2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Genesis Hartley, OL, Central State University

- Name: Genesis Hartley
- Position: OL
- College: Central State University
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 350 lbs
- Twitter: @HartleyGenesis
- Instagram: @genesis_hartley
What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?
My God dad put me in little league football at age of 4 years old .
What are your favorite moments from your football life?
When I first started playing football and I picked up a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown.
What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?
Becoming a player of a franchise in the NFL.
If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?
Trent Williams because he’s a chill athlete and he always working on his craft.
Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?
My Great Grandmother because she told me nothing is given to you always have got work at anything you want out of life.
What is your favorite offensive scheme and why?
Run shoot scheme because run the ball for two plays. Then hit them over top in passing game.
What should we know about Genesis Hartley the person?
I’m goofy, smart, and love finishing people.
What stands out about your film the most?
Pancaking people.
How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?
I always just talk to God about it. Then handle one situation at time.
What would a team get in a player like you?
Just a hard worker and trying to learn something new everyday.
What do you love the most about the game of football?
I can dominate a person for 4 quarters and will not get in trouble for it.
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