NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Scott Matiaha, TE, University of Central Arkansas
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What is your name?
Scott Matiaha
What is your Height/Weight?
6’4 255
What is your position?
Tight End
Where do you play college football?
University of Central Arkansas
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Probably read to the kids at the elementary schools in Conway and was able to be apart of a class where we helped gather sports equipment for underprivileged children.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Criminology
Where are you from?
Originally from New Zealand but moved Oklahoma.
Who is your role model, and why?
My dad and my late step dad, they’ve played a big role in my life and taught me things that made me who I am today.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Rugby,Baseball,Basketball,Track and Field
Did you play any other positions in football?
WR/LB/K/P
At your position, what separates you from others?
Probably my speed for how big I am.
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Tendencies of the opponent such as what he does in a 6,7,and or 9 technique.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Emmanuel Ogbah, from Oklahoma State
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Travis Kelce, his speed is crazy for a big guy.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Death of my step father, Going To God in prayer and family.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Praying after we run out.
What is your biggest strength?
Athleticism
What is your biggest weakness?
Size
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I would talk about how i expect nothing but high levels of effort from my self, and that if they took a chance on me they wouldn’t regret it.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Brett Favre, and the Dallas Cowboys
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Rob Gronkowski,George Strait, Muhammad Ali.
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
Whatever my mom wants, she deserves it.
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