2020 NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Cam Kitchen, DT, University of Delaware
Student-Athlete Profile:
- Cam Kitchen
- University of Delaware
- DL
- 6’2”
- 285lbs.
- Hometown: Trenton, NJ
- Twitter: @CamerenKitchen
2018 Accolades & Statistics:
- 2018 CAA Football Third Team Defense.
- GP: 12
- Total Tackles: 47
- TFL: 3.5
- Sacks: 1.0
- INTs: 1
As an athlete, what is your motivation?
My father is my motivation. He is the reason that I play football and the reason that I continue to push myself to be the best that I can be.
What defines success for you?
Being happy and being able to provide for my family.
What would your teammates say about the type of teammate you are?
They would say that I am competitive and that I motivate them to be better.
What are some of your personal “rules” that you never break?
One rule that I have is to always stay true to myself. No matter the situation, I will stand up for what I believe in and stay true to who I am and what I stand for.
Who is the toughest player you’ve competed against during your collegiate career?
Kyle Lauletta.
Who is the best player in the NFL?
Aaron Donald.
What is your team of choice on Madden, why?
LA Rams or Eagles.
Failure is inevitable in life. How do you handle situations that don’t go in your favor?
Whatever the situation, I figure out a way to bounce back and put myself in a situation to not let it happen again.
Is there a current/former NFL player that you model your game after?
Aaron Donald.
Knowing what you do now, what would you go back and tell yourself as a High-School Freshman?
Cherish the time you have and buy into the culture and the program right away.
What is your go-to restaurant near campus?
Santa Fe.
If your life was a book, what would its title be?
“Bounce Back.”
What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
Bet On It from High School Musical.
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, living or deceased, who would it be and why?
My Father so I can show him how far I’ve come and so we can share one more moment together.
Forty-years from now, what do you want to be remembered for?
Being the best defensive lineman to play in the NFL.
In 15 words or less, why should an NFL team invest in you?
Nobody will outwork me in any aspect of the game. I will make a difference.
