NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Ralph Gordon II, WR, Glenville State College

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What is your name?

My name is Ralph Gordon II on the field I’m RG2

What is your Height/Weight? 

5’9 165

What is your position? 

Wide Receiver, kick return and punt return

Where do you play college football? 

Glenville State College

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

I’ve helped clean the community, well as hosting football camps for the youth.

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

Kinesiology

Where are you from? 

Los Angeles, CA

Who is your role model, and why? 

My mom. Because she works hard.

Did you play any other sports growing up? 

Yes I played basketball, baseball, and ran track

Did you play any other positions in football? 

Yes DB in high school

At your position, what separates you from others? 

I’m elusive, versatile and I feel I can make a play anytime I touch the ball, and even though they say I’m small, their right, but I play BIG !

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

First I look at coverage, because that’s what we’re going to be playing against, then I do my own dissecting of the DB… does he get out of his breaks, do he have good hips, what arm does he throw in man coverage, stuff like that.

Who was the toughest player you ever faced? 

The toughest person I played against was De’Anthony Thomas and you see where he is now.

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

A lot people say Desean Jackson, I watched him a lot and seen what he did and said I can do that to and I just so happen to wear number 10 also.

Do you have any pre-game rituals? 

I pray and thank God for letting me play this game !!!

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

I feel as if I’m the underdog, due to the level of school I’m at and my height and size. I’m overlooked, but feel I have the ability to compete !

What is your biggest strength? 

I would say I’m a quick learner, I listen well. I can make plays with the ball in my hand and I work hard. I love the game!

What is your biggest weakness? 

My size difference compared to other players, but I don’t duck anything.

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

Vikings when Randy Moss was playing. I probably would have thrown it to him every play, up top.

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

God, Lauren London, Lil Wayne

With your first NFL paycheck what would you buy?

Buy my Mom a house !