Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Aaron Spikes, RB, Belhaven University

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What is your name?

Aaron Spikes RB/WR Belhaven University

Where do you play college football?

UL Lafayette and Belhaven University

 How many teams were recruiting you out of high school?

17

How did you choose your school?

Based off being comfortable and having academics is a major priority

Where are you from?

Waco, Tx

Who is your role model, and why?

Reggie Bush, because he can do it all by igniting the crowd

Have any scouts met with you yet, and if so what are they saying?

None so far but some are taking about me

Did you play any other sports growing up?

Track

CHECK OUT AARON’S HIGHLIGHT HERE

Did you play any other positions in football?

WR, CB, S

At your position, what separates you from others?

My intelligence, techniques, vision, speed, and leadership ability to lead. My ability to change the game.

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

Simple mistakes how can I improve from one game to the next. How can I attack the defensive more, and what are ways that I can help others get involve

Who was the toughest player you ever faced?

There are a lot of people

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

Reggie Bush/Percy Harvin. The vision and the ability to make plays when the game is on the line.

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

Finishing high school proving everybody wrong that I can make it, but now I’m currently working on Master’s now that’s a blessing

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Thank the man above for the blessings

What is your biggest strength?

Confidence

What is your biggest weakness?

Patience

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

My work ethic is great I can truly help by becoming a part of your organization with an opportunity. However, I bring leadership and dedication.

Who was your favorite player and NFL team growing up?

Dallas Cowboys and Joseph Addai

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

My Grandma My Grandpa, and My Uncle Paul