Name: Ben Rashid
School: University of Dubuque
Position: Edge/Hybrid
Height: 6-3
Weight: 240
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
My goals this season where:
First team all-conference Lead the conference in sacks
Win conference Make the playoffs
Accomplishing the first 2 personal goals meant a lot to me but not as much as the team goals, which unfortunately we fell short of.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My teammates and coaches would say:
Relentless
Hardworker
Dependable
Coachable
Always willing to sacrifice for the team
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I watch film i focus on:
My get off
If run, make sure hands are in proper position
If pass, seeing how I fast I can get the O-Lineman’s hands off me
Continually looking to see if there are any unnecessary movements slowing me down
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
A unique combination of:
Speed
Power
Quickness
Leverage
The ability to get the O-Line hands off me
The instincts to find or create space to impact or make the play for my team, especially when needed
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
Continue to study and manage my nutrition plan to maximize my physical and mental performance. Go to camps or other opportunities to learn from additional players and coaches Continue to study film on the best players in my position to see what I can use in my own game.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
In addition to some of the points I shared above, I will:
Always respect the team / players/ coaches/ and each individual involved with the team
Do everything I can to set a positive example for how the best players act on the field, in the weight room, during film, and out in public.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
I didn’t come from the biggest high school, I didn’t go to the biggest college, but at each place I’ve touched the field I have made my presence known. From scoring the winning touchdown in my high school’s first State championship game, to being Defensive MVP and leading the conference in sacks in College. I feel I have been overlooked my whole life, never the biggest, never the fastest but one thing that I can promise anyone who takes a shot on me, I will give you everything I got every day and night to prove my value to the team. Sometimes the best things come from the smallest places. Let me show you what I have and you will not be disappointed.