2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Phillip Grohovac, OL, University of Western-Ontario

- Name: Phillip (Phil) Grohovac
- Position: OL
- College: University of Western at Ontario
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 310 lbs
- Instagram: @phil.grohovac
What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?
I tried out alot of sports really young and I liked football and grew a passion for it.
What are your favorite moments from your football life?
Winning the Vanier Cup in 2021 and showing how special our team was that year.
What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?
I just want to keep getting better and play at the highest level possible I can.
If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?
Chad Ochocinco would be a really fun guy to hang out with, his videos online are hilarious.
Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?
My dad, he just instilled a work ethic in me, he’s up early and stays late.
What is your favorite offensive scheme and why?
I was a big fan of our inside zone this year it was a split zone and we had alot of success with it.
What should we know about Phil Grohovac the person?
Just a football player at heart love everything about football talking, playing and even Madden. I’m just in love with football.
What stands out about your film the most?
I did a really good job in open field this year made some big blocks and created big plays.
How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?
I like to take them head on especially on the football field but also in life because you can’t run away from challenges.
What would a team get in a player like you?
A good team guy who is going to come in and work hard and do what’s asked of them.
What do you love the most about the game of football?
When you are in the huddle with all the boys before a big drive and the calmness and nothing else matters at that time.
Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?
Brendan Murphy, he’s the most instinctual player I’ve ever seen and I love watching him.
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