NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Jordan Shaw, DB, Shorter University
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What is your name?
Jordan Shaw
What is your Height/Weight?
6’2 / 220
What is your position?
SS
Where do you play college football?
Shorter University, Rome, GA
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Can food drives with my team at Shorter University and working on a Habitat house with my team.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Finance
Where are you from?
Jasper, GA
Who is your role model, and why?
My brother who played college basketball. He has always pushed me forward regardless of the obstacles in front of me.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Basketball
Did you play any other positions in football?
Linebacker/Quarterback
At your position, what separates you from others?
Ball skills and Instincts
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Tendencies
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Cedric O’Neal
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
J.J. Wilcox. He plays with great instincts and is always around the ball.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Being a walk on at Shorter University with no scholarship offer was my biggest obstacle. It took hard work and determination to overcome it and earn a starting position.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
No
What is your biggest strength?
Ball skills
What is your biggest weakness?
Technique in footwork
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I am willing to play on special teams or any position needed for the team at any time.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Michael Vick and Atlanta Falcons
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Dale Earnhardt Sr.
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
House.
Rapid Answers:
- Tupac or Biggie?
- NFL Network or ESPN?
- Coke or Pepsi?
- Pizza or Burgers?
- Dogs or Cats?
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