Ohio Football: Interview with Paint Valley 2022 TE Beau Blankenship
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Ohio’s Paint Valley High School averaged 33.1 points a game in 2020 while utilizing their Wing-T offense on opponents. One part of a successful offense is having a talented tight end who can do a great job of not only blocking but also getting out in space making plays in the receiving game; Beau Blankenship fits in this mold within the Bearcats (5-4) scheme.
During his junior season, Blankenship had 364 receiving yards and four touchdowns while also showing his great blocking skills. Additionally, Blankenship was featured as the team’s long snapper. The 6’4″, 205-pound, tight end has great hands and footwork which he uses as a blocker and receiver, and also possesses tremendous toughness and leadership.
This Class of 2022 recruit is working hard to accomplish his goals during the offseason while waiting for his first college offer. Blankenship is anxious to showcase his skills as the offseason progresses and camps open up.
Beau not only stars on the football team but also on the baseball and wrestling teams.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with Beau to talk about his junior season at Paint Valley.
Interview
How would you grade your individual performance during your junior season and why?
I would grade myself a B, because I have improved from last year and that was my goal.
What are your strengths on the football field?
I have great blocking and catching ability.
How many different positions do you play for your high school?
I play tight end and long snapper.
What is your favorite position and why?
Tight end because I am able to have the ball in my hands.
What kind of offense does your school run?
We run the Wing-T.
How would you describe what kind of player you are?
I would consider myself as a guy who is going to do anything for my team to succeed.
Is there an NFL player that you try to model your game after?
George Kittle because I love how nasty his blocking is and his ability to catch the ball.
What is your fastest 40-yard dash time?
4.9.
Do you play any other sports in high school?
I play baseball and I’m on the wrestling team.
What is your favorite subject in school and why?
Social Studies, because I love learning about the past.
What is your GPA?
3.3.
Do you have a favorite quote or Bible verse?
My favorite Bible verse is John 3:16 because Tim Tebow repped it while he was at Florida.
What are your goals for the offseason?
My goals for this offseason is to gain 20 pounds of muscle and get my 40 time down to 4.7.
Thank you for your time today.
Thank you, sir.
Photos credit: Twitter.com; Paint Valley TE Beau Blankenship