Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Tayo Fabuluje, OL, Texas Christian University
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What is your name?
Tayo Fabuluje
Where do you play college football?
Texas Christian University (TCU)
How many teams were recruiting you out of high school?
29
How did you choose your school?
Transferred from BYU
Where are you from?
Euless, Tx
Who is your role model, and why?
Michael Oher because he was successful against all odds in life
Have any scouts met with you yet, and if so what are they saying?
None
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Basketball, Track & Field
Did you play any other positions in football?
Tight End, Defensive End, Defensive Tackle
At your position, what separates you from others?
Will to Win
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Defensive Tendencies on down and distance, tendencies of individual players, pass rush moves, run defense technique
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Devonte Fields everyday at practice
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Seeing my mother sacrifice so much in order for me to have an opportunity at a great future.. I’ve overcome that by becoming a college graduate and a great football player to let her know her efforts were not in vain.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Listen to J.Cole
What is your biggest strength?
Athleticism with my size
What is your biggest weakness?
Hard criticism of myself
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I’m everything one may want in an NFL offensive lineman.
Who was your favorite player and NFL team growing up?
Sean Taylor… Favorite Team Cowboys
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My friend Christian Rivera, Tupac Shakur, Bob Marley
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