2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: James Cahoon, QB, Bridgewater State University

• Name: James Cahoon
• Position: QB
• College: Bridgewater State University
• Height: 6’4″
• Weight:225 lbs
• X (Twitter): @jhoon2896
• Instagram: @jhoon2896

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

I decided to become a football player from a young age. From the time I can remember I always had a unique passion and love for the game like nothing else in my early life. From the moment I could walk I remember playing catch in the backyard with my family and friends.

What are your favorite moments from your football life?

My favorite moments from my football life include my last high school game on Thanksgiving day my senior year with my lifelong friends. Another extremely memorable moment that stands out was my last college football game which took place at the University of Mass Maritime in the town of Bourne where I grew up. A very unique experience and an emotional day, I would describe the experience as a very full-circle moment for both my family and me.

What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?

My goal going forward as a football player is to make an NFL roster and continue to develop and have an impact on winning for a professional football franchise.

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

The football player I would choose to hang out with for a day is undoubtedly Joe Montana. I admire how he responded to uncertainty, adversity, and unfortunate circumstances time and time again in both his professional and collegiate football careers.

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

My mother is certainly my biggest inspiration. I will always hope to emulate her work ethic, compassion for others, and the selflessness she exhibits every day. I hope to be half of the person my mother is sometime in my lifetime.

What is your favorite offensive scheme and why?

I don’t have a favorite offensive scheme, I am a football fan at heart, and as a result, find interest and appeal in all the creative schemes the great football minds of the world are continuing to develop year in and year out.

What should we know about James Cahoon the person?

I consider myself to be relentless in my pursuit of excellence and strive for perfection in everything I do. This corresponds directly with but is not limited to just football. I will always try to be the hardest worker, the best teammate, and the best person that is humanly possible.

What stands out about your film the most?

I think what stands out the most about my film is my polish as a passer and my ability to drive, layer, and anticipate throwing the football. I believe I can have great success distributing the football to all parts of the field. I think another factor that can be quickly recognized is my ability to recognize and ID coverages pre and post-snap and progress through concepts efficiently to make smart decisions with the football.

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

In all challenges on and off the football field, I recognize that external factors and circumstances are completely and totally out of my control and that each challenge or obstacle is an opportunity to learn and grow from. Challenges and adversity are an inevitable part of both life and football so you must prepare yourself for those challenges and then plan to be able to respond accordingly.

What would a team get in a player like you?

A team that’s looking to get a player like myself gets someone who loves everything it takes to be great and to improve. My passion for both the game and my growth and development is unmatched. I will always be willing to do whatever it takes for both myself to improve but also the team.

What do you love the most about the game of football?

There are a few things that I love about the game of football. The lifelong lessons, memories, and friendships we are granted from the ultimate team sport which is football are priceless. I love the thrill of competition, and I love winning, but more than anything else I hate to lose. Lastly, I love the type of person I have become and am going to continue to become as a result of football.

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

The most underrated player I’ve played with is my good friend Michael Nocera. He was a slot receiver who didn’t see a ton of playing time till later on in his career but he is extremely dynamic as a playmaker and as sure-handed as they come.