NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State University

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What is your name?

• Carson Wentz

What is your Height/Weight?

• 6’6″ 235 lbs

What is your position?

• QB

Where do you play college football?

• NDSU

Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?

• Spoke at church group events

What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?

• English 358

Where are you from?

• Bismarck, ND

Who is your role model, and why?

• My older brother Zach

Did you play any other sports growing up?

• Baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer

Did you play any other positions in football?

• WR, LB, and Safety

At your position, what separates you from others?

• My preparation and understanding of defensive schemes along with my ability to make every throw.

When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?

• Safety alignments, coverage tendencies, blitz indicators, and fronts.

Who was the toughest player you ever faced?

• Marcus Williams and Kyle Emanuel in practice for a couple years. 

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

• Cam Newton/Matt Ryan possibly

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

• I usually make sure I read an FCA devotional every game day and pray. 

As a small school football player what obstacles do you feel you have to overcome?

• You have to really separate yourself in order to prove you can play at that level.

What is your biggest strength?

• Arm strength and athleticism

What is your biggest weakness?

• Consistent footwork

If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?

• I’m a competitive player and a winner who is capable of winning any game. 

Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?

• Minnesota Vikings

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?

• Jesus, Denzel Washington, and Abe Lincoln

With your first NFL paycheck what would you buy?

• A new gun