2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Moses Smith, DE, Arizona Christian University

• Name:  Moses Smith
• Position: DE/OLB
• College: Arizona Christian University
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 245
• Twitter: Mo3digga
• Instagram: Mo3digga

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft? 

The traits that I feel that make me a top prospect for the upcoming draft is that I will be one of the hardest-working players on the field. I will also be coachable and allow myself to learn from other players and coaches. 

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football? 

I first started playing football when I was 5 years old.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

The one thing that NFL teams should know about me is that I will come prepared to work my tail off and compete for a starting job.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

I would donate to companies that help kids who are in need of shelter, food, etc.

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

The best advice I heard was from my dad and he said “Don’t be comfortable with being comfortable, great athletes make themselves uncomfortable to be great”

Who was your childhood hero? 

Growing up my childhood heroes were my parents, seeing all the sacrifices that they made to take my family and I out of the position we were stuck in showed me what it means to truly be a hero.

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school? 

The most underrated teammate on my team would have to be our QB1, Tyler Duncan, he gets underestimated because of his size, but, Tyler is one of the hardest-working dudes on my team.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is people who chew with their mouths open.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

Growing up I started every game in pop warner, went to Bishop Gorman High-school, and did not step onto that field until there were 2 minutes left in the football game my whole freshman career. I contemplated quitting the sport I loved so deeply, but I pushed through that suffering and worked so hard, so they had no option but to play me for the rest of my sophomore – senior year. 

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you.

Going to Arizona Christian changed my life, being that it is a Christian school has allowed me to engage and speak to many people who are Christians and put me back on track to accept the Lord into my life and recently was baptized on the football field in front of my coaches, teammates, and family.

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack food would have to be Goldfish.

What is the best part of football? 

The best part about football is being able to build relationships with people from all across the country and the world. To be able to work towards one goal, one mission, is just amazing. I also love being able to go out there and just legally beat up the person right in front of me for 4 quarters.

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say? 

As an athlete, I possess a rare combination of natural talent, unwavering commitment, and the resilience to bounce back stronger from setbacks.

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be? 

If I could compare myself to one player it would have to be TJ Watt because of the versatility we both have. I am able to come off the edge with speed and power. I am able to stop the run. I am also able to play against the pass and drop back into coverage if needed.

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

I would have dinner with Ray Lewis, MLK, and Jesus. I chose these three people because all three of them were such amazing leaders in their own way. They all were great leaders for the goal they were fighting towards.