Name: Jordan Duson
School: Lincoln Ca (Oakland)
Position: LB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 235
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
I wanted to finish on a good note and give as much as could back before I ended my collegiate career.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
They know that I harp on details , I show up to every meeting and practice no matter how I’m feeling , and I run to the ball ! No questioning my effort and leadership in practice which leads to the game.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
My alignment , my assignment , and execution , and then look at my technique , and finish with my effort that’s how I would break down me. In regards to to other teams , tendencies are always go to but in todays game people are more aware of that and will change up week to week , but breaking down formations , and as LB u der standing gap scheme in run , and route concepts in coverage , what routes beat cov 1,2,4 etc “.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I believe my coaching experience while playing, I ran rotations and help teach technique , film , etc, and another thing would be my effort , i am a sideline to sideline player , and you will see that in practice along with the games.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I am currently training in Phoenix Arizona training at Apex Performance Facility , my trainers Jake , Wes , and Tano are getting us ready for what it’s like to train as a pro and be most prepared for my upcoming pro day.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
I believe I carry great leadership by leading by example , I have a relentless effort to the ball , and I love this game I will be a guy who will be in facility from sun up to sun down trying to figure everything out.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
I believe I have put myself in great position to become ready for next level , I believe I carry traits that’ll be good for any defense , and I just want to ball , im not looking for fame or the money , I legit am a player that needs to ball step my foot on that grass and go to work. I believe I have great mentorship as my LB coach played for cardinals for a while along with my uncle (frostee Rucker ) who played 13 years in NFL , we have a close relationship and he has helped guide me into becoming a pro knowing the small details and such , the people I surround myself have been there and done it at the highest level , so with all that I’m definitely prepared for next step.