24 Questions To Help You Get To Know Seahawks Offensive Lineman Germain Ifedi

New Seahawks offensive lineman Germain Ifedi offers 12s a look at the type of person he is off the field with 24 fun facts about himself.

Apr 28, 2016 at 03:33 PM

Tony Drovetto

Seahawks.com Content Manager

After trading down with the Denver Broncos from the No. 26 to No. 31 overall picks, and swooping up another third-round pick (No. 94 overall) in the process, the Seahawks selected Texas A&M offensive tackle Germain Ifedi, the first time Seattle has used its first-round draft pick since taking Bruce Irvin No. 15 overall four years ago.

Shortly after Ifedi accepted the offer from Executive VP/General Manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll to wear Seahawks blue and green next season, he took part in a light-hearted Q&A session with Seahawks.com.

Here are 24 questions and answers that should help you get to the newest Seahawk, who hails from Houston, Texas.

1. Nickname?

Ifedi:"G.I."

2. College Major?

Ifedi: "Construction Management."

3. Hobbies?

Ifedi: "I love to watch Spaceballs."

4. Athlete You Idolized Growing Up?

Ifedi: "LeBron James."

5. Favorite T.V. Show?

Ifedi: "That's a tough one, probably the old Martin sitcom."

6. Favorite Video Game?

Ifedi:"I love NBA2K and MLB The Show."

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7. Projected Madden Rating?

Ifedi:"I'd say about a 78, but I like to round up. So 80."

8. Favorite NFL Team Growing Up?

Ifedi:"Houston Texans, right down the street."

9. Favorite Non-NFL Team Growing Up?

Ifedi:"Houston Astros."

10. Favorite Food?

Ifedi:"I like Greek gyros."

11. Favorite Restaurant?

Ifedi: "Pappadeaux, it's like a seafood restaurant down here in Texas."

12. Better hair: Richard Sherman or Pete Carroll?

Ifedi: "I've got to go with old Pete. He's still got hair."

13. Better artist: Drake or Kendrick Lamar?

Ifedi: "Drake."

14. Better Comedian: Kevin Hart, Chris Rock, or Dave Chappelle?

Ifedi: "Chris Rock."

15. Better Seat on an Airplane: Window or the Aisle?

Ifedi: "The first class aisle!"

16. Dog person or cat person?

Ifedi: "Dog."

17. Batman or Superman?

Ifedi: "Superman."

18. Michael Jordan or Crying Jordan?

Ifedi: "[Laughter]. I'm old school. I love Jordan without the crying meme."

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19. Actor who would play you in a movie?

Ifedi: "Idris Elba."

20. Best football movie of all-time?

Ifedi: "Friday Night Lights."

21. Best NFL player at your position?

Ifedi: "Tyron Smith."

22. If you could pick one position to play besides offensive line, what would it be?

Ifedi: "Quarterback."

23. Best advice you've ever received?

Ifedi: "Stay humble. Stay grounded. Stay faithful. Stay in your faith."

24. Aside from the NFL, your dream job would be?

Ifedi: "To own my own construction company."

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