NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Vernon Chevis, LB, Texas A&M University – Kingsville
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What is your name?
Vernon Chevis
What is your Height/Weight?
6’0 226
What is your position?
OLB/DE/SS
Where do you play college football?
Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Texas A&I)
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Speaking w kids at my Previous middle school (Wheeler Ave.) and attended workshops at the after school program in the Cuney Homes (Inner City Houston)
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Dr. Tuller’s (4301 Methods of Historical Research)
Where are you from?
Houston, Texas
Who is your role model, and why?
My Mom. She taught me everything I know and everything I will learn.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Track & Field, Boxing
Did you play any other positions in football?
Yes
At your position, what separates you from others?
My speed and motor
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Effort, Energy and Passion
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Charles Sims or Reginald Perry
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?
Von Miller
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Being a walk on, and working everyday crafting
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
No, Just Pray then Play
What is your biggest strength?
My Speed
What is your biggest weakness?
Using my hands more
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I’m Vernon Chevis, a young talented high motor guy that can help you on Special Teams and/or on the Defensive edge. Drafted or Undrafted I will give everything in my motor to your organization on and off the field to help win ball games.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
Eric Dickerson/None
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
Mom, Dad And my brother Reginald 😉
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
A NICE suite and my first car 😉
Rapid Answers:
- Tupac or Biggie?
- NFL Network or ESPN?
- Coke or Pepsi?
- Pizza or Burgers?
- Dogs or Cats? Neither
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