Myles Pierce Profile & Interview
- Apr 20, 2018
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 22, 2018
Dear World
When you think Linebacker, i want you to think Myles Pierce. In 3 years time, when you think Linebacker, you will automatically think of Myles Pierce because he will be one of the best in the NFL.
Name: Myles Pierce
Position: Linebacker
College: The Citadel
Hometown: Daphne, Alabama
Class: Senior
Height: 6'0
Weight: 225lb
Senior Bowl Invitee: Yes
Combine Participant: No
40 Time: 4.75 Seconds
Career Stats
2015
2016
2017
What you need to know
Brother is Michael Pierce, NT for the Baltimore Ravens
Farther played in the Senior Bowl as a Running Back in 1990
Has a job offer from one of the big four accountancy firms already
One of the most productive linebackers in the FCS 2016 & 2017
Great Potential & Upside
Played well against good opposition (Clemson) in November 2017
Downhill Thumper, Great Tackler
Physical, no size limitations
Sideline to sideline player
Intelligent, great awareness and play recognition
Interview
Q. Only 1 week left till the Draft, are you excited or nervous?
A. I dont think im necessarily nervous, but anxious to get this part started and to know where i'll land
Q. Where will you be Draft weekend?
A. I'll be in Charleston, SC watching the Draft. I'm still in school finishing my degree here.
Q. How has the build up to the Draft been for you personally, have achieved everything you wanted?
A. The build up has been great from the Senior Bowl to my Pro Day. I always feel i could have done some things better.
Q. Which team (if you can say) has shown the most interest in you?
A. I am interested in all teams that are interested in me
Q. When you get your first big NFL paycheck, what will be the first thing you'll buy?
A. The first thing i'll boy would probably stick, i want that money to grow
Q. Who else from the Citadel should we expect to see drafted next weekend?
A. You can expect to see Kailik Williams and Cam Jackson
Q. What is your first memory of watching Football?
A. First memory of watching Football when my parents took me to a Senior Bowl practice as a kid
Q. Who in your career has taught you most about the game?
A. My dad has defiantly taught me the most
Q. What is your first memory of playing Football?
A. When i was 6 or 7 the first time i felt like i hit somebody hard and the crowd reacted to it
Q. What is your biggest strength and if you have any, what is your biggest weakness?
A. Biggest strength is my physical play. I wouldn't say it necessarily a certain weakness, but you can always continue to watch extra film to play faster
Q. Which current NFL player do you try and emulate the most?
A. I try to take something from all the great defensive teams
Q. It would be awesome if you were drafted by a team playing in London this year, have you watched any of the games played in the UK and you like the idea of a more international game?
A. I haven't watched one yet, but i have been presented the opportunity to play in an international game.
We want to wish Myles the best of luck for this weekend and beyond. We will be keeping in touch with Myles to track his progress in the NFL.
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