Name: Vaatofu Sauvao
School: CSU Pueblo
Position: OL
Height: 6-2
Weight: 285
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Wanted to win conference and be named all conference but fell short of that. Came in at second team and lost first round of playoffs. Although it was short of my expectations, I really had successful free of injury senior season.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
That I am a great learner and always willing to be coached and learn more about my position and the game. Always going and physically driven.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
My hand, leverage and technique. I feel like I try and look for more ways and ideas
To improve my game in regard to these main areas.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I am a work hard mentality kind of guy. Nothing comes easy and the only way to get better is to work and work. I am also physically capable of playing OL despite my height and weight. Finally, I am willing to learn and be coached about things that I need to be better on rather it be football or life itself.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
Currently training and waiting for an opportunity to play at any football league professionally. Until than, just been working out and finishing up my last semester here at CSUP.
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 extremely competitive. My physicality is what I’m known for. In fact, this is what brought me all this way. I am open to new ideas and ways to be better or help my team succeed.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
You are getting a hardworking player of the game. I am willing to get better in any ways possible. I can only show y’all more than I could tell you!
