Dekai Butler is a 14 year old running back for North Iberville High School from Maringouin, Louisina. Measuring at 5’5, 120 lb., and with a GPA of 3.5, he most recently participated in the Gridiron Football All-American jr. game.
Dekai Butler Q&A:
Q: What inspired your love for football growing up?
A: My dad used to play, watching him is what inspired me.
Q: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from an obstacle?
A: To not give up.
Q: Do you have a favorite NFL team?
A: I don’t really have one.
Q: What do you think are your biggest strengths on and off the field?
A: My speed and agility on the field, and off the field my intelligence.
Q: What kind of music do you listen to before a game?
A: I listen to podcasts, I don’t really listen to music before.
Q: How do you balance being an athlete and a student?
A: I just really take my time. I had difficult times with it before but I got a tutor and that helped.
Q: What’s your dream college football school?
A: Florida State University
Q: If you got a chance to pitch yourself to the Florida State head coach, what would you tell them about yourself.
A: That I’m dedicated, just dedicated and ready.
Q: What’s your favorite thing about being a football player?
A: It teaches you how to not give up.
Q: What’s your favorite activity outside of football?
A: Track, I run the 100 hurdles and the 200m races.
Q: What’s your favorite memory from playing football.
A: When my team won a super bowl.
Q: Do you have any current goals at the moment?
A: I run a high four for my forty time and I want to lower it even more.
Q: What’s your go to pre-game snack before a game?
A: I try not to eat a lot before the games, so after breakfast that’s really it. I might do like a smoothie or something.
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