NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Edward Vinson, DT, Emporia State University
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What is your name?
Edward Vinson
What is your Height/Weight?
6’3 290
What is your position?
DT
Where do you play college football?
Emporia State University
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Doing community service around campus
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Earth Science
Where are you from?
Omaha, Nebraska
Who is your role model, and why?
My mother, she really molded me and shaped me into the person I am today.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
I played basketball.
Did you play any other positions in football?
Every position on the Defensive Line.
At your position, what separates you from others?
Wanting to dominate the person in front of me.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Just tendencies, any weakness I can use to my advantage.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Sebastian Tretola
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
I don’t have any comparisons. but, I like the game of John Randle how he brought it every Sunday.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
I’m just chill. being funny and being myself.
What is your biggest strength?
Explosiveness
What is your biggest weakness?
Being hard on myself
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I am ready to go. I’m not going to tell you the same thing you heard about 100 times. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Warren Sapp and Philly Eagles
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My Mom, Lebron James, and my Grandma
With your first NFL paycheck what would you buy?
I would save it
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