NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jeremy Navarre, DE, Maryland
by Michael Abromowitz
Senior Writer
2/28/09


Jeremy Navarre played in 50 games during his college career, and started 48 of those games.  This past senior season he played the first 9 games at defensive tackle, and the last 4 at defensive end.  Navarre originally came to Maryland to play fullback, but was moved him to defensive end where he became the first true freshman to start a season-opener in the Ralph Friedgen era. One thing scouts are going to love about Navarre is his experience and versatilitiy to play end and tackle.  Navarre also can play DE in a 3-4, a position very difficult to fill.  Navarre wasn't invited to the Combine, but his 50 games of videotape should will show how beneficial he was to Maryland the past four seasons. 

TFE:  What is your accurate height, weight and 40 time?

JN:  6’3 285 4.9 40 time

TFE:  Describe your game in three words or less.

JN:  Physical and Relentless

TFE:  What do you feel is your greatest strength as a football player and what area do you feel you need to improve in?

JN:  Strength: Play hard with good technique. Need to Improve: Pass rush

TFE:  Who is the best player you have faced during your college football career?

JN:  Gosder Cherilus from Boston College (currently, OT for Detroit Lions)

TFE:  What is your greatest football moment to date?

JN:  Beating Boston College at home my junior year

TFE:  Did you have a favorite pro team growing up?

JN:  Raiders

TFE:  How instrumental was your head coach Ralph Friedgen and your position coach Dave Salozzo in your progression?

JN:  Helped me transition from a highschool football player to a college football player. Instilled a tough-do not quit attitude.

TFE:  What have former college teJNmates now in the NFL told you about preparing for the league?

JN:  Just work hard and get the job done when you are called upon.

TFE:  How have you been preparing for the NFL Draft?

JN:  I am working out down in Atlanta with Chip Smith.  Every day we do drills and work on speed followed by working out in the weight room.

TFE:  Do you have any goals in mind when it comes to the NFL Draft?

JN:  Getting drafted would be nice, but my main priority is getting on a team any way possible and staying on that team 

TFE:  What is the one thing you will most miss at college?

JN:  My teammates

TFE:  When you get your first professional paycheck what is the first thing you will buy?

JN:  I will probably save the money.

TFE:  Where is the best place to get a bite to eat in College Park, MD?

JN:  Chipotle

TFE:  What was your favorite college course and why?

JN:  I was pretty interested in exercise physiology because it had a lot to do with my everday life being an athlete.

TFE:  Any pregame rituals?  Food?  Music?

JN:  I listen to a lot of music.

TFE:  What is something football fans may not know about you?

JN:  I have lived in Maryland my whole life. 

TFE:  What was the last good movie you saw?

JN:  The Shawshank Redemption

TFE:  Do you read mock drafts or listen to what draft experts have to say?

JN:  Sometimes, but I know in the end it all falls on how I perform.

TFE:  What do you plan to do once your playing career is over?

JN:  Become a P.E. teacher and coach.

TFE:  If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?

JN:  Will Ferell just because I would like to see how he is when he is not in front of the cameras. 

TFE:  Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions and good luck!

JN:  Thank you. 

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