Fun Q&A interview with Fort Smith LB Deontre Hardwick
When Class of 2016 running backs from the state of Arkansas have night terrors, whether they admit to it or not, they are waking up in a panic because of Deontre Hardwick. The Fort Smith Northside linebacker punished ball carriers and quarterbacks throughout his junior season compiling a ridiculous stat line of 112 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, 8 sacks, 1 interception, 4, forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery returned for a touchdown.
Even though the 6’1”, 240 pound, tackling machine is a monster on the field he is actually a really great guy off the gridiron. Few know the man behind the facemask so we took the time to ask some fun rapid fire questions in hopes of getting to know Deontre a little bit better.
Question & Answer
Deontre, what is your favorite movie?
“Friday Night Lights.”
Who is your favorite actor?
“Has to be, I don’t know, that’s a tough one, come back to that one. – (minutes later) Vin Diesel.”
What’s your favorite TV show?
“Ridiculousness.”
Favorite book?
“48 Laws of Power (Robert Greene and Joost Elffers).”
What’s your favorite type of music?
“Rap, but I listen to all kinds of music. I listen to everything I don’t discriminate.”
What is your favorite song?
“Comeback to me on that one too. – (moments later) What songs do I listen to on a daily basis? Nelly, “Here Comes the Boom.”
What music do you listen to getting hyped?
“Chief Keef’s “Faneto.”
What hobbies do you have outside of football?
“Uhm, I’m just trying to think of ways to get bigger, stronger, and faster.”
What is your favorite type of food?
“My mom makes this sausage and potatoes thing, best thing ever I swear.”
Do you have a favorite game system?
“I really don’t play games that much.”
What is your favorite subject in school?
“American History or English.”
Who is your favorite all-time athlete?
“Ray Lewis. Actually, I have two, Clay Matthews.”
Favorite holiday?
“Christmas.”
If you could be a superhero which superhero would you be?
“I’d be like the Hulk!”
Your favorite professional sports team?
“The Patriots.”
Written by Ryan Wright
Photo credit: scout.com; Deontre Hardwick