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An Interview With Daniel Easterly

By Brian — April 30th, 2009 at 11:05 AM — 11 comments
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Daniel Easterly is a tall, skinny defender at recent Michigan feeder Cass Tech who could play anywhere from safety to defensive end (or "spinner" DEATHBACKER). Check this highlight video, which claims Easterly to be a "SS/LB/WR/DE/CB":

Easterly is made by RONCO. He slices, dices, chops, grates, minces, juices and mops! Stop having a boring tuna. Stop having a boring life!

Uh… anyway: Easterly's one of a couple instate recruits who's racked up an impressive set of offers (Illinois, Wisconsin, State, Purdue, Louisville) recently, and while Michigan hasn't joined that list yet there have been rumors they're on the verge. Tom VanHaaren interviewed Easterly a few days ago; the results start now:

TOM: How’s your recruitment going so far?

DANIEL: It’s going good. A lot of schools have contacted me, and they want to come see me at school. It’s really enjoyable to know that you’re wanted. I just got offered from MSU last Saturday. I think I’m up to 6 or 7 offers now. I’m still waiting on Michigan, but that will come soon. I keep in regular contact with them, and I went up there for the spring game. They really want me, but Coach Rod wants to see me at a camp, and then he’ll offer. I’ll go to their camp, and a whole bunch of other ones too. I think the most recent one is the Nike camp.

TOM: You’re a part of the Cass Tech family. Has it helped you having your teammates already go through the process?

DANIEL: Yea, it’s a great thing to have more than one person go to Michigan, and get recruited. All the guys go to Michigan, and Dior likes Michigan, so it’s pretty cool to have them there. They know what they’re looking for, which helps me.

TOM: What has been some of the advice they’ve given you? Are they trying to persuade you to choose Michigan as well?

DANIEL: They told me to wait out for it. Thomas and Teric waited, and showed it all out at camp. They’ve been telling me for awhile that I’ll be a big time player, and just be patient. Big Will is a lifetime friend, and a big time influence in my life. It has really helped to have someone like him there for me. They’re definitely trying to get me up to Michigan. I’m just waiting for that offer, so I have more time to look into them, and find out more about them to make my decision. The sooner I get offered, the sooner I can find out more about Michigan.

TOM: Will that be important to you, playing with your former teammates?

DANIEL: The fact that my teammates are there is very important, but I’m looking for a school that fits me. A school that I know I would fit in perfectly with. My friends that go to Michigan will play a big part in it, but it all comes out to what I think in the end.

TOM: Have you and Dior been trying to visit some of the same schools?

DANIEL: Most definitely. We’re going to take visits together. We’ve been school together since 10th grade, so we do a lot of things together.

TOM: Tell me about you as a football player. What are your strengths?

DANIEL: I think my biggest strength is that I’m an aggressive player. I love contact, that’s my favorite part of the game, that’s what I live for. Hitting is the best part of the game. I need to work on my back pedaling though. Most of the time I’m coming down hill anyway, but I would still like to work on that.

TOM: You’re 6’4 and you play safety, among other positions. What are college coaches recruiting you as?

DANIEL: I’m 6’5 now. I’m getting recruited as a linebacker, safety, wide receiver, and I’ve been offered as a corner too. I think I’m an all around athlete.

TOM: You could probably be built into a couple different spots, what position do you want to play?

DANIEL: I would choose safety or linebacker. Linebacker, because there’s more contact, safety there’s more speed, but I definitely want to play defense.

TOM: What schools are showing the most interest right now?

DANIEL: The schools that offered me are showing the most, obviously. Michigan, USC, Alabama, Florida, Miami, ND, Louisville are showing interest without offers still. Iowa and Purdue are supposed to be offering soon.

TOM: What schools are you most interested in?

DANIEL: The schools that have offered me. I can only be interested in the schools that have offered me; because there’s not a 100% chance I can go to the ones that haven’t offered me. I’m looking into those schools because they said they wanted me. Michigan though, is one of my top schools that hasn’t offered me. Everything about Michigan is great.

TOM: When do you want to get your decision out of the way?

DANIEL: Probably before my senior season. I was also thinking about after, because I want to get my parents involved.

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April 30th, 2009 at 11:13 AM
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ShockFX
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TOM: What schools are showing

TOM: What schools are showing the most interest right now?

DANIEL: The schools that offered me are showing the most, obviously.

Fantastic work Tom.

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April 30th, 2009 at 11:22 AM
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sedieso
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Sounds like a guy may commit

Sounds like a guy may commit if we offer.

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April 30th, 2009 at 11:34 AM
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jeag
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4.34?

faker than fake.

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April 30th, 2009 at 11:41 AM
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littlebrownjug
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He looks really instinctive, but ...

his coaches need to teach him to better form. If he is not careful, he may break his neck. See what you hit, wrap and run through, big Fella!

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April 30th, 2009 at 11:53 AM
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I swear to gawd

That song makes my hair stand on end I get so pumped up. Dude looks legit for sure, saw one bad angle he took, but yeah, legit.

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April 30th, 2009 at 12:03 PM
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Nothing wrong with a guy that

Nothing wrong with a guy that loves to hit. He could be a nice LB when he puts on some weight.

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April 30th, 2009 at 12:08 PM
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get em

I want this kid in blue b/c I heard Al Davis already tried to sign him

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April 30th, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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West Texas Blue
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"All the guys go to Michigan,

"All the guys go to Michigan, and Dior likes Michigan"

Music to my ears. Come on down, Mr. Mathis.

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April 30th, 2009 at 12:45 PM
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MechE
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Good interview, Tom. He said

Good interview, Tom. He said a few positive things about Michigan (and Mathis) without even being lead into it.

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April 30th, 2009 at 12:46 PM
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Him and Gholston

would make a nice tandem at the hybrid positions.

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April 30th, 2009 at 1:00 PM
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Every year I randomly become infatuated

with a various non-5 star type that I really want on the team. For about 3 months now, Easterly has been the guy for this years class that I really want to commit.

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