NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Terry Fields, OL, Wayland Baptist University

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What is your name?

Terry Fields Jr

What is your Height/Weight?

6″5 285

What is your position?

LT

Where do you play college football?

Wayland Baptist University

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

I have helped with camps for kids. I also was a PAL in high school.

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

Biology

Where are you from?

Wichita Falls, TX

Who is your role model, and why?

My step dad Scott is my role model. He has overcame a lot and he has been there for me since I was young.

Did you play any other sports growing up?

I played basketball, and baseball

Did you play any other positions in football?

TE/DE

At your position, what separates you from others?

My footwork and quickness is good and my long arms help me out a lot

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

I look to see what kind of blitzes and and what kind of stunts they will bring on certain downs. i look at the man that’s going to be lined up in front of me and I find his strengths and weaknesses

Who was the toughest player you ever faced?

I would have to say this DE from OBU

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

I like to look up to Trent Williams because he has good footwork and long arms like myself

What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?

My nephew got very sick and had to under go chemotherapy and with my family taking it so hard, I wanted to be able to be with them, so I planned on leaving school and quitting football. But I just kept faith.

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

I walk around the field to myself and just clear my head.

What is your biggest strength?

I believe my biggest strength is my pass blocking

What is your biggest weakness?

Flexibility

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

With my footwork and long arms and also on top of that my quickness I believe I can develop into a solid lineman

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

Dallas Cowboys

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

My great grandmother, my little cousin Nicholas, and my Pawpaw

What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?

My mom a new house

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