*Micah Hendrix Introductory/Pre-draft Presser

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A small man in the back of the press room raises his hand, and speaks as Hendrix's eyes meet his.

"What separates you from the other Offensive Linemen in this draft?"

Hendrix chuckles to himself a little bit at being asked the most classic draft prospect question, then proceeds to answer

I think one thing I bring is a willingness to be flexible for what the team wants from me. I feel like a lot of guys come into the league and they're stuck in one mindset because they played in one scheme for the past 3-4 years and got comfortable there. They come in thinking they can impose their playstyle on the league. Sure a few can, but most don't end up being successful. When I first got to the U, I wanted to keep playing tight end. They took me out on the practice field and I only caught two passes that entire day, I just was not used to the velocity of a D1 pass. The next day they showed me to the weight room and handed me a carton of eggs and a gallon of milk, "If you want to play here it's gonna be on the line. You've got the frame you just gotta bulk up some. We can make you successful there, you just gotta put in the work." So that's all I did for months was bulk up and work out, day in and day out. They put their faith in me and I think you all know that it was rewarded. And wherever they needed to put me, guard, tackle, even center sometimes I did it because I wanted to prove myself and help the team. I know that the passing game is critical in the league and protecting the QB, a team's greatest asset, is most important so I've been working hard with my coaches to get better in pass blocking. I come into the NSFL really enjoying blocking in the run game and playing at right tackle, and I hope to keep that identity as much as I can. But if the team needs me to improve in other areas I'm all for it and you can be damn sure I'll work my hardest at it . My wife is also trying to get me to do yoga, so I guess you could say I'm trying to literally be flexible too haha. Thanks for the question.