2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jake Davies, DB, Ripon College
- Name: Jake Davies
- Position: DB/ATH
- College: Northwestern College (2020-2021) Ripon College (2022-2023)
- Height: 6’1″
- Weight: 185 (current)
- Twitter: JacobDavies03
- Instagram: Davies4lyfe
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?
I’m a top prospect at my position because of my football IQ, character, hard work mentality, speed, and willingness to be coached up for greatness. I march to my own drum and don’t let others affect how I play.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
I was interested in football from the time I said my first words. My father put football in my life real early and I started playing football as soon as I could. I started playing tackle football at the age of 7.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I will play my heart out at any position. It’s not about the money for me, I just want the opportunity to play and go win a Super Bowl. If you put my in a position, I will make those around me better.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to the Children’s Heart Foundation.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”
Who was your childhood hero?
My childhood hero is The Lord. Without Him I wouldn’t be who am I today.
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
Most underrated teammate would probably be Gage Taylor. He’s always working to get better even when no one is watching.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve would be when someone says they are going to do something and they never do.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
One of the hardest moments in my life would be losing my best friend/girlfriend going into my senior year of high school. We had a football game that day and it was one of the hardest games I have had to play in. However, it will be my most remembered game that I’ve played.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
Ripon College football team has the oldest football rivalry with Lawrence University in the entire state of Wisconsin.
What is your favorite snack food?
My favorite snack food would have to be snack packs
What is the best part of football?
The best part of football is competing and the life lessons it teaches you.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
I’ve make an impact wherever I’ve been and I will find out how to do it again.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
I don’t focus on being like anyone else, but myself. However, if I had to compare myself to someone, it would be Kenny Moore II because of his heart.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
My three people would probably be Dwayne Johnson because he’s been a role model for me now for a while. Taylor Folk, who was my girlfriend who passed away when we were in high school. And Lastly, Victoria Justice to relive some childhood memories!
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