Name: John Maldonado
School: Rowan University
Position: WR
Height: 6-1
Weight: 220

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

I set out to be an all conference first team player for two years in a row. I set out and accomplished on leading my conference in every receiving stat. I also set out and accomplished to score double digit touchdowns which resulted in a touchdown per game average.

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

My coaches and teammates would say I am one of the hardest workers, a natural leader or someone guys can follow and rally behind, and a very humble, team first guy. They would also say I am a hard nose physical player who will do whatever it takes to win.

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

Some of the main things I focus on when I’m studying film to start would be how the defense plays as a whole see what coverages they mostly run to understand where the holes will be. Then I move to the DBs to analyze each of them to understand their tendencies and what they like to do and what they don’t like to do or don’t do the best. I study to see how they move their feet what they do with their hands and how fluid their hips are. From there I begin I study myself and try to come up with the best possible game plan. I study myself with my feet and my hands and how I’m attacking the leverage of the db and how I’m gaining ground into their space and how I am firing my feet and using my hands to knock their hands down.

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

I think what separates me is my physicality and strong hands. I don’t shy away from using my body to make tough catches or to block for my teammates. I also think I have an elusiveness about me with or without the ball that people don’t expect.

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

My plan this off-season is to stay in the weight room and lift very often and to also stay out on the field to do field work drills and run routes along with sprint workouts to prepare myself. I have been progressing through a weight lifting program and speed and conditioning program in order to keep my body in shape for an opportunity.

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

I think the strengths and abilities I can bring to a team on the field would be a never quit lay it all on the line mentality. Along with strong hands and ball skills, a passion for blocking and a good run after catch guy. Off the field I am a great teammate willing to learn about my teammates and understand who they are where they come from to gain better team chemistry. I want everyone to succeed within the team as I am a team first guy. I also am very coachable and willing to learn a lot more to Better improve my game in anyway to help the team win more games.

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

I am from a small school and someone who plays for nothing else but the love of the game. I am a hard worker with what can be describe as an under dog mentality. I love a challenge and am willing to do whatever it takes to earn a spot on a team. I can bring great energy and focus to any team with the drive to win games on top of being a hard nose gritty football player.