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2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Derryk Snell, FB/TE, Montana State University

2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Derryk Snell, FB/TE, Montana State University
2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Derryk Snell the H-Back prospect from Montana State University recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds scout Justin Berendzen.
  • Name: Derryk Snell
  • Position: FB/TE
  • College: Montana State University
  • Height: 6’1 1/2”
  • Weight: 245 lbs
  • Twitter: @derryk_snell
  • Instagram: @derryk_8

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

Growing up when I was little at 6 years old and my brother was playing and then my parents got me into it.

What are your favorite moments from your football life?

Being able to play the sport of football and the brotherhood and the relationships with everyone I come across.

Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?

My parents and my brother, my brother because he played college football, and my parents just because they continue to push me.

What are you looking forward to in your upcoming season?

It’s my last season so I’m just looking to be able to spend time with my teammates and go to war with them every day.

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

LaDainian Tomlinson, because he was my favorite player growing up and I tried to model my game after him in Pop Warner.

What are your favorite things about playing football for Montana State?

The brotherhood and culture that we have there is unmatched and it’s amazing to have the amount of support we do to be the best players we can be.

What should we know about Derryk Snell the person?

That I will do anything for my teammates and my family and I’m willing to put in the work not just for myself but for others too.

What is your favorite offensive scheme and why?

The grey scheme, being able to go out on the perimeter and block a guy, and then someone goes and scores a 50-yard touchdown.

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

I just face it and go through the challenge and be strong and confident and you can do whatever you set your mind to.

What would a team get in a player like you?

Heart, soul, and football are something I love and I’m willing to do whatever I can for football.

What stands out about your film the most?

That I can do multiple things, lineup at receiver and get yards after the catch and I can block linebackers inside and outside.

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

Treyton Pickering, I feel like he doesn’t get the amount of credit he deserves and he works his butt off behind the scenes not everyone sees that and he’s helped push me to be the player I am today.

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