Interview: 14-Offer 3-Star 2022 Arkansas Talent Quincey McAdoo is True All-Around Athlete
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
Even through a difficult 3-7 season for the Lions, something special was happening on the field for Clarendon High School in 2019. As the team clawed for every yard and fought to limit opposing Arkansas offenses, a true all-around athlete emerged in Quincey McAdoo.
McAdoo was impressive to say the least shinning in all three phases of the game during his sophomore campaign. On offense, he carried the rock 65 times for 625 yards with eight scores and secured 19 passes for 345 yards with three more trips into the end zone. On special teams, the Class of 2022 standout returned six punts for 105 yards and took back 10 kicks for 150.
Another area where the 6-3, 177-pound, star dominated was on defense. As a free safety/outside linebacker, McAdoo took down 104 ball carriers with five picks – one pick-six, and forced two fumbles. The efforts on the field for McAdoo brought home All-Conference and All-State honorable mention accolades along with three-star recruiting status and 14 offers to think about.
In an RNG first-look, McAdoo goes in-depth on his skills on the field and plans for recruiting visits in the coming months.
Interview
Quincey, your talent truly shinned on both sides of the ball last season having a big impact for the Lions. Entering into your sophomore season did you expect to produce the type of season you did?
“Before the season my coach told me we would be shorthanded, we were led by a lot of sophomores. I was ready for it; I was ready to get the ball. My goal was to try to be great and do well.”
Where all were you lining up on the field in 2019?
“Last season I played running back, receiver, outside linebacker, free safety, and kick and punt returner.”
Impressive. Given all that you were doing, how did you prepare for a given game each week?
“We have film day on Monday. Every Monday we watch film, that is the lightest day, and go out and study on defense first. We do that every day until Friday, and I watched film on my own every day.”
As a receiver, you were utilized in a lot of different ways so you could tear apart opposing Arkansas defenses, how were the coaches getting the ball into your hands?
“If I was getting pressed, we’d run a fade. Most schools watch film, so they would play eight to nine yards off; when they did that, I would do a simple key route. My quarterback would throw it to me, and I can make the guy miss.”
When the season ended, what did you feel were the strengths to your game on offense?
“My running was way better. Last year, I danced a whole bunch and juked too much. I learned how to lower my shoulder and take a hit.”
As a defender, how do you feel your talents improved during your sophomore season?
“My freshman season I had only 12 tackles – going from 12 to 104 tackles, that is big. I lived for defense this year. We had to get stops with our defense last year to get the ball back to the offense.”
For the upcoming season, are you taking on all the same roles?
“We have more kids at our school now, we’ll see. I talked to my coach last week, he said I would be playing the same way this year as last year, all over the field.”
To do all of that again in 2020, what have you been working on this spring?
“Mostly my footwork. Having the ball in my hands, I need to improve my footwork, and I will continue to work on that, and getting stronger in the weight room.”
What has been your daily workout routine to prepare for the 2020 grind?
“We just started working out last week at school. This spring, I have been working out at home. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, those are my arm days. My mom has us doing all that – three sets of 10 on bench, the same with curls, and has us doing push-ups. On Tuesday and Thursday, that is leg day. We put the bar on our back and do squats and as many calf raises as we can, and we do jumping squats as high as you can and as many times as you can for explosion.”
Speed is such a big part of what makes you dynamic on the field. How fast are you?
“One day at practice, my coach clocked me at a 4.36 unofficial. My official laser-time is 4.46 ran at a camp in Dumas.”
Let’s get into recruiting. Which schools are showing interest but have not offered yet?
“All the schools have offered through my coach. My coach is telling me LSU is interested, and that they are talking to him heavy. That is the only college I know about.”
That’s exciting. How many offers do you have now?
“Fourteen.”
Which programs have offered you most recently?
“Baylor and Florida International.”
McAdoo’s Offer Sheet: Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Florida International, Florida State, Houston, Memphis, Miami, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas A&M
Have you started taking any visits?
“In ninth grade I went to Arkansas.”
This summer and/or fall, do you have any planned visits?
“This year I am visiting as many schools as I can. My mom said she will take me and my 7v7 coach said he will too. We are planning on visiting Auburn, Oklahoma, Baylor, Memphis, and I want to try to visit Oregon.”
Your physical talents and abilities bring a leadership role along with that. What type of leader are you both on and off the field?
“On the field I try to keep everyone motivated. I am hyping everyone up even if they had nothing to do with the play. It works. I am the same way even if we are getting beat; I always try to bring them up. Off the field, I stay around the house a lot and try to be a role model for my brother. I try to show him that you don’t have to do what others are doing, especially if they are doing something bad – you don’t have to fall into peer pressure. With my little brother, I try to set a good example for him.”
Quincey, that is a great way to end the interview today. I appreciate your time and wish you continued success with your workouts this summer.
“Thank you.”
Photo credit: McAdoo family; Quincey McAdoo spring workouts