Chapter 161 Fighting spirit
Hehe’s laughter was a little honest, and the afro in front of him introduced himself enthusiastically, saying over and over again, turning around and gesturing to the back of his jersey——
Originally, it was supposed to have a name on it, but the problem was, he was wearing a baseball jacket.
"Hawkins?" Levi read the name on the coat? "I thought you were Mahomes."
Mahomes was stunned for a moment, then looked down and then realized, "Ah ah ah, I forgot about it. This is my godfather LaTroy Hawkins' jacket. I hope it can bring some good luck. He He was a former MLB player and both played for the Minnesota Twins with my father.”
Levi nodded slightly, "So, you didn't choose to play baseball?"
Mahomes scratched his head, "When I was in middle school, I played baseball and rugby together, but in the end I chose rugby. Same as you. But you can't compare with you. We all suspect that you are an alien. Haha."
"Me?" Levi was stunned.
Mahomes gave a reserved smile, "Who doesn't know you in the NCAA now? I watched the National Championship Game, and the last moments were really exciting. I can't do it, I absolutely can't do it, I still have a lot to learn." ”
"If you can't do it now, it doesn't mean you can't do it in the future. We are all just college students, right?" Levi showed a smile and looked at Mahomes.
Mahomes was stunned for a moment, then nodded, nodding vigorously, "Of course, of course!" As he spoke, he couldn't help but secretly clenched his fists.
Mahomes did not show extraordinary talent in middle school and college. Although he performed well, his talent was not eye-catching, so his university was very average. Texas Tech University, which belongs to the Big 12 League, but not a traditional powerhouse.
In the season that just ended, Mahomes' personal performance was very good, but he was unable to carry the team forward. In the end, Texas Tech only had six wins and seven losses in the season, which can only be regarded as mid-to-lower in the NCAA.
Heisman Trophy?
Mahomes was never included in the discussion.
For now, professionals generally predict that Mahomes may be a second-round pick, and there is some hope that he may be selected in the first round early——
There is no way, this is a young year for quarterbacks, and every team's calculations are targeting the defensive team.
At this moment, facing Levi, who performed the best last season and swept the awards, Mahomes was inevitably a little nervous, but feeling Levi's approachability, Mahomes' mood couldn't help but brighten.
"Sorry, I forgot to formally introduce myself, Levi, running back."
Kind, calm and sincere.
Mahomes looked at Levi's calm face. He was 100% sure that Levi didn't know him, but he said without any pretense, "Mahomes, quarterback."
"Wow, quarterback, I can hear the numbers flying in the checkbook."
"Haha, are you envious now? I didn't expect Levi to be envious of me, so I just pretended that I had just signed the highest contract in the league."
“So, what’s the league’s maximum contract number?”
"Fifteen million dollars per year?"
"Please, Sherlock, be bold in your dreams."
"Annual salary! Did I just say that? This is the annual salary!"
Chattering, the two people crossed the road and walked towards the officially designated hotel ahead. They could feel a wave of heat hitting their faces as soon as they entered the door.
Everyone is everywhere, and every corner is full of people. Each one is tall and strong, and their field of vision is so full that it is airtight. In comparison, the long queue of vehicles outside also looks inferior.
If you take a quick look around, you can see many familiar faces.
LSU safety Adams, cornerback White, running back Fournette, Texas A&M defensive end Garrett, University of Washington wide receiver John-Ross, and so on.
Two months ago, they were rivals on the field; but when they enter the professional league, it will be a different story. They may become rivals or teammates. The rookie training camp in front of them is a new starting line. Logically speaking, old and new grudges should be left behind, but obviously not everyone thinks so. After all, the draft is also a war.
No, Fournette saw Levi and looked straight at him with an expressionless face, as if observing a corpse. They were direct opponents in the draft. Obviously, Fournette hoped to defeat Levi and be selected first. , the rookie training camp is his last chance.
Garrett also took a second look at Levi. He was originally one of the top three picks in this year's draft, but due to his poor performance against Levi, rumors are spreading and he doesn't know what his prospects will be in the draft.
Not to mention the USC wide receiver Zhu Zhu, who looked like he wanted to eat Levi alive, and did not hide his hostility at all.
"... That's Dalvin Cook, a running back at Florida State who is having a strong season and is considered the fourth-best running back this year."
"Ah, ah, that's Joe Mixon, also a running back, that's TJ Watt, his brother is the famous JJ Watt, oh oh oh, that's Cooper Kupp, the receiver, I just want to throw the ball to him."
Bah bah bah, Mahomes is as familiar as an encyclopedia, discovering gems worthy of attention this year among the dazzling array of players, and his rambling words can't suppress the excitement and excitement at all.
Then, the words were interrupted by a figure——
A crosscut, a mountain of meat lying in front of Levi and Mahomes, taller and stronger than them. In fact, the gap is not that big, but the opponent still looks like a giant in a fairy tale looking down at the ants, using his nostrils Look at Levi.
"So, you are Levi?"
"You are the only Asian face in the entire scene. You must be right."
"You...that's it? It's like a matchstick that breaks with just a pinch. Are you sure there's nothing wrong with it?"
Face full of provocation.
Mahomes was about to step forward, but Levi got there first, "How about giving it a try?"
He spoke lightly, smiled, and met the provocative eyes with a smile. Not only did he not panic, he also put on the expression of an adult watching a child rolling around on the floor and was not nervous even under the scrutiny of the surrounding people.
The other party was about to speak, but Levi used the interruption skill just right.
"If you still think that football is a sport about who is stronger, who is taller and who is more powerful, I think you should not come to participate in the draft to avoid embarrassment."
Pfft haha.
There was laughter all around.
The strong man's face darkened, full of shame and anger, and he was about to continue speaking when another figure rushed out from the side and pulled the guy away.
"God, Solomon, what are you doing!"
"Sorry, Levi, I'm really sorry, Solomon definitely didn't mean anything."
"You were really good, I loved your performance against LSU, it was great!"
As he spoke, he walked away, and a gust of wind disappeared before his eyes.
Levi had no time to respond, but he could recognize the figure behind——
Christian McCaffrey.
He is known as one of the top three running backs in the NCAA this year. Although Levi can't remember his name, he still recognizes his face.
So, who is that person in front?
The fifth update today.
(End of this chapter)