Beckett Football – August 2019

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Any players you’re looking forward to playing against?


“Kind of everybody. Reggie Ragland and I have been doing a


lot of talking. We see them twice in Kansas City.”


What players still at Alabama should collectors watch


out for the next couple years?


“One is too hard! One that’s not obvious is Brian Robinson,


running back number 24. He’s the next one. Th e dude is 230


and runs a legit 4.4. He doesn’t get as much attention as he should,


but he will have a breakout year.”


Would you rather rush for a lot of yards or a lot of


touchdowns?


“I would rather have yards than touchdowns. Yards are more


production, but with touchdowns you could have just been close to


the endzone.”


DANIEL JONES,


QB, GIANTS


What’s something people don’t know about you?


“I have three siblings that all play college sports.”


Favorite junk food?


“Bojangles, four-piece supreme combo.”


What have the coaches told you about why they decided


to draft you?


“Th at I was consistent through the draft process, and my experi-


ence playing football in a system where I was asked to process


information and to think. Really understanding football was a plus


for me. Hopefully that translates. Obviously it’s a challenge to learn


a pro playbook for anyone.”


What it excites you most about playing with Saquon


Barkley?


“I’m really excited. Obviously he’s a tremendous talent. When a


guy can run it and catch it, and everything he can do, will help any


off ense and quarterback a whole lot.”


How did you feel like you grew this past season?


“Just playing more and getting more experience. You see things a


little quicker and make quicker decisions.”


What have you gotten from meeting Eli Manning so far?


“He’s been really good so far, just being up there with him a few


days this week. He’s had a lot of success for a long time. I’m looking


forward to learning from him.”


What cards of yours this weekend have you thought were


cool or unique?


“I like the ones in the Duke uniform.”


Did you realize college cards were such a big deal?


“I think it is. Having the Duke logo adds to it and makes it look better.”


What all-time player would you most want to be on a


football card with?


“Maybe Peyton Manning or Tom Brady.”


Any players you’re looking forward to playing against?


“Just the guys I looked up to—Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and a


lot of those guys.”


What rookie would you choose to build a Rookie Card col-


lection of?


“Probably Ryan Finley. He’s a guy I’ve really gotten to know during


the draft process. He’s going to be good.”


What will you miss most about college football?


“Just living with my teammates and my friends. Whether you’re


in a dorm or a house, coming home and just hanging out with your


teammates is something I’ll miss.”

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