2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Kobe Gates, TE, Jackson State University
- Name: Kobe Gates
- Height: 6’3
- Weight: 235
- Position: TE
- College: Jackson State University
- Twitter: @cantguardgates
What is the best restaurant in your hometown city?
- El Cabrito
When breaking down your film what will stick out?
- My blocking ability and being able to catch the ball across the middle through contact.
If you won the lotto, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
- Start a real-estate business
What has been your biggest failure?
- Muffed a punt return in High School one time.
What do your teammates say is your best quality?
- Knowing how to use my body to make certain plays
Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?
- Rashaad Jenkins
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
- KG or Hardbody
What is your degree in, if you do not make it as a football player, what is your dream job?
- I got my degree in Health, Physical Education & Recreation. My dream job is to become an SEC or PAC 12 Offensive Coordinator or own different workouts facilities in a few states for athletes.
What is your coolest life moment?
- The year we went to Tallahassee and beat famu .
What song would you sing at Karaoke night?
- Fredo Bang Bag Out
If you could pick any actor to play you in a movie, who are you picking?
- Mike Epps
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Who is your favorite football team?
- Baltimore Ravens
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
- Practice what you preach!!
What is your biggest fear?
- Not accomplishing my biggest goal.
Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?
- Keenan Allen
Take us through game day, How do you prepare?
- Have my Beats in just thinking about making a big play looking over my game assignments. Then I’ll say a prayer to myself and go out there and have fun.
Do you have any hobbies?
- Working on my craft or either playing basketball in my spare time with my brothers.
If you had to compare yourself to someone in the NFL, who would that be?
- Evan Engram Tight End For the Giants
Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?
- Jabari Payton & Zach Williams, I grew up with them and they both played college football. They always pushed me to be a better player.
What motivates you to work hard?
- My brothers, they always looked up to me and watched everything I did.
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