Name: Dwayne Menders Jr
School: Marist College/Duquesne University
Position: WR/RS
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
All my goals I set coming into the 2022 season were all accomplished. My work ethic and dedication towards my program had me in the right mindset. The goals I wanted to accomplish were to have more than 50 catches, more than 900 yards, yards per catch average more than 15 yards, and making First Team All-Conference.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches and teammates would say that I am the spark of the offense. I make the team go. Without my energy and leadership towards my teammates we would not accomplish a lot of things this season. Whenever my team was down my coaches looked for me to bring them up because I make the room light up.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When watching film, I try to watch how many defenders disguise their coverages whether it’s press man, press bail, inside shade, and outside shade. By me watching out for those things I pick up on little things in film like playing with gloves or eyes to the quarterback. Because when gameday comes I have a blueprint of what releases work or what routes they are weak at. I also watch receivers like Antonuo Brown, Diontae Johnson, and Cooper Kupp to get a feel of what it’s like on Sundays.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me is my skill set, route running, separation from defenders, sure handed, tracking the ball, and jump ball skills. The style of receiver I am, I have the availability to play slot and outside receiver.With my speed and versatility I also have a great tendency of calling out coverages pre snap.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I am going to be doing my training in Boca Raton, FL at GameFace Training Facility. GameFace is a facility I am very comfortable with and have been training with throughout my college career. I trust my coaches and trainers to get me mentally and physically prepared for my Pro Day.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
On the field I will bring speed to an offense, sure hands, great route running, limited mental mistakes, and hard work and dedication towards the sport on a day to day basis. Off the field, I am a social butterfly. I have a great attitude and positive energy and am willing to change someone’s life by putting a smile on their face.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
My final pitch to the NFL would be that I have a dog mentality. Throughout my life I have always been the underdog and always come out on top. I’m a huge playmaker that makes those “wow” catches and key blocks to make other playmakers like myself break big runs. All in all, I make plays when plays are needed. As a wide receiver it is our job to make an offense go. And by watching my film I believe I deserve a chance at the next level.