2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Matthew Ellis-White, DB, Wingate University
- Name: Matthew Ellis-White
- Height: 5’10
- Weight: 185
- Position: Safety and Cornerback
- College: Wingate University
- Twitter: @Sauxegotti
What is the best restaurant in your hometown city?
- Kelz Kitchen
When breaking down your film what will stick out?
- When analyzing my film consistency will be the first thing to stick out
If you won the lotto, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
- If I won the lottery My first purchase would be a portfolio of Bonds and T-Bonds
What has been your biggest failure?
- My biggest failure has been taking life for granted at a young age
What do your teammates say is your best quality?
- My teammates would say my best quality is my response to criticism bad or good
Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?
- Without a doubt Trevor Grant
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
- Mascot, got the nickname in 6th grade working out with the middle school team, the coach thought I was trying out to be the mascot turns out I was one of the most talented 6th graders the name still sticks with me today (True story)
What is your degree in, if you do not make it as a football player, what is your dream job?
- Finance degree and I plan on being an Financial analyst or a broker
What is your coolest life moment?
- Coolest moment in my life is witnessing the birth of a new life
What song would you sing at Karaoke night?
- At Karaoke, I would sing Van Damme by Bankroll Fresh
If you could pick any actor to play you in a movie, who are you picking?
- If I had to choose an actor to play me would be Wesley Snipes
Who is your favorite football team?
- The Atlanta Falcons
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
- *Warning Automatic Start Up*
What is your biggest fear?
- Biggest fear in life is Death
Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?
- Robby Anderson
Take us through game day, How do you prepare?
- Wake up as early as possible take an Epsom salt bath, eat a healthy breakfast, get back in bed but I listen to music until its time to report
Do you have any hobbies?
- Video Games and Minor Investing
If you had to compare yourself to someone in the NFL, who would that be?
- Quandre Diggs/Tyrann Mathieu
Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?
- The biggest influence on my life has been my Father, every step of the way he’s always believed in my talent when others haven’t
What motivates you to work hard?
- I wasn’t always the most naturally gifted athlete growing up so from early age I knew I had to do something to set myself above the rest and that mentality has brought me here
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