Draft Diamonds Free Agent Interview: Isiah Perkins, Cornerback


Hello, I am @jrberendzen on Twitter and this is one of my free agent interviews where I ask very deserving free agents questions about the players themselves and about what a team would get in these players. All of these players should get picked up by NFL and CFL teams and get a shot at being a career football player. So I hope you all read this interview with Isiah Perkins. Make sure you follow him on Twitter @perkparadise
1.What have been your favorite moments of your football life?
- I would say traveling with my team. There’s nothing like road trips with my teammates and going to different places I’ve never been to before.
2.What is your favorite dessert?
- Brownies with Vanilla Ice cream!
3.What is your mindset when you are on the football field?
- My mindset is to compete at all times.
4.If you were on an island and could only have three things which three things would you have?
- I would say my phone, food and water.
5.If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?
- I would say Deion Sanders because of how he changed the culture of the game.
6. What do you hope to accomplish if you make it into the NFL?
- I want to be a consistent contributor to a team.
7.What is your nickname or if you don’t have a nickname what would you make up as your nickname?
- People call me Perk.
8.What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?
- My dad played college football so it inspired me to play from a young age.
9.If your life was a tv show what would you call it and why?
- I would say The Marathon, just because of the journey I’ve had with the game.
10.What would a team get in a player like you?
- They would get a versatile player who can play any position in the defensive backfield. I think my versatility as a DB and even on special teams can help at the next level. I would say my overall football IQ as well.
11.What has been your biggest challenge in life?
- I would say this recent year getting exposure for the next level…obviously, because of COVID-19, a lot has been canceled so I would say now more than ever you have to stay ready for any opportunity.
12.If you were an animal which animal would you be and why?
- I would be a Lion because they lead from the front and take command.