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- The Dude
(On what it means to get drafted by his hometown team)
“It’s a blessing. It’s a dream come true. My mother is happy. I’d just like to give a shout out to Mr. (GM Les) Snead, (Head) Coach (Jeff) Fisher for believing in me and (Owner) Mr. (Stan) Kroenke. This is a great opportunity.”
(On if he is at home and who is there)
“Yes sir. The whole family is here. They’re very excited.”
(On if he had a feeling that the Rams were going to draft him today)
“I had no idea. I was praying for this opportunity though. It’s great to play for my hometown.”
(On what it means to play for his hometown after working in the Edward Jones Dome)
“It’s a dream come true, like I said. I worked down there and it’s come to reality now.”
(On his year away from school)
“It made me the man I am today. It’s a lesson learned. Me and my teammate, we’re great friends, it was a mistake. The Rams organization they know about it, and it made me a better man today. Utah State University believed in me, they brought back. I’m a great guy, I’m a great friend, I’m a great person to be around and I’m good in the locker room. I’d like to thank Utah State, I’d like to thank (Coach) Fisher, I’d like to thank Mr. Snead for believing in me. It’s a lesson learned.”
(On how it came about that Utah State wanted him back on the team and in school)
“It was a blessing. I did everything that they asked of me. I did what it took to get back into the university. I took classes, I worked. It was a struggle, but it was all worth coming back. I appreciate the coaches, the Utah State organization, the fans, everyone for believing in me and letting me come back.”
(On where he spent time in jail)
“It was Utah.”
(On if he got his degree)
“Yes, I got my degree. It was my main goal of my life. I’ve always wanted to be there and my mother is proud of me for that.”
(On if he knew there was a chance to be reinstated to Utah State)
“Yes sir.”
(On how his workout went with the Rams)
“The workout was great. The coaches loved the way I was very detailed in my workout and my ball skills. It was just a great overall workout.”
(On if he’s been told about what his role will be)
“I’ll do whatever it takes. I’m a football player. I love everything – special teams, defense, it doesn’t matter. It’s up in the air. I’m just ready to get there and play some football.”
(On how much interaction he had with Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams during his workout)
“Me and Coach Gregg, we talked a lot. He told me the types of schemes they do and we fit it in very well. I’m happy that Coach believed in me. He’s a great coach. Obviously you guys know, he’s been in the league a very long time and I can’t wait to be a player for him.”
(On how he adapted from linebacker to safety so quickly)
“I love football, like I said. I’m willing to learn anything. That year off, it taught me a lot. I know football could be over in a matter of time, like that it could be over quick. My IQ is pretty good in football. It was a hard switch, I’m not even going to lie. It’s a hard switch going from linebacker to safety, but I’m easy to coach. Coach (Todd) Orlando believed in me up there at Utah State and he taught me very well.”
(On if he played free or strong safety)
“I played strong.”
(On if he thinks he can play free safety also)
“Yeah, I can play free. I’ve played free up there as well. I play a little bit of both.”
(On if working at the Edward Jones Dome motivated him on the field)
“Definitely. That’s what really motivated me, seeing myself working there and being around that field. I’ve done that since I was a younger kid, it’s just a dream come true. Every time I went to work, I always sat on the end of the field, and I looked at it like, ‘This could be my dream spot.’ Look where I’m at now.”
(On if he went to games when he was young)
“I didn’t really go to games but I always watched on TV.”
(On if he worked at the dome during Rams games)
“Cleanup wise, yes I cleaned up sometimes at the convention center. I was like a janitor there. I cleaned up.”
(On if he got to see any games while working)
“I didn’t really get to watch any games. We just stayed after cleaning up.”
(On cleaning up after Rams games)
“It was some work, I’m not going to lie. There’s a lot of cleaning up to do in that stadium.”
(On how he got the job)
“I went online, talked to the manager, and I went on an interview. I worked there every since then.”
(On what his family is eating today)
“Everything is being cooked right now. We’re going to go out to eat, and my family has been cooking as well. They’re waiting on this phone call (to end) so they can jump on me.”
(On where he’s going to go eat)
“I have no clue right now. What’s your favorite spot?”
(On if he had an idea of where he would be drafted)
“No, I had no clue. I was patiently waiting, me and my mom. I’m speechless, man. It was the greatest phone call I’ve ever gotten in my life and I was just so happy that Coach (Fisher) and Mr. (Rams GM Les) Snead called me. It was a great feeling. I had no clue.”
(On what Coach Fisher said to him on the phone)
“Get ready to be a Ram. I’m just so thankful. It’s going to be an emotional day.”
“It’s a blessing. It’s a dream come true. My mother is happy. I’d just like to give a shout out to Mr. (GM Les) Snead, (Head) Coach (Jeff) Fisher for believing in me and (Owner) Mr. (Stan) Kroenke. This is a great opportunity.”
(On if he is at home and who is there)
“Yes sir. The whole family is here. They’re very excited.”
(On if he had a feeling that the Rams were going to draft him today)
“I had no idea. I was praying for this opportunity though. It’s great to play for my hometown.”
(On what it means to play for his hometown after working in the Edward Jones Dome)
“It’s a dream come true, like I said. I worked down there and it’s come to reality now.”
(On his year away from school)
“It made me the man I am today. It’s a lesson learned. Me and my teammate, we’re great friends, it was a mistake. The Rams organization they know about it, and it made me a better man today. Utah State University believed in me, they brought back. I’m a great guy, I’m a great friend, I’m a great person to be around and I’m good in the locker room. I’d like to thank Utah State, I’d like to thank (Coach) Fisher, I’d like to thank Mr. Snead for believing in me. It’s a lesson learned.”
(On how it came about that Utah State wanted him back on the team and in school)
“It was a blessing. I did everything that they asked of me. I did what it took to get back into the university. I took classes, I worked. It was a struggle, but it was all worth coming back. I appreciate the coaches, the Utah State organization, the fans, everyone for believing in me and letting me come back.”
(On where he spent time in jail)
“It was Utah.”
(On if he got his degree)
“Yes, I got my degree. It was my main goal of my life. I’ve always wanted to be there and my mother is proud of me for that.”
(On if he knew there was a chance to be reinstated to Utah State)
“Yes sir.”
(On how his workout went with the Rams)
“The workout was great. The coaches loved the way I was very detailed in my workout and my ball skills. It was just a great overall workout.”
(On if he’s been told about what his role will be)
“I’ll do whatever it takes. I’m a football player. I love everything – special teams, defense, it doesn’t matter. It’s up in the air. I’m just ready to get there and play some football.”
(On how much interaction he had with Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams during his workout)
“Me and Coach Gregg, we talked a lot. He told me the types of schemes they do and we fit it in very well. I’m happy that Coach believed in me. He’s a great coach. Obviously you guys know, he’s been in the league a very long time and I can’t wait to be a player for him.”
(On how he adapted from linebacker to safety so quickly)
“I love football, like I said. I’m willing to learn anything. That year off, it taught me a lot. I know football could be over in a matter of time, like that it could be over quick. My IQ is pretty good in football. It was a hard switch, I’m not even going to lie. It’s a hard switch going from linebacker to safety, but I’m easy to coach. Coach (Todd) Orlando believed in me up there at Utah State and he taught me very well.”
(On if he played free or strong safety)
“I played strong.”
(On if he thinks he can play free safety also)
“Yeah, I can play free. I’ve played free up there as well. I play a little bit of both.”
(On if working at the Edward Jones Dome motivated him on the field)
“Definitely. That’s what really motivated me, seeing myself working there and being around that field. I’ve done that since I was a younger kid, it’s just a dream come true. Every time I went to work, I always sat on the end of the field, and I looked at it like, ‘This could be my dream spot.’ Look where I’m at now.”
(On if he went to games when he was young)
“I didn’t really go to games but I always watched on TV.”
(On if he worked at the dome during Rams games)
“Cleanup wise, yes I cleaned up sometimes at the convention center. I was like a janitor there. I cleaned up.”
(On if he got to see any games while working)
“I didn’t really get to watch any games. We just stayed after cleaning up.”
(On cleaning up after Rams games)
“It was some work, I’m not going to lie. There’s a lot of cleaning up to do in that stadium.”
(On how he got the job)
“I went online, talked to the manager, and I went on an interview. I worked there every since then.”
(On what his family is eating today)
“Everything is being cooked right now. We’re going to go out to eat, and my family has been cooking as well. They’re waiting on this phone call (to end) so they can jump on me.”
(On where he’s going to go eat)
“I have no clue right now. What’s your favorite spot?”
(On if he had an idea of where he would be drafted)
“No, I had no clue. I was patiently waiting, me and my mom. I’m speechless, man. It was the greatest phone call I’ve ever gotten in my life and I was just so happy that Coach (Fisher) and Mr. (Rams GM Les) Snead called me. It was a great feeling. I had no clue.”
(On what Coach Fisher said to him on the phone)
“Get ready to be a Ram. I’m just so thankful. It’s going to be an emotional day.”
