Meet the Niners: Defensive Lineman Arik Armstead

Dec 23, 2015 at 07:21 AM

In this Wednesday edition of Niners Daily, we recap defensive lineman Arik Armstead's Q&A on the official 49ers Twitter account. The 2015 first round draft pick fielded questions from fans on subjects ranging from his days playing at Oregon to his favorite musical artists.

Here's a full recap of the Q&A:

What do you want to know about @arikarmstead?

He's almost ready for the Q&A. Tweet questions with #MeetTheNiners! pic.twitter.com/5OE1cWUf1x
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead @twitter Hey Arik, how does it feel to be a Niner? #MeetTheNiners — 26-84 (@16Vanegas) December 23, 2015

It feels good being from Northern California, so being able to play where I'm from is a blessing. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/H6WLBpQ8An
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

We only lost 5 games in my time there, so being able to play at high level with friends was great. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/kSmtlanOPU
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers at Oregon which jersey was your favorite to wear ? #meettheniners
— Daniel (@DanielTheElite) December 23, 2015

All white. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/GyBhRUyeEm
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead best place to eat in Eugene, from one duck to another #MeetTheNiners
— James Tedesco (@_tedesco_) December 23, 2015

El Super Burrito 🌯 #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/Fgk1RxD0bO
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

At what age did you reach your current height?? @arikarmstead #MeetTheNiners
— Rudy Guerrero (@AreGee408) December 23, 2015

I think I'm still growing! #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/X5D3yH515I
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead what the heck did your parents feed you? #MeetTheNiners
— Chasen Martinsen (@chasenm12) December 23, 2015

My mom had a Costco membership. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/cUM40a8g9A
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead #MeetTheNiners would you like to be teamed up with DeForest Buckner again? Definitely a possibility.
— Beto (@BetoGarRam) December 23, 2015

I would love to play with @DeForestBuckner again I think we would dominate this league together #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/azVjuzk7yi
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead #MeetTheNiners Are you still overwhelmed by everything around you like the fans, the other players, etc.
— Gio (@tru_gio) December 23, 2015

I never really was overwhelmed. I felt like I was prepared for this level. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/ezEQdrl92W
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead @twitter #MeetTheNiners how do you like working with navorro bowman
— smackmack caleb (@ninjaboyrules6) December 23, 2015

NaVorro is an excellent player and a good leader. Everyone wants a guy like that on your team. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/rKJuvTc0G2
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

J Cole, Drake, Travis Scott, Bryson Tiller, Bieber, Party Next Door. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/zBfjUdHj2Y
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead who inspired you growing up? #MeetTheNiners
— || Melissa || (@ssileMx) December 23, 2015

My big brother Armond. I started playing football because I wanted to be like him. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/RKhwJTYLvJ
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead power or finesse? #MeetTheNiners
— Khai (@THETranTrain16) December 23, 2015

They both go hand-in-hand and set up each other. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/3NsWyKEtRU
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead If you could play with any player active or retired, who would it be? #MeetTheNiners
— Max Cruz (@maxf_c) December 23, 2015

I would want to play on the line together with my brother and Sean Taylor (fave player growing up). #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/C5NAYjGK0E
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers Arik do you play Fifa and what is your go to team? #MeetTheNiners
— Alex Reyes (@areyes_ss7) December 23, 2015

Yes, I play FIFA. My go-to team is PSG. My xbox gamer tag is thatnina9 #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/Wly5HvT8p6
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead did you ever play other sports or was football always your favorite? #Meettheniners
— janely (@harrynross) December 23, 2015

I played basketball growing up. I didn't fall in love with football until 8th grade. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/EU8vQIuGd8
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @BackForLiam @arikarmstead #MeetTheNiners Who is your roommate on the road? Any challenges or interesting habits?
— David T (@DTNCA) December 23, 2015

My roommate is @EliHarold_ . We get along great, that's my guy. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/yY831CYMVL
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead Going into the offseason what is the biggest impact of your game that you will try to improve on? #MeetTheNiners
— Kevin A Molina (@KevinAMolina) December 23, 2015

I want to take care of my body, and study the game. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/dvsd7irNcq
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

@49ers @arikarmstead What's you're fav Mexican food?? #MeetTheNiners
— Sandra Rosas (@ChandraRosas) December 23, 2015

My favorite Mexican food is enchiladas, my mom taught me how to make them. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/DZXNqM8hiJ
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

Panda South in Elk Grove or House of Chicken & Ribs in Sacramento. #MeetTheNiners https://t.co/Hp5PuWKgVL
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

Thanks for your questions, guys! @arikarmstead #MeetTheNiners pic.twitter.com/A6lA8s7xFc
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 23, 2015

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Meet the Niners: Defensive Lineman Arik Armstead

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