Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Darian Lazard, WR, Houston Baptist University
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What is your name?
Darian Lazard
What is your Height/Weight?
6’0 195lbs
What is your position?
WR
Where do you play college football?
UH/HBU
How many teams were recruiting you out of high school?
Over 15
How did you choose your school?
I chose UH in order to be close to home and the family.
Where are you from?
New Orleans LA
Who is your role model, and why?
My mom because she worked hard in order for me to have what I need and supported me throughout my journey
Have any scouts met with you yet, and if so what are they saying?
No
Did you play any other sports growing up?
I played basketball
Did you play any other positions in football?
I played QB and DB
At your position, what separates you from others?
I may not be the biggest, strongest, or fastest, but I have what they call WANT TO and I just make plays.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Any tips or advantages that I can use to exploit the defense
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Quandre Diggs
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Hurricane Katrina and my family helped we stuck together and my high school coaches helped me also.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
I look into the stands to see if my moms there once I see her I feel like everything is OK
What is your biggest strength?
No fear I just make plays
What is your biggest weakness?
I could be faster and work on blocking.
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I work hard, make plays, and willing to do anything to be successful.
Who was your favorite player and NFL team growing up?
The Eagles and Saints were my teams.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My grandfather who passed, my mother, and Lil wayne.
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