Interview: Alabama 2018 DE Andres Fox Drawing National Attention with 13 Offers
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @HogManInLA
When watching Mobile Christian High School take the gridiron on defense, it does not take long for the trained and untrained eye to find its way to No. 9. The rising talent supporting the shoulder pads and helmet in the 6-5, 230 pound, frame is a blur constantly in the backfield either putting pressure on the opposition’s quarterback, taking the would be gunslinger to the ground, or ending a running play before it ever has a chance for positive yards. Whether intentional or unintentional, Andres Fox has a way to draw positive attention his way.
Only a transfer rule could slow down Fox during his junior season. A switch from Faith Academy to Mobile Christian Academy limited the Alabama product to eight games in 2016. The eight games played for Fox proved to be critical for the Leopards surpassing their 11-2 run in 2015 by making a 3A state title run in 2016 with Fox dominating in time for the playoffs. In eight games played, Fox racked up an estimated 26 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, and five sacks.
The budding talent has not gone unnoticed by recruiting sites with Rivals and 247Sports starting Fox off as a three-star player. The three-star ranking might as well be a four-star or better by college recruiters standards. Early in the recruiting process Fox already has 13 offers with teams like Auburn, Penn State, Toledo, Troy, Bowling Green, Jacksonville State, Southern Miss, Tulane, UAB, Western Kentucky, North Carolina State, and Arizona wanting him on their roster as part of the 2018 class.
In a Recruiting News Guru stylized interview, I sat down with Fox covering his junior season while getting an update on his recruiting status.
Interview
Andres, the Leopards had a fantastic season making a run to the state title game. What helped push your team to such great heights?
“We had a lot of chemistry, we liked working together, and we worked really hard this year.”
You were limited to eight games this season, what happened?
“I transferred in the middle of the season last year. I played in all of the playoff games getting into eight total.”
How did your game get better during your junior season?
“I think it was better because I was quicker off the ball. I felt like I was getting better each week.”
Will your role stay the same on defense next season?
“Yes, sir. It will stay the same.”
Will we see you on offense next season?
“Yes, sir. I’ll play some tight end and wide receiver.”
Are you excited about the new roles on offense?
“I played some tight end in 2016. I mainly blocked.”
Do you know much will the coaches use you in the passing scheme?
“I don’t know yet. I hope they use me a lot.”
What are you going to work on in the off-season to prepare for your senior season?
“I need to get stronger and I want to work on my 40 time. Everything else is good.”
Have you maxed out in the weight room since last summer?
“No, sir.”
What are your off-season goals in the weight room and with your 40-yard dash?
“I want to run a 4.7 or 4.6 and I want to get 315 on bench.”
You have a lot of offers. How many do you have right now?
“Thirteen.”
Which schools are showing recruiting interest in you but have not offered you yet?
“Florida, Stanford, Notre Dame, and Vanderbilt.”
Did you take any unofficial visits during the season in 2016?
“Yes, sir. I went to Auburn and Alabama.”
Was there anything from your visits that helped you have a better understanding of the college game?
“I know that I have to get a lot stronger. They have some big boys out there.”
Do you have any planned visits coming up?
“I am going to Auburn on Jan. 28.”
What all are you supposed to do during your visit to Auburn?
“I’m not sure what we will do.”
Do you have any camps planned for the off-season?
“No, sir.”
Andres, what is your current cumulative GPA?
“I have a 3.2.”
Have you taken the ACT or SAT yet?
“No, sir.”
Are you playing any winter or spring sports for Mobile Christian?
“Basketball.”
How is the season going?
“We are undefeated in the region.”
How is your play on the court going?
“Great.”
For those that have never seen you play, what type of basketball player are you?
“I’m a power forward, our team does not have any big men.”
Andres, good luck with the rest of your basketball season and with your visit to Auburn.
“Thank you.”
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Photo credit: scout.com; No. 9 Andres Fox.
Photo credit: Fox family; Andres Fox (right), Nick Saban (center), and Troy Young (left) at Alabama.
Photo credit: hudl.com; No. 9 Andres Fox gets another sack.