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2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: PJ Poutasi, OL, Northern Arizona University

PJ Poutasi the versatile offensive lineman from Northern Arizona University recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot
PJ Poutasi the versatile offensive lineman from Northern Arizona University recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot
  • Name: PJ Poutasi
  • Position: OG/C
  • College: Northern Arizona University
  • Height: 6”4
  • Weight: 310
  • Twitter: @PPoutasi
  • Instagram: Poutasi818

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2023 NFL Draft?

Very flexible and can play any position on the offensive line. I am aggressive with great technique and will strain to prevail in anything I do.

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

I was interested in football in 2008 when the Arizona Cardinals played the Steelers in the super bowl.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I am always willing to learn and develop anything they need me to know. I will fill any role they need me to fill.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

I would probably say children intervention and gang prevention, mainly because I have seen many talented players and great people choose the path of violence and drugs. I want to help them and steer them to a better path, one full of success.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

“Don’t be scared of hard work” my older cousin told me that back in high school my sophomore year, it probably did not mean much to him but I remembered that through every tribulation I went through with football.

Who was your childhood hero?

My mom, the hardest working person I have ever met.

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?

This is hard to think about, I would say George Robinson he is our 2nd string RB

What is your biggest pet peeve?

When someone sneezes and does not cover their mouth

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

The hardest moment in my life was dealing with the passing of my mom in 2017 on my signing day. Then going to college 3 months later. The hardship of everything coming at me at once was very overwhelming and it molded me into the person I am today.

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

I would say it isn’t something physical but the 7000 ft in elevation is honestly really special and unique to me and all the players here. We come from all different areas and backgrounds but nothing like Flagstaff. Training in this elevation makes us different and separates us from the rest of the country.

What is your favorite snack food?

PB&J Sandwiches

What is the best part of football?

The brotherhood and family you gain while you play this game. You don’t remember the hardships and bad times. You remember all the fun and good times you had with your brothers.

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?

I will get the job done fast, hard, and efficiently.

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?

Mike Iupati the way he dominates the line of scrimmage and locks down defenders at the line.

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

My mom just to talk to her once more Quenton Nelson just to learn what he did and what he does to dominate at every level Dwayne The Rock Johnson because he is my favorite actor and he has been through many trials and tribulations in his life

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