2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Alexce Marshall, DL, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- Name: Alexce Marshall
- Position: DL
- College: Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- Height: 5’11
- Weight: 280
- Twitter: @marshallLaw53
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2023 NFL Draft?
I have a high motor, I have a great football IQ, and play with great leverage. I’m also a versatile defense lineman that can play all positions.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
8 years old
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I study practice and game film every opportunity I get . Always looking for ways to better myself and my teammates.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to a local foster care
What is the best advice you have ever received?
“God has a purpose for your pain, a reason for your struggles and a reward for your faithfulness. Don’t give up.” – Eric Thomas.
Who was your childhood hero?
My mother, she has made countless sacrifices for me and my siblings
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
Marquis Gray
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When Styrofoam rubs together and heavy traffic.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Had 0 offers coming out of high school. I went to a tryout at Blinn junior college, there were about 200+ athletes there . I was one of the few to make the active team. Did great all fall camp and just within a week before the first game I fractured my ankle at practice which caused me to miss the remainder of the season. I ended up receiving a redshirt next fall season. Put my head down and worked extremely hard all offseason and earned multiple scholarships the following spring without any game film.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
SE took a chance on me coming out of JUCO and the team took me in as a brother since my first day on campus
What is your favorite snack food?
Sunflower seeds
What is the best part of football?
The preparation throughout the week and going to war with your brothers on Saturday is the greatest feeling.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
I am an extremely physical defensive lineman that has finesse in the bag and also plays with great leverage and plays with a chip on my shoulders.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Grady Jarrett
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Aaron Donald -He is my favorite football player and I would love to sit and talked with him on how he perfect the little things to make him the GOAT
- Eric Thomas – I listen to his motivational speeches before every game so to hear him give some advice in person would be priceless
- Adam Sandler- He has always been one of my favorite actors and he seems like a normal laid back funny guy, he is always playing basketball at the local gyms. I feel like i could relate to him because we have similar personalities.
