NFL Draft Prospect
Interview: Ken Bohnet, TE, Eastern Michigan
by Michael Abromowitz,
4/4/08. Ken Bohnet is one talented guy, on and
off the field. On the field he was the starting tight end for the
Eastern Michigan Eagles where he used his massive size as a mismatch
against defenders. On the classroom though, he may be more
impressive. He was Academic All-MAC witha 3.88 in Accounting and
is currently pursuing his Masters. He also can play a little
quarterback (originally played quarterback at EMU).

TheFootballExpert.com: What
is your accurate
height and weight?
Ken Bohnet: 6’4.5’’, 257 lbs.
TheFootballExpert.com: Describe
your game in three
words or less.
Ken Bohnet: Smart, Versatile, Blue collar.
TheFootballExpert.com: What
do you feel is your
greatest strength as a football player and what area do you feel you
need to
improve in?
Ken Bohnet: Understanding
of the game, need to improve big play capability.
TheFootballExpert.com: What
NFL player do you do
you think you compare favorably to?
Ken Bohnet: Jason Witten
TheFootballExpert.com: Who
is the best player you
have faced during your college football career?
Ken Bohnet: Jonathon Goff, LB, Vanderbilt
TheFootballExpert.com: What
is your greatest
football moment to date?
Ken Bohnet: Beating Central Michigan in my final game.
TheFootballExpert.com: Did
you have a favorite pro
team growing up? Favorite player?
Ken Bohnet: Raiders, Barry Sanders
TheFootballExpert.com: How
instrumental was your Coach
Jeff Genyk in your progression?
Ken Bohnet: Jeff Genyk switched me from a QB to TE, but
didn’t
help me a lot beyond that.
TheFootballExpert.com: What
have former college teammates
now in the NFL told you about preparing for the league?
Ken Bohnet: Know your playbook, you have no friends in
camp.
TheFootballExpert.com: When
you get your first
professional paycheck what is the first thing you will buy?
Ken Bohnet: Parents’ trips to all my games
TheFootballExpert.com: How
will you be preparing
for the NFL Draft?
Ken Bohnet: Keep working out to prepare for a camp.
TheFootballExpert.com: Do
you have any goals in
mind when it comes to the NFL Draft?
Ken Bohnet: Go to a team who needs and wants me.
What is the one thing you
will most miss at college?
Ken Bohnet: My teammates
and the camaraderie.
TheFootballExpert.com: Where
is the best place to
get a bite to eat in Ypsilanti?
Ken Bohnet: Aubree’s Pizza and Bar
TheFootballExpert.com: What
was your favorite
college course and why?
Ken Bohnet: Psychology because it was so different than
any
other class I had ever taken
TheFootballExpert.com: What
have former or current
NFL players told you about preparing for the league?
Ken Bohnet: It’s a business.
TheFootballExpert.com: Any
pregame rituals?
Food? Music?
Ken Bohnet: Like to stay as relaxed as possible by
talking and
laughing.
TheFootballExpert.com: What
is something football
fans may not know about you?
Ken Bohnet: I am a Masters student in Accounting.
TheFootballExpert.com: Do
you read mock drafts or
listen to what draft experts have to say?
Ken Bohnet: Yes
TheFootballExpert.com: What
was the last good
movie you saw?
Ken Bohnet: I am Legend
TheFootballExpert.com: What
do you plan to do once
your playing career is over?
Ken Bohnet: Accounting and Tax
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