Chat with Donald Brown

Brown is entering the draft following his redshirt junior season. He had a sparkling 2008 when he ran for 2,083 yards, which led all running backs. He also had 18 TDs, while averaging 160 yards per game on the ground. He is the fifth-ranked RB in the draft, according to Scouts Inc.
According to Brown's Scouts Inc.'s draft profile, he "shows good lateral mobility when looking for a seam between the tackles and can cut back against the grain. Above-average balance and sideline awareness. Makes crisp cuts at second level and flashes the ability to make first defender miss but lacks prototypical elusiveness. "
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Buzzmaster (1:19 PM)
Donald is here!
Greg, Tolland CT
Your International Bowl performance was amazing - did that have an impact on your decision to head for the draft?
Donald Brown (1:20 PM)
No it did not have an impact, but it was a great way to end my college career.
David Ropp (Urbana,Ohio)
How are you preparing for the transition from college to the NFL?
Donald Brown (1:21 PM)
I was training out in California for the combine and now I am back home training and talking to a lot of guys from UConn who are now in the NFL.
Sean (Philly)
Donald, a lot of people have you going to Philly in the first round. How do you think you would fit into their pass happy scheme?
Donald Brown (1:22 PM)
I think it would be great. Caught a lot of balls out of the back field at UConn and to be able to learn from Brian Westbrook would be a great opportunity,
Matt (newport News)
who is your favorite running back in the NFL.
Donald Brown (1:22 PM)
It was Tiki Barber when he was playing.
Steiny (NYC)
Do you think UConn is going to win the NCAA Tournament?
Donald Brown (1:24 PM)
If they are on their A game they have a very good shot.
Steiny (NYC)
Do you consider yourself the best running back in the draft?
Donald Brown (1:25 PM)
I do not consider myself the best, but I think I am up there and there is a great group of running backs this year.
Chris
Donald, when is UConn's Pro Day?
Donald Brown (1:25 PM)
Tomorrow.
Craig (Norwich, CT)
Have you caught any flack for at first saying that you were staying at UConn for another year?
Donald Brown (1:26 PM)
No.
Greg
Unless you get into the right situation, it looks like you won't be starting your first season. Who is a current RB you'd like to learn from?
Donald Brown (1:27 PM)
Brian Westbrook because I think he is one of the most versiitile running backs in the NFL right now.
Steiny (NYC)
Donald, big Jets fan here. I know you grew up in New Jersey. Would you have any interest in playing for the Jets?
Donald Brown (1:29 PM)
I will play anywhere. To have the opportunity to be close to home would be great and I do have a meeting with the Jets coming up April 8th and 9th.
Ryan (VT)
Were you happy with your combine performance?
Donald Brown (1:29 PM)
I was pleased, yes.
Wes (Idaho)
What's been the toughest part of this whole draft preparation process?
Donald Brown (1:29 PM)
The uncertainty about a lot of things.
David Ropp (Urbana,Ohio)
What is the one thing you are going to miss about college football?
Donald Brown (1:30 PM)
My teammates. I met a great group of people at Connecticut and I will miss leaving them. I have kept in touch with a lot of them.
Paul (Connecticut)
If you couldn't play RB, what position would you play?
Donald Brown (1:31 PM)
Strong safety.
Terry (Phoenix)
What's the meaning of life?
Donald Brown (1:32 PM)
Sometimes you have to take one step back to take two steps forward.
Donald Brown (1:32 PM)
Thanks for the questions!
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