What is your accurate height, weight and forty time?

"6’3, 220, 4.7"

Describe your game in three words or less.

"Leader, Composed, playmaker" 

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

"I think my biggest strength is being a leader, managing the game, fast learner, and making plays when my team needs me.  I feel I can improve in all areas, playing basketball my whole life and only playing football for two seasons, I feel I can continue to get better in all areas." 

Did you have a favorite pro team growing up?  Favorite player?

"Chicago Bears, but I love watching Brett Favre."

How instrumental was your head coach Jerry Kill in your progression?

"Very instrumental. He taught me how to be a real leader and never let me settle."

What have former college teammates now in the NFL told you about preparing for the league?

"Brandon Jacobs, Arkee Whitlock, and Brandon Jones have all told me to prepare my self as best as I can; you only get one shot, and to realize that it is a business."

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

"I will try and save as much as a can but I love to hunt and I need a new bow so I might buy a bow."

How will you be preparing for the NFL Draft?

"I signed with Agent Andy Simms of PlayersRep Sports Management and I’m currently training in Cincinnati Ohio at Ignition sports training with Cliff Marshall. I will be playing in the Texas Vs. The Nation all star game Feb. 2nd, and will be working with Steve Deberg in Tampa Florida for a week."

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

"Well I think everyone’s goal is to get drafted but I just want to find the best fit for me and the one that gives me the best chance to succeed."

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

"I will miss my teammates and the people I have formed relationships with over the past four years."

Where is the best place to get a bite to eat in Carbondale?

"Don Taco, it’s the best when your not eating healthy!"

What was your favorite college course and why?

"My favorite course is when I student-taught everyday in a 3rd grade classroom. I love kids and they made the days so much fun."

What have former or current NFL players told you about preparing for the league?

"I had the chance to be around several players at the Manning Passing Academy the past two years and they have all said to just be prepared for every situation a scout could ask you to do and to just be yourself in interviews."

Any pregame rituals?  Food?  Music?

"I’m pretty laid back before games so I just like chilling in the locker room talking with teammates. I don’t own an iPod so I don’t really listen to that much music before games."

What is something football fans may not know about you?

"I love to fish, hunt, or anything to do with the outdoors, I also love kids and my major is Special Education and Elementary Education."

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

"Yes I read some of the websites."

What was the last good movie you saw?

"The Bucket List is a really good movie."

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

"I want to become a teacher and a coach, and hopefully have my own hunting show."

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

"Thank you for asking."