Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Justin Williams, RB, Kentucky State University

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What is your name?

Justin Williams 

Where do you play college football?

Kentucky State University

How many teams were recruiting you out of high school?

12

How did you choose your school?

I had a sit down with my family 

Where are you from?

Pompano Beach, Florida

Who is your role model, and why? 

My dad, because he raised me and my other two siblings by himself

Have any scouts met with you yet, and if so what are they saying?

Yes, and they’re saying they like my speed and quickness and elusiveness, as well as my ability to catch the ball

Did you play any other sports growing up? 

I played basketball

Did you play any other positions in football?

I played WR, and QB

At your position, what separates you from others?

My elusiveness and explosion through the hole as well as my ability to make place in open space 

When you are breaking down film, what do you look for? 

What could I have done better is there something else that could have done to get maybe just one more 

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

Jamaal Charles, why because we’re both fast, one cut change if direction type of backs and we both can line up anywhere and be a threat

What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?

My biggest obstacle was having my son at 19 and deciding whether to still go to school, I was able to overcome this with the help of my family and friends and now I’m a graduating senior 

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Prayer, and a phone call with my dad 

What is your biggest strength? 

My heart

What is your biggest weakness?

Size

If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?

You won’t find better player no matter how hard you try, I’ll be dedicated to my team, my craft, and winning football games

Who was your favorite player and NFL team growing up?

Deion Sanders was my favorite player growing up and Dallas Cowboys was and still is my favorite team

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?

Dieon Sanders, Barry Sanders, and Kobe Bryant