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2022 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Giovanni Kizer, DE, Davenport University


Giovanni Kizer the big and athletic defensive end from Davenport University recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot
  • Name: Giovanni Kizer
  • Position: Defensive End
  • College: Davenport University 
  • Height: 6’4 1/2
  • Weight: 265
  • Twitter: @shakaazulu_
  • Instagram: @shakaazulu_

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2022 NFL Draft?

  • I’m very versatile with my moves, you never know what move I will do next, it keeps the OL on their toes. I always find myself near the ball in every play & I make big plays when needed.

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

  • 9 years old. I seen my friends from school playing it outside, asked to join them and I fell in love ever since. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

  • I’m dedicated, ambitious & most important I’m very coachable. I will leave everything out there on the field in order for our team to win.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Cause. I chose this because my grandmother is a survivor of it 2x &  I feel that more money should be donated there to help more of our people fight this cause.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

  • To never be a follower & always be a leader. I was raised to lead others by example to show them the benefits of doing things right.

Who was your childhood hero?

  • My childhood heroes were my parents.

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?

  • My mans Blake Daniels. He a 6’6 QB, solid frame & can sling the ball. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

  • Doubters

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

  • Being able to overcome self-doubt. Being afraid of failure was always a big thing for me, but now I know that failure is a big part of learning.

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

  • We all get along well with eachother & we want to win.

What is your favorite snack food?

  • Watermelon with yogurt on top.

What is the best part of football?

  • Being able to build bonds that never break.

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?

  • I won’t quit until I win.

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

  • Michael Strahan

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

  • Reggie White, Aaron Donald & Michael Strahan. They could give me the sauce on how I could elevate my game to the next level. 

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