2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jamauri Laguerre, DB, Bethune-Cookman University
- Name: Jamauri Laguerre aka “Bam”
- Height: 6’0
- Weight: 185lb
- Position: Defensive Back
- College: Bethune-Cookman University
- Twitter: @iAmMrCertified
What is the best restaurant in your hometown city?
- It’s definitely World Famous House of Mac
When breaking down your film what will stick out?
- I’m rangy and aggressive cause big hits and make a lot of plays on the ground.
If you won the lotto, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
- Honestly, I wouldn’t know what would be the first thing but definitely a big dinner to celebrate!
What has been your biggest failure?
- Not applying my full potential
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What do your teammates say is your best quality?
- My work habits and ability to encourage the next guy!
Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?
- I’m one of the many hardest working players on my team
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
- Bam & Certified
What is your degree in, if you do not make it as a football player, what is your dream job?
- Criminal Justice, & an officer to make a change in the system
What is your coolest life moment?
- Participating in and attending a fashion show with my brand Certified Apparel hosted in it
What song would you sing at Karaoke night?
- Frankie Beverly and amaze – Before I Let You Go
If you could pick any actor to play you in a movie, who are you picking?
- Will Smith
Who is your favorite football team?
- Hometown Miami Dolphins
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
- Be Aware, He Certified
What is your biggest fear?
- I fear nothing, Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4
Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?
- My role model Rashad Fenton
Take us through game day, How do you prepare?
- Start my day with a morning prayer thanking God for waking me up and sneak to the gym in the hotel get the body right, go through team protocol, and while I’m playing my Game Day playlist, hit the field get warmed up and get dressed for business.
Do you have any hobbies?
- I like to workout, design clothes, flyers, and logos. Definitely love to cook and hit the grill
If you had to compare yourself to someone in the NFL, who would that be?
- Xavier Rhodes & Ramsey, using Xavier range in play and Ramsey swag
Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?
- My mother, because I grew up watching her do the impossible and also sacrifice for me and my sisters to have a better life than she did.
What motivates you to work hard?
- My LIFE motivates me to work harder each and every day. I want a better lifestyle for myself and my family! I want to be the change and the reason its smiles going around in my household. I want to bring that unconditional joy around. If you want better you go and get better and that’s the mentality I’m bringing in this last year and I’m going to make it happen because I have no choice.
