2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Dominick Fletcher, DB, Western Colorado University
- Name: Dominick Fletcher
- Position: Safety/OLB
- College: WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY
- Height: 6’00”
- Weight: 215
- Instagram: df7_savage
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2023 NFL?
I’m never comfortable. This means I work towards getting better. Even though I go with the flow of things, I’m still willing to focus and better my techniques. By doing those things I’m watching film, doing work behind closed doors, talking with coaches, and mentors the whole nine. So I can see my mistakes. Then work on them.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
Age of 7 years old
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m wholeheartedly passionate about the things i do and what I’m a part of. everything I do, I go above and beyond to show my commitment and mental strength
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
No kids hungry
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Keep God first in everything and things will fall into place. But also be yourself and don’t allow anyone or anything to keep you away from what you believe in
Who was your childhood hero?
Sean Taylor
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
Wide receiver Malik White
What is your biggest pet peeve?
You not working hard enough
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
Western Colorado University. A very unique school. We are very small but we produce athletes. Student-athletes who have the will to win. I have to thank Western for giving me an opportunity. Didn’t have too many offers out there. So I’m thankful for Western. For putting me in a position for the NFL.Thank you
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Hardest moment in my life was losing my father at a young age. Overcoming the loss and using it that to fuel me is what truly defines my character until this day
What is your favorite snack food?
Pizza rolls
What is the best part of football?
Competing at the highest level possible. I love how I can get in a mode. Just focus on assignments and alignments. Plus adversity meaning, to what our team is made of. Another thing about football… My teammates, I ride for my family. Because they are going to war right next to me. I want to give the credit where the credit is due.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
I’m very detail oriented, in my game. So I can keep striving to be great.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Karl Joesph/Sua Cravens type player
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Sean Taylor, Ronnie Lott and Ed Reed. All guys I idolize and take bits and pieces of their game and mindset towards the game and instill them into mine.
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