Interview: 10-Offer 3-Star Missouri 2022 DE DJ Wesolak Updates Season
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
DJ Wesolak is becoming one of the best recruits in the 2022 class in the Show Me State. The 6’5”, 225-pound, beast is a key piece of the Boonville defense, a defense that is only giving up 20 points a game helping the Pirates to a 5-3 record after eight games. This monster defensive end has tremendous size, strength and speed to blow up plays in the backfield and track down opposing quarterbacks.
The Class of 2022 prospect currently has 10 college offers including Tennessee and Nebraska while also receiving interest from Oklahoma and Florida State. Not only does Wesolak star on the gridiron but also on the basketball and track team and has 3.0 GPA in the classroom.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I caught up with the Booneville star to talk about his junior season and get an update on his recruiting process.
Interview
DJ, how would you grade your individual performance during your junior season?
I would grade my junior season very high. I’ve played really good football. I consider myself one of the best players at my position.
What are your strengths on the football field?
My strengths on the football field would be my speed, quickness and dominance off the edge.
What is one area of your game that you’ve seen the most improvement in since the start of the regular season?
One thing I’ve improved a lot over the season is my body and mind.
What has been the most memorable moment of your high school career?
The most memorable moment was receiving my first offer from the University of Tennessee.
What kind of defensive scheme does Boonville run?
We like to change our defensive scheme a lot to be great against opponents but we like to play fast and hard.
How would you describe what kind of player you are?
I love to be physical, and I’m fast and strong.
How would you describe what kind of teammate you are?
I’m a very supportive teammate. I love to see my brothers succeed in life and I’m always here to talk and help. I’m never trying to be cocky. I love to be humble and be a great teammate and brother to them.
Is there an NFL player that you try to model your game after?
I like to copy my game off of Chase Young and Myles Garret, they are both dominant pass rushers and fast off the edge.
What are your maxes in the weight room?
My max bench is 325, my max squat is 450, my max incline is 285, and my max deadlift is 585.
What do you like most about playing at your high school?
I love playing at my school because everyone around has my back and even the teachers are very helpful and help guide us to be successful.
Do you play any other sports in high school?
I also play basketball, track and am going to start playing baseball again.
Who has had the biggest impact on your football career?
My mom has the most impact on my career. She’s been very supportive and has pushed me every day to be better.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself in five years playing college football somewhere that feels like home.
Do you have any college offers?
I have 10 college offers as of right now from Tennessee, Iowa State, Kansas State, Boston College, Nebraska, Michigan State, Louisville, Kansas, Akron, and Ball State.
Are you receiving interest from any other schools?
I’ve also received interest from a ton of schools including Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Florida State and more.
What is your GPA?
3.0.
What are your goals for the rest of your high school career?
My goal for my high school career is to win a state championship.
Do you have a favorite quote or Bible verse?
My favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you, sir.
Photo credit: Twitter.com; Booneville DE DJ Wesolak