DWYANE HASKINS, QB, REDSKINS
Did you realize football cards was such a big business and the Rookie Premiere was such a big organized event?
“It’s a really big deal. I’m really excited about it and to have my picture on a card. It’s something I’ve always dreamed about. I’m excited to see what the final product will be. I’m just blessed to be here.” What rookie would you choose to build a Rookie Card collection of?
“Of course myself, Bosa, Parris Campbell, Terry McLaurin. My new teammate Bryce Love. Benny Snell would be a good card to have. And N’Keal Harry.” What cards of yours this weekend have you thought were cool or unique? “ey had some jerseys inside the card, so that was pretty cool. I’ve never seen those before.” You guys sign a ton of cards here. How important is it to give fans a good-looking signature?
“You want to be as neat as possible. You definitely want to give people something they can read, recognize and feel excited about when they receive it.” Did you ever collect cards of any particular players or teams?
“I collected a lot of cards—football, basketball, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! cards. I had all the Pokémon balls, deck sliders, all the stuff.” Are you going to swap jerseys with anyone in the NFL?
“I definitely want to swap with some of the Ohio State guys and some NFL friends I’ve met throughout this process. I think it will be really cool for me to have some stuff of close friends and former teammates in my man cave.” What have the Redskins coaches told you about why they decided to draft you? “Just the West Coast offense, my timing and anticipation in that offense. I think I will do really well in it.” What all-time player would you most want to be on a football card with? “Michael Vick, I’d love to be on his trading card. His, or Warren Moon’s trading card.” What players still at Ohio State should collectors watch out for the next couple years? “Jeff Okudah, Chase Young and JK Dobbins.” What will you miss most about college football?
“I’m just going to miss the camaraderie and being as close as we were. I’m not saying the NFL isn’t close, but when you’re in college you live in a dorm room with a guy, and now in the NFL guys have wives and kids. ey go home to a different life. In college, pretty much everyone is around each other.”