NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Jordan Berry, WR, Wingate University
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What is your name?
Jordan Berry
What is your Height/Weight?
5’10/ 170
What is your position?
WR
Where do you play college football?
Wingate University
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
The coolest thing I’ve done off the field has to be when me and a group of teammates visited a local elementary school for the day. We ate lunch and played any games that they wanted to play with us.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Spanish 2 is by far the hardest college class that I’ve had to take.
Where are you from?
Born and raised in Irmo, South Carolina
Who is your role model, and why?
My parents are my role models because they have raised me to believe that I can do anything I put my mind to, and have supported me no matter what the situation is
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Growing up I played basketball, football and ran track
Did you play any other positions in football?
The positions I’ve played on the football field are WR, RB, S, DB, PR, and KR
At your position, what separates you from others?
My football intelligence and understanding the game are what separate me from the rest of the field. I aim to understand concepts so that I can perform my assignment with the most efficiency. I can also run every route on the passing tree
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
As I’m breaking down film I first recognize the coverages and coverage techniques DB’s are using on specific downs. Once I figure out coverage tendencies, I look at how the DB uses leverage, in order to use it against him
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Toughest player I faced was a Lenior-Rhyne DB during my freshmen year
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
I would compare my play to Desean Jackson, because he can run any route in the passing tree with speed and precision. I believe I can mirror his production and then more
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
The biggest obstacle I had to overcome was the separation of my parents when I was young. I just learned to turn the bad situation into a constructive and positive outlet such as football
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
I usually just try to stay relaxed and loose during pre-game
What is your biggest strength?
My biggest strength is that I’m not a selfish individual and I will do anything to win the game
What is your biggest weakness?
Biggest weakens is my weight because of my height, but in the right program and good meals I will be able to play any skill position on offense or special teams
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
Your investment in me will be wise because in return, anything you ask me to do for your organization will be done to the best of my ability and with tremendous effort
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons were my favorites while growing up
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
I would choose to have dinner with Jesus, Gandhi, and Muhammad Ali
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
I will buy the car my mom always wanted
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