NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Alfonso Vultaggio, WR, Saginaw Valley State

What is your name? 

Alfonso Vultaggio

What is your Height/Weight?

5’9″ 175 

What is your position? 

Wide Receiver/Return Specialist 

Where do you play college football? 

Saginaw Valley State University

Where are you from?

Macomb, MI

Who is your role model, and why? 

My Father and Brother, because they both taught me how to be a go getter. My whole life they have always told me if you wan’t something bad enough then don’t let anyone stop you and go get it. 

Who was your favorite teacher?

Chris Smith 

Did you play any other sports growing up?

Soccer and Track 

Who was the toughest player you ever faced? 

Ayrn Curtis

Who is the most underrated player on your team?

Antwan Billings Offensive Tackle 

What is the one song that would fire you up before the biggest game of your life? 

Patiently Waiting by 50 Cent

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

Julian Edelman, because his toughness, determination, quickness, competitiveness, and the passion that he puts into every play resembles the same type of traits I put into the game. 

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

My biggest obstacle was that I’ve always been smaller than everyone else and I overcame it by being physical with my play, working 10 times harder than anyone else, and playing every play as if it was my last.  

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Yes, my pre-game rituals are laying out my uniform and everything I am going to wear for the game, Praying, and watching Julian Edelman highlights.

What was the most memorable play of your collegiate career?

The most memorable moment of my collegiate career is scoring in overtime against our rivals Grand Valley. 

What is the coolest thing you ever did off the field for someone else?

The coolest thing i’ve ever done off the field for someone is participating in the Royal Kids Camp. Playing with the kids in many different games, signing their t-shirts, and giving them all the attention for one whole day really changes your perspective on things. 

Who was your favorite NFL team growing up?

 My favorite NFL team growing up was the New England Patriots. 

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

If I could have dinner with three people dead or alive it would be my father, my mother, and Jesus Christ.