Name: Desmond Thomas
School: Limestone University
Position: OT
Height: 6-4
Weight: 305
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Goals I set for my senior season was to allow zero sacks, make first team all conference and bring my schools a wining football program.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My fellow teammates would say I’m a player that brings energy to the team no matter the situation. They would also say I pride myself on my technique and keeping a level head. My coaches would say I’m a leader by example and a motivator. A player that comes to work and grinds weather he is the starter or last on the depth chart.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I watch film I watch my mistakes and chart them down and as the season rolls on those mistakes should go down. I watch my technique and finish. In my head imagining that rep in a game situation. When I watch my opponents I watch their patterns and wins. Making marks of their favorite moves.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me from other tackles is my athleticism and variety of moves and ways to make D linemen think.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My offseason plan is to get as stronger and keep up with my feet. Making sure I’m ready for any type of D lineman. Me growing my IQ of the game will help me know what’s coming before it comes.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
I would bring versatility to any team that takes me. My ability to pass protect, my natural athleticism to play a blocking TE role, and being able to run in space. Off the field, you would get a player with no distractions, media troubles, or ego. I would be a player who works regardless of record or situation. I JUST WANT TO WIN.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
My last pitch is that I’m a player that knows nothing but loss. That is my strength to push to win no matter the cost. If I play or not or if I’m playing well or not. You will get someone who can adept to change and excel when no one thinks I can.
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