2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Noah Perez-Sarria, WR, Colorado Mesa
- Name: Noah Ernesto Perez Sarria
- Position: Wide Receiver Slot and Outside
- College: Colorado Mesa/ UNCO
- Height: 5’11
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Instagram: Noah_Sarria2
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?
I believe that I am one of the top prospects at my position because I feel like I am a hidden gym. I believe that I carry strong attributes that allow me to compete at a high level. I believe I am an exciting player and when a team can get the ball in my hands I feel like I can always make something special happen. I believe that I am also one of the most physical blocking wide receivers at my positions for my size in this draft. I believe that I have the passion, hunger, poise and talent to compete vs grown men at the professional level given an opportunity.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
I found football when I was 14 years old.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
The one thing I want the NFL to know about me is that I’m a hidden gym, I am someone who truly believes in my ability and believes I can make an impact on any team as a Wide Receiver. I believe with the right coaches and mentors and the right system I can not only make and impact to an NFL Organization but I feel like I can mesh well with the high performance culture that the players and coaches have built ahead of me.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
If I could donate to one cause in the world it would be a donation to a foundation that works with higher education and architectural development in third world countries like Cuba and countries in Africa that my family has descent from.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Shut up and Listen
Who was your childhood hero?
My childhood hero was The Incredible Hulk for his intense energy and great strength
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
The most Underrated teammate in my team’s locker room is Jackson Brush
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest Pet Peeve is when someone drags on a story for ever and ever instead of getting to the point to the interesting stuff,
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My favorite teacher ever Is Mrs. Abrahamson From Sunnydale Elementary In Centralia Missouri
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
I feel like the biggest adversity I’ve had to deal with in my life is dealing with the death of both my parents at a young age. Losing my mom at 12 taught me so much i life and it made me grow up so fast. And losing my Dad at 17 was really just a mental setback. I was prepared to deal with it because my moms death prepared me before, but i didn’t know what to do other than fall into a bad mental state. My parents both taught me so many valuable lessons. The lessons and morals they taught me drive me and keep me focused on my goal each day. My parents told me never give up, always fight for what you want, and never let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do. My parents meant the most to me when they were here. Because of the relentless attitude they have instilled in me I pursue a dream of playing professional Football in the NFL to take care of my oldest and youngest sisters. We are all here now to chase our dreams for our parents and for me my passion is with football. I believe God has blessed me with talents and a story and I believe that I was sent here to earth to glorify God with what he has given me. I hope that my story and journey to the NFL inspires some other kid with a dark story to overcome his past and get exactly what life has prepared for him.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
My school is special to me because of the people and the atmosphere that has been created over time. The culture here is a good loving family culture that allows you to be comfortable.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
My Franchise Restaurant would be Raising Canes Chicken
What is your favorite snack food?
Sour Patch Kids
What is your degree in?
I currently have Bachelors degree in Sports Performance and am working towards and second Bachelors in Sport Management
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
It means the world to me, you can feel my passion when you are around me .
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
I would say my NFL player comparison would be Steve Smith
What is your favorite game to play at the carnival/theme park?
The Superman Sky Drop at 6 Flags
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Michael Jackson Because he is my most inspirational person to the performance world
- Elvis Pressley Because he’s the king of Rock
- Kobe Brant Because he is my favorite athlete to ever live
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