NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Will Gragg, TE, University of Pittsburgh
- Name: Will Gragg
- Height: 6’4
- Weight: 245
- Position: Tight End
- College: Arkansas/PITT
What is the best restaurant in your hometown city?
- Big Banjo’s Pizza.
When breaking down your film what will stick out?
- Great hands, good speed and versatility. I can line up at Fullback, H back, Y/F TE, and inside/outside WR and anywhere on special teams all at a very high level. And the ball never touches the ground.
If you won the lotto, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
- I would give my 10% to my church home.
What has been your biggest failure?
- Not winning a championship.
What do your teammates say is your best quality?
- PLAYMAKER and a hard worker. Most teammates label me as the “dark-alley” guy. The guy they would want to go to war with. I take pride in that.
Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?
- Rashad Weaver, 2021 consensus All American – PITT.
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
- Spook. Childhood nickname.
What is your degree in, if you do not make it as a football player, what is your dream job?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Masters Degree in Social Work. I want to eventually be an athletic director.
What is your coolest life moment?
- Seeing my brother get drafted. Chris Gragg, 2013 Buffalo Bills.
What song would you sing at Karaoke night?
- Drake – Laugh Now Cry Later
If you could pick any actor to play you in a movie, who are you picking?
- Denzel Washington
Who is your favorite football team?
- Any team that takes a chance on me.
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
- Caution: He’s a BALLER.
What is your biggest fear?
- Failure.
Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?
- Hunter Henry. He’s one of the best tight ends in the game today.
Take us through game day, How do you prepare?
- My game day is pretty simple. Pray and prepare. Preparation helps you play fast and prayer let’s you play free. Game time.
Do you have any hobbies?
- Fishing. I love the outdoors.
If you had to compare yourself to someone in the NFL, who would that be?
- Hunter Henry. Big, smooth, great hands and versatile.
Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?
- My older brother, Chris. He’s always been like a father figure in my life.
What motivates you to work hard?
- To support the people depending on me.
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