Kenny Bigelow Jr.
Defensive Tackle
West Virginia
Ed Hunt: How did it feel out there during the Pro Day?
Kenny Bigelow Jr.: Today, it felt great. I felt like I got a chance to showcase my talent, showcase my strength and showed my explosion. I think I did some things that the scouts really like to see.
Ed Hunt: What have the scouts told you about your pro day workout?
Kenny Bigelow Jr.: They really like the 32 reps I put up on the bench. They like the 8’9 that I jumped in my broad. They like the explosion at the 310 weight that I came in, just the movements in my drills. They liked the fluidity, the strength for my size and just getting through these drills.
Ed Hunt: What do you think is your best fit on the defensive line?
Kenny Bigelow Jr.: I think I fit perfectly in the three-technique, two technique or four technique. Somewhere where I can work in space, but not too much space. Where I can be disruptive in the backfield and rush the passer. I think those are two of my biggest assets.
Ed Hunt: How many years have you started at West Virginia?
Kenny Bigelow Jr.: One. I was a grad transfer. I was here for seven months. I got here in May after the bowl game. I was one and done. I played my previous years of college football at USC.
Ed Hunt: What made you want to transfer to West Virginia? Playing time?
Kenny Bigelow Jr.: Playing time. Yes, sir. I went through a couple of injuries. It was well documented. Two ACL surgeries. I got lost in the recruiting shuffle after that, but I knew that I could play. I knew that I had the ability to play and I just needed somebody to give me the opportunity. I got my waiver sent out, and West Virginia gave me that opportunity. I couldn’t be happier with the choice that I made.
Ed Hunt: Do you have any pre-draft visits scheduled with any teams?
Kenny Bigelow Jr.: At the moment no, but after this Pro Day I hope to get some calls. Fingers crossed and I’m just taking every day as it comes.
Ed Hunt: Can you give me your strengths? What reason should you be picked on day three?
Kenny Bigelow Jr.: I’m explosive, aggressive, a strong guy and I finish. I finish at the point of contact and striking. I make tackles. I’m a disruptive player. I’m not a knucklehead. I’m a great locker room guy. Guys like me. I gravitate toward the leaders in the locker room, I am one, to be honest with you. They are going to get a guy who is capable and ready to be the best version of himself, no matter where he is taken, day three or free agent. It doesn’t matter.
