Name: Devin Rockette
School: South Alabama
Position: CB/Nickel
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 183

What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?

The goals For this past season were to win the conference and get to a bowl game, sadly we came up short of 1 game for us to get a bowl game and fell short of getting a conference championship.

Q: How do you think you took advantage of the extra year of eligibility to increase your chances of going pro?

I took advantage of this is a way of knowing the game and what’s going on. Year by year the game started to slow down for me. And also this extra year gave me a chance to better the flaws in my game and show that I’m improved and determined to be a better player determined to be one of the best.

Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?

They would say that’s I’m a true go getter and that I’m a player who knows how to lead his team and how to be a mentor to the younger guys, a guy who keeps everyone fighting through Adversity. They would also say how determined I am when I have a goal set forth. They’d say how physical, fast and smart I am on the field. One of the big things they would said is that I understand situation in football.

Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?

When I’m watching film I look for tendencies like which foot the WR has up when running certain routes. What’s his demeanor in his stance with condensed sets what routes do they like to run. I also look for round they love to run on first and 3rd downs things like that. I also look at formations and QB tendencies such as pre snap signals checks to the WR etc.

Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?

My speed and ability to play man coverage sets me apart from a lot of others at my position, but also a big thing that sets me apart is my Football IQ and the ability to understand a defense and understanding what an offense likes to do and is trying to do. I’m also great in the Run D and tackling in space.

Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?

Right know I’m working on my skill set footwork 40 and things of that nature.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

I will bring leadership, speed, physicality, discipline, accountability and someone who is prepared for anything that comes there way. I will be “willing” willing to help the team in anyway I can!! Including special teams.

Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?

Which ever team it will be that believes in me won’t regret that they took the chance on me. I’m determined to do whatever for the teams best interest and I’m determined to better myself on and off the field through the grace of GOD!