Name: Mike Maietti
School: Missouri University
Position: C
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 305
What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
I earned All SEC and All American honors, I also earned my masters degree during the fall.
Q: How do you think you took advantage of the extra year of eligibility to increase your chances of going pro?
I was able to come back and really try and perfect my craft and put out the best possible film I could while playing in the SEC.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches and teammates would say I’m a team first type of player. I play with a lot of emotion and love competition.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
While I watch film I watch every detail of the clip, I’m my own biggest critic. From pre-snap reads to the the time the whistle blows I try to find something I could improve on for the next opportunity.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me is my ability to communicate quickly and efficiently. Everyone who plays has a ton of god given ability. But what separates people at this level is their knowledge of the game and ability to communicate what they see in between the lines.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My off-season plan is to train down in Fort Myers Florida a a facility called X3.
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 that I will bring to a team on the field is my athletic ability, quick twitch, ability to sustain blocks down field, lastly my knowledge of the game as a whole.
Off the field I’m going to bring a good person into the community, a grinder into the locker room a guy who loves the process of getting better in off the field ways too. I enjoy giving back through community service in my community as well.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
My final pitch is simple, I have a chip on my shoulder and want to prove that bringing me to your team is going to better everyone in the building. I love competition and that brings the best out of people.