What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft?
All glory to Jesus Christ my lord and savior first off but what makes me a top prospect is my knowledge of the game in terms of schemes/call knowing where the weaknesses/strengths/help of schemes and calls are and making plays within the scheme/playcall, as well as having a savvyness, feel, and instinct for the game with certain little things that cant really be taught. Another thing that makes me a top prospect as well is my ability to translate what I see on film directly to the game and my able to diagnose quickly. Lastly of course we all have to be sometype of athletic to play football at a high level as well but I try to rely as little as possible on my athletic abilities even though they are still there as I am quick, fast, and can get in and out of my breaks as well. I still have a lot I can learn though
Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?
Well I have faced one of the hardest types of adversity in my opinion which would be injury, an acl injury at that. That was my freshman year and everyone has seen my response ever since as Ive played well could of course be better and clean up alot but nevertheless my response since then has gotten me recognized by different media outlets.
What are your hobbies outside of football?
Outside of football my hobbies consist of gaming, walking, going in adventures and trying new places. What role do you see yourself playing at the next level?
At the next level I see my self being a valuable puzzle piece in the backend that can play and be placed wherever needed as well as play on special teams as with the ability to return, cover punt returns and block punts. Realistically I see teams either looking at me as a slot corner/nickel or playing in the post at field/free safety.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
If I could donate to one cause it would Habitat for humanity, as I just dont like the fact that there are people out there especially during the extreme climates of winter living outside and under bring and thing of that sort I just believe everyone should have somewhere to stay inside at least.
How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?
This is something I am big on as I try not to make the same mistake twice and am very open to coaching criticism or any area that is seen that I could be doing better in. I try to take it and actively apply it and if I have time take it home and work on it to better myself so I welcome criticism and coaching from credible sources always. Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Probably Zach Frazier
If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why did you choose them?
Jesus, My Wife, My little brother, all three are chosen for the purpose of just building the relationship I have with them.
If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason?
Great question I guess someone would be playing better than I was. Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?
I really dont have a set one, I just try to sleep as much as possible until we arrive then from there forward I give attention to warm up whatever I feel on my body needs to get started early and go from there.
What is your favorite snack food?
salty peanut butter crackers
What scheme do you feel you fit the best in?
I feel Im smart enough and have the ability to fit in any scheme but the one I would feel best in is a 4-2-5 base scheme who plays both 2 high shell and single high coverages. What is your degree in?
Business management
What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check?
If i dont have a car a cash car. If I do have a car the a low rent apartment by the team facility.
Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?
Actually this past game the offense ran a good concept for what we were in but I still could’ve played slower and used my help more to stop a touchdown. On the ensuing drive I caught a pick in the red zone to then take points off of the board. Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?
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