Potential NSFL draftee Charlie Law held a press conference yesterday to announce his jump to the professional stage. It was lightly attended and not much was asked of the former Boise State Tight End.
"Yeah that comes with the territory. I've been underlooked before. I only got four scholarship offers coming out of high school despite everything. I'm no stranger to how this dance goes. And I have a Minor in salsa dancing."
Law was referring to his high school team, the Mojave Rattlers being two time state runner ups in large part to his efforts. He led the state in catches and yards for Tight Ends in both his Junior and Senior years of high school.
"I'm going to do what I always do. I'm going to make someone look really smart. Coach P took a chance on me at BSU and I bet if you ask him, he's pretty damn happy he did. Warts and all."
The Offensive Coordinator turned Coach Jeremy Patrick would only comment that the results spoke for themselves. Law ranked 3rd in the country last year with 64 receptions. He went over 800 yards and caught 9 touchdowns too, all top five statistics among tight ends. Law was top five in each of those categories in his Junior year of college as well. Despite that, he was not projected as the top Tight End in virtually any mock NFSL drafts.
"I think the thing people usually hold against me is speed. I'm not fast. At all. I lost a 100 yard dash to a middle schooler during a team event last Spring. But I find ways to get open and I bring in the ball when it's thrown my way. Guaranteed. And good luck bringing me down by yourself. I'll give you a shotgun and a headstart and it won't matter."
The outspoken Tight End was also known for penchant for antics off the field, which was cited by multiple NSFL analysts as a big reason his draft stock was low. One noted that Law rarely seemed to take things seriously which rubbed a lot of GMs and coaches the wrong way. Another referenced an incident where Law showed up at the county fair's cherry pie eating contest dressed as George Washington and taunting competitors that he was going to take back his cherries.
"It is what it is. I'm not gonna pretend to be something I'm not because you don't know how to handle anything but divas and headcases. Apparently I'm supposed to lie during these interviews or something but that's just not what I do. Sorry. When you're this beautiful, sometimes people get jealous."
Several former teammates were quick to come to Law's defense when asked though. None would speak badly about him and all had high praise for him as a teammate. One relayed a story of needing a designated driver at the last minute and Law not only volunteering to do so, but also driving other intoxicated people home that he didn't even know.
"Well yeah. Of course I want to help people when I can. I don't even understand the idea of not lending a hand when you're in that position to do so. I'm looking forward to being able to do it on a larger scale. Leave the world a little better than I found it."
Law was vague about specifics of conversations he'd had with various league GMs, but didn't seem to be frustrated with the process, despite his previous comments. He refused to confirm or deny whether he'd actually shown up to the meeting with the SaberCats dressed as the Yellow Power Ranger.
"I'm not saying I don't know where to get a suit. But it's neither here nor there. Look, these teams are looking at dozens of guys and trying to parse out who can make the jump to the next level. And while I'm not saying I've done anything specific, I always make sure that they remember meeting me. I want to stand out from the minute you see me for the first time, because it gives a good indication of what I'm going to be for the next however many years on your team. That's all I'll really say about that in terms of specifics. Well, that and the float thing was just a coincidence."
Law arrived to a BSU workout that contained a number of NSFL scouts on the back of a parade float, which dropped him off a the edge of the field. His story was that it was a float built by other students that was being test driven and happened to be going in his direction. He quickly brought the topic back to gameplay though.
"Whoever does draft me is getting a steal. I'm going to walk in day one as a person who wants to get better every single day and wants the same for my teammates and my team. I want us to be happy and the other guys in the other colors to be very very sad. At the end of the day that's what wins you championships. And that's what I want."
The NSFL Draft is next week.
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"Yeah that comes with the territory. I've been underlooked before. I only got four scholarship offers coming out of high school despite everything. I'm no stranger to how this dance goes. And I have a Minor in salsa dancing."
Law was referring to his high school team, the Mojave Rattlers being two time state runner ups in large part to his efforts. He led the state in catches and yards for Tight Ends in both his Junior and Senior years of high school.
"I'm going to do what I always do. I'm going to make someone look really smart. Coach P took a chance on me at BSU and I bet if you ask him, he's pretty damn happy he did. Warts and all."
The Offensive Coordinator turned Coach Jeremy Patrick would only comment that the results spoke for themselves. Law ranked 3rd in the country last year with 64 receptions. He went over 800 yards and caught 9 touchdowns too, all top five statistics among tight ends. Law was top five in each of those categories in his Junior year of college as well. Despite that, he was not projected as the top Tight End in virtually any mock NFSL drafts.
"I think the thing people usually hold against me is speed. I'm not fast. At all. I lost a 100 yard dash to a middle schooler during a team event last Spring. But I find ways to get open and I bring in the ball when it's thrown my way. Guaranteed. And good luck bringing me down by yourself. I'll give you a shotgun and a headstart and it won't matter."
The outspoken Tight End was also known for penchant for antics off the field, which was cited by multiple NSFL analysts as a big reason his draft stock was low. One noted that Law rarely seemed to take things seriously which rubbed a lot of GMs and coaches the wrong way. Another referenced an incident where Law showed up at the county fair's cherry pie eating contest dressed as George Washington and taunting competitors that he was going to take back his cherries.
"It is what it is. I'm not gonna pretend to be something I'm not because you don't know how to handle anything but divas and headcases. Apparently I'm supposed to lie during these interviews or something but that's just not what I do. Sorry. When you're this beautiful, sometimes people get jealous."
Several former teammates were quick to come to Law's defense when asked though. None would speak badly about him and all had high praise for him as a teammate. One relayed a story of needing a designated driver at the last minute and Law not only volunteering to do so, but also driving other intoxicated people home that he didn't even know.
"Well yeah. Of course I want to help people when I can. I don't even understand the idea of not lending a hand when you're in that position to do so. I'm looking forward to being able to do it on a larger scale. Leave the world a little better than I found it."
Law was vague about specifics of conversations he'd had with various league GMs, but didn't seem to be frustrated with the process, despite his previous comments. He refused to confirm or deny whether he'd actually shown up to the meeting with the SaberCats dressed as the Yellow Power Ranger.
"I'm not saying I don't know where to get a suit. But it's neither here nor there. Look, these teams are looking at dozens of guys and trying to parse out who can make the jump to the next level. And while I'm not saying I've done anything specific, I always make sure that they remember meeting me. I want to stand out from the minute you see me for the first time, because it gives a good indication of what I'm going to be for the next however many years on your team. That's all I'll really say about that in terms of specifics. Well, that and the float thing was just a coincidence."
Law arrived to a BSU workout that contained a number of NSFL scouts on the back of a parade float, which dropped him off a the edge of the field. His story was that it was a float built by other students that was being test driven and happened to be going in his direction. He quickly brought the topic back to gameplay though.
"Whoever does draft me is getting a steal. I'm going to walk in day one as a person who wants to get better every single day and wants the same for my teammates and my team. I want us to be happy and the other guys in the other colors to be very very sad. At the end of the day that's what wins you championships. And that's what I want."
The NSFL Draft is next week.
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