2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Peter Kourtis, OL, Saint Mary’s University
- Name: Peter Kourtis
- Height: 6050
- Weight: 305
- Position: Guard/Center
- College: Saint Mary’s University
What is the best restaurant in your hometown city?
• Cactus Club
When breaking down your film what will stick out?
• I will always be the lineman who you see down field finishing my blocks into the dirt, playing to the whistle and the first one down picking up my RB/Receiver at the end of the play.
If you won the lotto, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
• I would make sure that my friends and family are all taken care of then I would buy a unreal property on a nice Golf community in Florida.
What has been your biggest failure?
• Failures are just lessons.
What do your teammates say is your best quality?
• I asked this question to a teammate and he said “You don’t just direct people around you actually lead by example. You are the energy of that O line. When you get amped the whole line gets amped, your the mental and physical leader of that O line and you impart that onto the Rookies. You give them a player to look up to and to actively work with to improve themselves. Like your not a designated leader people genuinely respect you because of your passion and hard work, that’s your best quality”.
Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?
• Our fifth year D lineman Kyle MacDonald
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
• P Sweeze and The General
What is your degree in, if you do not make it as a football player, what is your dream job?
• My degree is Marketing with a minor is Psychology, when Football is over I’d like to be a sales executive or join WWE as I’ve always been a fan and enjoy the aspect of entertaining.
What is your coolest life moment?
• Starting in and Winning our first regular season game as a freshman.
What song would you sing at Karaoke night?
• Bon Jovi Living on a Prayer
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If you could pick any actor to play you in a movie, who are you picking?
• Danny McBride
Who is your favorite football team?
• Toronto Argos CFL, went there lots as a kid with my Dad, Uncle, and Brother. NFL always been a Patriots fan
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
• Calm yet Dangerous
What is your biggest fear?
• Losing Family and friends that I care about.
Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?
• Ryan Jensen from Tampa.
Take us through game day, How do you prepare?
• I start hydrating big 2 days before, on game day have a pregame meal with my team then go for a full body roll out and full body light workout. I then take a cold shower in the locker room and talk with teammates as I get dressed. Then I put a towel over my head and listen to music until Coach comes to address us.
Do you have any hobbies?
• I like playing Golf and Cards with friends and collect autographs from all kinds of different sports athletes
If you had to compare yourself to someone in the NFL, who would that be?
• Brandon Scherff Washington
Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?
• My parents because they are my biggest supporters and help me in all aspects of life. They give rational advice that goes far outside the world of sports
What motivates you to work hard?
• I’m motivated by everyone through my life whose believed I can do it, and everyone through my life who thinks I can’t. The hunt for greatness drives me.
