NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Lorenzo Breland, OL, Jackson St.

By Michael Abromowitz, 11/27/07. For most people Jackson State is inseparable with the legendary Walter Payton. Payton played his college at the SWAC school, but he is far from the only talent to come out of Jackson, MS. Hall of Famers Lem Barney and Jackie Slater played their ball there, and more recently Jimmy Smith, Corey Bradford, and Cletis Gordon, currently with the Chargers. Offensive lineman Lorenzo Breland could be the next Tiger to play in the NFL. Breland has the strength and size to play in the NFL, but he also has the brains. He has the top GPA on the JSU team and is a recipient of the Presidential Academic Excellence Honor at JSU. Breland looks to be an NFL center, where his smarts will come in handy.

What is your accurate height, weight and forty time?
Lorenzo Breland: 6’2, 320, 5.3

Describe your game in three words or less.
Lorenzo Breland: Explosive & Powerful

What do you feel is your greatest strength as a football player and what area do you feel you need to improve in?
Lorenzo Breland: My Knowledge and experience of the game I’m a 4yr starter. I need to improve on my Quickness.

What NFL player do you do you think you compare favorably to?
Lorenzo Breland: Jeff Saturday, C, Colts

Who is the best player you have faced during your career?
Lorenzo Breland: Justin Durant (Hampton, now with the Jags) & Johnny Baldwin (Alabama A&M, now with the Chiefs)

What is your greatest football moment to date?
Lorenzo Breland: They all are great! I love the game itself.

Did you have a favorite pro team growing up? Favorite player?
Lorenzo Breland: Favorite Teams: 49ers and Cowboys. Favorite Player: Warren Sapp

Do you have any goals in mind when it comes to the NFL Draft?
Lorenzo Breland: I just want an opportunity.

What is the one thing you will most miss at college?
Lorenzo Breland: The Band.

Where is the best place to get a bite to eat in Jackson?
Lorenzo Breland: Stampburger.

What was your favorite college course and why?
Lorenzo Breland: Philosophy. There was no wrong answer.

I heard you had the highest GPA on the team, how have you been successfully able to do well in both football and academics?
Lorenzo Breland: My parents are retired educators. Education is the one thing that they have always stressed.

Any pregame rituals? Food? Music?
Lorenzo Breland: I meditate the night before and play the game in my head.

What is something football fans may not know about you?
Lorenzo Breland: I’m easygoing.

Do you read mock drafts or what draft experts have to say?
Lorenzo Breland: I more focused on winning the Conference Championship. I’ll read and look after the season.

What do you plan to do once your playing career is over?
Lorenzo Breland: I want to be a head high school football coach and Athletic Director.

Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions and good luck!
Lorenzo Breland: Thank you