2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: DJ Walden, DE/OLB, Shorter University
• Name: DJ Walden
• Height: 6010
• Weight: 250
• Position: DE/OLB
• College: Shorter University
• Twitter: @YvngCinco
What is the best restaurant in your hometown city?
• Dream Wings
When breaking down your film what will stick out?
• All of my opponents tendencies
If you won the lotto, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
• Give some to my parents and save
What has been your biggest failure?
• Me going D1
What do your teammates say is your best quality?
• My quickness, speed, and strength
Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?
• It’s me!
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
• Red savage
What is your degree in, if you do not make it as a football player, what is your dream job?
• Sports management and my dream job would be coaching the sport I love.
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What is your coolest life moment?
• My coolest life moment was when I got my first collegiate sack.
What song would you sing at Karaoke night?
• Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton
If you could pick any actor to play you in a movie, who are you picking?
• Kevin Hart
Who is your favorite football team?
• Atlanta Falcons
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
• “This ain’t for everybody, so you better get your mind right!”
What is your biggest fear?
• I have no fear!
Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?
• Grady Jarrett
Take us through game day, How do you prepare?
• I prepare by stretching, listening to music, and thinking about the things I been through.
Do you have any hobbies?
• My hobbies are singing, swimming, and working out.
If you had to compare yourself to someone in the NFL, who would that be?
• Aaron Donald
Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?
• My father, because he pushes me to step out of my comfort zone and work harder even though I’m going hard.
What motivates you to work hard?
• Making it to the NFL and being up there with the greats is my motivation!