NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Mac Patrick, C, James Madison University
- Mac Patrick
- James Madison University
- Twitter: @MacPatrick4
What is your name?
- Macdonald David Patrick “Mac.”
Where do you play College Football?
- James Madison University.
What position do you play?
- Center.
What is your height/weight?
- 6’2 295lbs.
Did you play any other sports growing up? If so, what were they?
- Basketball & Baseball.
Who is the toughest player you have competed against in College?
- Bilal Nichols – Delaware (DE – Chicago Bears – 2018 – Round 5 – Pick 145).
Are you listening to music before a game? If so, what?
- Lil Uzi Vert & Migos.
Do you have any superstitions before a game? If so, what are they?
- Prayer and kiss my jersey before putting it on.
Who is your role model & why?
- Jesus Christ. He was the greatest man to ever live.
You are a Public Policy & Administration major. What made you pursue that subject?
- I’m interested in working for a government agency one day.
While in College, what has been your favorite & least favorite class?
- My favorite class was State and Localities solely because of my professor.
- Least favorite was American Studies.
Outside of Football, what has been your favorite experience while in College?
- Living in the dorms.
Growing up, who was your favorite NFL Team & NFL player, & why?
- Dallas Cowboys, And Mike Vick.
If you could be in any movie of your choice, what would it be & what character would you play?
- Maui (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) from Moana.
If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who are they?
- Barack Obama.
- My Grandfather.
- My Dad.
If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose & why?
- Jesus Christ so i could sit and listen to his teachings.
Who is your favorite superhero & why?
- Black Panther.
What is your definition of hard work?
- A relentless approach day in and day out.
What is the most unexpected lesson you learned while in College?
- When you’re in pursuit of your goals, heart break is always a possibility. But that’s the price you have to pay.
What is something you wish you could go back & tell yourself as a High School Freshman?
- Don’t take everything so serious and just have fun.
Why do you wear #73?
- Asked for 74 but it was taken so 73 was the closest thing to it.
What is the best part of your hometown, Mechanicsville, VA?
- All of my friends.
Who do you choose, Jordan or LeBron? Why?
- LeBron because I never got to watch MJ play. But as far as I know he (Lebron) is the goat.
Are you a PS4 or Xbox One guy? What games are you playing right now?
- Xbox since day 1. Assassins Creed and Far Cry.
What has been your most memorable moment as a student-athlete?
- Winning in the Fargo Dome in the Semifinals.
If you could have three wishes granted, what would they be?
- To always be happy, End Poverty, Endless amount of money.
What is your hidden talent?
- Really good at making PB&Js.
If there is a book written about Mac Patrick, what is the title?
- “Mixed Emotions.”
What are three things on your “Bucket List?”
- Win another Natty.
- Own a Lambo.
- Go see a Cowboys game.
Are you binge watching anything on Netflix or Hulu right now?
- Attack on Titan.
If you had one free hour each day, how would you choose to use it?
- Sleep.
If you could pancake block any NFL DL, past or present, who would it be & why?
- Vince Wilfork because that would be virtually impossible.
What are the goals for 2018, both individually & for the James Madison football team?
- First win the conference, then the Natty. Individually, know the game better and be more aggressive.
If you could give NFL scouts three words to describe the type of man they are getting in Mac Patrick, what would they be?
- Consistent.
- Competitive.
- Hardworking.
What inspires you?
- Music.
