Interview: 2020 DE/TE Cedric Melton Talks Texas Longhorns Visit and Camp

Written by Ryan Wright

Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG

Cedric Melton played his sophomore season out of position at right tackle, but how the experience garnered may help the Houston area product in the future is still to play out. At 6-4, 230-pounds, Melton could be a next level tight end, putting his sophomore work to good use, or he could be a collegiate defensive end, a position the University of Texas sees him playing. Either way, the budding Klein Cain High School star is picking up steam along the recruiting trail at collegiate camps with several left to attend. Over the weekend, Melton showcased his growing skills for the Longhorns and then sat down for a quick one-on-one RNG catch up interview covering his camp circuit.

*Click link for April 23, 2018, RNG interview with Cedric Melton

Interview

Cedric, how are your offseason workouts coming along?

“They are going well. The last two weeks, I have been training hard. I have been doing a lot of work on my hand placement.”

Where are you seeing the biggest growth in your workouts?

“How fast my hands are moving and my power.”

Have you attended any camps since we last spoke in April?

“Yes. I have attended two, Prairie View and Texas.”

How did the Texas camp go?

“It was a really good camp.”

Which position did you compete at for the Texas camp?

“Defensive end.”

How did you showcase your skills at the Longhorns’ camp?

“I did well in my 40, during the defensive linemen drills, and during the one-on-ones.”

Apart from the camp, did you get to visit the campus and/or the facilities while in Austin?

“Yes, sir.”

How did the Texas visit go?

“It was good. It is a big campus. The coaches are nice, it was fun. They took me around and showed me their Hall of Fame and the trophy room.”

Did the coaches tell you what they are looking for from you in the recruiting process?

“Yes, sir. They want to see me at defensive end this season against competition and they want to see me dominate.”

Do you have any other upcoming camps planned?

“Yes, sir. I am going to a Houston camp on Saturday, then North Texas, Texas A&M, and another Houston camp.”

Aside from the camps, do you have any other unofficial visits planned?

“Yes, sir. I have upcoming visits planned to North Texas and Tulsa.”

Nice. There may be some overlap here, but if you will, update me on your current recruiting interest.

“I am receiving interest from North Texas, Sam Houston, Baylor, Kansas, Texas, SMU, Houston, Oregon State, and Prairie View.”

Cedric, congratulations on a successful Texas camp and good luck with all the other upcoming camps.

“Thank you.”

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Photo credit: Melton family; Cedric Melton at Texas