Linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku firmly believes in his dream of being drafted into the NFL and he intends to do everything to achieve his goal.
Switching to podcasting on Quarter bag on RDS. Thathe said he was very confident he would get a chance with an NFL team.
After having had an excellent season with the University of Memphis Tigers (10-3), Cantin-Arku intends to put all the chances on his side. Currently with his family in Quebec, he will soon be flying to Nashville where over the next eight weeks he will continue his preparation in anticipation of the culmination which will arrive at the end of March when he will participate in an NFL showcase day (Pro-day) where he will discuss with the groups who have spied on his work since the start of his university adventure. “I’m going to meet the 16 teams who came to see me three or four times during the season. »
Cantin-Arku will use the next two months to improve his speed and wants to impress recruiters by running the 40 yards in 4.54 seconds. “The NFL is looking for mobile linebackers who can run, cover the pass and put pressure on the opposing quarterback. »
He believes his name could come up in the fifth or sixth round of the next draft and believes he has done enough to gain the confidence of a team. He was also selected to his conference’s all-star team. “I had my best NCAA season. I finally got the opportunity I dreamed of to play every game as a starter and be a leader, not just a regular player. »
He made what he considers to be the play of his college career last September when he helped his team overcome a 17-point deficit against Boise State by blocking a Jonah Dalmas field goal. before returning the ball 80 yards to give the Tigers the lead, who ultimately won 28-17. “With plays like that, I think I put myself in position to realize my dream in April of being drafted. »
Cantin-Arku’s talent also helped his team win the Liberty Bowl 36-26 over Iowa State by slowing down the enemy’s ground attack which made no gains on the ground in 20 races.
The 6’3″ guy knows what he wants. Two years ago, he chose to leave the Syracuse program for Memphis because he felt he would have a better chance of becoming a starter. From this point of view, he can say mission accomplished since he played a key role in the Tigers’ success. “I think I can get away with not being stuck with the undrafted players, but the important thing is that I I know that I will have an opportunity with the season and the numbers that I had. With my size, they will have no choice in giving me an opportunity.”
He will not participate in the Canadian Football League Combine, but he is far from closing the door to the CFL if his dream of playing in the NFL does not come true. “I think it’s going to be the NFL or I’m going to come home and play in front of my world. »
2024-01-03 18:38:00
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