NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Josh Monteagudo, DB, Emporia State University
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What is your name?
Josh Monteagudo
What is your Height/Weight?
6ft 200
What is your position?
Nickel
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?
The coolest thing I’ve done off the field has to be teaching and working with kids with special needs.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Biology
Where are you from?
Fort Myers Florida
Who is your role model, and why?
My mother, because she showed me how to always stay strong even through tough times.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Basketball and baseball
Did you play any other positions in football?
Safety, WR
At your position, what separates you from others?
I can guard your best player and fit in the run, physicality and love for the game seperates me, this all I know.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
I look for how physical a back is, how good are there o line, and receivers. Any alignment give sways they may show.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Mike Bellamy
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Sean Taylor, because I can cover and tackle.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Yeah listen to music
As a small school football player what obstacles do you feel you have to overcome?
Just getting overlooked, they don’t think we play good teams, they should do there research on MIAA D2 football teams.
What is your biggest strength?
This sport is my life blood sweat and tears, I worked my whole life chasing this dream that’s what seperates me
What is your biggest weakness?
Size
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I been working my whole life for this opportunity and if you give me a chance I won’t disappoint you
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Sean Taylor, Miami Dolphins
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My grandpa, Sean Taylor, 2pac
With your first NFL paycheck what would you buy?
I just want to make sure my people good first.
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