Interview: Where to Play 2018 California 4-Star ATH Bryan Addison a Good College Coaching Dilemma

Written by Ryan Wright

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The game of football can come down to a chess match with one of the keys to winning the game is creating mismatches exploiting the other team’s weaknesses. Another game plan college coaches take to the field on any given Saturday is to enforce their will, especially on defense, giving the opposition no choice but to try to come up with a counter solution to win the contest. With Class of 2018 all-around athlete Bryan Addison, college coaches are in one of the best dilemmas possible trying to figure out if the California talent should terrorize defenses as a wide receiver or be a head hunting tough as nails safety knocking away hopeful passes while knocking top running backs on their can at the point of impact.

Addison is another one of those guys that more than meets the eyeball test and then backs it up on the gridiron. Junipero Serra High School posted a 7-4 record in 2016 primarily using Addison at safety where he racked up a stat line of 53 tackles, three picks, seven passes defended, and one forced fumble earning four-star status. Addison was not used often in the passing game but when he did he was truly explosive giving statistical nerds like myself a moment of pause. The stat line was complete with four receptions covering 56 yards with two touchdowns.

The chain moving target that can also give defenses a fit in the red zone or be an offense stopping safety… what will one lucky college program do with Addison? So far 11 offers have been placed on the table for the 6-4, 185 pound, standout with teams like USC, Nebraska, Army, Illinois, Oregon State, Washington State, Utah, and Oklahoma just wanting him on the roster and then figure out where to best utilize his talents.

In a Recruiting News Guru exclusive interview, I sat down with Addison as the exposure camp circuit is in full-swing getting a rundown on his off-season plans and recruitment to date.

Interview

Bryan, you have really good open-field speed and closing speed in games. Do you also run track?

“Yes, I am running tack.”

Which events?

“The 100, 200, long jump and 4×1.”

Which event is your best?

“The long jump.”

What is your personal best in the 100?

“An 11-flat.”

What is the best 40-yard dash time you’ve laid down?

“4.6.”

You do some head hunting at safety in addition to your play at receiver, which position do you like best?

“My favorite is safety.”

What separates you from other safeties in the 2018 class?

“My height. Most safeties are 5-11. I’m longer and I have a different mentality.”

What is your mentality that makes you different?

“My savageness.”

What are some of the things you are working on this off-season for your senior year?

“I’m working on my speed and my ball catching.”

You got an offer from Arizona State Tuesday. How did they extend the offer to you?

“They did it through my brother. My brother called me, he was playing around talking to me about Arizona State and then said they offered you. He gave me the coaches’ number and told me to call them. Then I called to find out he wasn’t joking.”

How long did it take to believe him that ASU had offered?

“IT did not take too long. They called me right after so I knew this must be real.”

How many offers do you have now?

“I have 11 offers.”

Are there any in contact with more so than the others?

“There are none really above the other. It is all pretty even.”

Which schools are showing recruiting interest in you but have not offered?

“Notre Dame, Washington, and Tennessee.”

Have you taken any visits yet?

“Yes. I have been to Michigan, Notre Dame, and Florida State.”

What have you learned about college be it the game or student life from your visits?

“I learned you have to take everything far more serious in college, especially in the weight room.”

Do you have any planned visits for this spring or summer?

“Nebraska and Oklahoma this spring.”

What has you excited about those visits?

“The atmosphere and their style of football.”

Do you know which camps you might attend coming up?

“I don’t know which college camps I might attend. I am going to the Opening and Rivals camps.”

We were at the Under Armour All-American Camp. How did that camp go for you?

“It went well. I was expecting invitation but I will keep working until I get it.”

How did the one-on-ones go?

“I did good. I only had two passes caught on me. “

Are you playing any 7v7 this spring?

“Yes, sir. I play for Premium.”

When is your next tournament?

“We have the Adidas tournament this weekend (Las Vegas).”

What is your cumulative GPA?

“3.3.”

Have you taken the ACT or SAT yet?

“Not yet.”

What are your primary off-season goals?

“I just want to come back stronger and bigger.”

Bryan, thanks for your time today and good luck with all of your upcoming 7v7 tournaments and camps.

“Thank you.”

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