NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Pete Janvier, DB, Morgan State University
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What is your name?
Pete Janvier
What is your Height/Weight?
5’10 193lbs
What is your position?
Defensive Back
Where do you play college football?
Morgan State University
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
I was able to have an all girls flag football tournament at the local boys and girls club, I worked at. It was great to get some of this generation off of their cell phones and go out and be active.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Humanities
Where are you from?
From Immokalee, Florida
Who is your role model, and why?
My God mother because she taught how to be a man of my words and integrity.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Basketball and Track
Did you play any other positions in football?
Running Back Freshman year of high school
At your position, what separates you from others?
I would say I’m a for sure tackler, I take pride in not missing any tackles at my position.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
I look at tendencies from Wide Outs/Tight End when it comes to blocking, I study the speed and favorite routes that they run fluidly. I study Quarterback elbows and how frequently they look their defenders off and favorite route concepts
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Sammy Watkins back in high school
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Eric Berry because he loves to hunt up the opponents and is a great middle field safety.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Finally making all conference in the MEAC, I thought my hard work would of never been noticed after 3 season of being underrated. I over came it by hunting every opponent up in my conference senior season.
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Do you have any pre-game rituals?
I listen to Haitian music and Haitian Gospel.
What is your biggest strength?
Prideful
What is your biggest weakness?
Overthinking
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I can bring you consistency because of my high motor. It would be a pleasure and privilege to play for the their franchise, would get a humble hard working rookie with a really big chip on his shoulder.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Deion Sanders & Edgerrin James
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My God Mother, Andre 3000, and Jesus Christ himself.
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
I would buy a home in Haiti for my aunts and uncles in Haiti.
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