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2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Derwin Johnson, DB, University of Redlands

Derwin Johnson the standout defensive back from University of Redlands recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot
Derwin Johnson the standout defensive back from University of Redlands recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot
  • Name: Derwin Johnson
  • Position: Cornerback/Nickel
  • College:  University of Redlands 
  • Height: 6’0
  • Weight: 190
  • Twitter: @Derwinjohnson18
  • Instagram: @ezmoney_der

What makes you a top prospect at your position  in the 2023 NFL Draft

I believe my drive and will makes me a top prospect! I don’t take plays off,  I hustle to the ball regardless of wherever the play is. I actually love the game! 

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

I believe I was first interested around 7 or 8.

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

I’m a grinder! I never joined a team and was never the starter ever.  I went out there and earned it.  Whether it was at practice or in a game. I don’t have a problem competing and proving people wrong been doing it my whole life. 

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

If I could donate to one cause in the world it would mostly likely be to end world hunger. 

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

Pray during hard times, good times, all times, pray!

Who was your childhood hero? 

My Older Brother, Junior 

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

Got a lot of guys on the roster like that. Jadin, and more!

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

When someone doubts someone because they couldn’t do it or was to scared to try it.

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

The hardest moment in my life was probably when I lost my grandma and was homeless all in one year. Losing my grandma was tough because she was a big part of me and I felt like I lost me for while when she left. Also being homeless with my parents was tough. I got to see who was really with me and family and who wasn’t .

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

My school is big on family and that’s special to me because I’m big on family.

What is your favorite snack food? 

Doritos 

What is the best part of football? 

The best part of football is the process and seeing all your hard work pay off on the field, with your brothers.

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

I’m a grinder, I don’t talk much, just come to work, I let my actions and play do the talking!

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

Darius Slay,  we’re about the same build, both good with technique, barely get called because of how good of a job were doing, and always wants to be on the best guy!

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

The first person My grandma and the second person sister because I miss them and lastly Nipsey Hussle because I feel we got the same mindset and I can pick his brain a little and learn something!

Damond Talbot

NFL Draft Diamonds was created to assist the underdogs playing the sport. We call them diamonds in the rough. My name is Damond Talbot, I have worked extremely hard to help hundreds of small school players over the past several years, and will continue my mission. We have several contributors on this site, and if they contribute their name and contact will be in the piece above. You can email me at nfldraftdiamonds@gmail.com

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