Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Kam Jones, WR, University of Texas at San Antonio

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What is your name?

Kam Jones

What is your Height/Weight?

5’11 195lbs.

What is your position?

WR

Where do you play college football?

University of Texas at San Antonio

How many teams were recruiting you out of high school?

Not too many, my main ones were Virginia, Sam Houston State, and UTSA

How did you choose your school?

I chose my school because it was closer to home, and it was a start up program. I knew that we could build our own legacy from the ground up.

Where are you from?

Edna, Texas

Who is your role model, and why?

My role model is my father, because he’s very successful, and has taught me everything I know.

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

No they haven’t.

Did you play any other sports growing up?

I play basketball, baseball, and track.

Did you play any other positions in football?

Yes, I played QB and DB in High School, but at UTSA I played WR, and kick returner, and lined up in the wildcat sometimes, and at running back.

At your position, what separates you from others?

I think what separates me from other WR’s is that I am very versatile being on that I played a lot of other positions, and I can line up anywhere whether it’s in the slot, or outside.

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

How a defender is lining up against me, their weaknesses, and how to attack them.

Who was the toughest player you ever faced?

Justin Gilbert

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

Percy Harvin

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

My biggest would have to be when I broke my Tibia, I over came it by grinding, and putting in the work to get back to where I was when I was 100%.

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Yes, my pregame ritual I always play I Told Y’all by Lil’ Wayne, and then draw a X in the end zone during warm ups.

What is your biggest strength?

My biggest strength would be making people miss

What is your biggest weakness?

Hate to lose

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

I would tell you that you are getting a hard working, and very versatile player, that hates losing and will put it all on the line to for this team. A great role model player, and that a lot of people look up too. A player that will be a positive influence to the team, and he will not have to worry about off the field issues.

Who was your favorite player and NFL team growing up?

Randy Moss, and the Cowboys.

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

My Grandpa, Martin Luther King, and Donald Trump.