Name: Rashadeen Atai Byrd Jr
School: Shenandoah University
Position: RB
Height: 5-10
Weight: 205
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
This season I set four goals, two team goals and two personal goals. The team goals I set were 1. Win an ODAC championship, 2. Beat our previous years record by any means necessary. We came up short on ODAC but we did beat our previous years record. The personal goals were 1. Break the all time rushing TD record, 2. Break the all time TD record. Both of those I was able to accomplish.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
That I’m a leader but not one of words more so of lead by how I played. Also, that I’m always willing to give advice and help we’re only as strong as our weakest link so in my mind everyone has to know what to do so we can be successful. Lastly, that lm a hard worker and that I’m willing to do anything to help the team win.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I look at film I look for any inconsistencies that I had the previous week so I can try to knock those out during practice. When it comes to studying the other team I generally look for any type of tells or certain ways players do things on certain types of plays.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I feel like my vision, patience, and burst are what separates me from others. I’ve always felt that one cut is all you need to get down field and that the first person to make contact can’t bring you down. When I was younger I really tried to model my game after Le’Veon Bell and Saquon Barkley. The mixture of patience and explosion with good vision is almost an art form in my eyes and I really wanted to merge the two together.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
This off-season I plan on working to get stronger, faster, and more explosive. Currently working out 6 days out of the week to try and achieve this.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
Hard work, dedication, level headedness, and persistence.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
If you take your chance on me I’ll give you everything I have and more you won’t be disappointed I’ll make sure of that.
