New York Giants cornerback says some people call him 'the black Tim Tebow'

You said one of your nicknames is “the black Tim Tebow.” [Laughs] Yeah, some people call me the black Tim Tebow. Well, Tim Tebow famously said that he was a virgin. Are you? Are you open to talking about that? Yeah, I am a virgin. I’m not ashamed to say that.

When we spoke right after you entered the league, you said you had never been drunk in your life, and that you’ve actually never had a drop of alcohol. Is that still true? A lot can happen in that time, but it is still true. I still haven’t had a drink. I told my fiancée that I’ll probably take my first drink at my bachelor party. I don’t know if I will, but… Maybe you should wait til the wedding. If you do it at the bachelor party, that could get out of hand quickly. [Laughs] I know. I still haven’t had one, though. If you plan on having one, clearly you’re not against it. How is it that you’ve waited this long? I grew up Catholic, so it just started out as one of those things. I’d think, “If I do this, maybe I can get to heaven,” so I said no drinks, no sex, all the big things. As I grew up, I realized that’s not what it’s about. It’s about having a relationship with Jesus. It’s not about “Don’t do this. Don’t do that.” But still, it’s just one of those things I haven’t done, and I don’t see any benefit to doing it. You’re always reading about people getting DUIs. So many bad things that happen and wind up in the paper are alcohol-related, so by not drinking, it saves me, my team, and my family a lot of trouble.

Your name, Prince, is literal. You’re an actual prince. Can you explain that how that works? My dad is a chief in a village in Nigeria and since I’m the first son, I get the title as prince. I think if I wanted to become a chief there, I would have to live there, so it would be whenever I’m ready.