DraftSeason: Jerrid, right off the bat, do you consider yourself a "shutdown corner" ?
Jerrid: I do consider myself to be a shutdown corner of sorts because I am prepared for my assignment before the game so I am ready for what comes my way.
DraftSeason: What do you feel is your greatest strength on the football field?
Jerrid: I think my aggressiveness is my greatest strength on the field because I love to make it as difficult as possible for the receiver that I am covering. I also love to get involved with the run.
DraftSeason: What makes you different from the other top cornerbacks in this years NFL Draft Class?
Jerrid: I think what separates me from other corners is my ability to fit into any system of play, because at Miami we played just about every type of coverage on a consistent basis.
DraftSeason: Which receiver has been the hardest to contain in your college career?
Jerrid: In practice, Ryne Robinson of the Carolina Panthers, was the hardest to cover because of his ability to make plays happen. Ernie Wheelwright from Minnesota in a game situation, because of his ability to go up and attack the ball.
DraftSeason: What has been your greatest achievement on the field?
Jerrid: My greatest achievement was this past season, when we played Akron. On the last play of the game I jumped up to get the ball and my interception secured a shutout; that weekend we found out that we had clinched a spot in the Championship Game.
DraftSeason: Seeing how your father is a former NFL cornerback, how has he helped your football career?
Jerrid: I would say that my father has helped me a lot with my technique. Right before every game I call him and he always tells me to relax out there and don't try to do too much and to always play the next play.
DraftSeason: Do you follow the NFL Draft hype? Would you consider yourself a Mel Kiper in training?
Jerrid: My twin brother and I have been following the NFL draft for a while now and were always talking about players and what teams and systems they would fit best into so, yes I do follow the Draft hype to an extent. I do not consider myself a Mel Kiper in training because being a player from the MAC I tend to recognize the players from similar schools and their potential to go higher in the draft than many are expected to do. Also, Mel gets a lot of flack when he’s wrong so there’s no guarantee when making draft predictions.
DraftSeason: Finally Jerrid, using one word how would you sum up your college career?
Jerrid: Blessed.
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