NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: OJ Mau, DT, Gardner Webb University
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What is your name?
OJ Mau
What is your Height/Weight?
6’01/2
What is your position?
DT
Where do you play college football?
Gardner Webb University
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Western civilization 1,2
Where are you from?
American Samoa, Masefau
Who is your role model, and why?
My dad.. He always fight for what’s right. He never give up.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Volleyball rugby cricket
Did you play any other positions in football?
No
At your position, what separates you from others?
Explode off the ball, really good using eyes and hands.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Look for my opponent weakness and strongest point.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Center from Wofford on my sophomore year.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Ndamukong Suh because how he be killing folks out there. Man play with a passion.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
I really don’t have anything.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Just praying
What is your biggest strength?
Get off the ball and using my hands pretty good and solid pad level
What is your biggest weakness?
Sometimes I get tired and then my pads raise up.
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I love the opportunity and I will do anything to help the team win.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
New York Giants
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My parents, and my sister
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
My parents a house. Or a car.
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