Interview: 2020 California CB Amir Alamin Impresses at New Position
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
If you watch Class of 2020 cornerback Amir Alamin’s game film from his junior season, one would not know that was his first season guarding receivers and stuffing the run. The 5-11 160-pound, athlete made the move from receiver, and made it look easy coming up with 38 tackles, 25 solo, a tackle for a loss, broke up three passes, and picked off two. The instincts are there along with the athleticism. The offseason is all about Alamin putting it all together through practices with his Temecula High School squad and on the 7v7 scene with E.A.T. (Explosive Athletic Training) for what should be a big senior season.
In an RNG exclusive, I sat down with one of California’s rising corners flying under the radar to learn more about his game and offseason goals.
Interview
Amir, you were all over the field during your junior season making plays as a corner. Looking back on your season, what grade would you give your performance?
“I’d give myself a “B”. I could have done more, I do not feel that I have played to my full potential yet.”
Your game reel shows that you have a strong understanding of the game recognizing route trees with very good coverage, what are some of the other skills to your game?
“I feel I am good at reading the QB, I got better at it. I am working on watching his drops and knowing the routes that will be run. My tackling has improved especially my one-on-one tackling. I feel like I am good at doing that.”
What were some of the areas of your game that took a big step forward last season?
“I switched from receiver to defensive back last season, my fluidity and my back pedal all improved.”
Where all might we see you on the field in 2019?
“Next year I am playing corner and receiver.”
Which areas of your game are you working on this offseason?
“I am working on my skills as a cornerback. I am working on being more patient at line, better with my eye my eye discipline, and my technique.”
Are you playing 7v7 with a travel team?
“Yes. I am playing with E.A.T. (Explosive Athletic Training).”
How is E.A.T. helping you improve your game?
“The competition. There is a lot of competition out there. That competition is getting me better and helping my skills improve. There is a great coaching staff with E.A.T. helping me out.”
How have the 7v7 tournaments gone so far?
“Our goal is to get a trophy, we fell short in the Passing Downs in semifinal but we are working hard.”
With E.A.T., have you had a chance to unofficially visit any schools yet?
“Yes. We visited UC-Davis.”
How did that visit go?
“It was a great experience. It was great meeting the staff and knowing the type of players that they want on their roster.”
Are you playing any other sports for Temecula?
“Yes. I run track.”
Which events?
“The 100 and 200.”
When you are doing something with football, what are you doing for fun away from football?
“I am usually training, preparing for a track meet, or playing video games.”
What is a goal of yours for the offseason, a goal that you can control?
“My goal is to become a better player. I am working to become better in all areas of my game and my goal is to get bigger, stronger, and faster.”
Amir, it was great speaking with you today. I wish you luck with the rest of your 7v7 season.
“Thank you.”
Photo credit: E.A.T.; Amir Alamin in E.A.T. team photo 2019