NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Sheldon Saddler, OL, Shaw University


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What is your name?
Sheldon Saddler
What is your Height/Weight?
6’2 335 lbs
What is your position?
Offensive Linemen
Where do you play college football?
Shaw University
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Well the coolest thing I do off field is being in Campus Ministry and working for my church
Where are you from?
Born in West Palm Beach, Florida
Who is your role model, and why?
Jesus Christ, his character was always something I wanted to strive to be like
Did you play any other sports growing up?
I wrestled, Basketball, and I did some rugby
Did you play any other positions in football?
I played DE,DT,TE
At your position, what separates you from others?
What separate me at offensive is being the most explosive person on the field. And using my strength to dominant every area on the football field.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Technique, Speed, Finishing
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Stephone Anthony, Jadeveon Clowney
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Trent Williams
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Getting thru JUCO living on my own. Trusting in God to be with me along the way
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Listen to music and Pray
Leadership, Clutch
What is your biggest weakness?
Selfishness
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I am probably the most explosive linemen you will see on the football field and I can lead a group of men to battle.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Ricky Williams and Donovan McNabb
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Jesus Christ, Mother, Father
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
Apartment or my Mom a new house
Rapid Answers:
- Tupac or Biggie?
- NFL Network or ESPN?
- Coke or Pepsi?
- Pizza or Burgers?
- Dogs or Cats?