Interview: 4-Star 2021 Tennessee WR Tray Curry Gives Quick Offseason Update Interview
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
There was little opposing Tennessee defenses could do against Tray Curry during the 2018 high school football season but hope for a running play. The 6-2, 198-pound, receiver was beastly approaching the 1,000-yard mark with 982 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. The action for Bradley Central High School against 6A foes has brought a four-star ranking and 11 offers to date from college programs to Curry. Three teams have successfully hosted Curry this offseason with Virginia Tech, Kentucky, and Tennessee getting early visits in with the rising star. With college camps coming this summer along with visits to Ole Miss and Alabama, I caught up with Curry for a quick overview on his offseason workouts and recruiting process.
Interview
Tray, I want to start today off talking about your speed. Your speed is a game changer for Bradley Central. What is the fastest time you’ve put down in a sprint like the 40?
“My fastest 40-yard dash time is a 4.6 I ran at school.”
Your speed grabs attention but your hands and concentration level on watching the ball into your hands is fantastic as well. What are some of the other traits to your game allowing you to be so productive?
“My releases, footwork, and my route running.”
What are some of the routes you like to run?
“I like running posts, digs, and verticals.”
Which route or routes do you feel are unstoppable for you?
“A vertical route.”
Which game last season was your best?
“My best game last season was the Maryville game. I had 10 receptions for 120 yards and one 70-yard touchdown.”
Was there a weakness to your game at the start of the 2018 season that became a strength by the end of the season?
“My blocking. I worked hard on that to get better. And, my footwork and getting off the line.”
Will your role on the team change at all in 2019?
“I am playing some safety this season.”
Are you excited about lining up at safety in 2019?
“I can’t wait. It will be fun.”
What are you working on this spring?
“I am working on strength and my route running.”
Are you going to any camps this summer?
“I am going to a Nike Opening Regional on May 19. I just went to an Under Armour camp in Atlanta.”
How did the Under Armour camp go for you?
“I did well. I shutdown some corners.”
Are you going to any college camps?
“I will go to some college camps but I none are set right now.”
You are racking up the offers, how many do you have now?
“I have 11 offers.”
Curry’s Offer Sheet: Arkansas, Chattanooga, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisville, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Virginia, and Virginia Tech
Which schools are showing interest but have not offered yet?
“Ole Miss and Alabama.”
Have you visited any schools this offseason?
“Yes. I have taken visits to Virginia Tech, Kentucky, and Tennessee.”
How did the Virginia Tech visit go?
“It was good. I liked it.”
What about the Tennessee trip, how did that go?
“I liked it. I tried on a jersey and we took some pictures. I like the coaching staff at Tennessee.”
Do you have any planned visits coming up?
“Yes. I am planning on visiting Mississippi State and Ole Miss.”
Tray, thanks for your time today and good luck with your upcoming camps and visits.
“Thank you.”
Photo credit: Curry family; Tray Curry at Tennessee