Kaian Duverger
Wide Receiver
UVA Wise

 

Ed Hunt:  What are your measurements (height, weight and 40 time)?

 

Kaian Duverger:  I’m 6’6, 212-213 lbs, and I ran a 4.7.  I ran it in the snow.  Seahawks and Redskins came to scout me.

 

Ed Hunt:  I noticed you are 6’6.  How does this help you as a receiver?

 

Kaian Duverger:  It doesn’t just help me; it helps the team.  It helps the team with red zone opportunities.  I can high point the ball better, so I’m blessed.

 

Ed Hunt:  Describe your overall experience at the Tropical Bowl. 

 

Kaian Duverger:  It was a blessing.  I was getting a chance to showcase my talent at the FBS level.

 

Ed Hunt:  What is the biggest thing you can take away from the Tropical Bowl?

 

Kaian Duverger:  Take advantage of every minute because football can be taken away.

 

Ed Hunt:  Who is the best player you have faced at the Tropical Bowl?

 

Kaian Duverger:  Joshua Simmons, #20 from Limestone College. 

 

Ed Hunt:  Who is the best player you have faced on an opposing team?

 

Kaian Duverger:  John Cominsky, DE from University of Charleston. 

 

Ed Hunt:  Coming out of high school, which schools showed interest in you?

 

Kaian Duverger:  FAU, Michigan State, Miami of Ohio, Cincinnati and others.  Terrance Samuel recruited me.

 

Ed Hunt:  What made you ultimately choose UVA-Wise?

 

Kaian Duverger:  I spent too long in JUCO and was left with only one year of eligibility in Division I, but I had two years of Division II eligibility.  I decided to go to UVA-Wise.

 

Ed Hunt:  What are your strengths?

 

Kaian Duverger:  Size, ability to high point the ball, long stride and ability to want to be better.  I am coachable too.

 

Ed Hunt:  What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?

 

Kaian Duverger:  Winning routes.  I want to get in and out of my breaks faster.

 

Ed Hunt:  Describe your overall career at UVA-Wise. 

 

Kaian Duverger:  I had a great career.  I was the top receiver in my two years there.  I appreciated every moment there.

 

Ed Hunt:  What is the highlight of your career at this point?

 

Kaian Duverger:  It was making it all the way to the Tropical Bowl.  I credit UVA-Wise.

 

Ed Hunt:  I noticed you have a big catch radius. What do you attribute this to?

 

Kaian Duverger:  A lot of practice.  I’m good at making catches in traffic.  I have a lot of natural ability.  I learned to use my size.

 

Ed Hunt:  What have you learned the most from your coaching staff?

 

Kaian Duverger:  Football is a lot more mental than physical.  You have to study your opponent.

 

Ed Hunt:  Tell me about your JUCO experience.  Where did you play and what did you get from that?

 

Kaian Duverger:  I went to DCB in North Dakota.  It was intense for me.  It is harder to make it to the league out of JUCO.  It challenged me to stick with football.

 

Ed Hunt:  Is there a role you have played on special teams thus far in your career?

 

Kaian Duverger:  I was on the field goal blocking team.  I blocked a couple of kicks.  I don’t have a problem being a gunner.  I was the best receiver, so coaches didn’t want to put me at gunner.

 

Ed Hunt:  Who is your favorite NFL player?

 

Kaian Duverger:  Randy Moss. 

 

Ed Hunt:  What’s the most important trait for a WR?

 

Kaian Duverger:  A guy who can be an all-around receiver.  Not just a one-trick pony.

 

Ed Hunt:  Before the ball is snapped, what tendencies are you looking for in that defense?

 

Kaian Duverger:  I study a lot of film.  I know before the play what they are trying to do.  Safeties don’t lie about their coverage.

 

Ed Hunt:  What players on your team should we keep an eye on for next season?

 

Kaian Duverger:  Demetrius Mann and Keishoen Jarrett.

 

Ed Hunt:  What do you enjoy most about football?

 

Kaian Duverger:  I love football itself.  I love Madden.  I get a kick out of being around football.  I love working out.

 

Ed Hunt:  Who is your biggest role model and why?

 

Kaian Duverger:  My stepmother.  She is the foundation of everything.  I live life how she does.

 

Ed Hunt:  What is your definition of a leader?

 

Kaian Duverger:  I’m not a “rah-rah” guy.  A leader is a man who leads by example.

 

Ed Hunt:  What do you want to do with your life after football?

 

Kaian Duverger:  I want to coach at the Division I level.  I wasn’t able to play Division I, but I want to give back what I have learned.

 

Ed Hunt:  What five words best describe you?

 

Kaian Duverger:  Humble, humanitarian, rare, dedicated and fighter. 

 

Ed Hunt:  Who will win the Super Bowl this year?

 

Kaian Duverger:  I have to go with Brady.  I think the Patriots will win.