How’d you end up at your current school? What was the recruiting process like?
I was committed to a d2 in Missouri called Lincoln, I ended up at Kansas Wesleyan due to things that happened at home previously and I had to stay home. My recruiting process was pretty good but I felt like Kansas Wesleyan was the place for me.
What gives you an advantage over other athletes at (rename this to your position)?
What gives me an advantage over other Wide Receivers Is having a high IQ and knowing how to recognize defenses and finding open areas to get open, not only that but just believing in my overall ability to play the game I love.
What does being a student of a game mean to you?
Being a student of the game means that you know the game like the back of your hand. Knowing what strengths and weaknesses you have and working on them to improve your game not only physically but mentally as well. You also have to be able to break down film to see how you should have done things differently or recognize how the opponent you are playing against does certain things on 1st,2nd,3rd, and 4th down.
How does being a (rename to your position) reflect itself in your personal life?
How being a Wide Receiver reflects in my personal life is it shows me that through any adversity in my life I can work through and knowing that just like my other receivers rely on me my family does as well and that’s the main goal for me in my life is to make them proud and to make sure im taking care of them.
How would you describe your work ethic?
My work ethic is like no other once I’m locked in and have my mind set on what I want to do. I feel like nobody can outwork me. When I desire something I’m going to go after it no matter what it takes to get there because you gotta have that dog in you and stay dedicated to what you’re doing or trying to pursue.
What do you consider to be one of the more important things you learned from the coaching staff?
What I consider one of the most important things that l learned from the coaching staff is being 1% better each day. If you’re not getting 1% better each day then you don’t want to be where you say you want to be. It’s not given, you have to work for it and go get it.
What would you consider to be your biggest accomplishment in your sports career so far?
What I would consider my biggest accomplishment in my sports career is having the opportunity to get to where I am now because a lot of people don’t make it and for me to make and have success means everything.
How did you hear about the National Scouting Combine?
I heard about the National Scouting Combine from a friend and saw it on twitter.
Why did you choose the National Scouting Combine?
I Chose the National Scouting Combine because I feel like I get an opportunity to showcase my talent and ability while having a chance to get picked up.
What do you hope to show people at the combine?
What I hope to show people at the combine is how a small school kid is quick,fast, and strong and that no matter what size I am I can outwork any other person bigger than me and do it better because I believe in myself! I have heart and that’s one thing you can’t take from me.
What was your Major?
My Major was Sports Management and a Minor In Athletic Coaching.
Who is or has been the most influential person in your life?
The most influential person in my life is hard to choose because I have two. My first one would be my mom cuz of how hardworking she is and took care of me when needed. My second would be my Brother. I swear he motivates me to keep going hard and do the things I need to and he is the most hardworking person besides my mom In my life but if I had to choose it would be my brother because we relate to each other and have that brotherly bond.
If not football, then what?
If I wasn’t playing football I would be going into my major and doing something in that field such as coaching or anything else I can get myself into. Also cutting hair on the side to make a little extra money.
If you could make a positive impact on all of society what would it be and why?
If I could make a positive impact on society it would probably have to be trying to help the homeless get off the street and into houses, helping them find jobs, and helping them have a better life because there’s enough money in the world to help we just don’t take the time to.
What is something unique about you that people would find interesting?
Something unique about me that people would find interesting is how caring,loving, and willing to help people with their problems. Also, how goofy I am when you get to know me.
If you had the opportunity to play another sport professionally, what sport would you choose?
I would choose baseball because that was like my second favorite sport growing up out of the three that I played.
Are you involved in mentoring, a charity or do you “give back” or ”pay it forward” in your community?
Yes I give back to my community by helping the youth understand the game of football a little better when I’m home. My biggest thing is making sure everyone gets the knowledge to make themselves better on the field and off the field.