DaJuan Morgan Interview
by Luke Paul Chandler
Contributing Reporter Scott Porter talks to former NC State safety and early entrant to the 2008 NFL Draft DaJuan Morgan.
By Scott Porter
Scott Porter: What are your current measurements?
DaJuan Morgan: I come in at 6′1″ 200 lbs and run the 40 in the 4.4 range.
Scott Porter: What do you feel are your biggest strengths?
DaJuan Morgan: I work hard, I pay attention to detail, even the little things. I have excellent range, I am a hard hitter and a playmaker who learns very quickly.
Scott Porter: What is your biggest football accomplishment?
DaJuan Morgan: I would have to say one of the best things while I was playing was beating our rival, North Carolina.
Scott Porter: What is an NFL team getting in DaJuan Morgan?
DaJuan Morgan: They are getting a playmaker who has good range, tackles well, fills holes nicely and attacks the ball in the air.
Scott Porter: What would you like to improve on most at the next level?
DaJuan Morgan: My coverage skills.
Scott Porter: Is there an NFL player that reminds you of yourself?
DaJuan Morgan: People say I remind them of Bob Sanders or Sean Taylor.
Scott Porter: Who has been the biggest influence on you during your college football career?
DaJuan Morgan: My mom has been my biggest influence.
Scott Porter: What made your decide to declare early for the draft?
DaJuan Morgan: I felt I was ready to go, it was time for me to move on to the next level.
Scott Porter: What will you be doing to prepare for the NFL now in the off-season?
DaJuan Morgan: I have been training at API in Arizona, I will continue that.
Scott Porter: What are your goals for the NFL?
DaJuan Morgan: I want to last in the NFL a long time. I want to be a key player for a long time as well as make an impact right from the start.
Scott Porter: Where do you expect to be drafted?
DaJuan Morgan: Day 1.
Scott Porter: Did you have a favorite team as a kid?
DaJuan Morgan: I was always a die hard Miami Dolphins team.
Scott Porter: What are your hobbies off the field?
DaJuan Morgan: My hobbies off the field include fishing, bowling and shooting pool.
Email Scott at blitzingdog3@mchsi.com