DaJuane Collins Interview

Written by Curt Popejoy on 01/12/2010

Toledo running back DeJuane Collins is currently preparing himself for his offseason workouts and the NFL draft. DeJuane was nice enough to take a few minutes with us to answer some questions. here they are...

Curt: What are your accurate measurements (height, weight & 40 time)?
DaJuane: 5'10", 215, 4.5

Curt: What areas of your game transfer best to the NFL?
DaJuane: Ability to run between tackles and find holes, catching the football out of the backfield and pass protection.

Curt: What things do you hope to improve on?
DaJuane: General knowledge of the game and 40 time

Curt: What role do you see for yourself on an NFL team?
DaJuane: Special teams and some playing time at RB

Curt: Who was your favorite NFL team growing up?
DaJuane: Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars

Curt: Who was the best player you went up against in college?
DaJuane: Larry English when he played at NIU

Curt: Is there a player in the NFL we can look at that compares to your playing style?
DaJuane: Brian Westbrook. Not a super fast guy but has ability to make the big play time after time.

Curt: Any other players at Toledo readers should know about for the upcoming draft?
DaJuane: Stephen Williams-WR, Barry Church-SS, Alex Steigerwald-K

Curt: OK, DaJuane you have the whole NFL reading why should they take a shot on DaJuane Collins?
DaJuane: I am a hard-working guy who loves to play football. There isn't anyhing I won't do to help my team win. I feel that I am a great teammate and will do whatever my coaches tell me.

Curt: DeJuane we here at draftboardinsider.com wish you all the best and we really appreciate you taking a few minutes to talk to us today. Good luck and we can't wait to see you play on Sundays!

Last Edited: 01/12/2010