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Brandon King | University of South Alabama | OL
Q: Tell us about your college career and what the recruiting process was like?
A: Coming out of High School, I was ranked three star on Rivals.com, scout.com & ranked in the nation on 24/7 sports.com. After playing football in High School I had over 30 Division 1 scholarships, but couldn’t attend any of the schools because my ACT scores were low . I started playing football in junior college at (Contra Costa College in California. I received my associates degree then transferred to Alabama A&M. I signed to (Alabama A&M) to play defensive tackle. The next year I transferred to (University of South Alabama) and earned my bachelors degree. In all the recruiting process for me was a little difficult because I had a lot of division 1 scholarships but didn’t have the test score to attend the university’s; But I didn’t give up I just had to take a different route.
Q: What would you consider to be your biggest accomplishment in your sports career so far?
A: My biggest accomplishment was being ranked in the nation and receiving over 30 Division 1 scholarships and being able to graduate from college.
Q: What do you consider to be one of the more important things you learned from the coaching staff?
A: I would say my coaches from Conta Costa College ,Alabama A&M and university of south Alabama all taught me to be humble , dedicated, work hard and motivated me to want to win.
Q: What was your major and what are your plans if football doesn’t work out?
A: My major is physical education. If football does not workout then I will continue to teach and coach on a high school level .
Q: What would your current/past teammates say about you and your qualities?
A: I feel that my past teammates would say that I have great leaderships skills , good work ethics and I am dedicated and want to win.
Q: What has been one of the most memorable plays of your career at any level?
A: When I played at Alabama A&M against South Carolina State , I had ten tackles in one game.
Q: What has been your biggest challenge and how do you manage it?
A: My biggest challenge was to continue to work on my degree and graduate on time from University of South Alabama.
Q: If you could compare yourself to a pro athlete, who would that be and why?
A: I compare myself to Warren Sapp. because of the way we both play the game. We are very both aggressive men , that take care of business on the field.
Q: What is your biggest strength that you bring to a professional team and why should pro scouts consider you?
A: My biggest strength that I’m dedicated, hard working , motivated, work well with others and want to win. Pro scouts should consider me because I’m very athletic, good size and weight , reliable person. I know the game and I been playing football since I was four years old.
Q: Are you involved in mentoring, a charity or do you “give back”/”pay it forward” in your community?
A: At this time I am volunteer coach at Benhill coaching football and Basketball. I also mentor elementary students on Fridays at A1- Supreme Academy.
Q: How are you preparing for the 2020 National Scouting Combine and what are your goals?
A: I’m preparing myself by working out every day in the gym and running on the field. I have changed my eating habits , mentally I do a lot of reading and attend church services. My goal is to get accepted by a professional team .
Q: What would be your ultimate achievement?
A: My ultimate achievement is to play professional football.
Q: What do you enjoy doing when not playing football?
A: Spending time with family, friends and traveling.
Q: Who is or has been the most influential person in your life?
A: The most influential people has been my parents and my brother . Because they still continue to motivate me.
Q: What is something unique about you that people would find interesting?
A: That I’m very humble and I’m great working with kids.