Bianca Williams

Deion “Shaq” Calhoun

Q. Thanks for interviewing with us tell everyone who you are and what you do?

A. My name is Deion “Shaq” Calhoun. I’m a professional football player for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Q. How has the experience been with you playing for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League?

A. It’s been great. I’m blessed to play my second year in the NFL.

Q. Can you tell us how the transition been from being a college athlete to a professional athlete?

A. It was tough my first year. After I graduated college, December 14, 2018, I started training for the combine and Pro Day up until the draft. After Miami Dolphins picked me up I stayed there the rest of the season. With that being said it was a long year for me. I didn’t get a break until January 2020.

Q. Who is a sports icon that has influenced you the most?

A. Darnell Docket was a guy I looked up to because of his work ethic, determination, and most importantly the way he played the game.

Q. Do you have a special routine or superstition before you play a big game?

A. Actually I don’t. I just make sure I pray for both teams’ health and that God leads us to victory every game.

Q. What has Football taught you that carries over into the other areas in your life?

A. Football has taught me to be responsible and accountable in everything I do. Those two things alone help me become a better father.

Q. Tell us one thing you always do after a good game?

A. This year has made things a little different due to Covid. Therefore, now after a good team win my teammates and I would hit a few spots and just hang out.

Q. What was one of your memorable experiences playing with the Miami Dolphins?

A. My most memorable experiences while playing with the Dolphins was when we beat the New England Patriots. We were the underdogs and ended up getting a win the last game of the season.

Q. Can you give any advice to someone who would want to be an athlete?

A. Although being an athlete comes with perks, in order to be a successful athlete, you have to work hard for everything you want, have discipline, and stay faithful to the game.

Q. How has Covid changed or affected the way the team train for a game?

A. It has limited the amount of people who can train in a group. So instead of having an offense and defense lift everyone have to be split into three groups.

Q. Where can the readers follow you?

A. Instagram DLC61 Twitter SHQ205.

“ Football has taught me to be responsible and accountable in everything I do.”