Interview: 3-Star 2019 Louisiana DE Myron Warren Talks Recruiting and Upcoming A&M and LSU Visits
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
There is a checkbox college coaches go through for each player at various positions. One of the more unique and important positions in the modern football era is defensive end. An end must be able to seal the edge against the rush, control gap integrity on the inside, and rush the passer effectively. One Class of 2019 end meeting all the criteria and then some is Many High School’s Myron Warren.
Warren exploded onto the recruiting scene in 2017 helping the Tigers to an 11-3 season with a semifinal round run into Louisiana’s 2A playoffs. The shared stat line does not seem to capture Warren’s full abilities to cause chaos in the opposition’s backfield, but the stat line reads of 41 total stops, four tackles for a loss, two fumble recoveries, and four jarring hits forcing fumbles.
Complete stat line or not, college coaches are loving what they are seeing from the 6-3.5, 235-pound, defender. To date, 19 schools have offered: Arkansas, Arizona State, TCU, Kansas State, Florida International, SMU, Tulane, Western Kentucky, Eastern Illinois, Southern University, Louisiana-Lafayette, McNeese State, Nicholls State, Northwestern State, Memphis, Arkansas State, Texas A&M and Oklahoma State.
With interest continuing to grow for Warren, and some big SEC visits lined up, I sat down with the three-star rated end to learn more about his game and tremendous recruiting process.
Interview
What was the biggest difference in your game from your sophomore to junior season?
“My sophomore season, that was my first time playing. I increased my skills my junior year working harder in my offseason. Everything with my game increased a lot last year.”
After a big junior season on the field, what do you consider your overall strengths as an end?
“My overall strength is my quickness. I am quick off the ball getting to quarterback. My agility, speed, and overall strength are a big part of my game.”
What are you working on this offseason?
“I am working on my quickness, agility, and getting stronger.”
Are the coaches going to move you around to other positions during your senior year either on offense or on defense?
“No. I am still playing defensive end my senior year.”
You’re a big hit on the recruiting trail, how many offers do you have now?
“I have 19 offers.”
Which schools are some of the more recent to offer you?
“Oklahoma State, Arizona State, and Texas A&M.”
Nice. Which schools are showing interest but have not offered yet?
“Georgia, Georgia Tech, Alabama, and LSU.”
Which schools have you visited in 2018 thus far?
“ULM (Louisiana-Monroe), TCU, Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech, and ULL (Louisiana-Lafayette).”
Do you have any planned visits set?
“I am going to Texas A&M on Saturday. Next Saturday, I am going to LSU.”
What has you excited about visiting Texas A&M?
“I am excited to visit A&M because I always liked them as a kid. It will be great to meet the coaches, get in the uniform and take some pictures.”
What about the LSU visit, what has you excited to visit the Tigers?
“They are a good program. They are right down the road, I am excited to check them out.”
Do you have any college camps on the schedule yet?
“I might go to Georgia, but I don’t know for sure. I have not decided yet where all I might go.”
Since you are further ahead in the recruiting game with so many offers, have you started thinking about a commitment date yet?
“No, sir. I have not decided on a date. I am still going through the process evaluating the schools trying to find out which school I would be comfortable going to.”
Back to football. The Tigers had a great overall season in 2017 going 11-3, what does the team need to do in 2018 to capture the title?
“We need to continue to stick together as a team, work hard in the offseason, then the title will be ours. We have to keep having a great offseason and keep working hard.”
What goals have you set for your senior year?
“My goals are to become a more vocal leader and be a better team leader. I want to encourage my teammates so we can get the championship we’ve been dreaming about.”
Watching your reel, one can see you play the game with passion and a high motor. What is your motivation on the field to not only succeed and win games but to be the best player you can be?
“What gets my hyped on the field is going out there and competing. My love for the game and playing with my teammates motivates me on the field.”
Myron, thanks for your time today and good luck with your upcoming visits.
“Thank you.”
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Photo credits: twitter.com; No. 99 Myron Warren in action