2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Tyrese Dedmon, S, Idaho

Tyrese Dedmon Idaho — Tyrese Dedmon is an athletic ball-hawk for the Idaho Vandals. He recently sat down with Draft Diamonds writer Jimmy Williams.

Name: Tyrese Dedmon
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 208 lbs
Position: Safety
College: University of Idaho
Twitter: @TyreseDedmon

Tell us about your university/college. What is your major/minor? Did you participate in any other activities or campus organizations other than football?

Idaho is a nice rural campus. Business Marketing/Entrepreneurship.

What do your teammates say is your best quality?

Work Ethic & Mental Toughness

What kind of role do you see yourself in on the team? What scheme and/or position suits your skill set?

Leadership. Always holding myself accountable for my actions helping set the standard of my position group helping the team get stronger. My versatility helps my game being able to be a hybrid safety that can play in the run fit, play the post, and come down into man coverage.

Who is the best player you have ever played against in college?

KJ Hamler, Penn St.

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Which one of your teammates impresses you the most?

Jalen Hoover. He works hard day in and out. He’s a technician, student of the game, and fearless.

Describe a time in your life when you were able to overcome a struggle.

Losing one of my childhood friends the day of the first game of the season. I still managed to play that game and dedicated the rest of the season to him.

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If you didn’t play football, what other sport would you play?

I would run Track, I did triple jump in high school and was ranked fifth in the state of California. Some of my track bests include a 10.92 in the 100m, 21.85 in the 200m and a 47′ 9.5″”-triple jump.

What is something that you are most proud of? What would you say is your biggest achievement?

Making it to the CIF State championship in Track. Seeing my times drop and jumps increase significantly in a matter just due to fully dedicating myself once my HS football career was over.