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NFL Draft Diamonds Exclusive Interview: Richie James, WR, Middle Tennessee State
| Richie James |
| Middle Tennessee State University-WR |
| 5’9″ 176lbs. |
| RS-JR |
This interview was put together by Jonathan Joyce!
| MTSU all-time leader in: receptions (243), reception yards (3249) & TDs (23). |
| 2015 – First Team All C-USA |
| 2016 – First Team All C-USA, 3rd Team All-American by Phil Steele |
| Declared for NFL Draft after Blue Raider bowl win in Camellia Bowl over Arkansas St. 35-30. |
| Caught at least one pass in all 31 career games played. |
| What is your name? |
| Richie James |
| What is your height/weight? |
| 5’9″ 176 |
| Where are you from? |
| Sarasota, FL |
| Where do you play college football? |
| Middle Tennessee State University |
| What is your position? |
| WR |
| Did you play any other sports growing up? |
| Ran track in high school. (4×1, 4×4, long jump, triple jump, 200m, 400m) |
| Who was your most underrated teammate in college? |
| Charvarious Ward (CB-MTSU). He is such a patient player. Kevin Byard. That’s all I was hearing about when I came in. He worked hard, set goals & made sure he met them. |
| Who was the toughest player you faced in college? |
| Kevin Byard, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Eddie Jackson, Marlon Humphrey, Reggie Ragland. |
| What music are you listening to before a game? |
| J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Future. |
| What are your pregame rituals? |
| Pray that everyone stays safe & healthy in the game. Take a football & jog around the field. Stand in the middle of the field, and picture myself making plays. |
| Who is your role model, and why? |
| My Uncle. He was always there to help & support our family. |
| What was your favorite & least favorite class in college? |
| Favorite Algebra. Love solving equations. Least favorite, Accounting. |
| What is the biggest obstacle in your life you’ve overcome to date? |
| Getting a call being told my cousin had been killed. Not being able to be there in FL for my family was tough. Situation has motivated me to be better. |
| Who is your favorite NFL Team & NFL player, why? |
| The Oakland Raiders. Something about that Silver & Black. Their fans are so loyal. Favorite players are Antonio Brown & Peter Warrick. |
| Who is your NFL comparison & why? |
| Antonio Brown & Tyreek Hill. They both line up all over the field & just make plays. |
| What item, that you don’t have already, would you most like to own? |
| An Audi R8. |
| If you could be in a movie of your choice, what movie would you choose & what character would you play? |
| The Accountant, starring Ben Affleck. He is such a quiet character, but is a savage without people knowing. |
| If you could have dinner with 3 people, dead or alive, who would they be & why? |
| J Cole, Kendrick Lamar & Will Smith. I would love to sit down and pick the brains of these men. Ask them about life & how they got where they are. |
