2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Terrell Jennings, CB, University of Illinois
- Name: Terrell Jennings (Rello)
- Position: Cornerback/Slot Corner
- College: University Of Illinois
- Height: 6’0
- Weight: 190
- Twitter: BLUESTRIPRELLO_
- Instagram: Bluestriprello_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2023 NFL Draft?
The Versatility to play Multiple positions on the defense and my ability to eliminate other teams offensive weapons.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
Every since I can remember I was playing football my mom even signed me up before I was the legal age to compete. I’ve never had a choice really football has been apart of my life ever since I can remember
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
Every coach/team in the league should know I’m a person who prides themselves On being the hardest working player on the roster and an individual who’s dedicated to helping the team win at all cost
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would want help Inner city youth in the Colorado Springs Denver and Pueblo area
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Balance is a lie you can’t be the best if you aren’t obsessed.
Who was your childhood hero?
Champ Bailey/LeBron James
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
The entire team we all have things to prove this fall
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Men who willing chose to be lazy
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
It’s not a moment it’s everyday since I was born seeing my single mom struggle daily and knowing I have to wait to help fix all her problems.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
Coach Henry is a special person and coach and I’m lucky to have met him.
What is your favorite snack food?
Peanut Butter M&M’s
What is the best part of football?
The best part is knowing if I get good enough at this craft, I will have a chance to save my Mom, baby sister, and kids who had to grow up like me.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
“I can show you a lot better than I can Tell you”
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Marshon Lattimore
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Kobe Bryant
- Sitting Bull
- Jesus Christ
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