2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Seth Oakes, WR, Waldorf University

• Name: Seth Oakes 
• Position: Receiver/Running Back 
• College: Waldorf University 
• Height: 6 ft
• Weight: 200 lbs 
• Twitter: Sethoakes_34
• Instagram: sethoakes_34

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

What makes me a draft prospect in the 2023 Draft is, I am a versatile player. I take pride in my routes and always being an option to the QB. I am able to play multiple positions and also be moved around on the field in many ways. I bring great energy to the team and that is needed on a football team no matter what. 

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

I began loving football around the age of 8 years old. I started playing Peewee football in 3rd grade and ever since then, I’ve had the passion and love for the game. 

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

Teams should know that I am a competitor at everything I do. I want to be the best and I want the person lined up across from me to know. I am a hard worker and determined to better myself as a player and also better the team. If I get signed to a team, I’m the person who is going to be one of the hardest workers day in and day out to prove that I am capable. 

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

I would donate to College Possible. I believe more people should have a chance at getting a degree in hopes of bettering their futures. 

What is the best advice you have ever received?

The best advice I have ever received is from one of my old coaches. “There are two types of people in this world, winners and losers”. I try to hold myself to a standard of being a winner everyday. 

Who was your childhood hero?

My childhood hero would be my father. He has taught me almost everything I know not just about football but life. Football wise would be Christian McCaffrrey. Watching him at Stanford, I could see myself in him a lot. I try to model my game after players like him and also Julian Edelman.  

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

Jacob Ray. One of the hardest workers I know. J Ray keeps his head down and works day in and day out.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Players not holding themselves accountable in all aspects.  

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

Senior year of highschool I had torn my ACL completely but I was able to play and it forced me to go harder in order to get to play at the next level. 

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

Waldorf is a small school in upper Iowa and it has made me realize the smaller things in life. It also gives me the vital things I need to become a great football player. 

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snack would be applesauce. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always loved it.  

What is the best part of football?

The best part about football is winning. There is no greater feeling than winning. 

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

I’m not the biggest, not the fastest, or the strongest, but I know how to play my game very well in order to help the team win. 

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

If I could compare myself to an NFL player it would be Julian Edelman. We have many similarities build wise and also play style. 

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

1. Would be Christian McCaffrrey, he is my all time football idol. 2. The second person hands down would be Kobe, being able to get advice person to person would be an all-time goal for me. 3. Would have to be Cooper Kupp, after the season he had i want to know his work ethic and how he worked to be in that position.