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2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Eddie Rox, OL, Valdosta State

Eddie Rox the star offensive lineman from Valdosta State recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot.
Eddie Rox the star offensive lineman from Valdosta State recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot.
  • Name: Eddie Rox
  • Position: OL
  • College: Valdosta State
  • Height: 6’2
  • Weight: 285
  • Twitter: ebr66
  • Instagram: eddieshiesty

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2023 NFL Draft?

I believe what makes me a top prospect is my athleticism and my ability to be interchangeable within the interior OL and even an extra blocker in certain formations.

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

I was always interested since I can remember but I was about 14 years old when I actually started playing football and taking it seriously

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

They’re getting a selfless leader who plays whatever position that helps the team win football games.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

If I could donate to one cause it would be 100% Alzheimer’s. My grandfather had it for many years before he passed away and he was one of the most influential people in my life so if I can donate to finding a cure or even just bring awareness I would

What is the best advice you have ever received?

​One of my old coaches at my last school before he left, he told me to demand greatness from myself and from others in my life and that has stuck with me

Who was your childhood hero?

​My childhood hero is my mom easily. my dad passed away when I was 9 so she practically raised me by herself and took me to a ton of different football camps and did all she could so I could be successful 

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?

I’d say my bro, Victor Talley. He’s a game changer and he really does it all from offense at WR to nearly every single special team’s unit. Definitely deserves more praise in my opinion.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

​My biggest pet peeve would most likely be not being able to work out. it was a couple times this summer where our weight room was closed and me and my roommate who also works out a lot pretty much went crazy over that. 

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

My hardest moment in my life would have to be transferring from Campbell to Valdosta State. It wasn’t hard because of the different areas but I was just really sad because of the bonds I built with my teammates then, but I knew after 4 years it was time to further my education and pursue a championship.

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

My school is so special is because of how seriously they take football down here. I’ve never been in a football program/town where it’s this national championship or bust mindset so when I got here, I was very excited to see it

What is your favorite snack food?

Beef jerky. I can run through a whole bag in minutes 

What is the best part of football?

As much as I love winning the best part of football is the relationships you build with each team. This season did not go how me and me teammates wanted it to go but I feel like I became super close with them and built relationships that’ll last a lifetime

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?

​I’ve been told by many coaches that I’m a “Swiss army knife” on offense so who wouldn’t want that on their NFL roster.

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?

I grew up a Baltimore Ravens fan so I would say Pat Ricard. We have about the same body build and although I’ve started a good amount of games this season I’ve also been utilized in our offense very similar to how the ravens utilize him

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

G Herbo, Deebo Samuel, and Joe Mixon. G Herbo because He is easily one of/ if not my favorite rapper. Deebo Samuel and Joe Mixon because they have been my two keepers in my fantasy league for about two years now and they are great. All of them just seem like cool dudes in general

Damond Talbot

NFL Draft Diamonds was created to assist the underdogs playing the sport. We call them diamonds in the rough. My name is Damond Talbot, I have worked extremely hard to help hundreds of small school players over the past several years, and will continue my mission. We have several contributors on this site, and if they contribute their name and contact will be in the piece above. You can email me at nfldraftdiamonds@gmail.com

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