Missouri Football: Interview with 2021 Quarterback Conrad Hawley
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Raymore-Peculiar quarterback Conrad Hawley had a great junior campaign in 2019 helping lead the Panthers to the Missouri Class 6 state semifinals finishing the season 10-3. Hawley completed 60 percent of his passes while throwing for 1,912 yards with 18 touchdowns and was the general for an offense that averaged 28.5 points per game. After the season, this Panther star won numerous individual honors including first team All-Conference.
The 6’5”, 213-pound, signal caller has a strong and accurate arm to make all kinds of throws and good footwork to move around in the pocket. This class of 2021 recruit currently has three college offers including Akron and is also drawing interest from several other big-time programs including Iowa and Kansas.
Hawley not only stars on the football team but also on the basketball team and currently holds a 4.39 GPA. After the 2019 season, he was named First Team All-State academically.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with Conrad to discuss his career at Raymore-Peculiar and get an update on his recruiting process.
Interview
Conard, how would you grade your individual performance last season and why?
“My individual performance last year was very good, there is still a lot of room to improve. I had a great cast of guys and more importantly leaders around me that helped me succeed.”
What was your most memorable moment last year?
“My most memorable moment was absolutely gritting out a victory against Park Hill in the playoff game to go the district championship. I had played not very well against them either time. Winning that game meant a lot.”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“My strengths are my ability to lead, my competitiveness, and my football knowledge.”
Did you receive any individual honors last season?
“I was named first team All-Conference, first team All-District and first team All-State academically.”
What challenge did you face last year?
“I played a very poor game in Week 5 against Park Hill, and it challenged me to become better.”
How did you overcome that poor game?
“I redialed in and I began to focus more really pushing myself mentally.”
What is your practice schedule like during the offseason?
“I work out every day. I work out with Top Speed twice a week and I throw four times a week.”
What are you working on the most this offseason?
“Becoming a more explosive athlete as well as putting on more weight. And I am always working on my craft mentally and physically.”
Is there a current NFL player that you try to model your game after?
“Carson Wentz, due to his size, athletic ability, and arm strength and motion.”
Would you consider yourself a dual-threat quarterback or more pro-style?
“Pro-style, because I am a bigger guy and I am a far better passer and decision maker than I am runner.”
Do you have any college offers?
“Missouri State, Northern Iowa and Akron.”
What other college programs are showing you interest at this time?
“Iowa, Wyoming, Oregon State, Kansas, North Dakota State, Southern Illinois, and Ball State.”
Do you have any pregame rituals?
“My pregame ritual is listening to my pregame playlist and then visualizing making plays that we have called for the game.”
What is your fastest 40-yard dash time?
“4.9.”
Do you play any other sports in high school?
“I play small forward and power forward on the basketball team.”
What is your GPA?
“4.39.”
What do you like most about playing at Raymore-Peculiar High School?
“My teammates are amazing and I have really great coaches.”
Do you have a favorite quote or Bible verse?
“Galatians 6:4.”
Thank you for your time and good luck in your senior season.
“Thank you, sir.”
Photo credit: Hawley family; Conrad Hawley at Iowa and Michigan State