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2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Patrick Burke Jr., DB, Wilfrid Laurier University

2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Patrick Burke Jr., DB, Wilfrid Laurier University
Patrick Burke Jr. the standout defensive back from Wilfrid Laurier University recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot
  • Name: Patrick Burke Jr
  • Position: Defensive Back
  • College: Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Height: 6’2
  • Weight: 200lbs
  • Instagram: Patrickjr_12

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

My size, my athleticism, my IQ and my dedication to being the best at what I do. 

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

16 years old.

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

I am very competitive and I will do whatever it takes to beat whoever is lined up in front of me, no matter where or when. 

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

If I could donate to one cause it would give every child the opportunity to play sports no matter their financial issues. A child should not be restricted from playing sports due to the financial cost that comes with it. 

What is the best advice you have ever received?

 Bet on yourself, and prove the doubters wrong. 

Who was your childhood hero?

My Mother 

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

Ryan Long.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Someone who constantly puts others down.

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

Growing up not being able to play in competitive leagues due to the financial cost, I always took school sports seriously, as it was where I got to showcase my talent. When I was younger, I was once made fun of for going to a school soccer tournament and wearing Walmart cleats, as teammates and other players deemed them as  ‘’ not cool enough” while every player there had Nike or Adidas cleats. I questioned myself at first but then I stayed focused and just played my games, and I finished the tournament with the most goals scored, proving to everyone that it does not matter whether your shoes are cool or expensive, it is what you can do with it. That experience started making me always bet on myself and prove others wrong, no matter what.  

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

Laurier is special to me, due to the diversity in the locker room and the brotherhood bond that everyone has. Everyone is focused on one goal, which is winning week after week no matter what.

What is your favorite snack food?

Strawberry Cheesecake.

What is the best part of football?

Winning and dominating your opponents.

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

Hard worker, who hustles at all times. 

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

Byron Jones/Jalen Ramsey.

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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