2020 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Cristian Solano, QB, University of Nevada, Reno
Student-Athlete Profile:
- Cristian Solano
- University of Nevada, Reno
- QB
- 6’1”
- 197lbs.
- Hometown: San Fernando, CA
- Twitter: @Criss_breezy4
As an athlete, what is your motivation?
My motivation is my family and the ones who have helped me get this far.
What defines success for you?
Success is when you pour your heart and soul into your craft and you are satisfied with the outcome you receive. I also look at success as completing every single goal you have set out for yourself.
What would your teammates say about the type of teammate you are?
My teammates would describe as a team player, an individual who would put the team before myself, a teammate who cares about each and every player on the team, an unselfish individual who wants to see others succeed other than me, an individual who takes the blame regardless of who is at fault, and a teammate who is willing to go to war with them every game.
What are some of your personal “rules” that you never break?
Always respect others, never quit on your team, give 110% everyday, never quit on yourself, and always help those in need.
Who is the toughest player you’ve competed against during your collegiate career?
I would say myself because I compete against myself every day in order to get better and better.
Who is the best player in the NFL?
Tom Brady.
What is your team of choice on Madden, why?
I play with the Los Angeles Rams, because they are my favorite team.
Failure is inevitable in life. How do you handle situations that don’t go in your favor?
I look at them as life lessons and something to learn from. I have failed a lot but I look at them as learning experiences. The only way you can succeed is if you learn how to fail first.
Is there a current/former NFL player that you model your game after?
I like to model my style of play after Deshaun Watson.
Knowing what you do now, what would you go back and tell yourself as a High-School Freshman?
I would tell myself to get in the weight room more and learn how to study film. I’d also tell myself to put my head down and work every day like it’s your last.
What is your go-to restaurant near campus?
Mi Ranchito, it’s the best Mexican spot in Reno, NV.
If your life was a book, what would its title be?
“Never Give Up: Even If You Can’t See The Light at The End Of The Tunnel.”
What song or artist do you like but rarely admit to liking?
Fantasy by Mariah Carey.
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, living or deceased, who would it be and why?
My grandfather and my grandmother.
Forty-years from now, what do you want to be remembered for?
I want to be remembered as a hardworking Hispanic, who never gave up on his dream.
In 15 words or less, why should an NFL team invest in you?
You should invest in me because I’m a hardworking individual, who wants to win.
