Texas Football: Interview with Rising Crowley 2020 SS Bryson Bonds
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex has a reputation of producing great Division I football recruits every year. One of the rising stars in the area continuing that trend is Crowley High School junior safety Bryson Bonds. The 6’0”, 185-pound, playmaker already has 22 total tackles and two interceptions and returned one of those interceptions for a touchdown helping his Eagles squad to a 1-1 start in 2018.
Bonds, may only be a junior, but he is already starting to gather individual honors as he was named first team All-District after his sophomore season. The Class of 2020 prospect already has two college offers and is starting to draw interest from colleges all over the country including Oklahoma and Vanderbilt.
Bonds is not only a player to watch on the football field but also a hard-working student as well as he currently has a 4.0 GPA.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru, I sat down with Bryson to discuss his recruiting process and his career at Crowley High School.
Interview
Bryson, first off, what are your thoughts on your team’s performance so far this year?
“I feel that my team has the potential to be an exceptional group. We have beaten our biggest rival in the first game and lost to the No. 5 team in the state. I feel that our district play will be when we step up as a team and become dominant.”
What are your thoughts on your individual performance so far this season?
“My individual performance on the other hand, I feel has been pretty good. In just two games I have 22 total tackles and two interceptions, one of them for a touchdown. I also have a fumble recovery. I feel confident on the field and just hope to keep improving every game.”
Did you receive any individual honors last year?
“I was named first team All-District as a safety last year and this year I was named a team captain.”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“One of my strengths on the football field is definitely that I’m a leader. I love the pressure of being in charge on the field and leading by example. I also am strong with zone coverage because for me it is comfortable and easier to make plays.”
What is your fastest 40-yard dash time?
“4.48.”
Do you have any college offers?
“I have two college offers, Illinois State and Tyler Junior College.”
Are there any other schools showing you interest?
“Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Texas State, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt are the schools that are showing the most interest as of now.”
Have you been on any college visits?
“I have visited Oklahoma State, Kansas, and Kansas State.”
Have you been to any college camps?
“Yes. I have been to numerous college camps all across the country ranging from Division II schools all the way to Northwestern, Oklahoma State and TCU.”
What game remaining on the schedule are you most looking forward to playing?
“I am most looking forward to playing against Fort Worth Boswell High School. They are a talented football team and I look forward to the challenge.”
What are your goals for the remainder of your junior season?
“My goals for my junior season are to have eight or more interceptions and score five touchdowns.”
Is there a current player that you try to model your game after?
“A current player that I’m trying to model my game after is Landon Collins.”
Who is your favorite football team?
“My favorite team is the Denver Broncos.”
Who is your favorite football player?
“My favorite player is Jalen Ramsey.”
What is your GPA?
“My GPA is a 4.0 in all advanced courses.”
What do you want to study in college?
“I want to study education or engineering college.”
Do you have a favorite quote or Bible verse?
“My favorite Bible verse is Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.””
Thank you for your time and good luck this season.
“Thank you, sir.”
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Photo credit: Twitter.com/BrysonBonds; Crowley safety Bryson Bonds
Photo credit: Dallas Morning News Sports; Crowley safety Bryson Bonds intercepts a pass against Mansfield Legacy