Nathan Mayfield (June 3, 2008)

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
N.M.:  I started when I was in 4th grade. I was around 9-10 years old I believe.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
N.M.:  I would have to say Cal Berkeley and Hawaii.
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
N.M.:  Not really, I fallow the New Orleans Saints since most of my family is from there.
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
N.M.:  Adrian Peterson: hard-worker and goes full-speed.
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
N.M.:   Kind of just fell into it.
 
N2FL:  Who was your first scholarship offer?
 
N.M.:  It was from the Arizona Wildcats.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
N.M.:  Right now I have six from Colorado, Arizona State, Arizona, Washington State, California and Nebraska.
 
N2FL:  Is there a school that hasn't offered you that you would like to see do so?
 
N.M.:   Yes there is: Hawaii and Oregon. I believe that Oregon will offer, I'm just waiting.
 
N2FL:  What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools?
 
N.M.:  Cal because I know I can play, it is close to family, I love their defense and how it is set up. And the EXCITEMENT that they bring to the game.
 
N2FL:  Who are the schools currently on your list for consideration? Any leader(s)?
 
N.M.:  Cal and Colorado
 
N2FL:  Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
 
N.M.:  I think it's the Arizona Wildcats. They are trying hard.
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
N.M.:  So far Cal wants me at linebacker, I am ready to learn a great position.
 
N2FL:  What position would you prefer to play?
 
N.M.:  With their (Cal) defense either one (OLB/DE), because at linebacker I can also put my hand down for defensive end.
 
N2FL:  Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
 
N.M.:  Cal, Hawaii, Oregon and Colorado
 
N2FL:  What do you feel are some of your playing strengths?
N.M.:  My speed. I've heard that my first three-steps are unstoppable. I have that little punch that will get me through with my speed.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
N.M.:  Getting a 3.5 or above and trying to make myself smarter and stronger.
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
N.M.:  I don't like it at all. I want to hurry and get on the field and show what I have so I can take a position.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
N.M.:  Yes I would like to major in Technology.
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
N.M.:  Keep my grades together and show that I am one of the baddest players that anybody has seen in this Valley.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a time frame as to when you would like to commit?
 
N.M.:  Around February, the usual time. I want to see some colleges and make sure I make the right decision.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending the same school?
 
N.M.:  Not really, everybody has come to me.
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
N.M.:  My Father and my Grandpa