Name: Craig Slocum Jr
School: Troy University
Position: S
Height: 5-11
Weight: 200
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
The goals I set for myself was to win a conference championship and go to a bowl game. We was able to accomplish both of those this past season. Individually I wanted to have 100 plus tackles, make all conference, and make a senior bowl. I was able to accomplish that as well, this past season was great for me.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My teammates and coaches will say that I am a self driven person and willing to do anything to get the job done. They will also say I am a great leader and challenge people each and every day to be their best. I am a hard worker and true competitor.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I study film on opponents I start by looking at like 2 full games and start picking up on things they like doing on certain downs and situations. Something else I look at is tendencies , splits, and also thing they like to do with a certain receivers lined up in different spots that they usually don’t line up in. In the run game I look at the lineman splits and also the RB alignment.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me is my determination and work ethic. I started my career at Troy university as a walk-on and became a 3 year starter. I always been overlooked and still beating the odds. I am still getting better and evaluating my game and still haven’t reached my peak. I have played multiple positions at Troy as well nickel, corner, and then I moved to safety. I contributed a lot on special teams throughout my college career, started on every special teams and made impact plays.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I will continue to train and prepare for any opportunities that I get in the future. I will either be in Troy training at my school or in Gainesville Fl training at homegrown world wide facility. I will continue to work on getting bigger, stronger and faster.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
The strengths that I will bring to a team on the field is my ability to play on all special teams and my ability to make open field tackles. I also can play in the run fit and cover out on the perimeter. What helps me a lot is my ability to watch film I love watching film because it gives me an advantage against my opponents. Off the field I am great in the community I was a nominee for the Danny Wuerffel award this past season. That says a lot about who I am outside of football.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
My final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues is that I am great team player and willing to do what is best to help the team be successful whether that is on defense, special teams, or even a practice squad guy.