With nearly all sports on a worldwide shutdown, the NFL Draft is one of the few sporting events still pushing forward. Of course, there are major changes being made not only to the draft itself, but also to the process.
For the athletes, the NFL Draft is already a time of uncertainty. You are wondering where you will land, if you are a first round pick, or maybe if you will be drafted at all. There are a number of factors that go into the draft process, and there is a considerable amount of work to be done off the field as well as on. One of the main off the field tasks for prospective NFL players is the draft interview process. This is, after all, a full-time job that requires a job interview. You have to be ready for any and all questions.
This year, those interviews look very different, as instead of meeting with teams in person, players and teams have to conduct interviews over the internet. This morning, the Dallas Cowboys gave us an inside look at one of these interviews with former Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun. The Badger outside linebacker had a fantastic senior season in 2019, as he racked up 19.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks, and has been a second-round selection in most mock drafts.
The Wisconsin native met with the Cowboys organization today for a virtual interview. With Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and newly-hired Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy on the line, we saw a glimpse of Baun talking about his motor and his love for the game of football thanks to the Cowboys Twitter account:
The #DallasCowboys continued their virtual #NFLDraft prep interviewing Wisconsin LB Zack Baun.
Stay tuned for more interviews to come. #StayHomeStayStrong pic.twitter.com/J0c4JdHgFy
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 7, 2020