WR PAT SIMONDS, COLGATE

What were your results at weigh-in today?

Pat: I was 6’5 ¼, 229 pounds, arm was 32 1/8, and hand was 9 7/8.

What do you look forward to most at the Shrine Game this week?

Pat: Just meeting the coaches and players and competing with guys all over the country.

Which teams have showed interest so far?

Pat: A lot of teams have done a general thing and you talk to quite a few teams but whether they are interested or not I am not sure.

What all have you guys done so far?

Pat: Today we had our first practice and had meetings.  We went to the Shrine Hospital on Sunday.

Why did you choose to attend Colgate?

Pat: I initially wanted to go to a FBS school but toward the end of the process nobody was left on the table.  They were there in the beginning and end so they were loyal.  That was pretty neat.

What do you expect to be the biggest adjustment at the Shrine Game this week?

Pat: I would say just speed.  That is what I noticed the most today.  And how the defense was.  It is just very quick from one thing to the next.

Who is the best player you ever played with?

Pat: I would say our safety Ida.

Who has stood out to you so far at the Shrine Game?

Pat: With it being the first day I didn’t get a real good feel yet but I went against Chancellor from Clemson and he seemed quick but I didn’t get a very good grasp of how good everyone was without pads today.

Who is your agent?

Pat: Jonathan Feinsod.

Where are you training?

Pat: I am training out in Phoenix, Arizona at Fisher Sports.

What are you working on most in training?

Pat: The first two weeks was definitely route running getting that down a little bit better than it was.  When I go back just straight ahead speed and combine stuff.

Where do you expect to be drafted?

Pat: As far as being drafted I have no idea still.

Any update on the combine?

Pat: I don’t know if I am on the waiting list and don’t know how that is going to workout.  That would definitely be a big opportunity.

What are your hobbies outside of football?

Pat: I just like to travel and fish.  I just like to get out and do things.

What is something that most people don’t know about you?

Pat: I come off as quiet but I am outgoing and like to crack jokes.

What is your favorite food and movie?

Pat: I like chicken parm and my favorite movie could be Tommy Boy or Blacksheep.

What are your future goals outside of the NFL?

Pat: I want to go back to graduate school and do a little work.  Maybe be an athletic director or stay in football somehow.