2026 NFL Draft<\/a>?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nMy combination of football IQ, versatility, and consistency separates me. I can play man or zone, Free Safety\/Corner or Nickel\u00a0and I take pride in understanding concepts, route combinations, and offensive tendencies. I\u2019m reliable, disciplined, and I prepare like a pro every week.<\/p>\n
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\nYou\u2019re getting someone who is coachable, dependable, and accountable. I care about the details, I\u2019m early not on time, and I take responsibility for my performance and the people around me.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nYouth sports and mentorship programs especially in underserved communities because sports teach discipline, teamwork, and give kids direction and opportunity.<\/p>\n
Who was your role model?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nMy mother watching\u00a0her work ethic and sacrifice taught me what consistency, discipline, and commitment really look like.<\/p>\n
\nWho is your favorite NFL team?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nCommanders I grew up near Washington DC so that\u2019s my team<\/p>\n
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nOur linebacker Terique Miles who does all the dirty work sets the front, communicates adjustments, and allows everyone else to make plays<\/p>\n
What is your biggest pet peeve?<\/strong><\/p>\nLack of effort or attention to detail \u00a0especially in practice. That\u2019s where habits are built.<\/p>\n
Who is your favorite teacher ever?<\/strong><\/p>\nMy high school coach who challenged me and held me accountable, not just someone who made things easy.<\/p>\n
\nOvercoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?<\/strong><\/p>\nI had to overcome the fact that I was graduating high school during Covid-19 so we had 6 games I had no offers and walked on on football team and made the most of it<\/p>\n
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nSomething clean and simple like Chipotle<\/p>\n
What is your favorite snack food?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nFruits<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nWhat is your degree in?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nInterdisciplinary Studies\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nMy granddad he died but was a big influence in my life. Deion sanders I was to take some gems from him and Kobe Bryant a legend would just be a honor to be in his presence\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nWhat is your biggest weakness?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nI can be hard on myself I expect a lot and I\u2019m always trying to improve. But I\u2019ve learned how to balance that with confidence and trust in my preparation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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