Name: Grant Roberts
School: University of Delaware
Position: Defensive Line
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 285
Q: What were some of your goals heading into your final collegiate season?
My main goal heading into my senior season was to help guide our team to a playoff berth. Not having made the playoffs since 2010, I wanted to be apart of the team that got Delaware Football back to its winning ways. Unfortunately we were not able to make that happen, but we defiantly helped build towards that goal.
Q: If you could describe your style of play in 3 words, what would they be?
Physical, Strong, Smart.
Q: How will you train and prepare this offseason for the draft or other pro opportunities?
This offseason, I have been working on getting stronger, having quicker feet, and working on my pass rush ability.
Q: When you are studying film, what do you focus on or look for?
When watching film, I always try to find anything to give me an advantage. I try to look at the offensive lineman’s stance and any tendencies they have that helps tells me what they are doing.
Q: What separates you from the other players at your position?
What separates me from the other players at my position is my knowledge of the game, and knowledge and experience in both a 4-3 and 3-4 defensive schemes.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
One is my strengths is my ability to learn quickly and on the fly. I am also versatile and have played every position along the d-line.
Q: What is your final pitch or sell to NFL and other pro league scouts?
NFL Scouts will find out that I am a team first guy, I’m willing to do whatever it takes in order to win. I am also a fierce competitor that will bring the best out of everyone around me.
