 NFL Draft
Prospect
Interview: Martail Burnett, DE, Utah
by Michael Abromowitz,
4/18/08. Martail Burnett may be one of the most
versatile defensive ends I have seen in a long time. It could be
the fact that he is a former safety who gained 50 lbs and moved to
defensive end. Burnett, who was a first team All-Mountain West
Conference member, should get some looks in the later rounds of the
draft based on his athletic ability alone. Every team tries to
find that speedy pass rusher.
TheFootballExpert.com: What
is your accurate height, weight and forty time?
Martail
Burnett: 6’3’’, 259, 4.72
TheFootballExpert.com: Describe
your game in three words or
less.
Martail
Burnett: Smart, fast, aggressive
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?
Martail
Burnett: Very coachable, good field intellect. I need to
improve on my motor (keep going to the ball).
TheFootballExpert.com: What
NFL player do you do you think you
compare favorably to?
Martail
Burnett: Simeon Rice and Jevon Kearse
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TheFootballExpert.com: Who
is the best player you have faced
during your college football career?
Martail Burnett: I don’t feel
like I’ve played against anyone who stood out or matched my competitive
level yet.
TheFootballExpert.com: What
is your greatest football moment to
date?
Martail Burnett: My interception return for 55
yards against TCU
TheFootballExpert.com: Did
you have a favorite pro team growing
up? Favorite player?
Martail Burnett: My favorite
team was and still is the 49ers but I have no favorite player.
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TheFootballExpert.com: How
instrumental was Coach Whittingham in your
progression?
Martail
Burnett: Coach Whit was really helpful in
guiding me and assisting me on how to play on the D-line.
TheFootballExpert.com: What
have former college teammates now
in the NFL told you about preparing for the league?
Martail
Burnett: To stay in shape and work towards
mini camp because it’s really important.
TheFootballExpert.com: When
you get your first professional
paycheck what is the first thing you will buy?
Martail
Burnett: I will put a down payment on a home.
TheFootballExpert.com: How
have you been preparing for the NFL
Draft?
Martail
Burnett: Lifting weights, running, staying in shape. My goal
is to stay strong and maintain my weight but lose some body fat at the
same time.
TheFootballExpert.com: Do
you have any goals in mind when it comes to the NFL
Draft?
Martail
Burnett: Not really except to be drafted. Just being drafted
would be a huge blessing.
TheFootballExpert.com: What
is the one thing you will most miss at college?
Martail
Burnett: I will miss my teammates and running
out of the tunnel at game time with them.
TheFootballExpert.com: Where
is the best place to get a bite to
eat in Salt Lake City?
Martail
Burnett: Crown Burger
TheFootballExpert.com: What
was your favorite college course
and why?
Martail
Burnett: I don’t have a favorite course. My overall major,
criminal based Sociology, was exciting.
TheFootballExpert.com: Any
pregame rituals? Food?
Music?
Martail
Burnett: I pray and listen to gospel music.
TheFootballExpert.com: What
is
something football fans may not
know about you?
Martail
Burnett: I hate spiders.
TheFootballExpert.com: Do
you
read mock drafts or listen to
what draft experts have to say?
Martail
Burnett: Sometimes, but not realy.
TheFootballExpert.com: What
was the last good movie you saw?
Martail
Burnett: Rambo
TheFootballExpert.com: What
do
you plan to do once your playing
career is over?
Martail
Burnett: Coach high school football.
TheFootballExpert.com: Thanks
for taking the time to answer some questions and good luck!
Martail
Burnett: Thank you.
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