Name: Amani Bledsoe
School: Oklahoma
Position: DL
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 285
Q: What goals did you accomplish heading into your final collegiate season?
I became a more vocal leader and gained maturity in different levels of my game. I also was able to lead by example.
Q: What would your coaches say about the type of player you are?
They say I am a very coachable and dependable player.
Q: When you are studying film, what do you focus on to improve your game?
I focus on things I do wrong and correct them. I also try to expose weaknesses in my enemies’ game and study their tendencies inside and out. I also watch for people that do things correctly and with efficiency and learn from them.
Q: What separates you from the other players at your position?
I care about the work I put in and want to be the most efficient player possible. I hate to lose more than I love winning. I also carry a great mindset on and off the field. I don’t have off the field issues and I am a player a coach can depend on 1st through 3rd down. I am a hybrid player.
Q: How will you train and prepare this offseason for the draft or other pro opportunities?
I will continue to trust the process and work hard as I prepare for this once in a lifetime opportunity. I will improve my game in various ways and am just looking to get better each day and keep moving forward in everything I do.
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 a very versatile player who can play downs 1 through 3. I play with great technique and firmly believe in being the most efficient player I can be with that technique. Off the field I will not create any drama or have off the field issues. I also love to compete so that is something I look forward to in everything I do in life no matter how big or small it is.
Q: What is your final pitch or sell to NFL and other pro league scouts?
Like above I am a very versatile player who is not afraid to play the run or pass. I can do 1st 2nd and 3rd down. I am a hybrid player who can play multiple technique from DT to DE. I always put the team first and will do what ever it takes to win.