2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Paul Garrett, RB, Greenville University
- Name: Paul Garrett
- Position: RB
- College: Greenville University
- Height: 5’8″
- Weight: 204 lbs
- Twitter: @paulgarrett_
- Instagram: @paulgarrett_
What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?
I started playing in 4th grade and I was a little iffy bit then I started scoring touchdowns and I fell in love with it and football became a big part of my life.
What is your favorite offensive scheme and why?
Trap play on offense, I get out through offensive linemen blocks and make the defender miss.
What sets you apart from other running backs?
My first step is very quick and alot of people think my size is a disadvantage but I use it to an advantage and I got a burst of speed and can catch.
If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?
Deebo Samuel, because I feel like we are the same type of person.
What are your favorite moments from your football life?
I won in my senior year of high school a championship and then winning a UMAC conference championship, and getting All American last year.
What do you think are the keys to success on the football field?
Effort, being attentive to detail, going 100 percent and having a good attitude while doing it.
What should we know about Paul Garrett the person?
I got a twin brother LB named Dewayne that plays with me in college and I’m a big family guy and having them support me through my career, I want to make them proud.
What are you looking forward to in your upcoming season?
Just having a pretty big year this year and leave out on a good note, being with the guys, being a leader and getting better and winning ballgames.
How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?
I just try to look at the good in every situation and doing the best and learning from it and it’s about how you respond to the situation to make you be able to learn from it.
What would a team get in a player like you?
A hardworker, dedicated person, and a guy they can depend on 110 percent every play.
How do you prepare for games?
I just try to make sure I know the defense and what kind of stuff they run and make sure I’m hydrated and just make sure I’m doing my school work because that plays a big part on saturday.
If there was a billboard with 5 of your traits on it which 5 traits would be up there?
Confident, loyal, devotes, leader, and disciplined.
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