Interview: 2019 Texas RB Deondrick Glass has “It” Factor in Katy Backfield

Written by Ryan Wright

Twitter: @HogManInLA

Nothing quiets the doubters like success on the field. If anyone was in Deondrick Glass’ ear ahead of the 2015 season telling him what he can or cannot do on the field for Texas powerhouse football program Katy High School, he wasn’t having it. That theme for one of the more electric players in the 2019 recruiting class will hold true going forward.

Glass caught the attention of the Lone Star State in 2015 helping the Tigers end the season 16-0 capturing a 6A state title with a No. 3 national ranking by MaxPreps. Katy’s then- freshman rushed for 674 yards with 14 touchdowns being a key contributor to the perfect season. For his efforts, Glass was selected as a Freshman All-American by MaxPreps.

If there were still any doubters about Glass’ abilities on the field before the 2016 season, he squashed those thoughts with 1,912 yards off 184 carries with 30 touchdowns scored in 12 games played. The 5-10, 186 pound, back has breakaway speed, is shifty capable of breaking ankles in a phone booth with his moves, has great field vision, and is as athletic as any other player on the field at any given time.

As fate would have it, Glass will once again have to rise to another challenge coming back from a knee injury. The injury is not expected to keep him off the field during his junior season but might be the only thing that could slow him down on the practice field during the off-season.

College coaches are already sold on Glass after his AP first team All-Texas and 19-6A Most Valuable Offensive Player of the Year selection. At least nine college programs have dropped an offer with the teams wanting his services including Michigan, Texas A&M, Washington, Oklahoma State, Duke, Purdue, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida State.

In a Recruiting News Guru one-on-one interview, I caught up with the 2019 standout covering his high school career to date, off-season plans, and recruitment.

Interview

Deondrick, congratulations on a standout sophomore season.

“Thank you.”

You were a key contributor to Katy’s championship team in 2015, were you teased a lot as a freshman by the upperclassmen in 2015 until they started seeing what you could do on the field?

“I’ve known most of the guys on the team since eighth grade. They did not mistreat me but I had to prove myself to them. They were not expecting me to do what I did.”

Were you surprised by the level of success you had with the team as a freshman?

“I wouldn’t say I was surprised. Everyone kept telling me the game would be faster. I did not focus on all of that I just did what I do best and it went from there.”

How did you prepare for you sophomore season?

“I was a little light my freshman season. I wanted to keep my speed but worked on adding some weight. I worked on my footwork, lifting weights, and all of that to come into the season in the best shape possible.”

Were you happy with how the 2016 turned out individually?

“Yes, sir. Of course there is always room for improvement. I was wanting 35 to 40 touchdowns. I had a knee injury that kind of short changed me for the season. I missed one game, the North Shore game (playoff loss). I feel I could have had 40 touchdowns last season had I not gotten hurt.”

Where are you know with your injury?

“I’m moving around well now. I will be back by the start of football season.”

What injury did you have?

“Torn meniscus and ACL injury.”

What are your goals for the 2017 season?

“I want to come back and be even better than I was during my sophomore year. I want to improve each year. By my senior year I want to be the best in the country. I want to be bigger, faster, and handle my weight to be the best I can be.”

What areas of your game got better during your sophomore season?

“I feel like I was harder to bring down during my sophomore year. We went into double overtime in the second game of the season against Klein Collins (won 50-49). I was clipped low on a play but I regained my balance and kept going. That was the kind of hard running I showed last year. My balance, agility, and speed all improved last year.”

You are getting a ton of recruiting interest right now. How many offers do you have?

“I think I have nine offers.”

Which schools are showing interest but have not offered you yet?

“Rutgers, Washington, and Oklahoma. Oklahoma wants me to come up to their camp this summer.”

Of the schools that have offered, are there any reaching out a little more than the others trying to build that relationship with you?

“Texas A&M. They have come up to our school a lot. They are really trying to build a relationship with me. I went to one of their games last season, their game against Tennessee. I got to see the environment that was around the school and the program.”

You have visited A&M, have you visited any other schools yet?

“No. Just A&M. I’m looking to visit some other schools.”

Which other schools are you thinking about visiting?

“Oklahoma, LSU, Ohio State, and I would like to visit Michigan.”

With your knee, I understand that you may not compete at any camps this off-season but are you planning on attending any camps just to be around the coaches and see how they work with players?

“I may attend some camps, but I’m not sure yet. I am really focused on getting my knee stronger.”

Last question. What is your motivation on the field? What drives you to keep working hard with football?

“My mom (Sherral) and my dad (Dandrick). One day I want to be able to buy her a nice house and the nicest car. I want her to be able to do what she wants when she wants to do it.”

Deondrick, thanks for your time today and good luck with your knee rehab.

“Thank you.”

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Photo credit: Houston Chronicle; No. 30 Deondrick Glass celebrates a score.

Photo credit: TexasHSFootball; No. 30 Deondrick Glass hurdles defenders.

Photo credit: Glass family; Deondrick Glass at Texas A&M (2016).