NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Jacob Allan, TE/LS, Ferris State University
- Jacob Allan
- Ferris State University
- Twitter: @JacobAllan22
What is your name?
- Jacob Allan.
Where do you play College Football?
- Ferris State University.
What position do you play?
- Long Snapper/Tight End.
What is your height/weight?
- 6’3” 245lbs.
Did you play any other sports growing up? If so, what were they?
- Basketball and Baseball.
Who is the toughest player you have competed against in College?
- Shaheen from Ashland, plays Tight End for the Bears now.
Are you listening to music before a game? If so, what?
- Yes, but I usually mix the music up sometimes.
Who is your role model & why?
- My dad, he works hard and doesn’t complain.
While in College, what has been your favorite & least favorite class?
- My Sports Marketing class was my favorite, Finance is my least favorite.
What made you choose Ferris State University?
- The Football program.
Outside of Football, what has been your favorite experience while in College?
- Honestly I can’t pin point one experience but hanging out with the guys never gets old.
Growing up, who was your favorite NFL Team & NFL player, & why?
- Lions, Calvin Johnson, He was a beast.
If you could be in any movie of your choice, what would it be & what character would you play?
- Avengers, Tony Stark.
If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who are they?
- Michael Jordan.
- Derek Jeter.
- Steve Carell.
If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose & why?
- Abraham Lincoln, just because I think he would have been interesting to talk to.
Who is your favorite superhero & why?
- Spider-Man, I just think what he can do is cool.
What is your definition of hard work?
- Being on time and ready to work every day and pushing yourself to achieve your goals.
What is the most unexpected lesson you learned while in College?
- Things don’t always work out the way you want but it all happens for a reason.
What is something you wish you could go back & tell yourself as a High School Freshman?
- Everything happens for a reason.
Why do you wear #47?
- No reason, Coaches just gave me that number.
What is the best part of your hometown, Portage, MI?
- For me its all my family that lives fairly close.
Who do you choose: Jordan, LeBron, Steph or Kobe? Why?
- Jordan, He is hands down the best.
Are you a PS4 or Xbox One guy? What games are you playing right now?
- Xbox One, Fortnite and Madden 19.
What has been your most memorable moment as a student-athlete?
- Making it to the National Championship Game.
If you could have three wishes granted, what would they be?
- A house on a lake.
- Money.
- More wishes.
If there is a book written about Jacob Allan, what is the title?
- “The Life of a Long Snapper.”
What are three things on your “Bucket List?”
- Go fishing in the Ocean.
- Sky dive.
If you had one free hour each day, how would you choose to use it?
- Relaxing.
What are three words to give NFL scouts that define Jacob Allan?
- Reliable.
- Punctual.
- Diligent.
What is your inspiration?
- To make my loved ones proud.
