Name: Jacob Ray
School: Waldorf University
Position: LB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 215

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

The main goal for the 2022 season was to win a conference championship but had fell short in the end. As a team we had accomplished being ranked 22nd during the season which was the first in school history. Overall I had a great season with 3 sacks and a handful of tackles to help this season finish strong.

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

I believe they would say I have a very competitive and ambitious mindset towards playing the game of football. I would say that they see my hard work and focus when it comes to practice, film, game-plan, and game time. My teammates would say I built personal relationships with them in order to make sure they are always in the right mental state for any adversity along with supporting them.

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

I focus on lineman tendencies, running back styles of run, personnel, and key plays during down and distance. I would say I have a great skill in playing smart football in order to Help my teammates be a great position as well as doing my job on the field.

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

The separation from me and other pro prospects would be that I would outworks and overcome any adversity in my path. No matter what I have the ability to play fast physical and ambitious on the field. I use great leverage along with being a tactical player. If a team would to choose me they would get a resilient hard working player who could perform at the highest level and someone who puts the team first before anything.

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

My off-season training plan consists of circuit training and conditioning. I have some of the best trainers in San Diego who have played football at the highest levels that love me as their own. I will be training Monday through Sunday with weekdays being circuit training lifts and weekends being speed/agility.

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

My strengths would be my speed, footwork, hands, and being a sure tackler. I’m able to recognize plays, tendencies, and use my head to put myself in the best positions possible to make plays.

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

I believe that football has fallen away from choosing people who can ball at a high level no matter height or weight accolades. I’m not the tallest or the biggest, but I will continue to get stronger, faster, and bigger. I will be the correct person to choose for a team because I’m highly motivated and have a motor to keep outperforming others. If you see any chance in giving me a shot, I can guarantee you will be getting a person intends to make an impact on football and the world!