NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Michael Kozlakowski, LB, University of Maine
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What is your name?
Michael Kozlakowski
What is your Height/Weight?
6’2 255
What is your position?
Defensive End/Outside Linebacker
Where do you play college football?
University of Maine
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
I am apart of a group at school called black bear mentoring that has given me the privilege to develop a close friendship with one of the younger middle school students in the community through seeing each during the week after school.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Operations Management
Where are you from?
Lynbrook, New York
Who is your role model, and why?
My role model I would have to say is my father. He is one of the hardest working people I know and has always put my family’s lives as a priority before himself.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Lacrosse and Wrestling
Did you play any other positions in football?
Fullback
At your position, what separates you from others?
My Motor, and relentlessness in the pass rush.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Formation tendencies, and offensive linemen faults such as if he leans or sits in his heals in the pass. I also look for the running-back’s depth sometimes giving away run/pass.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Earl Watford
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Clay Matthews, his relentlessness in the pass rush, and his instincts to make plays all over the field.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Having my first injury ever tearing my bicep my sophomore season after having a good freshmen year playing. I overcame that by shortening my recovery period through my work ethic and teammates support giving me the ability to return for playoff’s. Which was never expected from doctors and coaches.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Listen to music, and take a hot shower.
What is your biggest strength?
My biggest strength is that I am a competitor, and have a high-motor.
What is your biggest weakness?
Max protection
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I will give everything I have everyday on and off the field to benefit your organization and will do whatever is asked of me on and off the field.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Brian Cushing at USC/Dallas Cowboys
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My Grandfather, Rob Gronkowski, and Vince Vaughn
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
I would take my whole family on a long vacation.
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