Name: DunTayviun Gross
School: Howard Payne
Position: WR
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 170
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
One goal was to be the best leader on the team, also to be one of the top receivers in the conference, and last was to be someone the freshman class could look up to so they can be successful when their senior gets here. I was able to achieve these as well.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches and teammates would say I’m a very high motor guy, and an unselfish teammate. My coaches would say that I work like I want to be the best and hate to lose and that I’m a player who can do work all over the field and that I bring the energy every day. My teammates would say I’m a great team player and that I care about them and want to see them be successful just like me. They would also say I do a lot of things right during the week so I can perform well on gameday.
Q: When you are studying film, what do you focus on to improve your game?
When studying film, I like to see what play was called then if pass I check to see how I ran my route against the coverage and how I can run it better. If run I check to see how my approach to block was, and how I can approach better to block even better. I also like to look at both sides of the ball and see how they are lined up then see what plays would work against their formation. I look at the dB’s and backers to see if they are covering well, are they getting off blocks, are they physical, are they fast or slow.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me from other prospects is that I am a student of the game, I love putting in the work at practice. I can get in and out of cuts good, have good awareness, very versatile and coachable.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My plan is to stay in the weight room and get bigger. Put in that work on the field, stay hungry for greatness and pray at nights.
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 I bring is I love being coached hard, have great energy and look like I want to be there. I can run the whole route tree, can work from different spots on the field and not afraid of blocking people, a positive leader off the field and lastly I would make sure the kids feel the love also because I remember when I was young.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL or any other pro leagues?
I just pray and hope that someone can give me an opportunity to show my capabilities and play the great game of football.
