NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Justin Burns, OL, Bethany College
What is your name?
Justin Burns
What is your Height/Weight?
6’4 345lbs
What is your position?
Offensive Lineman (T,G)
Where do you play college football?
Bethany College
Where are you from?
New Jersey
Who is your role model, and why?
My Dad/Mom because they’re both tough. My parent has had their fare share of trial and tribulations but they’re still alive making a way for they family.
Who was your favorite teacher?
Favorite teacher Sharonda Allen
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Basketball/Football/Track & Field
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Freddy Frazier, he was my teammate!! He lined up on me everyday it wasn’t easy, But it pushed me harder.
Who is the most underrated player on your team?
Cory “Manchild” McManus
What is the one song that would fire you up before the biggest game of your life?
The King Motorcade-Coming to AMERICA
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
My teammates like joke, refer me to Tyron or Michael Oher but I say I’m more of Jason Peters
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Biggest obstacle was leaving the I overcame it by signing a letter of intent
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Pre-game ritual: pedialyte day before with ton of water(hydration) , breakfast, nap, cold shower stretch, music
What is the coolest thing you ever did off the field for someone else?
Fed a homeless man in Cleveland, Ohio
Who was your favorite NFL team growing up?
Baltimore Ravens
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My wife, and parents
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