Name: William Martin III
School: UAlbany
Position: DT/DE
Height: 6-0
Weight: 265
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
To perform at the highest level possible and help my team be successful!
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
They would say that I am very hardworking, a student of the game, a very coachable player, and a great teammate.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
I focus on offensive linemen and their tells. The way they get into their stance, the kind of stance they are in which can correlate to a pass or run play. Also, what moves they get beat by then I attack those moves throughout the practice week leading up to the game.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I’m very athletic for my size and my knowledge of the game is above manu others. I’ve been playing football for a long time and have learned much from some great football players.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I plan to get stronger, faster, and just all around better as a football player. I also plan on becoming stronger mentally!
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
Some strengths and abilities that I bring along with me are leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and discipline. At my college I was a part of the leadership committee and was a captain of the team. Growing up I’ve always been on teams playing sports having to be able to bond and create a brotherhood with so many different people, I’ve learned how to be a great teammate on the field and friend off the field.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
With adding me to your roster you’ll be getting a player that fights to get what he sets his mind to! I am willing to work for what I want, I understand that it’s not given, it’s earned! I am a very well rounded young man on and off the field. A great teammate and a very coachable player. I will listen to coaches and take in what they say and apply it on the field!
