{"id":19415,"date":"2017-04-27T08:30:01","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T12:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=19415"},"modified":"2017-04-26T23:18:01","modified_gmt":"2017-04-27T03:18:01","slug":"getting-know-concordia-strong-safety-nick-holshoe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2017\/04\/27\/getting-know-concordia-strong-safety-nick-holshoe\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to Know Concordia Strong Safety Nick Holshoe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nick Holshoe<\/strong><\/a> is a draft prospect from Concordia University Ann Arbor, a NAIA Division II school. Holshoe is a 6’0″ 198 pound strong safety who amassed over 380 tackles, 14 interceptions, five forced fumbles, and 42 pass breakups<\/a> during his college career. Despite those impressive numbers, he has largely gone under the radar because of the level of competition he faced. Holshoe knows he is a long shot to be drafted, but all he’s looking for is an opportunity to show his future team and fan base that he is the real deal and a legit prospect. Here is my interview to get to know more about Nick Holshoe.<\/p>\n

Getting to Know Concordia Strong Safety Nick Holshoe<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What Division I school was your top choice coming out of high school?<\/h3>\n

I got a few letters, but nothing concrete. Northern Illinois University showed me the most interest though.<\/p>\n

What has been the most difficult part of this process for you?<\/h3>\n

Probably has to be being underrated because I come from a small school. I went to the College Gridiron Showcase in Texas. I felt I was way better than most of those guys getting attention. The player they awarded MVP to only played like five snaps. I had more tackles in the game and played 80 snaps.<\/p>\n

What aspect of your game has improved the most since you played in your last college football game?<\/h3>\n

My speed. I’ve been making better reads. Doing 7-on-7 as well as a lot of defensive back footwork drills. I was never the finesse player, more of a big hit type of guy.<\/p>\n

Were you a vocal player or more of a lead by example type of guy?<\/h3>\n

Lead by example. I was a three-year captain. I was the hustle guy and harped on doing the right thing at the right time even when no one is looking.<\/p>\n

What teams have been in contact with you?<\/h3>\n

I’ve talked to around eight teams during the process including the Raiders, Chiefs, and Jets. The 49ers talked to me after a workout.\u00a0I was in contact with the Lions two weeks ago and have heard from the Jaguars.<\/p>\n

If the NFL doesn\u2019t work out would you be open to playing in the CFL?<\/h3>\n

I’m open to playing in the CFL if the right opportunity is available. My dream is to play in the NFL though. If everything falls into place, and I do end up in the CFL then that\u2019s God’s plan.<\/p>\n

When your football career comes to a close, what\u2019s going to be next for you?<\/h3>\n

My Bachelors is in Exercise Science, so when my career is over I want to become a certified strength and conditioning coach and open up a gym with one of my buddies in Tampa, FL.<\/p>\n

What will you look to prove when you\u2019re in rookie minicamp?<\/h3>\n

Proving my play-making ability and speed to the ball. People wonder if I can keep up with D-I guys. I did in Texas. I want to show that I have really good football smarts and can follow the coach’s plan in the playbook.<\/p>\n

If you could go back and talk to your freshman self, what advice would you give him?<\/h3>\n

I wouldn\u2019t change too much. I never missed a practice or workout in four years. Maybe I’d implement a little more agility and speed drills into my training.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s been the most fun part of this entire experience for you?<\/h3>\n

Probably in Texas, everything really started to sink in. I was treated with the utmost respect and appreciated the love from that area. Talking to the 49ers scout, it really set in that I was being looked at like a real prospect.<\/p>\n

Photo credit: Hudl.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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