Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Larry Webster, DE, Bloomsburg
Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Larry Webster, DE, Bloomsburg
How many teams were recruiting you out of high school?
A couple for basketball
Where did you choose and why?
I chose Bloomsburg because I liked the campus and I was going to play right away
What were your goals for your senior year?
My goal was to win the PSAC Championship and to beat my previous sack record I had the year before.
Have any scouts met with you, and if so what are they saying?
I’m not sure how many but it’s usually good things and to keep up what I’m doing and that I have a shot to make it.
At your position, what separates you from the others?
My height and my speed and athletic ability
Who was the toughest player you have ever faced?
I would have to say Rondel White from West Chester
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If you could compare your play to one person in the NFL who would it be?
I watch of different players but as far as comparing myself to one I don’t really do it. I’m just trying to make myself better so I’ll look at moves and the way they play
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
While playing basketball and my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. The way I overcame that was with my family and staying positive and being there for her when she needed me
What system fits your style of play the best?
3-4
What is your biggest strength?
Rushing the passer
What is your biggest weakness?
I’m still new to the game so experience
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I would say I will out work my opponents and do the little things to become a great player
Growing up, who was your role model?
Mother
Who was your favorite team and player in the NFL and why?
Growing up it was the Ravens and my Father was my favorite player
What was the most tragic event that ever happened in your life and how did you overcome it?
My uncle passing away and it’s still hard to overcome it because I would have loved for him to see the progress that I am making for myself
If you were to have dinner with three people dead or alive who would it be?
Mean Joe Greene, Bo Jackson, and MLK Jr
With your first paycheck what would you buy?
I would save it
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