Louisiana Football: Interview with 2022 Huntington Star Receiver Zyion Claville
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Zyion Claville had a breakout junior season for the Huntington Raiders in Shreveport. The athletic pass catcher had 24 receptions for 565 yards and seven touchdowns before breaking his leg in the Raider’s first-round playoff game on Nov. 27 against Livonia. The 6’2″, 175-pound, playmaker has tremendous route running and catching ability while utilizing his great speed, athleticism and footwork. Claville also shows tremendous leadership both on and off the field.
This class of 2022 recruit currently holds three college offers from Virginia, Kansas, and Tulane and is also drawing interest from several other big-time programs.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I caught up with Zyion to talk about his junior season at Huntington and get an update on his recruiting process.
Interview
Zyion, how would you grade your individual performance during your junior season?
I’d say my individual performance was excellent all year.
What would you say was your best game and why?
Our game against Benton, and we won.
What are your strengths on the football field?
My deep threat ability and my ability to catch anything thrown in my direction.
What kind of offensive scheme does Huntington run?
We run an RPO type scheme.
How do your skills translate to this scheme?
We always have our opponents guessing and I’m very hard to cover in this scheme.
How would you describe what kind of player you are?
I’m a different breed, no one can cover me and I do whatever my team needs me to do.
How would you describe what kind of teammate you are?
I’m a leader both on and off the field.
What is your fastest 40-yard dash time?
My best time is 4.5.
Is there an NFL player that you try to model your game after?
Devante Adams and Mike Thomas.
What do you like most about playing at Huntington?
I love playing football with my best friends, we all respect each other.
Do you play any other sports in high school?
I play basketball and run track.
Who has had the biggest impact on your high school football career?
My godfather and mom because they always motivate me.
What is your favorite subject in school and why?
Math and social studies, I don’t find them boring like all the rest.
What is your GPA?
4.0.
Do you have any college offers?
Virginia, Kansas, and Tulane.
Are there any schools showing interest in you?
Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, Louisiana Tech, and Louisiana-Lafayette.
What are your goals for the offseason?
Recover from my season-ending leg injury and I want to gain muscle and get stronger.
Do you have a favorite quote or Bible verse?
My favorite quote is, “The world is yours,” and my favorite Bible verse is, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do and He will establish your plans.”
Thank you for your time.
Thank you, sir.
Photo credit: The Shreveport Times; Huntington WR Zyion Claville