Keith Ismael

Center / San Diego State

Ed Hunt:  How do you feel going into your first Senior Bowl practice?

Keith Ismael:  Excited!  I am excited to get out there and compete.  Show my skillset and what I can do.

Ed Hunt:  What are the scouts telling you?

Keith Ismael:  They just want to see everything that they have seen already.  I’m a good person.  We talked about the strengths and the weaknesses of the game.  I just plan to shut up any doubt and show I’m their guy.

Ed Hunt:  What is your best fit in the NFL as far as position?

Keith Ismael:  Center, but I’m also really comfortable playing guard.

Ed Hunt:  Who is one lineman that you model your game after?

Keith Ismael:  I really like to watch Jason Kelce for the Eagles.  He’s super athletic and has a high motor.  Good technique.  Good fits on the run and pass.  I like to watch his film and try to emulate that same athleticism.

Ed Hunt:  Who is the toughest lineman you faced in the Mountain West?

Keith Ismael:  Utah State had a couple good guys.  They were big and athletic and showed a lot of exotic fronts.  I don’t know if there was one specific guy though.  Utah State was kind of difficult to play.

Ed Hunt:  Are you excited to face elite level athletes?

Keith Ismael:  Definitely excited to show that I can compete with the best and that’s why we’re all here.  Especially coming from a non-power five school, I amd really excited to show that I can stand up to the “big dogs.”

Ed Hunt:  What is your biggest strength?

Keith Ismael:  Consistency and assignments.  Just running pass and then holding off the run blocking.

Ed Hunt:  Where are you training for the NFL Draft?

Keith Ismael:  Michael Johnson Performance in Dallas.