Name: James Burchett
School: Notre Dame College
Position: OG
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 310
What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Bring home a fourth consecutive conference championship and be the first team in MEC history to do so.
Q: How do you think you took advantage of the extra year of eligibility to increase your chances of going pro?
It allowed me to further my feel of the game. I was introduced to different defenses that I haven’t faced in years past and the extra year helped me become more comfortable with my decision making.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
A team player who likes to lead by example. Someone who will take the extra step to help his teammates succeed.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
Watching film and what you look for can change weekly depending on who you’re playing but I typically will make sure my footwork and hand placement on my first two steps are getting better each week.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
My ability to adapt and learn on the fly. I’ve always had a good feel of movements and and possible situations that may occur and be able to react to them quickly.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I am currently training at T3 Performance with Dale Rodick to help better my footwork and combine drills.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
I’m someone who is good at bringing the team together and understanding different point of views. I will always bring my best effort to practice and film, not only to better myself but my teammates around me.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
My best is yet to come. If you put your faith into me, you will get someone who is fully dedicated and committed to his responsibilities and duties to the organization and the team. Football is my passion and I would not be able to live without it in my life.