NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Imani Davis, WR, University of Akron
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What is your name?
Imani Davis
What is your Height/Weight?
5’10” 185lbs
What is your position?
Slot receiver, Punt Return
Where do you play college football?
The University of Akron
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Coached a football camp for youth football players.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Biology
Where are you from?
Miami, Florida
Who is your role model, and why?
My father, watching someone work so hard to provide for their family and never having to want or need for anything.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Baseball, Basketball, Track & Field
Did you play any other positions in football?
RB, QB, CB
At your position, what separates you from others?
My ability to read defenses quickly and slow the game down. Recognizing blitz’s and being able to shorten up routes based off coverages also downing distance. Lastly being able to win in man coverage.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Defensive patterns and blown coverages to start. Also identifying personnel based off of defensive schemes. Recognizing player deficiencies.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Eric Strike Oklahoma Corner
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Antonio Brown, because he uses his size to his ability and can be shifted around in different positions on the field and still make plays.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
My biggest obstacle in life was leaving from Miami to Ohio to play college ball, because it was a major transition from high school to college.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
I pray and listen to Miami native songs.
What is your biggest strength?
Football IQ
What is your biggest weakness?
Rising up out of my breaks.
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I have the ability to run, catch, throw, and return the ball, I can be very effective in offensive passing game, and I can be plugged in anywhere on offense.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Ricky Williams, Miami Dolphins
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Jesus, President Obama, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
My parents a new house.
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