Name: Joey Strong Jr
School: Guilford College
Position: OLB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
My main goal in my final collegiate season was to make all-conference and establish myself as one of the best linebackers in the ODAC, and I accomplished that. I also set out a goal of leading the conference in forced fumbles and I ended up leading the nation in forced fumbles.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches and teammates would tell you that I’m confident, coachable, helpful and that I bring energy and passion to the game. I possess all of the qualities that make a great leader and someone you need on your team to contribute to team success.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
The things I like to focus on are opponent tendencies and what they do in certain situations. I also like to study what I can execute before facing an opponent and what aspects of my game I can improve on after facing an opponent. I spend hours studying film every week.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me is my knowledge of the game and ball hawking ability. Many times I was able to call out what my opponents were doing in game because I study film and know football like the back of my hand. My knowledge of the game, athleticism, and my ability to force turnovers allows me to excel at my position and be in position to make big plays. Also, being able to guard any position on the field wether it be a TE, RB, or WR is something I take pride in.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My off-season plan is to work with my trainer on NFL combine and pro day drills. I’m also going to hit the gym harder than ever to continue building muscle and getting stronger, and improving speed and agility.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
A few strengths and abilities I would bring to a team are discipline, mental toughness, resilience, leadership, integrity, and team collaboration. Each of these qualities not only make a great football player, but they make a great person.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
If you want a real dog and leader on your team, come get me. Don’t let me going to a smaller school fool you, I can compete with anyone you put in front of me. I feel that I am one of the best OLB’s in the country and all I need is an opportunity to show the world how talented I truly am.