2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Zion Farmer, DL, Tiffin University
- Name: Zion Farmer
- Position: DL
- College: Tiffin (Transfer from Arkansas of Pine Bluff)
- Height: 5’10
- Weight: 280
- Twitter: blakefarmer__
- Instagram: blakefarmer__
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Intangibly my play recognition, versatility, and coachability in my gameplay. I really pride myself on a quick first step, great hand placement, and having an endless motor.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
Age 7
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m a team player, workout warrior, and student of the game. Always trying to get better physically and mentally. My football IQ is above average.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? Child Hunger/ Homeless
What is the best advice you have ever received? Life is a marathon and all about perseverance. Don’t rush just stay consistent
Who was your childhood hero?
My mom
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
Well with me adaptation here @ Tiffin for the spring. So far I’ll say DB Austin Andrews or LB Barry Brown
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Scraping silverware
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Still maintaining & staying the course after losing my papa and my brother.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
Feel like family & as one. This team got everybody on the same mindset/ goal for sure.
What is your favorite snack food?
Chicken Strips
What is the best part of football?
Bonding, building brotherhood impacting guys. People don’t know what people go through, & how you could be affecting people’s lives in a positive way, being around making each other better.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
I’m always reliable and dependable one because I’m built to last.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Honestly, don’t know that’s a hard one, I just craft after a lot of guys’ games in mine. The ( Chandler Jones, AD, Quintin Williams, Grady Jarrett, & Etc.)
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Probably be My Grandma Helen, Micheal Jackson, and Megan Good
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