2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Javontey Harper, ATH, Waldorf University

- Name: Javontey Harper
- Position: Athlete
- College: Waldorf University
- Height: 6ft
- Weight: 210
- Twitter: bleezuz_
- Instagram: bleezuz_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?
I’m a utility player, I’m one who can play several positions competently and I can fit into any style of play.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
Around the age of 4, I started watching football on tv. It’s an Atlanta Falcons game watching Mike Vick.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
Whatever challenge is given to me I take it and give it my 100%
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Mental health awareness. Seen It a lot growing up and your mind is your biggest strength and your biggest weakness.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Trust God
Who was your childhood hero?
My Grandma took my brothers in me in at a young age and raised all five of us by herself.
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
Jordan Cooper is a leader alongside me and electrifying on the football field.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When someone says something and does the complete opposite.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Not having a place to stay would be the hardest moment in my life. But keeping god first and my mind on the right track and working hard got me to the place I’m at today and I’m extremely grateful that I get an opportunity to do what I love.
Tell me something about your school?
Waldorf gave me the opportunity to be able to do what I love to the fullest extent and I see value in Waldorf it is 17 hours away from home, and I always feel like I’m home at Waldorf.
What is your favorite snack food?
Hot pockets
What is the best part of football?
The Culture that comes with football I wouldn’t trade it.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
I lead and set the standard every single day because on and off the field, that’s what I believe is a championship mentality!
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Cordarrelle Patterson because he is a receiver, running back, and kick returner.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Jesus because a dinner with him would top anything and everything
- Cordarrelle Patterson – he’s the current definition of a utility player and he would be able to provide great thoughts and details about playing the position in the NFL
- Walter Payton – he was a legendary running back and humanitarian, he played with a high passion for the game and was extremely dedicated on and off the field.

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