NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Cory Young, RB, Northern Arizona University

Cory Young
Northern Arizona University
Twitter: @speedycory6

2017 Statistics:

2017 Big Sky All-Conference Football Third Team.
141 carries – 784 yards – 5.56 YPC – 8 TDs
22 rec – 177 yards – 8.05 YPC – 1 TD

Cory “Speedy” Young NAU Junior Season Highlight Tape

What is your name?

My name is Cory Young, a nickname I go by is Speedycory.

Where do you play College Football?

Currently I play football at Northern Arizona University and previously I played football at Boise State University.

What position do you play?

I play running back.

What is your height/weight?

During NFL junior day at NAU I was weighed at 216.8 pounds and was measured at 5’10”.

Did you play any other sports growing up? If so, what were they?

I only ran track, I ran the 200 and 100 meter dashes.

Who is the toughest player you have competed against in College?

The toughest player I competed against in college would be Leighton Vander Esch while being at Boise State.

Are you listening to music before a game? If so, what?

Yes! I have a GAMEDAY playlist with all my favorite artist like Lil Uzi, Migos, Drake, and Travis Scott.

Do you have any superstitions before a game? If so, what are they?

Yes, I always must drink a full Pedialyte the day before the game, pray over the next day, and stretch right before I go to sleep.

Who is your role model & why?

My Father is my role model, because he is the reason I am here today by providing for my family and making sure all my siblings and family needs are met. He doesn’t complain and would come home at night with Migraines but still wake up the next morning at 3 in the morning.

While in College, what has been your favorite & least favorite class?

Finance 340, has been both my favorite and least favorite class in college because it was extremely challenging but I loved the concepts we learned about.

Outside of Football, what has been your favorite experience while in College?

My favorite experience while being in college would be meeting new people and building my network with individuals that will help my business career in the future.

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL Team & NFL player, & why?

Growing up my favorite NFL team has always been the Seahawks, because in 2007 I would always play with Shaun Alexander and the Seahawks in Madden on my PSP and when Coach Carroll became the head coach it was perfect because growing up in Southern California, my family has always been USC fans. So, when Pete Carroll got the job it was the perfect team for me.

If you could be in any movie of your choice, what would it be & what character would you play?

I would have to pick any of the Fast and the Furious movies from the series. I would be Brian O’Connor because of the cars he drives, like his skyline GTR.

If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who are they?

Alvin Kamara, Mark Cuban, Paul Walker.

If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose & why?

Martin Luther King.

Who is your favorite superhero & why?

The Flash, because me and him would be the same speed.

What is your definition of hard work?

Always doing the right thing when no one is looking, discipline. Being blue collar, putting your head down and working no matter what the circumstances are. Always trying to be the best you in everything you do and competing in all aspect of your life to be the best.

What is the most unexpected lesson you learned while in College?

Redshirting my freshman year, it taught to keep my head down and work and not to complain.

What is something you wish you could go back & tell yourself as a High School Freshman?

Gain weight early on so you don’t have to gain 40 pounds while being in college.

Why do you wear #6?

My favorite college player of all time wore 6, De’Anthony Thomas (University of Oregon 2011-2013; 2014 4^th round pick 124^th overall Kansas City Chiefs-present), I try to duplicate blend what he does on the field into my game of Power and Speed.

What is the best part of your hometown, Corona, CA?

The car scene, and the community of food places to eat at!

You transferred to NAU after being at Boise State. What made Northern Arizona the best destination for you?

I had a great relationship with Coach Beal coming out of high school but decided to go to Boise State. But when I got my release from Boise, coach Beal was the first person to call me and it was perfect timing. He discuss his goals for me and I discuss my goals with him and it was just perfect timing.

Who do you choose, Jordan or LeBron?