Josh Doyle

Offensive Lineman

Eastern Illinois

 

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

 

Josh Doyle:  Height: 6’5, weight: 310, 40: 5.2. 

 

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

you?

 

Josh Doyle:  Coming out of high school, I received interest from Michigan State, Northern Illinois, Ball State, North Dakota and Illinois State.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you choose Northern Illinois?

 

Josh Doyle:  I chose NIU because they were in constant contact with me since my sophomore year of high school and I was close with the recruiter.  It was also 50 minutes from home.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you transfer to Eastern Illinois?

 

Josh Doyle:  My roommate/teammate Jareem Fleming transferred there in the summer and said he really liked it.  When I told him, I was looking for somewhere to go, he talked to coach Dameron and I got the call the next day.  I was grateful for a second chance.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths?

 

Josh Doyle:  My strengths are my toughness and aggression.  I provide a fast hands fist fight mentality out on the edge.  Also, my feet coming from the D-line.  My feet are quicker for a big guy.

 

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

 

Josh Doyle:  I want to work on my pass set.  It’s one of the hardest crafts to master at my position.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What was the transition like when you moved from the DL to

the OL?

 

Josh Doyle:  The transition from DL to OL was not easy.  In a sense, I had to learn the game completely backwards now.  On the D-line, you are all gas going forward, and on the O-line you are playing backwards trying to stop penetration.  However, with the help of the older offensive linemen and my coaches, I transitioned well.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall career.

 

Josh Doyle:  My career was eventful to say the least.  I started as a preferred walk on defensive tackle and moved to the offensive line.  Not knowing much about it and nervous, I wasn’t going to be able to play it at the D-I level.  Then I became a full scholarship two-year starter and a team leader.  It’s something, I take a lot of pride in.

 

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

 

Josh Doyle:  The highlight of my career was in 2017 when we went down to #5 in the nation Illinois State and upset them to win the Mid-American classic trophy on their homecoming.  It was an atmosphere I’ll never forget.

 

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

 

Josh Doyle:  I’m most proud of being awarded a full ride after earning a starting spot on the o-line.  It was something I was very proud of getting through the transition.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What have you learned the most from your coaching staff?

 

Josh Doyle:  I had a few different position coaches in my career, and each one taught me something new.  My coaches, not only taught me how to be a better player, but a better man and for that I’m thankful.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your favorite NFL team?

 

Josh Doyle:  Chicago Bears. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your favorite NFL player?

 

Josh Doyle:  Taylor Lewan #77 Titans. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is the most important trait for an OL?

 

Josh Doyle:  Being a naturally very protective person is something that came easy to me.  I think being protective and having a warrior mentality is crucial to being a good O-lineman.

 

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

 

Josh Doyle:  I’m looking at the safeties and backers a lot for pre-snap alignments that could give away a blitz package, as well as individual D-linemen that give away stunts due to their stance and other tendencies.

 

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

season?

 

Josh Doyle:  James Sheehan #86 WR/FB, Jonathan Brantley #11 QB and Mark Williams #21 CB.

 

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

 

Josh Doyle:  My junior year, I lined up across Darius Jackson (JSU/ Jacksonville Jaguars #66).

 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you enjoy most about football?

 

Josh Doyle:  The camaraderie and the brotherhood.  There is just something about sharing a battlefield with your brothers that brings you closer.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your biggest role model and why?

 

Josh Doyle:  My father because he never gives up and always perseveres. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your definition of a leader?

 

Josh Doyle:  My definition of a leader is someone with the ability to stand up and make a change.  Someone that influences others through his actions and words. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your hobbies?

 

Josh Doyle:  Hanging out with friends, listening to music and some alone time.    

 

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

 

Josh Doyle:  After football I want to give back to the game that gave me so much.  I want to be a coach or a trainer.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What five words best describe you?

 

Josh Doyle:  Humble, protective, outgoing, kind and aggressive. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who will win Super Bowl LIII in February?

 

Josh Doyle:  Go Bears!!!