Louisiana: Interview with Denham Springs Class of 2016 Quarterback Torez Kinchen

Written by Charlie Beuttel

Twitter: @charlie_cds3 

In 2014, the Denham Springs Yellow Jackets in Denham Springs, Louisiana, finished with a 7-5 record and reached the second round of the playoffs. Going into the 2015 season expectations were high as the team was returning senior quarterback Torez Kinchen who had been the starter since halfway through his sophomore season.

Kinchen led Denham Springs to a 4-4 through the first eight games and then on senior night on Oct. 30 against Walker, the senior leader was running to gain a first down and hurt his AC joint in his shoulder as he was being tackled. The AC joint is the joint in the shoulder where the collar-bone meets the shoulder. Unfortunately, the injury knocked him out the lineup for the rest of the year. The Yellow Jackets still managed to make the playoffs but lost in the first round to Destrehan 44-23 finishing the year with a 5-6 record.

Despite missing the last two and a half games of his senior season, Kinchen still managed to put up some great numbers. The 6’2”, 205 pound, quarterback threw for 1,111 yards, 13 touchdowns, and just three interceptions in the eight games he played in before his injury.

Kinchen attended two college camps during the summer before his senior season and is receiving interest from three schools including Central Arkansas, Louisiana-Lafayette, and Southern.

His high school career may be over but that is not hindering Kinchen from working hard to rehab his shoulder and fulfill his dreams of playing college football.

In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with Torez to talk about his career at Denham Springs and his recruiting process.

Interview

What are your thoughts on the 2015 season?

“I thought we did pretty well. I think we should have thrown the ball a little more. I’m not satisfied with the way we did throw the ball but I can’t do anything.”

What are your thoughts on your individual performance?

“I thought I was doing pretty well before my shoulder injury against Walker. I think I’m on the right path to get better.”

What are your strengths on the field?

“Throwing the ball and being a leader on my team. I love to take charge and it’s a big part of my preparation.”

What college camps did you attend in the summer prior to your senior season?

“Louisiana Tech and McNeese State.”

Are you receiving any interest from any schools?

“Central Arkansas, Louisiana-Lafayette, and Southern. Southern is recruiting me the most.”

Do you have any offers?

“No sir.”

Have you gone on any visits?

“Southern.”

How did your visit at Southern?

“It went well.”

What is your favorite thing about playing football?

“I just like the brotherhood with my teammates and being on top of things and helping people as a leader.”

Who has had the biggest impact on your football career?

“Ryan Pope, who is my old junior high coach. He got the football situation in my mind. I go to him every time I have a problem or need something.”

What is your current GPA?

“2.5.”

What do you plan on studying in college?

“I want to study business.”

Photo credit: nola.com; Denham Springs QB Torez Kinchen