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NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: TraShaun Ward, WR, Carson Newman University

Damond TalbotDecember 28, 2015

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TraShaun Ward is speedster from Miami. He reminds me of a young John Brown

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What is your name?

Trashaun Ward

What is your Height/Weight?

5’7 165

What is your position?

WR/KR/PR/RB

Where do you play college football?

Carson Newman University

Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?

Coach a Pop Warner national runner up team

What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?

Economics

Where are you from?

Miami, Florida

Who is your role model, and why?

Ken Sparks; with all of his circumstances he continues to be strong in his faith; and trust in the Lord

Did you play any other sports growing up?

Basketball, Track

Did you play any other positions in football?

QB,LB,S

At your position, what separates you from others?

Heart, Passion, and Will, Faith

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

Where are the safeties to know the coverage first

Who was the toughest player you ever faced?

Duke Johnson; Ereck Flowers

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

Tavon Austin; Antonio Brown, John Brown; Dexter McCluster, Steve Smith all “undersized” tough WR’s that play various different positions on the field and are also as deadly with the ball from the backfield and special teams.. Heart over height

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

Recruiting and My Grandfathers pasting… God blessed me with my only offer to Carson Newman a Christian college where I was able to strength in my faith

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Yes I listen to Lil Wayne music!!

As a small school football player what obstacles do you feel you have to overcome?

Yes first off just me already in the worlds eyes small and undersized; and being at a small school it’s less opportunity for exposure; but I know if I had the chance at one of those big schools the world would know my name

What is your biggest strength?

Speed; Football IQ; Football experience

What is your biggest weakness?

Blocking

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

If you take an opportunity on me just know that I understand that I am an investment; and it’s all business with me.. Whatever you need me to do where ever you need me to help this team I will be there because for me it’s just about having the opportunity to take care of my family and also just another second of playing this game I’m so in love with.

Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?

Barry Sanders; Tavon Austin; Miami Dolphins

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

Mike Tomlin, My Dad, Tavon Austin

What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?

Car