NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Calvin Pringles, CB, Fairmont State University
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What is your name?
Calvin Pringles
What is your Height/Weight?
5’11/185
What is your position?
Corner
Where do you play college football?
Fairmont State University
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Coached pee-wee football for a day and taught them what I know about their position.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Statistics or Biology
Where are you from?
Clearwater, Florida
Who is your role model, and why?
My mom and my dad because of the things they’ve gone through in life to make my life better.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
I’ve ran track most of my life
Did you play any other positions in football?
I’ve played just about everything on defense and running back and a little bit of receiver.
At your position, what separates you from others?
Good foot work and good hips are something that I appreciate about myself. It allows me to mix up different techniques in coverage.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
I look for tendencies in releases and routes. I ask myself “What is this receiver vulnerable to?” and “What are his weaknesses?”
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Chris St. Hillaire, he went to Fairmont my freshman year.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Brent Grimes. He’s got a smaller build, but is able to cover bigger receivers with good feet and break on routes with good hips.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Nothing in particular, but I like to do the same things every week before the game.
What is your biggest strength?
Footwork and hips, and being able to “forget the past play”
What is your biggest weakness?
I play too calm at times
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I’ve got a skill set unlike any other corner, I take in coaching well and through hard work I can develop into a player you need.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Tampa Bay Bucs
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Steph Curry and his fam , my Uncle Josh, Jackie Robinson
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
My mom a car.
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