Kansas Football: Interview with Schlagle 2020 ATH Joshua Becton
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Kansas City (KS) is full of high school football talent and produces numerous college football prospects from both the big and small high schools in the area. One name to watch is Joshua Becton who plays at Schlagle High School.
Becton stars as a defensive back but also makes big plays as a kick returner for the Stallions. The 5’10”, 160-pound, playmaker uses his excellent speed and agility to make big tackles in the open-field and to break tackles on special teams.
The Class of 2020 prospect is currently receiving interest from numerous colleges after attending a handful of camps this past summer. The senior leader not only works hard on the football but also in the classroom where he has a 3.0 GPA and has plans to study sports medicine in college.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with Joshua to discuss his recruiting process and his senior season at Schlagle.
Interview
Joshua, what are your thoughts on your individual performance in your senior season?
“I think I’ve been playing pretty well.”
What was your most memorable moment this season?
“I helped my team come back and beat Shawnee Heights (25-23).”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“My speed and ability to get open any time and making big plays in the open field.”
Have you been to any college camps or on any unofficial visits?
“Kansas, Lindenwood, 810 Varsity, South Dakota and William Jewell.”
What has been your favorite camp or visit and why?
“I don’t have a favorite; I enjoyed all of them.”
Are there any other schools showing you interest at this time?
“Valparaiso, Mid-America Nazarene, and Southwest Missouri State University.”
What is your fastest 40-yard dash time?
“4.49.”
What is your GPA?
“3.0.”
What is your current ACT score?
“20.”
What do you want to study in college?
“Sports Medicine.”
Do you play any other sports in school? What position if you do?
“I run track.”
What current NFL player would you compare yourself too?
“Marquise Brown.”
Who has had the biggest impact on your football career and why?
“My three sisters and mother because they have been pushing and supporting me my whole career and I just want to make them proud.”
Do you have a favorite Bible verse?
“Romans 8:18 “The pain you have been feeling cannot compare to the joy that is coming.”
Thank you for your time.
“Thank you, sir.”
Photo credit: Wyandotte Daily; Schlagle athlete Joshua Becton scores against Harmon
Great kid very fast and can see the whole feild he loves the game I been watching him as a freshman and he is wicked fast he was at Turner and he was good there to young man has great speed he runs track to you need to watch him run
Thanks for reading and commenting, Coach Pat! – RNG