NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Henry Pryor, DT, Valdosta State
What is your name?
Henry Pryor
What is your Height/Weight?
6’2 1\2 305
What is your position?
DT\NG
Where do you play college football?
Valdosta State University
Where are you from?
Charleston, South Carolina
Who is your role model, and why?
My mother, She has no fear and always have confidence
In what ever she does. She molded me into the man I am today.
Who was your favorite teacher?
My second-grade teacher Mrs. Bryant
Did you play any other sports growing up?
I wrestled and ran track, in middle school, then threw shot put in high school
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Tramel Terry, he was one of the best athletes I ever played
Who is the most underrated player on your team?
Willie Fletcher CB
What is the one song that would fire you up before the biggest game of your life?
Kevin Gates- I don’t get tired
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Grady Jarrett, similar in size and is always under the radar. Both play our role for the team and make big plays in the run game and get pressure in the pass game.
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Losing my grandmother to cancer was hard for me but I made a promise to her that I would continue to chase my dreams no matter how hard it gets.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Pre-game playlist and pray showing my appreciation
that I have another day to do what I love
What was the most memorable play of your collegiate career?
This year against Florida Tech, I looked at my teammate and told him.
“I was going to get sack the next play, and I did.”
What is the coolest thing you ever did off the field for someone else?
I help somebody rebuildl their house, it was a great experience building something nice
For somebody else.
Who was your favorite NFL team growing up?
The Colts
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Jesus, Tupac, Reggie White
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