NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Luder Jean Louis, LB, Eastern Kentucky
What is your name?
Luder Jean Louis
What is your Height/Weight?
6’4 230
What is your position?
Hybrid Linebacker
Where do you play college football?
Eastern Kentucky University
Where are you from?
Brooklyn, New York
Who is your role model, and why?
My parents because they always make sure I’m putting the important things first in my life and they also showed me the true meaning of hard work.
Who was your favorite teacher?
My 9th grade teacher Mr. Dugue.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Nothing organized, besides football.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Jovon Robinson, RB from Auburn. I played against him during my JUCO career. I rate him as 1 of the best RB I played against so far pound for pound.
Who is the most underrated player on your team?
I would say Ryan Markush, he plays WR. Smooth in his transitions. Always making big plays no matter the opponent or competition level, always catching passes that aren’t in his favor to catch. Look out for him!
What is the one song that would fire you up before the biggest game of your life?
Young Jeezy – How it feel
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
I would say Leonard Floyd, even though I think I’m a better player than him. He’s a playmaker, I think we share the same skill sets as far as being a hybrid athlete.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
I would say going to Junior college and dealing with the obstacles I faced there, it was the first time I was really on my own. Not to mention going to school for 3 yrs straight with no breaks, no vacations made it a lot more harder.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Not really, I just give thanks to the man above for being able to come out and play the game I love.
What was the most memorable play of your collegiate career?
My 1st sack of the season against WKU. I also forced a fumble it went back for touchdown.
What is the coolest thing you ever did off the field for someone else?
I’ll say treating my teammate to a meal, if they didn’t have money to get something to eat that day.
Who was your favorite NFL team growing up?
New York Giants
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Bob Marley, Muhammed Ali and Rihanna
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