2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jake Whitenight: TE, Clarion University

• Name: Jake Whitenight
• Height: 6’5″
• Weight: 250
• Position: TE
• College: Clarion 
• Twitter: @jake_whitenight

What is the best restaurant in your hometown city?

• The Sandbar 

When breaking down your film what will stick out?

• My effort and technique, I play through the whistle 

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

• I’d take care of my family 

What has been your biggest failure?

• Not being mentally prepared for my first college experience 

What do your teammates say is your best quality?

• My work ethic and passion 

Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?

• Tie, RG Jake Lindner and WR Khaliq Muhammad 

Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?

• Most people call me by my last name, Whitenight 

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

• Business Management, my dream job is to become a CEO or President of my own company.  

What is your coolest life moment?

• Catching a touch down in the game the week my grandfather Died 

What song would you sing at Karaoke night?

• Toes by Zac Brown Band 

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

• Ryan Reynolds 

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Who is your favorite football team?

• The Philadelphia Eagles 

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

• Don’t poke the Bear

What is your biggest fear?

• Not living up to my full potential 

Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?

• Brandon Brooks 

Take us through game day, How do you prepare?

• Physically, I get to the field early, take a couple of laps, throw the ball around, and warm-up. Then I stretch with the trainers. Mentally, I go through our game plan one last time, then I talk to my teammates and try to get everyone relaxed, locked in, and confident.  

Do you have any hobbies?

• Golfing, and Hiking 

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

• Zach Ertz 

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

• My Dad, he has always pushed me to achieve my best and set an excellent standard on how to approach life, and football. 

What motivates you to work hard?

• Making my family proud, honoring my Grandfather and the sacrifices he made for me to play, and improving my game.