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Instead, between his admission of excessive marijuana use and questions about his ability to gain weight and hold up against the run, Gregory was picked apart more than a roasted chicken during the draft process. His stunning plummet ended when the Cowboys finally selected him at No. 60 overall.
Last week, Gregory talked to Bleacher Report about the draft process, his family and his expectations as he took part in a youth football clinic during the NFL Rookie Symposium.
Bleacher Report: You seem to be enjoying yourself more than most during this event.
Gregory: I really do love working with kids, so this is great. From the time I was about 13 years old, this is what I thought I'd really like to do.
B/R: So are you thinking about coaching?
Gregory: I'm not sure I have the patience for that, but I do like working with kids, being around them. The energy they have, and the smiles. This is the second Play 60 event I've done, so I really like this.
B/R: Is there any particular story you have from working with kids that strikes you?
Gregory: Not really, other than that I connect really well with them. It seems like every time I leave one of these events, there's some kid who doesn't want to leave my side; he just clings onto me. So I always connect really well with these kids. I don't know exactly why.
B/R: How useful has the Rookie Symposium been in helping you understand what you're about to walk into? This is much more of a business than any other level.
Gregory: You said it right: This is a business. It's much more serious than what we did before, and we heard from guys who have been through it and understand. These guys have the stories of the do's and do not's. I talked with Donte Stallworth and we met with the people from Mothers Against Drunk Driving. That was a good event for us because I don't think people take a very serious approach when it comes to drinking and driving. I know I do and I'd like to see more people do that.
B/R: Chris Herren, the former NBA player whose life and career were shattered by drug abuse, spoke last night. Your issues are chronicled. You've been upfront about it. What did you take away from his speech?
Gregory: Definitely. He had to hit rock bottom before he could change. He lost his whole career and still couldn't change. He had to lose his whole family for him to change. His story is something we can all look at, even if you've had a problem like I had in the past or you're one of these guys who don't have a problem. Don't wait until you lose something to make a change.
B/R: You come from an interesting family. Your father is a very successful businessman with several companies. You don't really have to do this. Talk about your background.
Gregory: He's a regional director now with CVS. He had worked with Circuit City, Gateway Computers, he went to Northwestern…he has done a lot.
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