Interview: Rising 2021 California WR Beaux Collins Updates Latest SEC Offers

Written by Ryan Wright

Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG

Athletes at all levels are put through every kind of test in a continuing effort to prove their talents and abilities. Different coaches have different measuring sticks to gauge an athlete, especially when it comes to how a high school football player projects at the next level by a college coach. One rising talent that has passed perhaps the most important test so far, the eyeball test, is Beaux Collins. Collins is arguably the fastest rising Class of 2021 recruit in the nation.

For the diehards seeking a heap of tape on Collins, you will have to wait. The Los Angeles are prospect spent his freshman season playing against his peer group getting a late season call-up to the varsity level with Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks). After lining up at receiver and safety in 2017, an offseason move to St. John Bosco (Bellflower) now has Collins focused in at receiver… and the result is speaking volumes.

St. John Bosco is routinely one of the top high school football programs in the nation, further cementing their place among the best in the country after a MaxPreps’ end of season No. 3 national ranking. If a player is making it work on the Braves practice field, safe to bet that when the lights go on for a Friday game, the toughest competition for said players was a week of practice in preparation. That same mindset has trickled into the college recruiting ranks. Collins has showed up big this spring during Braves’ practices leading to seven Division-I scholarship offers; Arkansas, Ole Miss, Nevada, Arizona State, Washington State, Oregon, and Nebraska.

In a Recruiting News Guru exclusive interview, I caught up with the 6-3, 185-pound, standout after his latest two offers from Ole Miss and Arkansas to learn more about his recruiting process and offseason workouts.

Interview

Beaux, you are quickly earning a reputation as an all-around athlete, where all did you line up on the field during your freshman season to start picking up that distinction?

“I mostly played receiver and strong safety last season. I played a couple of plays during two games at corner.”

How did your overall game improve during your freshman season?

“My route running and my hands got a lot better. On defense, my tackling and reading the quarterback improved.”

Of all the positions, which do you like playing best?

“Receiver.”

You transferred this offseason to St. John Bosco, how has the transfer gone so far?

“Great. It has been a great move for me. They have put me on a platform here; it is exciting.”

Where all will you line up for the Braves during your sophomore season?

“Receiver.”

Will you play any defense during your sophomore season?

“I will if the coaches need me.”

What are you working on this offseason?

“My speed and getting out of the breaks on my route. Those two things are the most important things for me right now.”

How have the Braves looked during spring practices?

“We look great. We should be at the top of our league this year with a shot to win a national title.”

Have any college programs come by Bosco to meet with you in-person or to watch you practice with the team?

“Plenty of colleges were at our showcase a couple of weeks ago. I met a lot of coaches then.”

Which programs did you have a chance to meet with then?

“Clemson, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, and Illinois.”

What are college coaches telling you they like about your skillset?

“They like my size, how I go up and get the ball, and my great hands.”

Do you have any upcoming camps scheduled to further showcase your growing talents?

“On Friday, I am competing at the Elite 11 Finals. Next week, I am going to Notre Dame’s camp. I am flying up there for that. I’m not sure which other camps I may attend yet.”

What has you excited about competing at the Elite 11 camp?

“I am excited to compete against the top kids in Southern California.”

Your recruiting has soared in recent weeks. Which schools are showing interest but have not offered yet?

“Florida State, Notre Dame, and USC are showing interest.”

You’ve been blowing up Twitter with your offers, how many do you have now?

“I have seven offers.”

Which schools have offered you?

“Arkansas, Ole Miss, Nevada, Arizona State, Washington State, Oregon, and Nebraska.”

Which schools have been the most recent to offer you?

“Arkansas and Ole Miss.”

How did Arkansas offer you?

“They offered me over the phone; Coach (Joe) Craddock, their offensive coordinator. They saw me at our college showcase and liked me.”

What about Ole Miss, how did they offer you?

“One of their coaches flew out to see DJ Uiagalelei. I had a good practice that day. They were interested in me, and offered me then.”

Have you taken any unofficial visits?

“I have taken a visit to USC.”

Do you have any upcoming visits planned?

“Oregon, I might go there at the end of June.”

Last question. You have had a busy spring and looks like a busy summer coming up, what are doing away from football for fun this summer?

“Nothing really. Hanging out with friends, watching some TV.”

Beaux, thanks for your time today and good luck with the upcoming camps.

“Thank you.”

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Photo credit: St. John Bosco; Beaux Collins spring practices