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My Draft Memories: Tony Nathan

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What stands out to you the most from your Draft Day experience?

Tony Nathan: “The one thing that really stands out is the fact that they told me I was going to get drafted in the first and I ended up going in the third. That’s the one thing that really stood out in my mind.”

What did you personally do in preparation for the draft to help your draft position as far as special workouts, etc.?

Nathan: “Those camps weren’t available when I was coming through so you did what you could as far as just working out on your own and working with the trainers that were there and the strength coaches that were there at the school. That’s basically all we did. We didn’t have any place where you could go and do the camp thing and work with speed coaches and all of that. We just did what he had to do.”

Was there something about your interviews with prospective coaches before the draft that stood out?

Nathan: “I didn’t go to the Combine because I had a hip pointer at the bowl game. At that time they brought you in and worked you out at their facilities but they don’t do that anymore. I think now you have to do the workouts at your school, so it was a whole different world when I came out. Nothing from the interviews really stood out.”

I enjoyed watching Tony play.
 
One of my favourite dolphin players...top five definitely. ..so smooth. Remember him on the hook and ladder. #22 will always resonate as a lifetime fave!
 
95% of this board has no clue who Tony Nathan is and that is a shame. Great player, even better person.
 
He had talent. Had a nice per carry average and could catch the ball out of the backfield. I was always bothered by the fact that he was under used as a runner. Shula always seemed to be looking for someone else to be his primary back.
 
He only lacked that burst like a Lamar Miller has. He'd hit open holes but didn't have that engine to fly through it like he was shot out of a gun. He did most else very well. I loved TN.
 
95% of this board has no clue who Tony Nathan is and that is a shame. Great player, even better person.


Agree. Got to play 18 holes with him in a charity golf tournament once.


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One of the most versatile backs in fins history. He could do it all - run and catch. What a college and pro career he had. From Bear Bryant to Don Shula and national title to Super Bowl games. What a career.
 
95% of this board has no clue who Tony Nathan is and that is a shame. Great player, even better person.

I grew up watching Tony Nathan, but never knew his story. I would recommend people watch the movie "Woodlawn". Awesome flick.
 
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