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Draft 2013 - Interview of Steve Beauharnais (LB, Rutgers)"I can adjust to any scheme or situation a team puts me in"
For the third straight year, Footballamericain.com proposes a set of exclusive NFL prospect's interviews from all over the US. Here is LB Steve Beauharnais from the University of Rutgers.
Footballamericain.com: Steve, first of all, I would like to warmly thank you for taking time to answer our questions. The French football fans will be delighted to have the opportunity to better know you with the 2013 Draft approaching. Can you say a few words about the way you prepare yourself for this event?
Steve Beauharnais: I have prepared myself mentally, physically, spiritually for this event. I trained extremely hard with Joe Defranco up at his gym in Hawthorne.
Footballamericain.com: Can you specifically say a few words about the Combine and the pro day ?
Steve Beauharnais: I wasn't a big fan of the Combine with all the physical and mental evaluation, but I understand that I am a professional now and it was a great opportunity to help myself in this draft process. As for pro day, it was a great experience to be back with all the 2013 seniors one last time before we accomplish our dream in the NFL.
Footballamericain.com: You have spent 4 years at Rutgers University. Can you tell us more about your journey as a Knight? What are your best memories and achievements there?
Steve Beauharnais: Rutgers was my only offer coming out of high school and the past four years there were great. I came into Rutgers with the best recruiting class in Rutgers history, as far as high school rankings. I came to Rutgers with high school standouts like Tom Savage, Mohammed Sanu, Issac Holmes, Antwan Lowery, Andre Civil, DeaAntwan Williams (The Rocket), Mark Harrison and Logan Ryan. I don't even think I had a star in recruiting. That summer, I was the third string weak side linebacker with a high chance of being redshirted. I did well in the scrimmages we had during summer camp, and I forced the coaching staff to make the decision to put me on the field with my play. Coach Greg Schiano (Head Coach Tampa Bay Bucs) moved their second string strong side linebacker at the time and moved me in that spot, so that is why I did not redshirt. As the season went along, the coaches were not happy with the play of the linebackers, so they made changes and I got the opportunity to start, and I never came off the field. I didn't receive any Big East honors in all four of my years, but the biggest achievement I had was the team electing me team Captain and capturing the first Big East championship at Rutgers in 144 years.
Footballamericain.com: From a more personal perspective, what did you learn from yourself after these 4 years in college?
Steve Beauharnais: I learned the definition of Family, and that it is a verb. The biggest testament to that was the Big East championship game against Louisville where we were defeated at our stadium. When our QBQuarterback
c'est le stratège de l'équipe. Il décide des tactiques avec ses coachs. Il est chargé de transmettre la balle à ses coureurs et de distiller les passes à ses receveurs. (Gary Nova) made a critical mistake in the game, everything inside me wanted to take action upon him, but I didn't because family is unconditional love. I am behind him, no matter what happens in football and in life.
Footballamericain.com: Your Surname sounds French and your family is from Haiti. Can you please say a few words about your personal path?
Steve Beauharnais: Yes, my family is from Haiti, but I was born in the U.S. My father came to this country at the age of 18 years old with hardly any money to eat. Reginald Beauharnais (my father) worked very hard to make sure I didn't have to go through what he went through in life, so I guess that is where I get my hard work from.
Footballamericain.com: Your team tied for the Big East Championship this year, having one of the best defensesDefense
escouade spécialisée dans la défense. in Rutgers History, but you were not selected as the Big East BCS representative. How do you explain that?
Steve Beauharnais: It's a shame that we didn't get to the BCS game. Louisville made a couple more plays then we did that night, and we lost.
Footballamericain.com: Can you comment on the 2013 Rutgers season?
Steve Beauharnais: It looked like it was going to be a promising season, but it seemed to be an average season for Rutgers (9-4).
Footballamericain.com: You have started 40 consecutive games in your College career as an Inside LBLinebacker (LB)
joueur de la défense polyvalent qui constitue le 2ème rideau défensive., even if you also played on the strongside as a freshman. What is the position in which you feel the more comfortable?
Steve Beauharnais: Anywhere. I can adjust to any scheme or situation a team puts me in. I showed that I can come off the edge in a third down scenario. I played MLB for three years and also strong side.
Footballamericain.com: Who is the best player you have faced during your college football career?
Steve Beauharnais: I would say Delone Carter, the Syracuse RBRunning Back (RB)
Terme générique qui englobe les HB et les FBFullback (FB)
coureur puissant et polyvalent. Il joue le rôle de bloqueur, de receveur et de bulldozer balle en main. Constitue avec les halfbacks (HB), les running backs (RB).. in 2010.
Footballamericain.com: With a solid interior presence against the run, you can also find ways of getting into the backfield. How would you qualify your game? What are your main strengths and weaknesses?
Steve Beauharnais: Being a run stopper is my main strength. And I need to do better in coverage.
Footballamericain.com: As a LB, what is the favorite moment on the Football Field?
Steve Beauharnais: I don't really have one, but I do enjoy an intense crowd.
Footballamericain.com: What NFL player do you think you compare favorably to?
Steve Beauharnais: Patrick Willis.
Footballamericain.com: Regarding the coming draft, what are your personal expectations?
Steve Beauharnais: Hopefully late first, but no later then 3rd round.
Footballamericain.com: Where would you be physically on draft day, and how would you follow that ?
Steve Beauharnais: I would probably be at Rutgers at my dorm or home with my family.
Footballamericain.com: You are originally from New Jersey. Was there any NFL team you grew-up rooting for?
Steve Beauharnais: The NY Giants !
Footballamericain.com: When you get your first professional paycheck, what is the first thing you will buy?
Steve Beauharnais: A place to rent and stay.
Footballamericain.com: What would be your plan after Football?
Steve Beauharnais: Run my father's construction business, maybe become a sports agent, and I have investments lined up.
Footballamericain.com: Tell us about your hobbies when you are off the field?
Steve Beauharnais: Video Games.
Footballamericain.com: A question for the French public: If I told you “France”, what comes to your mind?
Steve Beauharnais: Romance ;-)
Footballamericain.com: Football is developing progressively in France and our Elite championship is attracting more and more ex NCAA DIV I players. Were you aware of this trend?
Steve Beauharnais: No, I was not, but that is great.
Footballamericain.com: Thanks a lot for your time and wish you all the best for the coming draft. Any mean to follow you through the internet?
Steve Beauharnais: SBeauharnais on Instagram @warrior4god42 Twitter.