NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Nick Jacobsen, DL, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
- Nick Jacobsen
- University of Wisconsin River Falls
- Instagram: @njakes91
- Facebook: Nick Jacobsen
What is your name?
- Nick Jacobsen.
Where did you play College Football?
- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
What position do you play?
- Defensive Line.
What is your height/weight?
- 6’3” 310 lbs.
Did you play any other sports growing up? If so, what were they?
- Yes, Track and Basketball.
Who is the toughest player you have competed against in College?
- Ryan Ramcyzk.
Are you listening to music before a game? If so, what?
- Typically it would be country, but I’m not very picky when it comes to pregame music
Do you have any superstitions before a game? If so, what are they?
- No. None.
Who is your role model & why?
- My brother. Always been a big supporter of me and I have learned a lot on how he has handled the challenges faced in his life.
While in College, what has been your favorite & least favorite class?
- My favorite Class- Sociology of Sport and Leisure.
- Least Favorite Class- Accounting.
Outside of Football, what has been your favorite experience while in College?
- The people I have met over the years.
Growing up, who was your favorite NFL Team & NFL player, & why
- Favorite team was the Vikings and favorite player was Harrison Smith because the passion he plays with makes him fun to watch.
Who do you choose, Jordan or LeBron?
- LeBron.
Are you a PS4 or Xbox One guy? What games are you playing right now?
- PS4, Currently playing Fortnite.
What has been your most memorable moment as a student-athlete at the University of Wisconsin River Falls?
- Our homecoming game my sophomore season against Lacrosse when we won in overtime on a blocked extra point.
If you could be in any movie of your choice, what would it be & what character would you play?
- Any of the James Bond movies, I would be James bond.
If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who are they?
- Randy Moss, Brantley Gilbert, Will Farrell
If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose & why?
- Jackie Robinson, to better understand his path and the challenges he had to face
Who is your favorite superhero & why?
- Superman, Nothing he can’t do.
What is your definition of hard work?
- Doing everything to the best of your ability no matter who is watching.
What is the most unexpected lesson you learned while in College?
- How to manage my free time.
What is something you wish you could go back & tell yourself as a High School Freshman?
- Keep all options and doors open, and go on all visits possible.
Why do you wear #91?
- It was the only number for DL not taken when I came as a freshman and stuck with me ever since.
What is the best part of your hometown, Prescott, WI?
- The people that I grew up with.
Are you binge watching anything on Netflix or Hulu right now?
- The Office for a third time.
If you had one free hour each day, how would you choose to use it?
- Golfing with my friends.
If you could sack one NFL QB, past or present, who would it be & why?
- Tom Brady, one of the best.
If you could give NFL scouts three words to describe the type of man they are getting in Nick Jacobsen, what would they be?
- Dedicated, Hard working, competitive.