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Larnel Coleman – May 1, 2021 Download PDF version

Saturday, May 1, 2021

T Larnel Coleman

(How surprised were you that Miami selected you? Had they been showing interest in this process the whole time? And what’s this experience like for you?) – “This experience, I’m not going to lie, it’s really just magical. It’s been real stressful going throughout the day and just hearing my name called by this team, it means so much to me. I just can’t wait to work once I get down there and whatnot. It’s just really a blessing. I’m really happy that this team selected me.”

(Did you have conversations with the Dolphins throughout the process? I know you’re a UMass guy. I think a lot of people don’t know a ton about you, so can you tell us a little about what you’re going to bring to Miami?) – “Yeah, for sure. Being a UMass guy, (I’m) a really underrated guy; but I’m definitely going to come and give my all to this team. I’m going to make sure I get to know my teammates the best I possibly can and really try to get this season going on the best foot possible. I’m really trying to go in there and do whatever it is the team needs me to do. I’m really trying to make a difference there.”

(Were you wearing that Air Jordan aqua shirt already or did you just throw that on right now?) – “I ain’t going to lie, I threw this on after I took a shower. I was cooling with it the entire day. It just happens to be a real cool coincidence, I ain’t going to lie to you. It’s definitely cool.”

(We looked at your bio. We saw that you played some basketball and some different positions across the board. How do you think that versatility and moreso athleticism benefits being able to protect on the line both in the rush and pass game?) – “I think all of my athleticism from prior sports is going to really help me shine and whatnot and help this team as much as possible. I feel like I’ve got a lot to bring to this team and I can’t wait to get on the field and prove it.”

(How would you describe the approach that you plan to take in your first pro training camp?) – “My approach is to make sure I’m on top of everything. Everything that the coaching staff asks of me, I’m going to do it do it times 10. I’ve got to want – I’ve got to prove myself just like anybody else. I’m trying to help this team, like I said before. I’m going to do everything times 10, do whatever it takes.”

(I know you played a lot of left and right tackle. Where do you think you fit best going into the league?) – “I’m real versatile, so whatever it is the team needs me to play, I can play it. I’m real athletic, so I can do just about everything. Whatever the team needs me to do, I’m willing to do it.”

(What do you think is the strength of your game? What is the calling card? What does Larnel bring to the table as an offensive lineman?) – “As an offensive lineman – for one, I tell everybody straight positive energy. You’ll never see me have a bad day, for one. And two, just aggressiveness. I’m on the field, I’m a dog; so you’re going to see it every play. I’d say I bring that as an offensive lineman.”

(You played some tight end, some defensive line according to your bio. When you really came into the offensive line role, who were some guys that you studied or looked up to and modeled your game after in regards to offensive line?) – “I studied a lot of people. A lot of prior teammates and also a lot of offensive lineman like David Bakhtiari. I model my game after myself. I may pick up a couple of things; but at the end of the day, I’m trying to make sure I’m the best version of myself at all times.”

(We saw a tweet that you have almost an 85-inch wingspan. That’s TE Kyle Pitts like. How can you use that to your advantage?) – “You will definitely see it in my pass-blocking game. I’ve got to use my arms to keep defenders off my quarterback. You’re definitely going to see me use it in those situations.”

(Are you familiar with South Florida? Have you been here?) – “I’ve only been to Florida one time and that was when I was a kid going to Disney World. I’m definitely looking forward to getting down there and start working.”

(Do you have experience snapping or is that not something that you’ve ever done?) – “I actually stated practicing snapping actually. That’s something I’m getting more and more comfortable with each and every day.”

(I’m reading about your love of basketball and I’m curious, when did that go by the boards, and how do you think it helps you on the football field?) – “I’ve loved basketball since I was a kid. My father had me and my brother in camps since we were real young. For me, I think defensive basketball is the same thing as playing offensive line or at least playing tackle, I would say. I feel like a lot of that athleticism is definitely going to translate to the field, and it has been I think, as you can see on my film.”

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