2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Steven Smothers, WR, Stevenson University

• Name: Steven Smothers
• Position: WR
• College: Stevenson University
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 170 lbs
• Twitter: @kingsmoth_
• Instagram: @kingsmoth

What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?

Seeing my older cousin play I wanted to and once I started playing I gravitated toward it.

What are your favorite moments from your football life?

Definitely winning the state championship in high school because that was the first time my high school won a championship and we won it back to back.

What sets you apart from other wide receivers?

Film study because to me it’s the mental side that is the biggest part of the game.

What type of energy do you bring onto the football field?

Positive energy, I’m always out there with positive, fun energy.

If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?

Michael Vick, my favorite player of all time and 7 is my favorite number. Michael Vick was really similar to me so definitely Michael Vick.

How do you prepare for games?

Just going back to the mental side I make sure I understand what I need to do and preparing my body and stretching so that when game comes its easy.

What should we know about Steven Smothers the person?

I’m a positive guy. To me you need to not think about negatives and have a positive outlook.

What is your favorite route and why?

Post, you can just run a post so many ways and not make it look like a post and take the top off.

How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?

Just no matter what happens just look at everything from a positive outlook and take a positive out of anything even if it is bad.

What would a team get in a player like you?

Speed for sure, a guy who is fast and you can use me in different ways and get a versatile player.

What are you looking forward to in your upcoming season?

Just trying to do better than I did last year and try to make it to the next level.

Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?

Rasul Douglas, the cornerback for the Packers and this past year he broke out but before he was really underrated and not too many knew about him.