Interview: 2019 Do-Everything Athlete Kyrin Beachem is Still Flying Under the Recruiting Radar

Written by Ryan Wright

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The word “athlete” gets tossed around loosely in football circles. More times than not the term signifies a player that is a tweener with an undefined spot with the potential to play a couple of different positions at the next level. Every now and again a guy like Kyrin Beachem comes along reminding us all what it truly means to be an “athlete” at the high school level. Based on his overwhelming performance during his junior season, perhaps a better term should be applied… for Beachem – how about Mr. All-Purpose Yards?

If Beachem (6-0, 177) was anything for Oceanside High School during the 2017 season, he was certainly a playmaker, and on both sides of the ball. Getting snaps in at cornerback against Division-I California teams, and holding his own, is impressive, but his talents on offense shinned through without question. Mr. All-Purpose Yards had 450 receiving yards with four touchdowns scored. When he was not running routes, he was throwing the pigskin to his teammates connecting for 712 passing yards being responsible for five more scores going up on the board. In a run-pass option attack, Beachem exploited run defenses for 970 yards with six more trips into the end zone. Since there is no true term for a do-all playmaker like Beachem, opposing coaches pulled together to honor him as a first team All-Avocado League receiver in 2017.

The word on Beachem among college coaches has only hit the hard searching programs thus far, but that is expected to change. An offer has been extended from Idaho, but with schools like Washington, San Diego State, and Nevada putting him on the board, other schools will follow suit in time.

In a Recruiting News Guru exclusive interview, I sat down with the overlooked, for now, Class of 2019 talent to learn more about his game and offseason workouts.

Interview

Kyrin, you played receiver and quarterback last season, what was that like for you getting time in at both positions and having the pigskin in your hands as often as you did?

“It was great. The coaches wanted more wins to get into the playoffs. They thought the ball in my hands as a play-maker I could get it done.”

Which position do you like best?

“I like receiver the best.”

You also got some time in at corner, how did that go for you?

“It was rough trying to remember all the defenses. At corner, there are a lot of responsibilities just like at quarterback. It was a hard transition back and forth.”

If that wasn’t enough, you also returned punts. Do you feel that you were the best conditioned player in California last season?

(Laughs) “Sometimes. Yeah, I felt like it. Sometimes I was not tired after a game, but then there were times when I was tired.”

Which areas of your game saw the most improvement during your junior season?

“The most improved part was the way I escaped tackles and made plays. My blocking got better as a receiver.”

How did the three-game run into the playoffs against tough teams help expand your skillset on the field?

“Those tough games boosted my confidence as a quarterback. We had back-to-back losses during the season, I thought I was doing a bad job as a quarterback. But, the playoffs boosted my confidence to lead the team.”

Which game was your best last season?

“My best game, I had two – the Point Loma game and the second time against El Camino (both playoff games).”

What did you do well in those games to make them your best?

“Against Point Loma, I passed for two touchdowns and had a receiving touchdowns. I think I may have had three rushing touchdowns. I can’t remember. I had five total touchdowns. Against El Camino, I had 100 yards rushing and three passing touchdowns.”

Where all might we see you line up on the field in 2018?

“The coaches kept me at QB this year.”

What are you working on this offseason?

“My passing and reading defenses.”

Are you playing 7v7 this spring?

“I am. I am playing with Fast Camp and Seven60 Athletes.”

How is that helping your game?

“It is going great. I’m getting more exposure and learning from the best coaches in the county.”

Which camps have you been to this spring?

“I went to the Under Armour All-American camp and the Nike Opening.”

Which camp do you feel was your best?

“The Nike Opening.”

Which position did you compete at with the camps?

“I went as a receiver.”

What is the fastest 40-yard dash time you’ve put down?

“My sophomore year I ran a 4.5.”

Do you have any more camps set for this spring or summer?

“No.”

Going into recruiting. Which schools are showing interest but have not offered you yet?

“Washington, San Diego State, and Nevada.”

Do you have any offers?

“I have an offer from Idaho.”

Last question. What goals have you set for yourself this offseason?

“I am working on my leadership and helping my little brother take football more seriously. Same goes with the sophomores and juniors on the team. I want to end it out with a bang my senior year. No more joking around.”

Kyrin, thanks for your time today and good luck with the rest of your offseason workouts.

“Thank you.”

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Featured Photo Credit: Taelor Holdcraft; Kyrin Beachem in action