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Draft 2014 - Walter Powell Interview (WR, Murray State)"Playing on the FCS level humbled me and ignited a fire inside of me"
For the fourth straight year, Footballamericain.com proposes a serie of NFL Prospects Interviews from all over the US.
Murray State Wide Receiver Walter Powell may have high expectations for the 2014 NFL Draft after a breakout Senior season.
Walter Powell: I prepared for the event by training in Atlanta Georgia for 2 months at Georgia Training Alliance, trying to perfect the drills that I would have to perform at the combine. I would have to say that I had an average performance at the Combine, but I believe that I put in a great performance at my pro day.
Footballamericain.com: You just left Murray States after 4 years playing for the Racers. What have been your best memories and achievements there?
Walter Powell: Catching the game winning TD against Missouri State my senior year with 12 seconds on the clock. My favorite achievement has been breaking a 42 year old record for most school receiving yards.
Footballamericain.com: You own school records for the most receiving yards, touchdownsTouchdown (TD)
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Walter Powell: I feel like they are very solid numbers, and that I can feel comfortable with them not being broken for a while. I have no regrets at all about not playing at the FBS level, because playing on the FCS level humbled me and ignited a fire inside of me, to want to succeed more.
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Walter Powell: Yes, I take a lot of repetition at fielding punts and kickoffs so that it will become second nature to me during the games. And yes, I do believe that these skills will be an advantage to me in the draft.
Footballamericain.com: In September 2013, you had an amazing day against Missouri St., having 155 yards and 4 receiving TDs, plus 151 yards and a score in kick return. Can you say a few words about this game, when you were literally unstoppable?
Walter Powell: I was just in a zone during that game. I felt like every time I touched the ball, I couldn't be stopped.
Footballamericain.com: How would you qualify your game? What are your main strengths and weaknesses?
Walter Powell: My main strengths are making the first guy miss and getting upfield for positive yardage. I feel that my route running ability can always improve, especially at the next level.
Walter Powell: I would tell them to take a look at how I did against Florida State in my junior year, or how I did against Missouri my senior year.
Footballamericain.com: As a WR, what have been your favorite and least favorite moments on a Football Field?
Walter Powell: My favorite moment was beating our rival Jacksonville State, breaking a long losing streak against them. My least favorite moment was losing against Southeast Missouri in double overtime.
Footballamericain.com: Who was your favorite WR to watch growing up?
Walter Powell: Randy Moss.
Footballamericain.com: And currently, what NFL player do you think you compare favorably to?
Walter Powell: Jeremy Maclin.
Walter Powell: Of course ! They had the great Isaac Bruce and Tory Holt.
Footballamericain.com: Your brother played in the NFL. Brandon Williams was selected in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft by the 49ers en 2006. Has he been important to you in the way you managed your career?
Walter Powell: Yes, because he has guided me along the whole path, through my college career and with the process in transitioning to the NFL.
Footballamericain.com: Did he give you any advice before the NFL Combine?
Walter Powell: Yes, he told me to be calm and “be you.”
Footballamericain.com: When you get your first professional paycheck, what is the first thing you will buy?
Walter Powell: I plan on saving most of my money early on.
Footballamericain.com: What would be your plan after Football?
Walter Powell: Be a receivers coach.
Footballamericain.com: Tell us about your hobbies when you are off the field?
Walter Powell: I love playing video games and spending time with my friends.
Footballamericain.com: A question for the French public: If I told you “France”, what comes to your mind?
Walter Powell: French Toast.
Footballamericain.com: Football is developing progressively in France and our Elite championship is attracting more and more ex NCAA DIV I players. Were you aware of this trend?
Walter Powell: No I was not.
Footballamericain.com: Thanks a lot for your time and wish you all the best for the coming draft. Any means to follow you through the internet?
Walter Powell: @SpeedKillz9 on both Twitter and Instagram.