2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Teven Mckelvey, DB, University of South Dakota

Get to know Teven Mckelvey, a top prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft. Discover his versatility and willingness to contribute to the team.
Get to know Teven Mckelvey, a top prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft. Discover his versatility and willingness to contribute to the team.
  • Name: Teven Mckelvey
  • Position: Nickel/DB
  • College: University of South Dakota 
  • Height: 6’1
  • Weight: 210
  • Twitter: @teven_lee
  • Instagram: @t.u.f.f.t3v

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?

I am able to play more than one position on the field and am willing to do whatever it takes to help the team. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

One thing NFL teams should know about me is I have played on all special teams at some point in college. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

Breast Cancer Awareness 

Who was your role model?

My Role model is Kevin Durant. Always been a fan and probably my favorite athlete of all time.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Houston, Texans

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Josiah Ganues and Andre Jacobs 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Chewing with your mouth open. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Coach Radel (was also a high school teacher)

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

Just continuing to play the game throughout all these years with family issues going on back home.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Whataburger or Shipleys Donuts 

What is your favorite snack food?

 Oatmeal Creme Pies 

What is your degree in?

Kinesiology and sports management 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

Kevin Durant, Ray Lewis, and Ice Cube 

What is your biggest weakness?

Getting in my head about little things.

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