Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Mike Pennel, DT, Colorado State – Pueblo
Zero, I did not qualify out of high school!
Went to Scottsdale community college, chose it because the coach Doug Madoski had a vision for my future and I believed in it.
Get recognized, go undefeated, and change my mentality.
Met with lots of scouts, they love my size, athleticism, and potential.
My aggressiveness, speed, and quickness.
The o lineman’s tendencies so I can capitalize on there weaknesses.
I honestly believe I haven’t faced him yet.
Kris Jenkins
Not graduating high school, coming out of junior college, and transferring from D1 to D2
I love the 4-3 but playing nose in the 3-4 works as well. I pride myself on my versatility.
Strength at the point of attack, my get off, and my film study before games.
Technique would love to improve that.
I haven’t reach my potential yet, when I do I’ll be a top lineman in the NFL.
My mother
Kansas City Chiefs, I like Kris Jenkins and Deacon Jones. Love there style of “directed aggression”
Not playing at ASU, had some issues with the coaching staff. They made me feel like I wasn’t good enough to play football and it really had me depressed to the point where I wasn’t going to play football anymore. I overcame that by the support of my mother and family and transferring to Colorado State University-Pueblo. I was fortunate enough to get a fresh start and take advantage of it.
Kris Jenkins, John Randle, and Malcolm X
Whatever my mother wants. House, car, or clothes. Doesn’t matter she deserves it.
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