NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Eric Williams, DB, Texas Southern University
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What is your name?
Eric Williams Jr.
What is your Height/Weight?
5’9 185
What is your position?
Defensive back
Where do you play college football?
Texas Southern University
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Volunteer at domestic violence shelter.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Hands down biology
Where are you from?
I am from Houston, Texas
Who is your role model, and why?
My role model is my mother. The reason why because she is so hard working and driven
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Yes Basketball, Track, Golf
Did you play any other positions in football?
When I was younger I played running back and Wr
At your position, what separates you from others?
Speed and I have good hands
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Technique and to see if they are consist
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
My teammate Derrick Griffin.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Brent Grimes for the Dolphins we both are the same size and he is very aggressive
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Death of my grandpa. Through prayer and support of family and friends and football of course
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Pray and talk to love ones that past.
What is your biggest strength?
Speed
What is your biggest weakness?
Height
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
Hard working and I’m easy to coach
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Never had a favorite team but my favorite player is Patrick Peterson
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My grandfather, Tray Walker, and Obama
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
My mother a house.
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