GET TO KNOW: Phillip Watson, OT, Virginia University of Lynchburg
NFL Draft Diamonds has teamed up with Joseph Muia a very solid up and coming scout, to put together a series for our readers called Get to Know. What this series will do is allow you to be a featured on our site, whether you are a freshman or a senior in college. This is a series to help get players at any school gain exposure. We always strive to assist players that have the passion to make it to the next level. So we hope you enjoy our series called GET TO KNOW. Today’s Get to know series will focus on Massive O-Tackle Phillip Watson of Virginia Lynchburg, and we feel at NFL Draft Diamonds, you will want to know all about him.
AKA: Big Phill
Grade You Started Football: 6th
High School: Gwynn park high school
Position/Positions: RT,DE,LT
College: Virginia University of Lynchburg
Position/Positions: RT,TE
Jersey Number: 51
Best On-Field Performance: My freshman year, we played GSU on their homecoming in front of 40.000 fans. Had the game of my life! Made every block about 6 pancake blocks, no sacks given up, a perfect game from an offensive linemen standpoint
Football Mentor/Inspiration: My mentor is my father. He played all his life and taught me everything I know about the game
Favorite Slogan: DONT NOBODY WANT NO SMOKE
Proudest Football Moment/Memory: My JR year of high school we won the MD 3A state championship. 14-0 I still wear my ring faithfully. Can never take that from us
Funniest Football Memory: I picked up a fumble and ran it about 25 yards, and then I fumbled. Lol
Favorite Food: Pizza
Football Philosophy: You’re only as good as your weakest link.
Game Superstitions: I have to use the bathroom and walk the field before every game.
Goals/Aspirations for 2014-2015: Finish my degree up first and foremost.
Career Goals: I would like to one day own my own personal security business
Favorite Football Team: Washington Redskins
Player You Model Your Game After: Trent Williams
Who Will Win The Super Bowl: Skins all the way #HTTR
Favorite Down Time: Only down time I have is when I’m sleeping. I’m always grinding
What Would You Want College Football Fans To Know About You: I’m a very hard worker. I pride myself on perfecting my craft and being better every day. I would die for this game, I love it sooo much. Back in 2013, I reported to camp in August I was perfectly fine. Made it all the way through camp and played in the first three games. I felt really sick one day in class, I almost passed out. The ambulance came and got me. I had a massive blood clot in my lung. I played through the chest pain and the shortness of breath, all of that for the love of the game. Now I’m back 100% and I have a lot of eyes to open so it’s time to work!!
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