NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview; Eldin Anu, DB, Robert Morris University
What is your name?
Eldin Anu
What is your Height/Weight?
5″11 180
What is your position?
Defensive Back
Where do you play college football?
Robert Morris University
Where are you from?
I am from Columbus Ohio.
Who is your role model, and why?
My role model have to be my mother Christina Anu and my high school head football coach John Magistro. My mother has always been by my side showing me the right way to do things and I thank her for that. As for coach Magistro that’s the man he helped mold me get to college and stayed by my side the whole time.
Who was your favorite teacher?
My favorite teacher have to be mrs. Pratt. She always made sure my grade were good and always helped me after class. God bless her.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Yes, I ran track in high school and played a little bit of basketball.
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Roger Lewis for the Giants, and Lorenzo Jerome. That man Otto run good routes and plays hard. Lorenzo is a shifty guy get gets to the ball.
Who is the most underrated player on your team?
Got to say TB Tevaul Brown. His future is really bright. He has a chance to get any award he wants . That guy love the game and always plays hard .
What is the one song that would fire you up before the biggest game of your life?
Knuck if you buck.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Chris Harris Jr for the broncos. He has the swag and he gets to the ball he also looks back to find the ball when it’s thrown. I also like how he plays nickel back .
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
A hamstring injury I had during track season in high school. Didn’t run for about 3 months, just treated it really well.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Yes, listening to music and dancing. After I go to the field and do drills.
What was the most memorable play of your collegiate career
Scoring against Youngstown on a halfback pass. That was fun
What is the coolest thing you ever did off the field for someone else?
Was coming back and talking to my high school team and just motivating the kids.
Who was your favorite NFL team growing up?
Got to be the Broncos or Bengals
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Obama, Lebron and MLK
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