NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Reggie Begelton, WR, Lamar University
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What is your name?
Reginald (Reggie) Begelton
What is your Height/Weight?
6’/203
What is your position?
Wide Receiver
Where do you play college football?
Lamar University
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Consistently helped the special needs children back in high school. We, the football players were always involved in their lives during and out of school.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
As of right now Organic Chemistry
Where are you from?
Beaumont, Texas
Who is your role model, and why?
My Father and my uncle. My Father has a large influence on me for the type of man I am today. I looked up to my Uncle when I was younger who took care of me a lot. However, he passed away at a very young age (20) getting into mess he easily could have avoided. By his unfortunate mishap, I am fortunate to stay away from trouble.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
I played basketball and ran track
Did you play any other positions in football?
Quarterback and Cornerback
At your position, what separates you from others?
I have to say my ability to find open space and set up defenders. I am not afraid to go into the middle of the field.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
I look for certain habits defenders like to consistently do, which direction they have trouble turning to, and do they rely on speed for coverage or simply try and play catch technique.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Each year I’ve had a challenge against the entire Southeastern Louisiana secondary.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
I would have to say a Jordy Nelson. He very consistent runs great routes, strong frame and hands. He is a possession WR that can make the crucial catch to continue the drive and move the chains. He is humble and competitive.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
I was a walk-on for two years. Proving myself to the coaches was an everyday task but I kept faith in God and my talent. Eventually I prevailed.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
I listen to slow jams and gospel music before the games because I play better calm.
As a small school football player what obstacles do you feel you have to overcome?
I need to prove that I can be a complete player. I can do more than just play receiver. Special teams will be the key to my future.
What is your biggest strength?
My ability to consistently catch the ball in traffic. I believe I make some of the hardest catches look easy.
What is your biggest weakness?
My speed. I know I am not the fastest man in the world so I rely on technique to make up for it.
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
Dependable
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
San Diego Charger/ LaDainian Tomlinson
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Teddy Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., and Kevin Hart
With your first NFL paycheck what would you buy?
An apartment and then pay off my student loans.
Rapid Answers:
- Spongebob or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
- Backstreet Boys or One Direction?
- Lifetime Channel or HGTV?
- Waffles or Pancakes?
- Snakes or Spiders?
- Madden or Mario?
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