Terraris Saffold
Running Back / Central State University

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your measurements (height, weight and forty time)?

 

Terraris Saffold:  Height – 5”11, weight – 188 and 40 – 4.52. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall experience at the FCS Bowl in Daytona

Beach, FL.

 

Terraris Saffold:  My overall experience at the FCS bowl was amazing.  I was able to showcase my talent in front of NFL/CFL scouts.  I really enjoyed playing with some of the players I played against.  I was able to network with some agents.  I also like the fact that it was well organized. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Coming out of high school, what programs showed interest in you?

 

Terraris Saffold:  Coming out of high school, some schools that showed interest in me were Mississippi state, West Alabama, Hinds Community College and Wallace Community College. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  How did you wind up at JUCO?

 

Terraris Saffold:  The reason I end up going to JUCO is because I didn’t have a good ACT score due to the sources of my high school.  I was only able to take the ACT one time before signing day. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you transfer to Central State University?

 

Terraris Saffold:  The reason I transferred to Central State is because I wanted a higher education and to play football again.  Out of all the coaches I reached out to, coach Cedric Pearl was the only coach to reach back to me and was willing to give me an opportunity and a full scholarship. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths?

 

Terraris Saffold:  My strength is that I’m a hard worker.

 

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

 

Terraris Saffold:  The areas of my game I’m trying to improve on is gaining more weight.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Tell us about your overall career.

 

Terraris Saffold:  My overall career was pretty good.  Well, I started playing football in ninth grade.  My overall high school career, I had about 45 touchdowns, 2999 rushing yards and 2100 receiving yards.  I also played in the down under bowl in Australia & being the first all-state at my high school.  After high school, I went on to play basketball at Wallace Community College.  After two years, I signed with Central State University.  My career at Central State, I was able to rack up 4,869 all-purpose yards, 2,705 rushing yards, 1,488 kick return yards, 686 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns.  I rank number one in rushing and all-purpose yards in the D2 at the SIAC Conference.  I also rank number two in all-purpose at D2.

Awards: 

-Team captain 

-SIAC 2x All conference

-SIAC preseason 2x-All conference

-3x player of the week 

-Don Hansen NCAA D2 All American team (honorable Mention) 

-FCS national bowl game

-Honorable mention All-American in 2019

 

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

 

Terraris Saffold:  The highlight of my career is when coach put me in the game my freshman year during the homecoming game.  I had one catch, 70 yards for a touchdown. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your biggest accomplishment in college that you are most proud of?

 

Terraris Saffold:  My biggest accomplishment in college is graduating. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  What was the biggest thing that you took away from your coaching staff? 

 

Terraris Saffold:  The biggest thing I took away from my coaching staff was being passionate and never give up. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is the most important trait for a RB? 

 

Terraris Saffold:  As a running back, some of the most important traits are awareness, speed, running ability and blocking ability to name a few.  You also need to be intelligent in order to know the plays and understand your role on each and every play.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your favorite NFL team? 

 

Terraris Saffold:  My favorite team in the NFL is Cleveland Browns.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your favorite NFL player?

 

Terraris Saffold:  My favorite NFL player Saquon Barkley. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Before the ball is snapped, what are the tendencies that you are looking for from the defense?

 

Terraris Saffold:  The tendencies that I am looking for from the defense are the linebackers.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What players on your team should we keep an eye on for next season? 

 

Terraris Saffold:  Delane Brown and Darrell Williams are players you should keep an eye on for the 2020 season.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is the toughest player that you have faced on an opposing team?

 

Terraris Saffold:  Alabama A&M linebackers were one of my toughest opponents.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you enjoy most about football?

 

Terraris Saffold:  I enjoy scoring the football.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your definition of a leader?

 

Terraris Saffold:  My definition of a great leader is being consistent in equal all over the boards.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your hobbies?

 

Terraris Saffold:  My hobby is playing basketball.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you want to do with your life after your football career is over? 

 

Terraris Saffold:  After my football career, I am going to be a business owner and start my own real estate business. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  What five words best describe you?

 

Terraris Saffold:  Persistent, motivated, reliable, respectful and responsible.