2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Matt DeBlaiso, TE, Southeastern Louisiana University

• Name: Matt DeBlaiso
• Position: TE
• College: Southeastern Louisiana University 
• Height:6′ 3″
• Weight: 240 lbs
• Twitter: @DeBlaiso7

1.What do you hope to accomplish if you make it into the NFL?

• I want to be the greatest tight end to ever play.

2.What do you do for fun?

• I enjoy spending time with friends and family.

3.What is your mindset when you are on the football field?

• I’m very confident in myself, I know that I’m the hardest worker out there and it shows on the field.

4.How has your experience as a Southeastern Louisiana University Lions football player been?

• It’s been amazing, I’m blessed to have been able to play for such a great university and represent such an unbelievable community.

5.What is your favorite workout?

• Love doing speed work and route work out on the field.

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6.If your life was a tv show what would you call it and why?

• Resilient, no matter the adversity, I’ve always come out on top.

7.What is your favorite stadium that you have played in?

• Strawberry stadium for sure. Our community and supporters are incredible!

8.What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?

• I just really fell in love with the work that goes into it all. Don’t get me wrong I love game day, but the hours that go into film, the weight room and the perfection of your individual craft is what really made me want to be a professional.

9.What has been your biggest challenge in life?

• I think my biggest challenge was going from D3 to JUCO to Southeastern, I had to bet on myself and it was the best decision I’ve ever made.

10.What would a team get in a player like you?

• A team would get someone who is willing to do anything for an organization to succeed.

11.If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?

• Tony Gonzalez, would love to pick his brain for a day.

12.What are your favorite moments from your football career?

• My favorite moments are the moments spent with my teammates competing whether it be on the field or in the weight room.