McNeece Egbim
Linebacker
Missouri State
Alex Khvatov: What are your measurements (height, weight and forty time)?
McNeece Egbim: 5’11, 228, 4.6.
Alex Khvatov: Describe your overall experience at the FCS Bowl in Daytona Beach, FL.
McNeece Egbim: Great experience, and time to compete with other good players around the FCS along with showcasing your ability to play ball.
Alex Khvatov: Coming out of high school, what programs showed interest in you?
McNeece Egbim: University of Central Arkansas, Houston Baptist University, Missouri State University and Lindenwood University.
Alex Khvatov: Why did you choose Missouri State?
McNeece Egbim: Believed in Coach Stec and his work. I wanted to change the program myself and create a winning culture from within and out of the program.
Alex Khvatov: What are your strengths?
McNeece Egbim: Instincts, positive mindset, eagerness to compete/improve, enthusiasm, optimism and passion.
Alex Khvatov: What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?
McNeece Egbim: I want to improve on pretty much every part of my game to help me be great, like my fundamentals, discipline and consistency.
Alex Khvatov: Tell us about your overall career.
McNeece Egbim: Good career overall. The only thing I regret was not making football my number #1 priority entering college and putting all my efforts off the field the same as I did on the field. That way I could maximize my potential or even exceed it my expectations.
Alex Khvatov: What is the highlight of your career up to this point?
McNeece Egbim: Getting a pick six.
Alex Khvatov: What is your biggest accomplishment in college that you are most proud of?
McNeece Egbim: Being Named 1st Team All-Conference.
Alex Khvatov: What was the biggest thing that you took away from your coaching staff?
McNeece Egbim: The developmental process in your mindset that shows how you attack each and everything in life as a player, and a man in this life.
Alex Khvatov: What is the most important trait for a LB?
McNeece Egbim: IQ and awareness on the field.
Alex Khvatov: What is your favorite NFL team?
McNeece Egbim: Dallas Cowboys.
Alex Khvatov: Who is your favorite NFL player?
McNeece Egbim: Ray Lewis.
Alex Khvatov: Before the ball is snapped, what are the tendencies that you are looking for from the offense?
McNeece Egbim: Based on film, alignments from the QB, RB, TE, OL stances, width and eyes.
Alex Khvatov: What players on your team should we keep an eye on for next season?
McNeece Egbim: Jeremiah Wilson, Jaylen Henderson, Myron Mason, Jordan Murray and Titus Wall.
Alex Khvatov: What do you enjoy most about football?
McNeece Egbim: Everything.
Alex Khvatov: What is your definition of a leader?
McNeece Egbim: Somebody who impacts the team in a positive light as a friend, mentor and shows accountability along with bringing other people on board as well, instead of all just doing right themselves. Creating a winning mentality in the program and in life.
Alex Khvatov: What are your hobbies?
McNeece Egbim: Working out and playing video games.
Alex Khvatov: What do you want to do with your life after your football career is over?
McNeece Egbim: Somewhere into the sports industry still because that’s where my heart is known to show the most passion too and be able to do what I love.
Alex Khvatov: What five words best describe you?
McNeece Egbim: Optimistic, hard worker, persistent, passionate and joyful.
