Reid Harrison-Ducros

Cornerback

Duquesne

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  I’m 5’10, 185 and I ran a 4.50 last summer.

 

Ed Hunt:  What are your goals for the Duquesne team?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  My goal this year is to be a leader.  We have a lot of core guys.  Win the NEC conference.

 

Ed Hunt:  What are your individual goals for this season?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  To have a great season and improve on my statistics.  Continuing to try to get better for the NFL.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros: I’d probably say the Washington State receivers.  I would say in practice it was Cedrick Wilson at Boise State.  He is a great guy too off the field. 

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  The top two football schools were Boise State and Utah State.  Cornell and Yale were after me too.

 

Ed Hunt:  What made you ultimately choose Boise State?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  I just really liked the culture and the environment.  Boise State is basically like a pro team because there is no team in Idaho.

 

Ed Hunt:  Why did you leave Boise State and go to Duquesne?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  When I signed, the defensive coordinator left and the new defensive coordinator wanted corners that were thicker.  He put new JUCO guys in instead of me.  I wasn’t supposed to start the first four games, but I did because of injury.  But I had a minor injury against Virginia and then we played a lot of running teams.  I didn’t get much playing time after that.  I wanted to have more film in the slot.  No problem with anybody at Boise State, it was just a decision to better myself for the NFL.

 

Ed Hunt:  What are your strengths?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  I pride myself on trying to have perfect technique.  My shuttle is a 3.86.  I can get away with not having good technique.  I have a lot of mentors who taught me that knowledge of the game will help me be better and faster in games.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  Like always, I’m always trying to improve my technique.  There is always something you can do to perfect your technique.

 

Ed Hunt:  Describe your overall career. 

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  Since freshman year to now, I have grown a lot.  I am bigger, stronger, faster and my technique is better.  I know it didn’t work out at Boise State, but it was a great experience.  I also got the small school experience.  I got to see both worlds at the Division I level.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  Last season, when we won the NEC conference championship.  It was my first championship in high school or in college.  I love the big crowd games.  The away game at Washington State was very fun when I was at Boise State.

 

Ed Hunt:  I noticed you are a good tackler.  Is that something you take pride in?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  Oh, of course.  It’s always a great asset.  I do pride myself on being a sure tackler.

 

Ed Hunt:  Where did you learn to stay in phase in coverage so well?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  I can credit that to a lot of people.  Jay Valia, Larry Brown, (Super Bowl 30 MVP) Clay Mac and my dad.  I was blessed in this area of Texas to help me improve my game.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  I think what I’ve learned is my knowledge of the game and knowing tendencies like looking at the tackle to know, if it is a run or pass to help the game slow down for me and be a step faster.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  I played all over the field on special teams.  I’ve been a gunner and jammer and punt returner.  I’ve been safety on contain.  I was a second-string holder for Duquesne and Boise State.

 

Ed Hunt:  What is your favorite NFL team?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  My dad is from New Orleans.  I’m looking at a picture where I was two years old and had a Saints helmet on and jersey.  They have been my team ever since.

 

Ed Hunt:  Who is your favorite NFL player?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  I kind of look at someone I can emulate.  Chris Harris Jr., and Tre’Davious White.  I can learn a lot from them because they are pros.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  I think the most important trait is tenacity and consistency.  When you line up against receivers, you have to have that dog killer instinct.  I say consistency because if a corner messes up, then it’s a touchdown.  It’s not a lot of pressure, but a lot of retail in playing corner.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  There is a lot.  First, I look at down and distance.  I look at how many receivers are on my side.  Whether I am slot or outside.  I look at how their body is aligned.  It could tell if they are going short or long. At the snap, I look at the tackle, guard or center.  If they come up, then it’s a pass.  It’s really a lot of stuff.  It seems like a lot of stuff, but doing it over and over it’s like rapid fire.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  There’s a lot of talent.  A.J. Hines, Dominic Thieman, Daivon Ellison, Harvey Clayton, Leandro DeBrito, Kam Carter and Kellon Taylor.

 

Ed Hunt:  What do you enjoy most about football?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  I just love the game.  Ever since I was little, I loved to compete.  I found an outlet in football.  As I’ve grown up, I’ve learned more about football.  I have learned to be a student of the game.  So, basically make it a game within a game.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  I think my biggest role models are my parents.  They have always been there.  They always helped me to get to practice.  They taught me to be humble and be driven.  They didn’t grow up in the best situations, but they ended up being successful.  They taught me you can do anything if you put your mind to it.

 

Ed Hunt:  What is your definition of a leader?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  A leader is selfless, is confident, works to better himself and the people around him whether the goal is business or sports.  A leader brings his team to that goal whatever that may be.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  After football, I want to go into the sports realm whether that would be sports marketing or broadcasting.  I just finished an internship with PR firm LDWW and Conference USA.  LDWW works hand in hand with the Big 12.  I am going to graduate in 3.5 years.

 

Ed Hunt:  What five words best describe you?

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  Driven, humble, God-fearing, competitive and confident.

 

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

 

Reid Harrison-Ducros:  The Saints are going to win the Super Bowl, man.  They are going to bring it home.  They should have brought it home last year.