2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Bailey Zappe, QB, Houston Baptist University

• Name: Bailey Zappe
• Height: 6’2
• Weight:210
  
• Position: Quarterback​
• College: Houston Baptist University
  
• Twitter: @baileyzappe04

What is the best restaurant in your hometown city?

• Tokyo Grill

When breaking down your film what will stick out?

• My poise in the pocket, my accuracy, and arm strength

If you won the lotto, what is the first thing you would do with the money?

• I would get in contact with an accountant or financial advisor and get their advice on what I should do. I would definitely not tell anyone about it until my money was safe.

What has been your biggest failure?

•  The biggest failure I have had in my life happened when I was a Junior in High School. We were playing Veterans Memorial and were losing by one point. As time expired, I was fouled so I had to shoot two free throws with no time remaining. I ended up missing both of the free throws and we lost the game.

What do your teammates say is your best quality?

• My teammates would say that my best qualities would be my leadership, competitiveness, and work ethic.  

Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?

• Jerreth Sterns

Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?

• Never had one

What is your degree in, if you do not make it as a football player, what is your dream job?

• I am majoring in Business Marketing. If football doesn’t work out, my dream job is to one day become an analyst for ESPN or a part of the marketing team for any NFL franchise.

What is your coolest life moment?

• When we beat South Dakota last year. We were big-time underdogs, everyone said we would only score 14 points but we won 53-52.

What song would you sing at Karaoke night?

• I can still make Cheyenne by George Strait

If you could pick any actor to play you in a movie, who are you picking?

• Ryan Reynolds

Who is your favorite football team?

• I don’t really have one. I have always followed my favorite players like Peyton Manning and Drew Brees, but my favorite will be the team that takes a chance and gives me an opportunity next year.

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

• “Caution… multiple bombs are inbound”

What is your biggest fear?

• To look back on my life when I’m old and be able to say that I could’ve done more.

Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?

• Russell Wilson

Take us through game day, How do you prepare? 

• Before we have our pregame dinner I usually just lay in bed and relax while watching film of that week’s opponent. Once we are headed to the field, I listen to my pre-game playlist. Once we get to the stadium, I like to take my time, I go get my shoulder and legs stretched out by one of our trainers. When I’m done getting stretched, I get my ankles taped and head out to the field. I jog around to loosen up my legs a little more then I grab one of the receivers and start my throwing regime.

Do you have any hobbies?

• Other than football, my hobbies consist of Hunting and Fishing.

If you had to compare yourself to someone in the NFL, who would that be?

• Drew Brees. He’s one of the best to have ever played at the Quarterback position. I have always thought that my abilities closely resemble his so I try to soak in every little detail of his game and then use it to improve myself.

Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?

• My dad. From the very first game that I can remember until now he has never missed one. He is the definition of a family man. He has worked for everything in his life and has always been there whenever I needed him most. He has made so many sacrifices for me to help me get where I am today and I hope one day I can make it all worth it for him.

What motivates you to work hard?

• My team and my family. These are the people that mean the most to me and every day I strive to be a better Leader, Quarterback, and Man than the day before.