Weekly Interview Series: 3-Star 2019 DE Treven Ma’ae Talks Gorman Fall Camp and Mater Dei Showdown
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
Treven Ma’ae Profile
Position: Defensive End and Tight End
Height and Weight: 6-4, 236
Classification: 2019
Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star
2018 High School: Bishop Gorman – Las Vegas, NV – 4A Classification
2018 Gaels Preseason Ranking: No. 33 nationally, No. 1 in Nevada (MaxPreps)
2017 High School: Kapolei – Kapolei, HI
2017 Hurricanes Record: 5-6
2017 Stats (8 games): 30 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss, and eight sacks
Offers (20): Oklahoma, Boise State, Vanderbilt, Oregon, Nebraska, Duke, Cal, Arizona State, TCU, Southern Utah, Air Force, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah State, Army, Virginia, Utah, Navy, Louisville, and USC
Interest: Washington, Notre Dame, Fresno State, and Washington State
Nike SPARQ Score: 107.22
Laser-Timed 40-Yard Dash: 4.6
In the first of a weekly series with the three-star defensive end that will run throughout the season, I got a few minutes with Ma’ae getting an update on the Gaels’ in fall camp, an update on his recruiting, and a quick look ahead to this week’s showdown against No. 2 Mater Dei.
*Click link for May 16, 2018, RNG interview with Treven Ma’ae
Interview
Treven, how did fall camp with the Gaels go?
“It was good.”
Where are you seeing the biggest improvements in your skillset during fall camp over last season?
“I have been getting better against the run.”
Where all will we see you on the field this year?
“I am playing defensive end and tight end this year.”
What personal goals have you set for your play at defensive end this season?
“Don’t lose my containment.”
How is the team looking overall in camp?
“Solid.”
The 2018 season kicks off for you guys with a big non-conference showdown against 2017 national champs Mater Dei, what is the mindset of the team this week before Friday’s game?
“We are only focused on winning.”
What kind of game are you expecting from the Monarchs?
“We are expecting them to execute on every play.”
Treven, if you will, give me a recruiting update; do you have any new recruiting interest since we last spoke?
“No.”
Where is your total offers at now?
“I have 20 offers.”
Which school was the last to have offered you?
“Louisville.”
Did you take any unofficial summer visits?
“Yes. I went to Hawaii, Oregon, and TCU.”
Do you have any planned visits for this fall, official or unofficial?
“I will plan some, but I have nothing confirmed right now.”
Because you have so many offers, have you started thinking about a commitment date yet?
“No. Not yet.”
Do you plan to release a “top schools” list, if so, when?
“No. I don’t plan on releasing a top schools list.”
Treven, thanks for your time today and good luck with the big game against Mater Dei on Friday.
“Thank you.”
2018 Bishop Gorman Schedule
Aug. 24 – vs. Mater Dei – airing on ESPNU
Aug. 31 – at Centennial (AZ)
Sept. 7 – vs. Orem (UT)
Sept. 14 – at De La Salle (CA) – airing on ESPNU
Sept 21 – bye
Sept. 28 – at Silverado (Las Vegas)
Oct. 5 – vs. Desert Oasis
Oct. 12 – vs. Sierra Vista
Oct. 19 – at Durango
Oct. 25 – vs. Spring Valley
Nov. 2 – at Clark
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Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Treven Ma’ae (left) and Jordan Butler at the Elite 11 Las Vegas (2018)