Name: Jaquan Walker
School: Manchester University
Position: DB
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 160
What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
The goals I set for my self this past season was to make conference but as well develop my thinking while In game to put my team in better position. I accomplished making second team all conference for the second time in my career.
Q: How do you think you took advantage of the extra year of eligibility to increase your chances of going pro?
We’ll unfortunately I won’t be taking my extra year because for me my degree was my first priority and so 4 years is enough for me, but I believe I can be in the league and help a team even if it’s just me getting to compete with my teammates to make them better that’s what it about.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
Honestly they would say I have a lot of confidence and pride in myself but as well I’m humble to, and I like being the underdog because they know that just turns me up when I feel like that.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
Speed definitely is number one cause I mean knowledge only can take u so far in this game and speed kills. Also, my awareness of football and formations as well studying more film harder than before, but as well as tackling.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
Honestly the drive I have because being a underdog is my biggest pet peeve and which when I feel like that that’s when I play my best I feel like.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
Well I have a great workout plan from my old strength coach and right now I’m focusing on building muscle and speed.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
My strengths and abilities I will bring is Heart, quick awareness, handle my own, man to man, zone especially like a cover 2-4 type I think I best fit in something like that.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
Final pitch I would say is if you want a dog that always trying to work and improve then what u looking for is right here. As a coach I once heard say “if you can’t guard, you can’t play” and I can guard good I won’t say great because it’s always room for improvement but I’m a dog that’s humble but very prideful and I’m always trying to help make my teammates better because that’s what it’s all about is bettering each other.