NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Russell Hansbrough, RB, University of Missouri
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What is your name?
Russell Hansbrough
What is your Height/Weight?
5’9 195
What is your position?
RB
Where do you play college football?
University of Missouri
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
At the Cotton Bowl, we went to this children hospital in Dallas and just had a great time with the kids.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
This biology lab class. Because I had to touch dead animals and bugs.
Where are you from?
Arlington, Texas
Who is your role model, and why?
Ray Lewis, his passion for football and life caught my attention at a very young age.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Baseball
Did you play any other positions in football?
No
At your position, what separates you from others?
My vision and explosion
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
I am looking to see what type of front the d-line is in and how many linebackers are in box verse certain formations. How the o-line will block these defensive schemes verse the run and also pass protection.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Bud Dupree/Jadeveon Clowney/ Landon Collins
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Darren Sproles or Doug Martin
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Proving myself to people who didn’t believe in me.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Listen to Kendrick Lamar-spiteful chant
what is your biggest strength?
Work Ethic and dedication.
What is your biggest weakness?
Being impatient & Hot wings
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I would say that playing in the NFL is a life long dream of mine. And that just talking to GM is an honor in itself. Since i was little I’ve been wanting to prove to people that iI can play on this level and if you give the chance to prove it, i will give you 110% during the week and on Sunday’s.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Ray Lewis and the Ravens
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My Cousin Marcus, Tupac, and Ray Lewis
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
Pay off my folks mortgage or build them a new house
Rapid Answers:
- Tupac or Biggie?
- NFL Network or ESPN?
- Coke or Pepsi?
- Pizza or Burgers? Wings
- Dogs or Cats?
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