Cameron DeVille - Stagg High School
Full Name: Cameron DeVille
Age: 16
Height/Weight: 6’ / 165lbs.
Parents: Michelle & Alfonso DeVille
Siblings: AJ & Mykayla DeVille
Year in School: Junior
School: Stagg High School; Stockton, CA
Coach: Don Norton
Jersey Number: 18
Position: Quarterback
Hudl: Cameron DeVille
Instagram: cam_wizzle8
Twitter: camwizzle2
Stagg High School of Stockton, CA has found a gem in 16-year-old Quarterback Cameron DeVille. In the October 20th game against McNair High School, Cameron threw for an incredible 277 yards and 4 TDs for a 42-16 win. The Delta Kings finished their regular season with a perfect 5-0 record and the SJAA (San Joaquin Athletic Association) League championship title.
“I started training to play football at a very young age with La’Tef Grim at Brookside Christian High School in Stockton, CA. Growing up in Stockton can be tough if you hang around the wrong crowd – my parents always told me that, so I got into football and found my ticket out,” admits Cameron. “To this day, having my family in the stands with their homemade shirts with my name on it motivates me to do well during my games because making them proud is my way of paying them back for everything they’ve done for me. I am so grateful.”
A big part of Cameron’s quest for excellence as a student and an athlete is driven by a very difficult time in his life that he will never forget. “My 8th grade year, I played for the Northwest Trojans (Stockton, CA). My Dad actually coached the JV level at the time and there was a kid, Omaryion, who had never played organized sports before. My Dad and I worked with him to get him ready for the season. The Monday before the last game of the season, we found out that he killed himself and it was from that moment that I realized my “why” to play this game,” reveals Cameron. While some may have chosen to use tragedy as a reason to stop playing football, Cameron made the conscious choice to keep pushing forward and excel. “Football has taught me who I really am as a person. They say football doesn’t build character, it reveals it. I can confidently say that is true.”
How do you successfully juggle the demands of school, practice, and games?
Being a student/athlete is tough, from 6 hours at school to 3 hours at practice, and then coming home to 3 hours of homework – it takes a toll on me, but I manage all of it by doing as much work in class as I can, so I have less to do when I get home.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years, I see myself as a Criminal Psychologist or an NFL Quarterback. My top college choices are either Notre Dame or Capella University because they’re both ranked in the Top 10 for the Best Criminal Psychology programs.
What are your strengths physically and mentally as a quarterback?
My physical strengths at my position are being mobile and having a rifle for an arm because I can stand back there and let it fly or take off running when I need to. My mental strengths are that I am a film junkie! I prepare my eyes all week for my opponent so I know how to beat them no matter what they throw at us.
How have you improved as an athlete from year to year?
I feel that I have improved tremendously as an athlete from year-to-year by becoming faster, stronger, and smarter each year.
Do you play other sports?
I used to play other sports, but now I am focusing only on football.
What are some of your other outside interests/hobbies?
Some of my other interests/hobbies are spending time with my family, fishing, and playing Madden.
What NFL athlete do you admire?
Cam Newton
How do you prepare for football on and off-season?
I do my off-season preparation with Coach Grim, along with winter weights at my high school. For me, preparation is all year round.
What is the next step for you as a football player?
My ultimate goal after high school is to get my education paid for with a scholarship to a four year college.
What is your philosophy on discipline?
Being disciplined is the most important thing in the game of football. Our Coach always tells us that undisciplined teams don’t win games and I am a firm believer in that.
What is one word or phrase that you hope your teammates use to describe you?
The word I hope my teammates will use to describe me is “leader” because when things go bad, I’m the one they look at to turn it around and when things are good, they count on me to keep it that way.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve had to face this year as a student or athlete and how did you overcome this challenge?
The biggest challenge I had to face this year was having to sit out the first 5 games of the season due to my transfer. I overcame it by working as hard as I could to make sure I was ready when my time came.
What is your biggest regret of the season?
My biggest regret of the season is losing the playoff game to Central Catholic. They are a very tough team and we should have been better prepared for it.
What is the biggest lesson that you've learned from your coach this year?
There have been so many lessons, but the biggest lesson I learned from my Coach this year is to finish. Football is a game of finishing. If you don’t finish the drive with a touchdown, your team isn’t going to win games.
3 words to describe yourself:
Outgoing
Fun
Leader
3 words that others would use to describe you:
Outgoing
Funny
Athletic
3 little known facts about you:
I like country music
I’m a Momma’s Boy
My cat is my best friend
What is your most memorable moment of the season?
My most memorable moment of this season is throwing the game winning touchdown pass on 4th and Goal against Edison to capture the league championship!
Is there anyone that you'd like to thank or acknowledge and why?
I would like to thank Coach Grim for working with me and believing in me through this process, as well as my family for their love and being the loudest and best supporters I could ever ask for. And most importantly, Omaryion Byers-Cox - this is all for you, Little Bro.