Michigan State 2022 Target: DJ Wesolak Leading The Youth
Receiving an offer from Michigan State football on Oct. 16, DJ Wesolak, 2022 target, said Coach Ron Burton really liked his film.
“When a coach looks at my film, I want them to see me as a dominant, quick player,” the 3-star defensive end said.
Being ranked as the NO. 13 recruit in Missouri, Wesolak has never gone to a camp. Having plans to go to one this summer was shut down due to COVID. However, with extra time on his hands, Wesolak is still striving to be better.
“Right now, I’m working on getting stronger, and I can be dominant anywhere on the field where I can play. Being ranked was great. I’m not going to be satisfied for where I’m at, I want to be better where I’m at and keep grinding. I have more to come.”
Tying into ‘more to come,’ Wesolak knows Michigan State’s program has had its fair share of struggles throughout the years.
“I think they’re trying to reach the top that they’re program can be. They know they can be better than where they’re at. I think with the new coaching staff, they will reach that.”
One of the key takeaways from other recruits and Wesolak, is that Michigan State does a great job in building relationships with the players.
“Communicating with the younger recruits right now is just building a great relationship with them and showing that they care about not what they have now but what they can become in their careers.”
In speaking with Coach Ron Burton, Wesolak said, “He doesn’t just care what’s on the field, he really likes to build a connection off the field with family and in the classroom, any issues, and he’ll be there for you. I love the connection he built with me.”
One thing to note about Wesolak, is that he enjoys building relationships. Not just throughout football, but off the field too. Having a younger brother, Wesolak enjoys being a leader to the youth as well.
“I love to give back and interact with younger kids. On game days, we like to go down to the school and talk to the little kids and make sure they’re doing great in school. I love to interact with younger kids and help them succeed in life.”
Starting in middle school, Wesolak’s coach would have him help younger kids who were struggling in class. Helping the kids off the field, they also helped on the field.
“We have camps at our school and bring kids to play so we can help them and build relationships off the field.”
Having his younger brother, Wesolak is great at interacting with the youth.
“I also ref little kids at our high school and they always talk to me and ask me questions, and I always try to help them and teach them the wrong and right way on the field or in school.”
Being older, Wesolak relates to the kids through his past experiences.
“They know we’re older, so I tell them when I was their age, sometimes you think somethings right, but you have to follow what your gut will tell you. If you know it’s wrong, not to do it. I’ve been there, I’ve been in their shoes. I know you make mistakes in life, but when you make mistakes in your life, you have to correct it throughout your life and not make it multiple times.”
Helping younger kids and giving them advice makes Wesolak feel good about himself.
“It makes me feel like I can build a bond with kids and they can take my advice and it can help them in life. Things get hard, but there are easy times and you have to get through the hard times and things will play out eventually.”
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