Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: De’Vante Scott, WR, Southeastern Louisiana
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What is your name?
De’Vante Scott
Where do you play college football?
I played at Southeastern Louisiana University
How many teams were recruiting you out of high school?
I had a bunch of school recruiting me
How did you choose your school?
I had teammates from Juco that was playing with SLU
Where are you from?
Ferriday,La
Who is your role model, and why?
Dez Bryant
Have any scouts met with you yet, and if so what are they saying?
Talked with a couple & they talked about my size & how I been playing
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Baseball & basketball
Did you play any other positions in football?
In high school I played every position that touched the football basically..Athlete
At your position, what separates you from others?
I’m going to catch the ball & get yards after the catch & I’m going to go block when I have to
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
How the guy is lined up & how the defense play
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Safety from Sam Houston #2 he was tough
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Dez Bryant because he make things happen with the ball in his hand
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
When I tore my ACL in Juco, a lot of my offers was taken away & I over came it by working hard & praying
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Pray before I go out on the field
What is your biggest strength?
Catching the ball & getting YAC
What is your biggest weakness?
My routes
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I’m a hard worker & dedicated to what I do & can help the team win
Who was your favorite player and NFL team growing up?
Eagles
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My grandpa, 2pac, Micheal Jordan

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