Louisiana Football: Interview with Barbe 2021 WR Joshua Jackson
By Charlie Beuttel
@charlie_cds3
Joshua Jackson experienced the worst nightmare a high school football player could go through in 2019 as the skilled wide receiver suffered a broken ankle during the jamboree and missed most of his junior season. However, this 6’2”, 190-pound, play-maker is fully recovered and is looking to make a statement during his senior season in 2020. Jackson possesses great hands, footwork and athleticism to snag passes and break tackles in the open field. He also has tremendous speed as he has been clocked running a 4.6 in the 40-yard dash.
This class of 2021 recruit has already showed off skills at numerous camps and it is only a matter of time before his recruiting process takes off like a rocket. Jackson not only works on the football field but also in the classroom where he currently holds a 3.6 GPA.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with Joshua to discuss his career at Barbe and get an update on his recruiting process.
Interview
Josh, what are your strengths on the football field?
“I believe my strengths on the field are being a deep threat and I am able to get up for balls.”
What was your biggest challenge that you faced this season?
“The biggest challenge that I faced on the field was when I broke my ankle in the jamboree, it really messed up my whole junior year.”
How did you overcome this injury?
“I overcame this by doing rehab with our trainer. I kept training and doing what I could to help stay ready.”
What is your practice and workout schedule during the offseason?
“My practice and workout schedule is basically our summer workouts and sometimes me and our quarterback go to the field to run routes.”
What are you working on the most?
“I’m working on my footwork the most. If I get that down I believe I can be one of the best in the area.”
Is there an NFL player that you try to model your game after?
“I definitely try to model my game off of Odell Beckham; he’s one of my favorite players and I look up to him a lot.”
What do you like most about playing wide receiver?
“My favorite thing about my position is catching passes and scoring touchdown;, it’s a great feeling.”
Have you been to any college camps?
“Last year I went to at least five camps including McNeese State, Louisiana-Lafayette, Lamar, Northwestern State and a Rivals camp in New Orleans.”
Which camp was your favorite and why?
“My favorite camp was McNeese because the coaches there gave good advice and the competition was also great to help improve my game.”
Do you have any pregame rituals?
“Before a game, I usually just listen to music and a few minutes before the game I pray.”
What is your fastest 40-yard dash time?
“4.6 laser.”
Do you play any other sports in high school?
“I’m also on the track team; I do the long jump.”
What is your favorite subject in school and why?
“My favorite subject definitely has to be science; I love doing projects.”
What is your GPA?
“3.6.”
What do you like most about playing at Barbe High School?
“What I love most about playing at Barbe is the coaches and the atmosphere of the games.”
Do you have a favorite quote or Bible verse?
“Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.”
Thank you for your time and good luck in your senior season.
“Thank you, sir.”
Photo credit: Twitter.com; Barbe WR Joshua Jackson
Photo credit: Twitter.com; Barbe WR Joshua Jackson