Jimmy Moreland
Cornerback
James Madison

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall experience at the 2019 East/West Shrine Game. 

Jimmy Moreland:  It is my first time actually being in St. Pete, and I am from Florida.  It is a great environment.  All of the players here are great motivators.  It is a great time being here with them.  I am showcasing my talent and I enjoying every moment.

Alex Khvatov:  How does a guy from Florida wind up at James Madison?      

Jimmy Moreland:  My defensive coordinator at James Madison is a close friend of my high school head coach.  He saw an opportunity to recruit me.  He went after me.  It was a great experience at James Madison. 

Alex Khvatov:  What other schools were interested in you?

Jimmy Moreland:  I had a lot of MAC schools.  But they took their offers back because I was underweight. 

Alex Khvatov:  How much did you weigh in high school? 

Jimmy Moreland:  I was around 150, but I played every position in high school.  I was the true star of my team.  I always see skills.  I don’t see the size.  I can play with the best of them. 

Alex Khvatov:  What positions did you play in high school?

Jimmy Moreland:  I played QB and receiver.  I played every position except for OL and DL. 

Alex Khvatov:  Do you take a lot of pride in being a ball-hawk at the CB position?

Jimmy Moreland:  I do take a lot of pride in that.  You have to get three and outs or cause a turnover on defense.  My defensive coordinator takes a lot pride in it.  Getting a turnover is a good motivator for the offense.  I try to help the offense get the ball quicker and score. 

Alex Khvatov:  How tough was it not having your teammate CB Rashad Robinson there due to an injury this year?

Jimmy Moreland:  It was kind of difficult.  I had him with me on the other side the last couple of years.  I had to get the young guys ready.  There were also a lot of injured corners behind Rashad.              

Alex Khvatov:  What is the highlight of your career up to this point?

Jimmy Moreland:  The National Championship win.  We had a lot of great players.  We had fun that year.  We knew what we were capable of doing and we went out there and accomplished it.     

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths? 

Jimmy Moreland:  My playmaking ability.  I like to get turnovers.    

Alex Khvatov:  What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon? 

Jimmy Moreland:  Focusing on my eyes.  Breaking on the receiver instead of staring at the QB.  I am also learning the game more from the slot, focusing on different releases and routes. 

Alex Khvatov:  Who was the best WR during the Shrine Game practices?

Jimmy Moreland:  Terry (Godwin), dude from Georgia.  He is a great route runner.  He has good hands.  I took pride in guarding him in practice today.    

Alex Khvatov:  What one word best describes you?

Jimmy Moreland:  Exciting.  Always smiling and having fun.  I bring energy to the team.  I want to have fun.