NFL Draft Interview | Moe Petrus, UConn

Moe Petrus Interview

Moe, what are your big plans in the coming months leading up to the NFL Draft?
For the months leading up the draft i’ll be out in California working out a velocity facility. Focusing on getting stronger and faster and rehabbing any and all nagging injuries from the season. My weight will be closely monitored i’ll be trying to get my body fat % down while still keeping my weight up.

What do you feel is your greatest strength and greatest weakness on the football field?
My greatest strengths on the football field I think are my awareness and ability to make calls and get the line in the proper protection schemes. I’m a smart player and play well within the system doing my job as best I can. I think one of my biggest weaknesses has been my strength I know how to use my strength but I’m working on getting much stronger especially upper body strength.

You have experience at both guard and center, what type of role do you see yourself playing on an NFL squad?
I see myself in the nfl as a center/backup guard. having the year of guard under my belt has been helpful to me. Being versatile is always and asset in the league. But I think that I’m better suited to play center at the next level.

Any regrets during your college football career?
I wouldn’t say I really have any regrets per say, I would have liked to work harder throughout my time at UConn but regardless of how hard you work you can always work harder.

You are the type of player who enjoys laying a good hit on opposing defenders, who has been the best defensive player you have ever faced?
I can’t really say who has been the best defensive player I’ve faced, there have been so many phenomenal players in my 4 years. I think that this year Derek Wolfe was probably one of the toughest guys I played against. He’s a load to move and he’s strong as well.

Do you feel the fact that you’ll be 26 in Feb hurts or helps your draft stock?
I don think it hurts my draft stock at all, last year the eagles drafted a Canadian out of Baylor Danny Watkins in the first round who was 26. I think if anything it actually helps my stock I’m more mature I know what I’m playing for I approach everyday with a serious attitude and stay out of trouble off the field.

What could we catch Moe Petrus doing on an off day?
On the seldom off days I do have, I like to eat, I’m a big foodie I like trying all different kinds of foods, especially food trucks, I’ve been limited with my pre draft diet however. I also like to play chess, I try to get a game going every chance I have.

Best part about playing for UConn?
Best part of playing for UConn for sure has been the people I’ve met along the way, from teammates to fans, to coaches all across the board I’ve met some great people and was very pleased with my decision to go to uconn.