NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Dashawn Davis, WR, Presbyterian College
- Name: Dashawn Davis
- Height: 5’ 9
- Weight:163
- Position: WR
- College: Presbyterian College
- Twitter: @dashawndavis
Tell us about your hometown, and what you love most about it?
- My hometown is very small and everyone almost knows each other. I love that it’s small simply because it’s peaceful and there isn’t a lot going on.
List these three in order of importance and why: Film Study, Strength and Conditioning and Practice?
- Practice, film study, the strength, and conditioning. Practice first because that is where all your craft and mistakes are being made. The film is after practice because you watch your mistakes or see techniques that could improve your game. Strength and conditioning last because I believe football is a mental game but you can’t be weak by any means.
What do you worry about, and why?
- I try not to worry about anything. If it is out of my control then I know that it’s in God’s plan.
Give me an example of when you failed at something. How did you react and how did you overcome failure?
- My junior year I was working on a release at practice all week and couldn’t ever get my feet right where I wanted them to go but, I decided to try it in a game and I did it perfectly.
What do your teammates say is your best quality?
- My leadership on the field. I’m not the most vocal guy but, my attitude on the field shows that I mean business and that I’m willing to do whatever it takes to help my team be successful.
Who is the best player you have ever played against in college?
- Tough question but, I don’t remember his name but he was a safety at Wake Forest.
What would your career be if you couldn’t play football?
- I would be a sports psychologist or a counselor.
Room, desk and car – which do you clean first?
- Room, desk, then the car.
If there was a disaster and you could either save three strangers or one family member, which would you choose and why?
- The three strangers. I don’t think anyone’s life is more important than someone’s else but, I believe saving 3 lives is less selfish than saving 1.
If you could be any television or movie character, who would you be and why?
- Denzel Washington in the equalizer because, he is smooth and he don’t play around with the people in the movie.
Tell me about your biggest adversity in life and how you’ve dealt with or overcome it?
- My height honestly is my biggest adversity. I say this because the position I play it’s sometimes a little harder being short but, it has its perks. I’ve embraced it for sure and used it to my advantage when being guarded on the field.
What is your most embarrassing moment?
- I would have to say when I dropped a gallon jug of water of my desk in an offense meeting.
What was the most memorable play of your collegiate career?
- My junior year I got a jet sweep and broke a few tackles to score the game winning touchdown.
What song best describes your work ethic?
- Underdog by Gunna
What is the most important trait you can have (Physical or Non-Physical) to help you succeed at the next level?
- My mind
If you could bring one person back from the dead for one day, who would it be and why?
- My grandma , because I just miss talking to her and watching tv with her.
If you were to open a dance club, what would you name it?
- Get loose
Who is the most overrated player in the NFL?
- Matt Stafford
Would you rather be liked or respected, and why?
- Respected. People can not like you but respect you. Not everyone will like you but, respect goes a long way.
What player who had his career derailed by off-field issues do you feel for the most and why?
- Eric Berry because, he has great talent and is a heck of a player. I’m glad he is playing again though.
Do you love to win, or hate to lose?
- I HATE to lose.
Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?
- My mom. She works harder than anyone I know. She makes sure I have what I need so I’m trying to return the favor.
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