Name: Max Buduris
School: Bemidji State Univeristy
Position: S/Nickel
Height: 6-0
Weight: 210
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
My main goal was getting to compete in a national championship. Unfortunately fell short of that. Personally, I wanted to showcase my man to man coverage ability and feel like I took advantage of opportunities in that sense throughout this past season.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
I think my coaches and teammates would say I am tough, coachable, and competitive.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I watch film throughout the week I like to watch their top 3 formations before Monday and find tendencies out of each from alignment. Then,1st down on Tuesday before practice, and choice down till Thursday.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I would say that what separates me is my work ethic. Whatever I need to do for my team I am going to do. I am blessed with the ability to do a lot on the field athletically, but I feel like the separation comes from being selfless and process oriented.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My training plan is to go back to my hometown after this month and train. My program is advised by my strength and conditioning director here at my university that I’ll follow back home. I’m currently training in my college town at our indoor facility, and local training facility. My main goal is to put on some additional weight while increasing speed and power while keeping my football movement pattern smooth
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 would say that my biggest strength is my versatility. I have a lot of experience in the box, on the LOS, and as an apex player. I feel I am most natural as a safety. Off the field, I think I am a passionate person about my faith and serving others.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
My final pitch is that my passion for this game is different. I am just looking an opportunity to compete at the highest of levels, and take advantage of an opportunity however it comes to help an organization win a lot of football games.