NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Arie Anderson, DL, University of Idaho

What is your name?

Arie Anderson Jr

What is your Height/Weight?

6’1 300

What is your position?

Defensive Line

Where do you play college football?

The University of Idaho

Where are you from?

Millbrook, Al

Who is your role model, and why?

My mother because she never gave up on me when times were rough growing up and she was always determined to go and get what she wants for her family. She was a true hustler and provider

Who was your favorite teacher?

Mrs.Weathford

Did you play any other sports growing up?

Yes, soccer, baseball, basketball

Who was the toughest player you ever faced?

Myself

Who is the most underrated player on your team? My running backs, they ran the ball hard every play and they did it with pride & passion

What is the one song that would fire you up before the biggest game of your life?

YFN Lucci x Destined

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?

Jurrell Casey

What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?

Failure, you can’t be afraid to fail! Because you have to fail in order to succeed

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Putting my shoulders on first then my jersey!!  I dislike putting my jersey on my shoulders pads first

What was the most memorable play of your collegiate career?

Sacking Western Michigan and New Mexico St Quarterback

What is the coolest thing you ever did off the field for someone else?

Helping others whenever they need me and giving them advice!

Who was your favorite NFL team growing up?

Indianapolis Colts

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?

Warren Sapp, Tupac, & my Uncle