NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Tyler Ambush, WR, Bethany College

 

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What is your name?

Tyler Ambush

What is your Height/Weight?

5’9 195 lbs.

What is your position?

Wide Receiver and Punt Returner

Where do you play college football?

I play college football at Bethany College WV

Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?

The coolest thing I have done off the field was when I was in the big 33 and I had a special needs Buddy who I got to know and hung out with through out the week. I met his family, we took pictures together and he got to wear my jersey  during the game.

What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?

The hardest class I have takin in college is Economics

Where are you from?

I’m from Germantown, Maryland

Who is your role model, and why?

My role model would be my Mother, because she pushes me to the highest level  on the field and off the field. She’s my biggest supporter and I love her

Did you play any other sports growing up?

I played youth soccer

Did you play any other positions in football?

Yes , I played Cornerback , Running Back , Wide Receiver , Quarterback

At your position, what separates you from others?

What separates me from others is my knowledge of the game, My ability to catch the football with my hands , my competitive drive and my exploding out of breaks to create immediate separation.

When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?

When I am breaking down film I look for who is their best defensive back , what techniques they use in certain situations and study their weaknesses

Who was the toughest player you ever faced?.

The toughest player I faced is Tyler Boyd in the 2013 big 33 game

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be and why?

I would compare myself to Stefon Diggs because he plays with a sense of urgency,  purpose, his ability to separate from defensive backs , his excellent body control to adjust to throws. He is dynamic , and dangerous with the ball in his hands.

What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?

The biggest obstacle I have faced in my life was when I had turf toe in my sophomore year of college and I missed 5 games of the season.  I overcame it by getting treatment everyday , being patience and following doctors orders.

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

My pre-game rituals is I sit by myself, listen to music, and focused on the game plan

What is your biggest strength?

My biggest strength is my perseverance and my ability to catch the football, and running good routes

What is your biggest weakness?

My weakness would be losing football games.

If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?

I would say I would be the hardest worker on the team , compete everyday and I have much love for the game.

Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?

My favorite player is Desean Jackson , and the Washington Redskins

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?

Great Grandparents(RIP) , Sean Taylor(RIP) and Antonio Brown

What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?

The item I would buy once I am in the NFL. I would purchase a house for myself and make sure my family is taken care of

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