2022 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Marquez Spencer, WR, Alabama State University

- Name: Marquez Spencer
- Position: Wide Receiver
- College: Alabama State University
- Height: 6’1
- Weight: 185
- Twitter: 1believeit
- Instagram: 1believeit_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2022 NFL Draft?
- My ability to make plays consistently and my IQ of the game. A player who is quick, flexible, and has the speed to go deep with great quality hands.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
- I started playing the game at 4 years old and realized I love the game of football at the age of 12-13 years olds when I learned about the professional level.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
- I’m a very accountable, very humble, smart, great attitude, and I come to work. I’m a very huge competitor. I love to win and I have a lot of passion for the game. I put in the work to be the best player I can be to help my team win.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
- To some people, they may need an opportunity to win some money I would host an event a chance to win some prizes.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
- Take advantage of every opportunity
Who was your childhood hero?
- My mom
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
- Ezra Gray
What is your biggest pet peeve?
- Bad smells and trash everywhere
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
- The hardest obstacle I faced was letting my own self down and overcoming adversity. I had times when the game was taken from me and I had to continue to keep training and perfecting my craft even when I wasn’t playing.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
- Alabama State is known to be one of the best HBCU colleges in the nation. The atmosphere being a college football player was Amazing. The tailgating and families coming together have a good time. Also, classic events that gives you chill before the game. Everyone just having a good time.
What is your favorite snack food?
- Fruit snacks
What is the best part of football?
- The skill sets you to develop, the teamwork. Also, being around a winning environment, having fun, and making plays on national tv.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
- I have full confidence in my ability and I strongly believe I can come in and make an impact for any team that takes a chance on drafting me.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
- Deandre Hopkins (Cardinals)
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Mom
- Aunt/uncles
- Grandmom
Because I just would like to show my appreciation for being by myself. Helping me get through hard times and developing me into a better me.

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