Barkevius Mingo, DE/LB LSU
6-4, 241 pounds


On bets with Sam Montgomery
We've had quite a few bets in our career. I think our first one was the first sack for the season. He was supposed
to wash my car because I won, and he hasn't done that. Then, we have most sacks in the season and on down the line.


Bet on who gets drafted first
That's the latest one. (for $5,000). I'm pretty confident in myself. He's gonna have to come with that one,
and I get a car wash.


Playing as a 3-4 LB
I think so. A lot of coaches have been talking to me about both positions. I feel comfortable playing either.


On playing against mobile Qbs
We play a lot more quarterbacks that can use their feet as well as their arms. We're asked to keep them in the pocket
and not let them loose and us lose contain and let them have big runs. Numerous times, a guy won the Heisman (Johnny Manzell)
because people would lose contain. Our focus when we played those guys was to keep them in the pocket and collapse
it and just put a little pressure on them that way instead of taking shots at them.


Question inaudible
There was a long layover. It was pretty much the same type of rush, that little contain rush.
We just played with a little more pressure.


Advantage of having defended mobile QB
I think it gives us a great advantage. Having played against guys like Johnny Manzell and Keith Price, they're unpredictable
and playing against that in a game is valuable. You can't practice playing with a mobile quarterback, and it's gonna
translate to the next level.


Were his numbers better in 2011
I don't know about overall stats. I know I had more sacks last year. Like I said, we kind of contain rushed a lot of teams
to not let them get outside the pocket. It kind of took away from what we wanted to do, but it helped the team and helped us win.


Comparison to Bruce Irvin
Honestly, I've never watched him play. I think when we played them when he was at West Virginia, he was a safety.
So I really can't answer that question.


Could he play Leo End for Jaguars or Seahawks
I think I can. It's pretty much playing defensive end in college, the same position.
They're closely related and not really any different.


Have teams talked to him about that role
Several teams. They have needs and they're just looking for the best fit for their franchise.


Jaguars?
I spoke to a lot of them and it's kind of hard to remember all the teams.


Play more up or down at LSU
Down. We dropped several times a game, were still up sometimes. It's all football.


How about against the run
We all did that too. It's football.


Pass coverage?
We covered backs, we covered tight ends. We did it all.


How much will he miss guy in the crowd (Sam Montgomery)
Not at all.


What separates him from other ends in draft (asked by Montgomery)
I think my speed separates me from every other guy in this draft. I'm a fast guy and I've got a quick first
step and I like getting to the quarterback.


Will he do everything at combine
I'm gonna do all the drills,the 40 and all that kind of stuff.


History behind first name
My mom just kind of threw it together and wrote it on the birth certificate.


Brother named Hughtavius
Yes, sir.


Too light to play end?
That's been brought up. My main focus in the off-season is to put on weight. I put on 15 pounds and I'm still
as quick as I ever was. Still the same first step, and I think I can add more, so it's not an issue.
I don't think it will be a problem.


Fact that 13 LSU guys are at combine
Not only does (Les Miles) do a great job recruiting, he also does a good job developing his players and also bringing in
coaches that help us grow as athletes. The staff at LSU was second to none and they all got us ready to play.


On gaining weight (asked by Montgomery)
Maintaining my speed and gaining weight are the goals that I have.


Any questions for Montgomery
Why are you here. Go home. Go eat.