Illinois Football: Interview with St. Charles East 3-Star 2020 OL Dylan Barrett
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
St. Charles East High School, located 40 miles west of Chicago, is off to another great season in 2018 with a 2-0 start after the Fighting Saints finishing 9-3 in 2017 making it to the second round of the playoffs. In their two wins this season, they have outscored their opponents 79-21 with the key to their offensive success being the play of their offensive line led by Class of 2020 star Dylan Barrett.
Barrett (6-5, 285), an offensive guard, is currently ranked as the ninth best recruit in the state of Illinois among his peer group with three-star status. The big man does a great job finishing his blocks and battling his opponents until the end of every play. Off the field, Barrett works hard in the classroom where he has GPA of 4.4. That kind of play on the field and dedication to the books has drawn a next level audience. Barrett holds numerous college offers from the likes of Iowa and Wisconsin. It’s only a matter of time before colleges all over the country come knocking on his door.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru, I sat down with Dylan to discuss his recruiting process and his career at St. Charles East.
Interview
What are your thoughts on your individual performance last year?
“I think I did well but there was a lot to improve upon, but I brought a lot of attention with last year’s highlights.”
What are your thoughts on your individual performance so far this year?
“I think I have played well these last two games, but, like I said before, there is a lot to improve on.”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“I think my strengths are that I play with a chip on my shoulder to be the best and that I also like finishing my blocks.”
Did you receive any individual honors last year?
“I was Academic All-Conference.”
Did you attend any college camps this summer?
“I went to a few including camps at Wisconsin, Notre Dame and Iowa.”
Have you been to any colleges for a visit?
“I’ve been on a lot of visits.”
Do you have any college offers?
“I have 11 college offers including Northern Illinois, Western Michigan, Duke, Boston College, Cincinnati, Illinois, Northwestern, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri and Purdue.”
Are there any other schools showing you interest?
“There a lot of other schools showing me interest.”
What is your max squat and max bench in the weight room?
“My max bench is 295 and my max squat is 405.”
What game left on the schedule are you most looking forward to playing?
“Our game against St. Charles North.”
What are your goals for your senior season?
“To be the best I can be, win state, and be named All-State.”
What is your GPA?
“4.4.”
Who has had the biggest impact on your football career and why?
“All my coaches and my parents, because of all they do for me.”
Do you have a favorite quote?
“Success isn’t owned, it’s leased, and rent is due everyday”, by J.J. Watt (Houston Texans).”
Thank you for your time and good luck this season.
“Thank you, sir.
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