Name: Kumi Sarpong Jr
School: University of the Cumberlands
Position: DE
Height: 5-10
Weight: 255
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
For my final season, the goals that I set for myself was to become MSC-All Conference Player, beat the career sack record at my school, become All-American, and getting to the playoffs. I ended up accomplishing getting Second-Team MSC All-Conference and beating the sack record which was Previously 22 with 26 Sacks for my career.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My Coaches and Teammates will say I am a very competitive player FOR SURE.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I study film, I used to always pay attention of the tendencies of an Offensive Linemen. For example, how he pass blocks, how he run blocks, what steps does he take, how high or low he shoots his hands or does he mix it up. Additionally, I started paying attention to formations and seeing what run or pass plays to expect from it.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
First and Foremost, I am 5’10 so I am undersized for my position but my desire to learn, pay attention to detail, be my very worst critic, and be coachable I say separates myself from other prospects at my position
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I’ve been working out 5 times a week since my season ended to keep myself in the up most shape
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
My hustle on the field. The drive to just make the play or make sure I do my job for someone else to make the play. Be communicating on the field and on the sidelines. A fast thinker and learning to adjust my game throughout the entirety of the game. My move-set I can utilize finesse and power moves so then don’t know what to expect from me. Off the field I am not one to cause any havoc off the field. I know my responsibility as a football player to stay focused and keep my out of trouble. I hear stories all the times of how college and NFL players ruined their careers because they just couldn’t stay out of trouble. I love football too much to just ruin it over something avoidable.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
I am going to be ready work the moment I come in through that door. I am very much confident in my abilities as player to help any team win. I know how to play my role whether that be starter or rotational player. I don’t ever get comfortable and always looking for ways to become the best version of myself. Your getting someone that loves the game of football and is striving to be game wrecker on a football team.