Name: Lamonte McDougle
School: WVU/Washington State/Grad UTSA
Position: DT/NT
Height: 5-11
Weight: 303
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
I wanted to be apart of bringing another championship to San Antonio. I’ve had season where I’ve had All American accolades and seasons were I was the highest rated NT in the PAC-12 but nothing ever felt sweeter than holding up that trophy for the second year in a row.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
I take pride in being the hardest worker in the room extremely competitive I hate to lose more than I love to win.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
This past offseason I made it appoint of emphasis to hit the QB more and be around the ball whether it’s 40 yards down the field or 5 behind the line of scrimmage and I took strides in that this past season and I’m happy with what I put on tape.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me from other pro prospects at IDL is my natural low center of gravity my leverage is unmatched l, I own the point of contact, and what separates me from them other Nose Tackles is the pride I take in getting to the football no matter where it is on the field.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I’ve always been a gym rat and hold the current utsa power clean record to stay ready ive been doing 3 a days at Ollin with the trainer who got my dad and uncle (who were both picked up in the first round of the NFL Draft) for the combine.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
When it’s 3&2 or the balls in the red zone im the guy you want in the middle. The best game I’ve had beside 6 tackles against #11 ranked Oklahoma state. Have been against Army & Air Force I take pride in owning the Line of scrimmage. the chaos and pressure I cause in the middle will be a nightmare for interior Olineman and RBs&QBs at the next level. Off the field im one of the funniest dudes in the locker room always high energy and supporting my teammates.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
The reason Teams should invest in me is I’m a bowling ball in the middle I’ve thrive in three different defenses under Tony Gibson was a ESPN Freshman All American Coach Leach was PFF top overall NT in the PAC-12 and was apart of bringing the first two Championships to San Antonio. I’m a Man of God, a great teammate, & a comedian.