Name: Adam Barry
School: University of Oregon
Position: P
Height: 6-6
Weight: 225

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

One of my goals was to grow mentally. I believe that mental prep is very important for a kicker or punter and to have that strong mental is key for a great punter! Also I wanted to mature as a punter and realize that even after a bad kick, that the next one was going to be great and not think about that last kick! I also think that that is what makes a punter great, is to focus on that next ball!

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

I believe that my coaches and teammates would say that I am a very positive and down to earth person! Also that I am a leader on and off the field and love helping everyone out in a certain way whether that be mentally or physically! I believe that they would say that I also bring the energy on game day, you know hyping up my teammates on the sideline on big plays or encouraging them on bad plays! But when my time on the field is coming or before a punt is coming up I am locked in and just preparing for this next punt and I am completely focused on this specific play!

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

For a kicker or punter there is not as much film to watch as let’s say a quarterback or DB but when I watch film I will always watch my steps, my drop, and my swing! There are a lot of little details that play a huge role in that big punt but I will always analyze everything in my operation and make sure that everything is the same every time! I believe that is important in consistency as a punter, to have the same operation every time!

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

I believe what separates me from other prospects is my size, my leg, and my different punts! You don’t see many 6’6 punters that are athletic and have a huge leg like I believe I have with a effortless swing. Also I like to think punting is like golfing you know you have different clubs for different spots on the field. I believe that I have a few different clubs in my bag whether that be a 60 yard bomb or a 40 yard pin inside the 5. I am also a very good directional punter and I think that is nice to have because you don’t want any returns which I didn’t have many this past season. As a punter you want to eliminate the returner and pin a team back! I would also say my work ethic is very good and I will always out work somebody either in the gym or on the field. But I believe that I have all the qualities to compete and get ahead of other prospects!

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

I am going to train with a great punting and kicking coach (oneononekicking) in Alabama for as long as it takes for me to get an opportunity at the NFL! I have room to grow with my distance and hang time as I become more constant with my training and preparation. There coaching is great and have a unbelievable plan for strength, consistency, and even the mental prep! I believe that they will get me right and get me ready for the next level!

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

As I said earlier I believe that I am a positive and down to earth person and will bring positive energy to a team that signs me! I will also bring competitiveness and try and be the best at anything I do! I will also bring encouragement to my teammates and coaches on and off the field!

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

My final pitch would be take a chance on me and you will not regret it! I believe that I will bring a lot to the table not only at my position but on and off the field! But for punting I assure you that I will be the best of the best God willingly and will work harder than anyone else on my craft and come to work daily ready to get to it and get better! I will bring that energy daily and encourage teammates to bring the same in the weight room and on the field! I will also hold my teammates accountable and make sure everyone is on the same page and that is to win a championship! Take a chance on me you will NOT regret it!