DREW LOCK, QB, BRONCOS
Did you realize making football cards was such a big business and the Rookie Premiere was such a big organized event?
“No, I guess I didn’t realize how big of an event it was as far as the trading card side of things. ere is a lot of organization put into this event. ere’s a lot of cool stuff that opened my eyes to what Panini does.” Did you know the college cards were such a big market?
“No, I was collecting Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokémon cards back in the day. I didn’t get too deep into some of the sports cards. But just being around this event and learning more about it, it’s a much bigger deal than I thought it was.” Did you play the games or just collect the cards?
“I just tried to collect. Everyone wanted the blue eyes white dragon with Yu-GiOh!, so that was super-dope to get. Pokémon, the originals were always nice to have—Pikachu, Charizard and Bulbasaur.” Are you going to see the Pokémon movie?
“I kind of want to. I watch the Yu-GiOh! and Pokémon shows on Netflix. I’m a big Pokémon guy.” What rookie would you choose to build a Rookie Card collection of?
“at’s a good question. I’d start my collection with a little Will Grier, Carolina Panthers. Me and Will got pretty close during all this. Maybe even a Jarrett Stidham card because of how close we are.” What cards of yours this weekend did you think were cool or unique?
“I like these Origins ones big-time, especially the super-thick ones. en there were the Passport cards I was signing. I had to sign the metal plate ones, those are sick. And the one of me, Daniel, Kyler and Dwayne is pretty cool, too.” What all-time player would you most want to be on a football card with?
“I think it would be cool, being in Denver, to be on a card with Mr. Elway. at’d be awesome, have him sign one side and me one side. Hopefully I end up having a career like he did in Denver. But we can wait for that down the road so I can establish myself a little before they put me on a card with him.” What style of quarterback are Broncos fans getting?
“My playing style… edgy is a pretty good word. I go out on the field with a chip on my shoulder, 24/7. Sometimes it can come off a little arrogant, but there’s definitely an edge. It keeps me going. I’m not a basic pocket passer. I can get out of it and make the game exciting for people watching. at’s kind of the QB they’re getting.” How well have you gotten to know Noah Fant so far?
“Pretty well, actually. Being in the huddle with him. at staff in Denver does such a good job just keeping the rookie class together as much as possible just so we get to know each other really well. at really helps on the field because you start building the chemistry off the field and it becomes a chemistry on the field. Noah is definitely a goofy guy. He likes to laugh and have fun. He has a good vibe about him, so I like being around him.” What players still at Missouri should collectors watch out for the next couple years?
“I’m going to say Larry Rountree, running back. Superexplosive guy. He was the second-leading rusher last year in the SEC, and we had three backs that played. He was my man. He put his body on the line for me in pass protection.” What will you miss most about college football?
“When you go to a school, you get to pick. So you are picking the guys at that school. Making the friends that I did, and going to the stadiums that I did, and just battling out with the guys is the coolest part of college football. It’s an awesome time in your life. I played in the SEC, so you got the coolest stadiums of all time. It’s not always easy. You fight through some rough times.”