Keldon Hampton (June 6, 2008)

N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
K.H.:  I started playing at the age of 10.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
K.H.:  I would have to say Texas
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
K.H.:  I don't have one.
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
K.H.:  Yes, it's Brandon Jacobs from the N.Y. Giants.
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
K.H.:  No
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
K.H.:  I don't know when, but UTEP gave me my first offer.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
K.H.:  3
 
N2FL:  Is there a school that hasn't offered you that you would like to see do so?
 
K.H.:  No sir.
 
N2FL:  What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools?
 
K.H.:  I don't want to be too far away from my Family. If it is a good program for me to become a better person and get my education, then I am good to go.
 
N2FL:  Who are the schools currently on your list for consideration? Any leader(s)?
 
K.H.:  There is Arkansas, LSU, Texas, Texas Tech, Kansas State and Kansas.
 
N2FL:  Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
 
K.H.:  UTEP, Arkansas, Texas, Texas Tech, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and LSU
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
K.H.:  Running Back
 
N2FL:  Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
 
K.H.:  Yes: Texas, Texas Tech, Kansas State, Kansas, LSU and Oklahoma State
 
N2FL:  What do you feel are some of your playing strengths?
 
K.H.:  I'm a good power runner and I can block very nice.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
K.H.:  my speed and strength
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
K.H.:  If they feel like that is what needs to be done for me to get better I will take that.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
K.H.:  I am getting to that.
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
K.H.:  Passing all my classes, working hard on the field getting better and finishing my senior year off strong.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
K.H.:  I have not heard any.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a time frame as to when you would like to commit?
 
K.H.:  Maybe in the late fall.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending the same school?
 
K.H.:  No
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
K.H.:  God, Mom, Dad