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Q&A with Reading linebacker Kobe Hopkins

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What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been doing as much as I can with limited resources. A lot of my workouts include resistant bands, dumbbells, and explosive body weight movements.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I really feel like I have improved on my explosiveness, but most importantly, I think I improved as a leader.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“My speed and eye discipline.”

How has Covid-19 factored into your workouts?
“I feel like it hurt my momentum in the weight room a little. I reached a Personal Best with a 500 Squat and was looking to get to 525 before Summer.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we will build off of the season we had last year and shock some people.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I really can’t say. We have a pretty new schedule, but Governor Mifflin is always tough.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against this fall?
“To be honest, I always respect all my opponents.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I dream to definitely to play division 1 college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some FCS and PSAC schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I am getting a lot of love and support from programs from the division 1AA and 2 levels.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went to Villanova University for a camp, Bowie State University for their Homecoming game, Kutztown University for their Championship Game, and Widener College for a game.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon
“I didn’t plan on any more trips. I wanted to really focus on being around my teammates and preparing for the upcoming season.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I was planning on going back to Villanova camp again, then attending Stony Brook or Saint Francis, and the coach from Murray State invited me to their camp. I was also invited to a Rivals camp, but it was canceled.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Roll Tide, the Baylor Bears, and Oregon.”
 
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