2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Hennessey Thomas, LB, University of Saint Mary

• Name: Hennessey Thomas
• Height: 6’2.5
• Weight: 237
• Position: LB/SS
• College: University of Saint Mary 
• Twitter: @HennesseyThoma2
• Instagram: @OTB _11problemz

What is the best restaurant in your hometown city? 

• Johnny’s Pizza, I really love their pizza and I always like to go there with I get the chance to go back to hometown in Louisiana 

When breaking down your film what will stick out? 

• The pros and cons My performance against my opponents and what do I need to do better and what do I need to keep doing to become a better player and teammate 

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

• Buy my mom a nice house, buy my pops whatever he wants and help out with my family and start a helping program for kids

What has been your biggest failure? 

• Not really having the chance to play D1 ball. I always wanted to play at the D1 level, but no matter what level you in, you still ball out.

What do your teammates say is your best quality?

• My hard work, dedication, athleticism, work ethic and how driven I am

Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?

• Domingo Dahn: he plays WR and him always before and after practice, before and after meetings putting extra work to become better as a player. He is very driven and dedicated to his work

Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?

• My teammates either call me Henny or Henn Dogg

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

• I major in Psychology and if I didn’t make it in football, I would like to be a psychologist and help out people and athletes

What is your coolest life moment? 

• When I have gotten football advice from the great Nick Saban himself.

What song would you sing at Karaoke night? 

•Rod Wave- The Greatest or Meek Mill-Cold Hearted 11

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

• Ok I know that might sounds silly but Micheal Jai White

Who is your favorite football team? 

• San Francisco 49ers

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

• Beware of The Predator

What is your biggest fear? 

• Not succeeding in life or my goals 

Who is the most underrated player in the NFL? 

• TJ Watt; he does not get much for his hard work 

Take us through game day, How do you prepare? 

• Get a good stretch before brushing my teeth, meditate for a min, eat breakfast, listen to music 

Do you have any hobbies? 

• Play video games, watch anime and having fun with my peers

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

• Isaiah Simmons; just because I can play anywhere on the defensive side of the ball

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

•The male role models like my pops and my uncles. They have made bad choices in their life and they regret any minute of it. So they have made sure I have not followed in their footsteps and have found the right path to follow and pursue my dreams.

What motivates you to work hard?

•Growing up I always watched my family get what they want or need especially my mom’s, and that has been my motivation since then, and now I pursuing my goals now only for me, but also for my family.