2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Tyler Richardson, DB, Tiffin University

Name:  Tyler Richardson 
Position: CB/FS 
College: Tiffin University 
Height: 6’0
Weight: 190
Twitter: @tyrichardson__7
Instagram: @t_y___

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

Honestly what makes me a top prospect in the 2023 NFL  Draft is my versatility. I can play multiple positions in the backend and play those positions at very high levels. Also, I’m a guy that is on multiple special teams and knows the value of special teams in football. 

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

Probably around the age of 12 when I hit middle school because before then I was self taught everything I knew about football coming from a single parent household with just my mother and two sisters 

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

One thing NFL teams should know about me is that I’m hungry for opportunity! 

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

One cause I would donate to in the world be cardiovascular research because I’ve had multiple family members pass away from heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues. 

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

A wise man once told me – “Only with the death of an EGO will we walk a higher path” 

Who was your childhood hero? 

My Mom  

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

Honestly, I think our team as whole is underrated but a couple stand out guys  to mention is like Jermaine Wimpye, Caleb Street, Latrell Robinson, Montez Kelley, Pat Tueimeh, Jesse Johnson, Austin Andrews,  Jalen Thomas, Ant Lowe, Darius Pinnex and so many more if you just turn on our game film. 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest Pet Peeve is people giving up  

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

The hardest moment in my life to overcome was bringing my daughter into this world who is now 3yrs old. I didn’t know how to be a young parent and I was scared to death but I had to grow up fast and learn how to be a loving parent and a provider for my child. 

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

The people at Tiffin University makes Tiffin special! The connections and relationships you build here are one of a kind. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Gummy worms  

What is the best part of football?

I think the best part of football is the lessons learned after every practice , meeting or game.  Understanding football can help you become a better person not just a better athlete or player. 

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

I’m just a Diamond in the rough waiting to shine. 

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

I don’t think I could compare my game to one specific person I think I take bits and pieces from a lot of different players game like Ramsey, Xavien Howard, & Gilmore  

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

Three people dead or alive would be : 

1. My Dad – I would want to just talk to my dad because he passed away when I was young 
2. Deion Sanders – I would like to pick primes brain on how he would prepare for a game or player. 
3. Lebron James – I say Lebron because his approach to work everyday.  I would just want to sit and talk mental capacity on what it takes to be one of the greatest to play the game.