Patrick Nkwopara (June 3, 2008)

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
P.N.:  I started  at 12
 
N2FL:  Who was your first scholarship offer?
 
P.N.:  Texas
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
P.N.:  I have 1
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
P.N.:  Texas Longhorns
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
P.N.:  Baltimore Ravens
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
P.N.:  Ray Lewis
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
P.N.:   The great ones wore it.
 
N2FL:  You committed to Texas in February, why did you decide to end your recruitment so early?
 
P.N.:   I felt like a part of their family.
 
N2FL:  What were some of the considerations when choosing your school?
 
P.N.:  It was the education.
 
N2FL:  Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment?
 
P.N.:  Yes, Kansas and Arkansas
 
N2FL:  Who was your lead recruiter at Texas?
 
P.N.:  Coach Bruce Chambers
 
N2FL:  Despite your pledge to the Longhorns, will you take any "official visits" anywhere else?
 
P.N.:  No
 
N2FL:  Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Longhorns, and what was it about Texas that ultimately sold you on them?
 
P.N.:  Yes, it was Iowa.
 
N2FL:  What do you view as some of your playing strengths?
 
P.N.:  my speed, strength and awareness
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
P.N.:  my footwork
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
P.N.:  Weakside Linebacker and Strong Safety
 
N2FL:  Where does Texas plan on playing you?
 
P.N.:  Linebacker
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
P.N.:  I have no problem with redshirting.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
P.N.:  Pharmacy
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
P.N.:  My goals are to win a state title.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
P.N.:  None really.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending Texas with you?
 
P.N.:  No
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
P.N.:  My Mother