NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Tyree Lee, RB, Chowan University
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What is your name?
Tyree Lee
What is your Height/Weight?
190 lbs. 5’9″
What is your position?
RB
Where do you play college football?
Old Dominion University & Chowan University
Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field?
Helped disabled children with activities, read books to elementary kids, mentored as well in high school.
What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?
Psychology
Where are you from?
Hampton, VA
Who is your role model, and why?
My big brother because he was basically my father figure.
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Basketball
Did you play any other positions in football?
Quarterback, slot, corner back, and safety
At your position, what separates you from others?
I see the whole field once I get the ball and ninety-nine percent of the time, the first guy misses
When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?
Aggressive D-ends and Safeties
Who was the toughest player you ever faced?
Not Applicable
What was the biggest obstacle in your life you had to overcome, and how did you overcome it?
Transferring and becoming eligible again to play football
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Just walk around the field and visualize the game while listening to music
What is your biggest strength?
My vision
What is your biggest weakness?
My size
If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say?
I’m a hard worker. I’m dedicated in everything I do, on and off the field. I’m reliable, responsible, and consistent. I’m a team player.
Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up?
LaDainian Tomlinson and the Chargers
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose?
My brother Vick, LaDainian Tomlinson, and my mother, Carmelita.
What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?
A house for my family
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