EMQB Interview: D.J. Wolfe

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Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL

NFL Draft prospect D.J. Wolfe not only plays the game of football better than most, he also understands it more than the next guy. Having worked three different positions with the Oklahoma Sooners, he knows what each player should be doing. D.J. eventually found a home at safety where he had an outstanding senior season with 87 tackles and four interceptions as OU advanced to the Fiesta Bowl. With his Senior Bowl, Scouting Combine and Pro Day behind him, D.J. took some time to talk about his NFL future.

Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), D.J. Wolfe (NFL Draft prospect)

• 0:25 – Relaxing and waiting for the 2008 NFL Draft
• 0:50 – Workouts and interviews are complete
• 1:18 – Difficult and quick transition from a Fiesta Bowl loss to Draft prep
• 2:09 – Meeting and getting to know fellow athletes at the Senior Bowl
• 2:33 – Other than a disappointing 40, Scouting Combine performance was solid
• 3:13 – Familiarity of surroundings makes Pro Day more comfortable for most
• 3:42 – Ideal playing weight is around 205
• 4:07 – Diversity, playing three positions at Oklahoma
• 4:35 – Most comfortable at safety and being in on every play
• 4:52 – Pre-Draft rankings — “One team needs to fall in love with you”
• 5:55 – Some teams have shown a particular interest
• 6:43 – Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith and Deion Sanders were favorites
• 7:16 – Knowledge of the game is his greatest asset to offer an NFL team
• 8:32 – NFL Draft prep has been a once in a lifetime experience

Links: NFL.com/Draft, SoonerSports.com

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