NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Emmanuel Gbunblee, LB, Tusculum College
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What is your name?
Emmanuel Gbunblee
What is your Height/Weight?
6’0 235
What is your position?
LB/OLB
Where do you play college football?
Tusculum College, Tennessee
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Visiting elementary school kids and interacting with them
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Definitely Accounting I, it was rough!
Where are you from?
Born In Philadelphia, PA and later moved to Salisbury NC when I was younger
Who is your role model, and why?
My mother, because of the values she instilled and the dedication, hard work and the care for my siblings and I.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Track, Tennis and Basketball
Did you play any other positions in football?
Defensive End
At your position, what separates you from others?
My first step, explosion and ability to read plays
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Certain tendencies of the OL and RBs. I’m looking how they are going to give away the play. I’m studying their state when tired or weakness in the 4th quarter
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Kevin Parks, HS teammate played running back for Virginia
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Clay Matthews, because of his versatility the ability to play inside and outside LB
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Sitting out a year of football then taking the JUCO route My strong faith, hard work and staying persistent helped me to overcome.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Call mother and Pray before game
What is your biggest strength?
1 Step off the ball and work ethic
What is your biggest weakness?
Well, being undersized according to NFL standards, but it fuels motivation.
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I’m a versatile player that can play numerous positions on the field. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to prove myself on the field and I’m a class act off the field. You won’t have to worry about me in the offseason or during the season.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Sean Taylor and Washington Redskins
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Magic Johnson, Phil Knight and Nelson Mandela
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
A condo
Rapid Answers:
- Tupac or Biggie?
- NFL Network or ESPN?
- Coke or Pepsi?
- Pizza or Burgers?
- Dogs or Cats?
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