NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jose Yearwood, S, Brown

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is your accurate height, weight and forty time?

Jose Yearwood:  6’1”, 226lbs, 4.5

TheFootballExpert.com:  Describe your game in three words or less.

Jose Yearwood:  Consistent, dependable, prepared. 

TheFootballExpert.com:  What do you feel is your greatest strength as a football player and what area do you feel you need to improve in?

Jose Yearwood:  I am a student of the game. I know my assignments and have a good feel of what I am going to see from my opponent on game day. At times I lean on my size too much and I don’t get low in my tackles.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What NFL player do you do you think you compare favorably to? 

Jose Yearwood:  I am similar to Roy Williams in that I play well close to the line scrimmage and physical at the point of attack, but I think I am very good in coverage because of my experience playing at corner.

TheFootballExpert.com:  How instrumental was Head Coach Phil Estes in your progression?

Jose Yearwood:  My high school head coach Bill Vonada helped me immensely. He was Christian man and he really worked hard to be a good coach which inspired me to work harder to be the best player I could be. My college coach Phil Estes is a real fiery guy who got me excited to play the game. My positions coach Abbott Burrell helped me to progress as a DB and helped me learn to play two positions at a high level.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What have former college teammates now in the NFL told you about preparing for the league? 

Jose Yearwood:  I only know of one, Zak DeOssie, and he said you have to be willing to work harder than ever to perfect your craft. That means a lot coming from him since he was an extremely hard worker while here at Brown.

TheFootballExpert.com:  When you get your first professional paycheck what is the first thing you will buy?

Jose Yearwood:  Nothing, I am putting that money in the bank. I’m not real flashy, so only something I need.

TheFootballExpert.com:  How will you be preparing for the NFL Draft?

Jose Yearwood:  I am going to continue to do the workout I did to prepare for my pro day, but also I will concentrate on field drills. This will be the first in like 8 years that I am not playing spring football so I don’t want to get rusty.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Do you have any goals in mind when it comes to the NFL Draft?

Jose Yearwood:  I just want the opportunity to play in the NFL. I don’t care where I go. I just want someone to give me the chance and I know they won’t regret it.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is the one thing you will most miss at college?

Jose Yearwood:  I am going to miss my teammates/friends and everyone being on a similar schedule. In the real world everyone is doing their own thing so it can be difficult seeing people.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Where is the best place to get a bite to eat in Providence?

Jose Yearwood:  Joe’s American Bar and Grille, great foot. Capital Grille is nice too.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What was your favorite college course and why?

Jose Yearwood:  I like Corporate Finance because of my Professor and its relevance to the real world. I also enjoyed my Roman History II course, very interesting.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Any pregame rituals?  Food?  Music?

Jose Yearwood:  I like to get the stadium early, I like to go on the field and throw the ball around with a teammate. I don’t eat much before a game and as for music I got to listen some southern hip hop like TI, Ludacris, Pastor Troy, etc.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is something football fans may not know about you?

Jose Yearwood:  I love history, all the extracurricular reading I do is historical.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Do you read mock drafts or listen to what draft experts have to say?

Jose Yearwood:  I’ve looked at some drafts sites to see what there saying about me.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Definitely just to see what they think about certain players. I think they work hard but at times don’t really know what they’re talking about. Also the word “intangibles” is thrown around a bit much.

Jose Yearwood:   I am Legend was a great movie and very believable.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What do you plan to do once your playing career is over?

Jose Yearwood:  I would like to either work on Wall Street because of the competitive atmosphere or settle down and coach high school football. It kind of depends on how old I am when that is the case. Broadcasting would be of interest to me as well.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions and good luck!