NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Christophe Mulumba, LB, University of Maine
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What is your name?
Christophe Mulumba
What is your Height/Weight?
6’1 245
What is your position?
Linebacker
Where do you play college football?
University of Maine
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Volunteer in a organization called best buddies. Spend time with kids with mental disorders.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Bio-psychology class
Where are you from?
Born in Congo . Grew up in Montreal my whole life
Who is your role model, and why?
My Parents for his hard work
Did you play any other sports growing up?
I played hockey
Did you play any other positions in football?
Defensive end
At your position, what separates you from others?
My ability to get off blocks and finish tackles
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Tendencies
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Darius Victor. Running back from Towson
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Bobby Wagner because of his football instincts
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Injuries throughout my career . I kept my faith in the Lord.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Just visualize myself making plays
What is your biggest strength?
Football instincts . Physical strength
What is your biggest weakness?
Struggle with staying in the moment
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
Some love football . I live it
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
No favorite teams but I liked Patrick Willis
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Jesus, Ray Lewis and Eric Thomas
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
A nice pair of jeans
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