you be in the position that you are at today?
My parents and my coach.
LAFM: What do you want to say to all the college scouts and coaches reading this article?
Never give up on a team or player!
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