Name: Dominique Varela
School: University of Texas Permian Basin
Position: DL
Height: 6-1
Weight: 265
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
The goals I set this year where to win the conference and win some personal accolades, which my team and I accomplished.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
I believe my coaches and teammates would say that I am hardworking and determined player.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When watching film I am watching the way that I am coming off the ball, watching how I react to pressure from the person I am going against, I am also looking for any little tell that the other team is giving so I can have those when I go out there during the game.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I believe what separates me from other people at my position is that I know am undersized so I try even harder out there. Also people underestimate me because I am smaller. I play with all of my heart though and leave everything I have on the field.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
The way that I am preparing is I am working with the head strength trainer at UTPB and setting up times to train at my position with other athletes.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
I believe the strengths I bring to a team is that I am a team player what every I am asked to do I will do and if there is something that is not right I will voice my opinion.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
I am hard working and determined to accomplish my goals, if I anyone gives me a chance it will be the best decision that person will make. I will prove to you that I am worth that chance.