Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Maurice Falls, OLB, East Carolina University
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What is your name?
Maurice Falls
Where do you play college football?
East Carolina
How many teams were recruiting you out of high school?
3
How did you choose your school?
Only school that showed they wanted me
Where are you from?
Mt. Holly, NC
Who is your role model, and why?
My family. Only people who have been true and there for me
Have any scouts met with you yet, and if so what are they saying?
None
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Basketball and track
Did you play any other positions in football?
Free Safety, cornerback, wide receiver, QB
At your position, what separates you from others?
Versatility
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Effort and technique
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
AJ Blue was the QB from north Gaston and RB from UNC
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Von miller, his measurables and his style of play
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
People telling me I’m not good at would I do. So I got stronger and faster
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Calm my mind and listen to music
What is your biggest strength?
Versatility
What is your biggest weakness?
Seeing others suffer
If I were a GM and gave you a seconds to sell yourself, what would you say?
I’m just a country boy from Gastonia NC looking to be able to provide for my family and community
Who was your favorite player and NFL team growing up?
I have 2. LaRon Landry and Ted Ginn Jr. and Carolina Panthers
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Richard Pryor, Phil Knight, Sofia Vergara
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