football player<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\nJust growing up seeing guys playing football on Sundays with my dad at five or six years old.<\/p>\n
What are your favorite moments from your football life?<\/strong><\/p>\nWinning State in high school sophomore year. Being in the MAC Championship.<\/p>\n
What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?<\/strong><\/p>\nUltimate goal is to play football in the NFL and make my dad happy and show I can compete and make an impact at that level.<\/p>\n
If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day, who and why?<\/strong><\/p>\nAaron Donald, we play the same position, and he dominated, and I want to see what goes on in his head when he played.<\/p>\n
Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?<\/strong><\/p>\nMy dad, growing up seeing him and hearing how he played football and my uncle, he had a tryout with the Cowboys, and we talk about it and have a real good relationship.<\/p>\n
What is your favorite defensive scheme and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n4-3, I like playing nose guard and it\u2019s really heavy on stopping the run which I love.<\/p>\n
What should we know about Demond Taylor Jr the person?<\/strong><\/p>\nI\u2019m a chill, laid back guy and i have my daughter and play my game and love fishing.<\/p>\n
What stands out about your film the most?<\/strong><\/p>\nHow I take on double teams and getting through blocks and my point of attack and getting after the ball.<\/p>\n
How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?<\/strong><\/p>\nI\u2019m a pretty religious guy who believes in God and I just keep my faith in him. <\/p>\n
What would a team get in a player like you?<\/strong><\/p>\nA leader, who has been around the sport a long time, who has high energy and who has a smile on his face every day.<\/p>\n
What do you love the most about the game of football?<\/strong><\/p>\nMaking plays and having your teammates out there and helping your team achieve a win.<\/p>\n
Who is the most underrated player you\u2019ve played with and why?<\/strong><\/p>\nDevonte O\u2019Malley, the things he\u2019s been doing and he\u2019s a top defensive tackle in the country and does a lot of things well. <\/p>\n
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