David Akere

Safety – Senior

Georgetown

 

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

 

David Akere:  6’1, 210, 4.5 forty. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Where were you training for the NFL Draft?

 

David Akere:  I trained at Perfect Performance in Tysons Corner, Virginia. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Were you satisfied with your overall Pro Day results?

 

David Akere:  No, not at all.  I feel like I could always perform better in everything.

 

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

 

David Akere:  I had a lot of interest from Ivy League Schools and smaller D-I schools in the south and around Texas.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you choose Georgetown?

 

David Akere:  I chose Georgetown because it is a D-I team where I had an opportunity to play immediately, set records and become a leader.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall career.

 

David Akere:  I finished my career with over 270 tackles, eight picks and six forced fumbles.  I was a two-time captain and was awarded the Number 35 Joe Eacobacci Award my senior year.  I feel like I’ve gotten much better over these years, and I’m getting even better every day.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths?

 

David Akere:  I’m a highly intelligent player who sees plays before they happen and then finish them violently.  I am a consistent tackler and agile defender in coverage.  I am a natural leader.  I love playing the game of football more than anything.

 

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

 

David Akere:  I am trying to improve upon making even more turnovers and getting my hands on the ball more often.

 

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

 

David Akere:  The highlight of my career was our Homecoming game my junior year when I had a pick, eleven tackles, and several big hits against Columbia University.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your favorite NFL team?

 

David Akere:  My favorite NFL team is the Dallas Cowboys!

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your favorite NFL player?

 

David Akere:  My favorite player is Jamal Adams, that’s my brother since grade school.

 

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

 

David Akere:  The most important trait for a safety is to be relentless.  It’s necessary to be constantly fearless and violent.

 

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

 

David Akere:  Safeties Blaise Brown and Jethro Francois, wideout Michael Dereus and DL Duval Paul. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is the best player that you have faced during your career?

 

David Akere:  Chase Edmonds, the Running Back from Fordham University.  He’s going to tear the league up.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you enjoy most about football?

 

David Akere:  I enjoy winning, but most importantly I enjoy experiencing my hard work pay off when I make an incredible play and get the hype.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your hobbies?

 

David Akere:  I like playing football, reading, writing and talking to girls.

 

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

 

David Akere:  I want to go to law school and continue a football career from behind the scenes.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Finish the sentence, David Akere is….

 

David Akere:  A relentless competitor and a natural born safety.