NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Bruce Thompson, WR, Langston University
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What is your name?
Bruce Thompson
What is your Height/Weight?
6’0, 189
What is your position?
WR
Where do you play college football?
Langston University, (in Oklahoma)
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Giving back to the community in New Orleans and also giving back at the Manning Passing Academy. Supporting teaching them things to make them better than I ever Was.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Biology
Where are you from?
New Orleans
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Football, Basketball
Did you play any other positions in football?
No sir
At your position, what separates you from others?
My Route running ability. Also catching the ball in traffic, going across the middle knowing I’m going to get hit, and secure the Catch. A lot of guys cant do that
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
My weakness, the little things, and whats my strengths. Its always room for improvement.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Evan Scott
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Jarvis Landry, he is a great route runner, physical and when the ball is coming to him on 3rd down and the defense knows its coming to him, he still catches it. He is a big play maker.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Being homeless my freshman year in high school. I over came it through perseverance.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
I pray and thank God for the ability to play the game that I love because it could easily be all gone. Cherish every moment.
What is your biggest strength?
Route Running
What is your biggest weakness?
Explosion
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
All I need is an opportunity and I promise you that you wont regret it.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
My favorite player Chad Ochocinco. Favorite team coming up was the Saints.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Micheal Jordan, Jarvis Landry , Chad Ochocinco
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
A beautiful house for my Mom
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