NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Malcolm Robinson, WR, William Paterson University
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What is your name?
Malcolm Robinson
What is your Height/Weight?
5’7 165
What is your position?
WR/Kick Returner/Punt Returner
Where do you play college football?
William Paterson University
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
During the summer go back home and help high school players with learning play concepts and making their skill set better
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Research Methods
Where are you from?
Bayonne, NJ
Who is your role model, and why?
My Dad he showed me the true meaning of putting family first and how to develop a work ethic second to none
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Basketball
Did you play any other positions in football?
I was originally recruited out of high school as a running back
At your position, what separates you from others?
The fact that I am 5’7 but can go up and get the ball like I’m 6’4, and also my ability to make the first person miss in open field
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Tendencies in coverages. What do they like to run on 3rd and long, are the DBs flat footed, are they run support guys or coverage guys
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Sheldon Royster St Peters Prep
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
I would have to say Andrew Hawkins, we are both undersized every week but make up for it with our ability to get open.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Losing my father. I don’t think it’s something you can overcome it’s just something you have adjust to with the love of my family and friends it helps ease the pain
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Shadow Boxing it helps release the pre game butterflies before the game
What is your biggest strength?
My elusiveness and ability to go get the ball
What is your biggest weakness?
Being underestimated because of my size
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
Given a chance I believe I could have a impact on a team. If not as WR but as a special teams player. This is something that I have worked for my whole life and I won’t let the opportunity go to waste
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Randy Moss
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My Dad, My Mom, Malcolm X
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
A college fund for my nieces and nephews
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