Aaron Hester (September 14, 2007), ranked #156

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
A.H.:  I started football at age 8.
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
A.H.:  First offer was in December (2006) and it was from San Diego State.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
A.H.:  I have 19 offers.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
A.H.:  USC
 
N2FL:  Favorite NFL Team?
 
A.H.:  Chicago Bears
 
N2FL:  Do you try and idolize any specific player?
 
A.H.:  Deion Sanders and my cousin Devin Hester.
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
A.H.:  (#9) Has been the only number I have ever worn.
 
N2FL:  You committed to UCLA in March, why did you decide to end the process so early?
 
A.H.:  It seemed like the right choice.
 
N2FL:  What were some of the considerations when choosing your school?
 
A.H.:  Playing time and close to me family.
 
N2FL:  What position would you prefer to play in college? Who is recruiting you to play where?
 
A.H.:  I would like to play CB, but I have offers for FS and WR.
 
N2FL:  Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment?
 
A.H.:  All schools continue to recruit me.
 
N2FL:  Who was your lead recruiter at UCLA?
 
A.H.:  Coach Eric Scott.
 
N2FL:  Despite your pledge to the Bruins, will you take any "official visits" anywhere else?
 
A.H.:  I don't know about the visits yet.
 
N2FL:  Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Bruins, and what was it about UCLA that ultimately sold you on them?
 
A.H.:  USC and Michigan
 
N2FL:  What are some of your playing strengths?
 
A.H.:  I'm fast, strong, tough and football minded.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
A.H.:  I would like to improve on my strength.
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
A.H.:  I would be upset about redshirting, I feel I am ready to play.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
A.H.:  Business
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
A.H.:  10 ints and 10 TDs.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
A.H.:  I've heard all of them possible, lol.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending UCLA with you?
 
A.H.:  Rahim Moore
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
A.H.:  My father and mom. Also my grandparents.