Texas Football: Interview with 8-Offer North Crowley 2021 CB Coryon Francis
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Deep in the heart of Texas at North Crowley High School in Fort Worth, Coryon Francis is patrolling the Panthers secondary the same way lawmen patrolled the Old West. The 6’1”, 170-pound, lockdown defender has made a name for himself by taking away one half of the field. Through the first four games of 2020, Francis has six tackles and one interception while North Crowley has started 3-1.
Francis does a great in man coverage and reading opposing offenses. He also has tremendous speed and athleticism in coverage. The Class of 2021 recruit currently has several college football offers from teams like Navy and Texas Southern while also drawing interest from Missouri and Texas Tech.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru, I sat down with Coryon to talk about his senior season at North Crowley and get an update on his recruiting process.
Interview
Coryon, how would you grade your individual performance on the field so far in 2020?
I’ve been playing pretty well in my opinion. I’m playing way more confident, smarter, and faster than last year.
What are your strengths on the football field?
Definitely man coverage and being able to read the receivers’ routes.
What is one area of your game that you have seen the most improvement in since the start of the regular season?
My confidence for sure, I feel like it just gives me an extra skill boost.
What did you work on the most during your junior and senior year?
My feet, hips, and technique.
What kind of defensive scheme does North Crowley?
We run a 3-4 scheme.
How do your skills translate to this scheme?
I look at myself as a man corner. So, we’re able to send more guys and not have to worry about getting beat.
What is your fastest 40-yard dash time?
4.48.
Is there a current NFL player that you try to model your game after?
Jalen Ramsey.
Do you have any college offers?
Incarnate Word, Navy, Abilene Christian, Houston Baptist, Texas Southern, Notre Dame College, Valparaiso, and Texas-Permian Basin.
What other schools are showing you interest?
Army, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah State, Louisiana Tech, Missouri, Texas-El Paso, Texas Tech, and Memphis.
Do you play any other sports in high school?
I run track.
What do you like most about playing at North Crowley?
I love that we are a band of brothers and our chemistry just keeps getting stronger and that’s showcased on the field as we continue to get better.
What game left on the schedule are you most looking forward to playing?
The game against Euless Trinity is basically for the district championship. And to be the best you have to take down the best.
What are your goals for the rest of your senior season?
Continue to make history and to make my family, coaches, and teammates proud. I want them to know their sacrifices didn’t go in vain.
What is your GPA?
3.0.
Do you have a favorite quote or Bible verse?
Proverbs 3:5.
Coryon, thank you for your time today.
Thank you.
Photo credit: Twitter.com; North Crowley DB Coryon Francis visits SMU