Noel Beckles (June 30, 2008)

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
N.B.:  When I was in the 9th grade, age 14.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
N.B.:  I didn't have one but my family rooted for USC and UCLA.
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
N.B.:  yes, the Indianapolis Colts
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
N.B.:  No, I want to be unique and have someone want to emulate me.
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
N.B.:  It's the year my school opened.
 
N2FL:  Who was your first scholarship offer?
 
N.B.:  I don't have one yet.
 
N2FL:  Is there a school that hasn't offered you that you would like to see do so?
 
N.B.:  yes, UCLA, USC, Washington, Hawai'i, New Mexico and Oregon State.
 
N2FL:  What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools?
 
N.B.:  The academic programs (medical or engineering) and the athletic program (if I will be able to redshirt and get 5 years and the program) In general, if it's a strong program or not.
 
N2FL:  Who are the schools currently on your list for consideration? Any leader(s)?
 
N.B.:  UCLA, USC, Washington, New Mexico, Oregon State and Syracuse
 
N2FL:  Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
 
N.B.:  Washington, New Mexico, UCLA and Oregon State
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
N.B.:  Defensive Line
 
N2FL:  What position would you prefer to play?
 
N.B.:  Defensive Line
 
N2FL:  Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
 
N.B.:  Yes, Washington, Hawai'i, New Mexico, Oregon State and Syracuse
 
N2FL:  What do you feel are some of your playing strengths?
 
N.B.:  my get off and strength.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
N.B.:  my technique
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
N.B.:  I am 100% for it, I want to redshirt.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
N.B.:  Yes, Biomedical Engineering
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
N.B.:  raise my stats and test scores / GPA.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
N.B.:  Haven't heard one yet.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a time frame as to when you would like to commit?
 
N.B.:  Sometime in the fall.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending the same school?
 
N.B.:  yes, William Sutton and Ronnie Cooper
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
N.B.:  my mom (Janet Beckles) and my coaches.