NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Jermaine Murdock, WR, Arkansas Tech University
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What is your name?
Jermaine Murdock
What is your Height/Weight?
5’9 180
What is your position?
WR
Where do you play college football?
Arkansas Tech University
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
The coolest thing I have ever done off the field was when the team went to the boys and girls club and helped the kids with their homework and played sports with them.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Business marketing
Where are you from?
Los Angeles California
Who is your role model, and why?
My role model has to be my dad because he has pushed me to the limit and put me through adversity that I have overcame to make me into the man I am today.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Baseball, Football, Track
Did you play any other positions in football?
Corner back
At your position, what separates you from others?
My knowledge and technique
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
I look for what the defender is lacking in so I can gain that extra step on him. Also what type of defender is he; Example: Physical, quick, fast
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Johnathan Stewart
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Steve Smith because I am a smaller receiver and I play as if I am 6’5 and very physical
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Right before the season kicked off one of my teammates passed away and I overcame it by dedicating every game to him and have a motor just like he did because I knew he would have gave it his all.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Pray and listen to music
What is your biggest strength?
My biggest strength is that I am physical in the run and pass game. My knowledge is a huge strength because I have been coached by some great coaches throughout my life.
What is your biggest weakness?
Speed
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
Football isn’t just a game to me, I do this because I want this to be my career and every day is a work day. I am always ready to clock in just give me a chance.
Steve Smith
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
2pac, my grandpa, Tavon Austin
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
I will have to get something for my family because without their support I wouldn’t be in the position that I am in today.