Tider Insider's
Recruiting Recap

PRE-SIGNING INTERVIEW
with
SHAWN DRAPER

Shawn is an extremely versatile player. He can play DE, DT or TE. We talked to Shawn on Monday, November 11.

We understand you are related to former Auburn star Freddie Smith. Do you discuss your recruitment with him?

A little bit. He mainly tells me to look at every aspect of each school. That way I can make a good decision. As far as influencing me, he never says I should go to Auburn or anything like that. He thinks I should make my own choice.

Do you have any preferences right now?

Not really. I've been hearing from Alabama, Georgia Tech, FSU, Mississippi State and Vandy. I've also talked to Auburn a few times.

Anything in particular you'll be looking for in a school?

Early playing time is something that I'll look at. For example, I know that some schools, like Alabama, need tight ends. Other schools need defensive lineman.

You are a versatile player. Which position do you want to play in college?

Probably defensive end, but I also like tight end. Right now I'm playing linebacker in high school. Most college coaches are saying that I'll end up somewhere on the defensive line though.

Do you have any highlights this season?

I'd have to say my best game this season was against Decatur High. I made 15 tackles and had 2 sacks. I felt really good about my performance that game.

QUICK FACTS: Shawn says he's 6'3, 265 and runs a 4.85. His core is in good shape but he's waiting on the results from his ACT test, which he took on October 26. He plans a major in Business Management. Shawn wears number 35 in HS.