Name: Uriah West
School: Rice University/Jacksonville State University
Position: RB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 238

Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season? 

I accomplished the goal of being an asset in more ways than one for my offense at Rice as I was used as a utility back getting the dirty work done in short yardage and goal line sets and leading around for QB draws and WR designed runs. I also was a third and long back as I blocked in pass protection.

Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?

They would back me as a “team first” teammate anything they need I am willing to do and fill in or play anywhere on special teams and in special formations as well.

Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?

I study defensive fronts, tell signs in coverages (safety rotation), and blitz patterns pertaining to the fronts used.

Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position? 

I am a great short yardage back and I am able to break down defenses at a faster rate while also having the ability to be a Gritty ball carrier that can block in space for a receiver and running QB.

Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?

The biggest part of my game I am working on is explosion and change of direction while staying balanced and unpredictable along with strengthening the accessory muscles that will make cuts and movements more precise for me.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

I am a silent leader in the locker leading to me being a non factor because I will be on punctual in my day to day.

Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?

Good afternoon, my name is Uriah West, I just finished my final season of college football splitting time between RICE and Jacksonville state university. I am confident in my ability to be a down hill back supplementing in 3rd and short, pass protection, and specialty back field play as I am capable of doing much more without being the ball carrier. I play special teams and I have started on every special teams before. If you need it done I am your guy and I am coachable with one year experience in an nfl system as rice does things offense according to next level play calling and system structure.