Marcus Davenport
Defensive End – Senior
UTSA
Alex Khvatov: Tell us about this experience at the Senior Bowl.
Marcus Davenport: It’s been a huge honor. I never really expected to come here. I never thought that I would be in this company of great players. It’s really awesome.
Alex Khvatov: What do you want to prove to NFL teams this week?
Marcus Davenport: I want to prove myself. I know that I am a good player. I just have to show it.
Alex Khvatov: What are your strengths on the field?
Marcus Davenport: My pride. I take pride in this game. I try to hustle and put my effort in.
Alex Khvatov: How did you wind up at UTSA?
Marcus Davenport: I wasn’t heavily recruited. They wanted to give me an opportunity. I came on a visit. I met my teammates and I wanted to be a part of their family.
Alex Khvatov: What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?
Marcus Davenport: Disengaging and leverage. Technical things.
Alex Khvatov: How do you deal with all of this first round talk surrounding you?
Marcus Davenport: I barely listen to it. Nothing is proven yet. I just have to keep my focus.
Alex Khvatov: What is it like to be coached by the Houston Texans?
Marcus Davenport: It’s great to be coached by NFL level. But I have always had great coaches.
Alex Khvatov: Tell us about your career.
Marcus Davenport: As a team, we have done great. But we have a long way to go. We didn’t finish like we wanted to. We are a family.