2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Damon Lynch II, DB, Simon Fraser University
- Name: Damon Lynch II
- Position: DB
- College: Simon Fraser University
- Height: 6’0
- Weight: 180
- Twitter: damelynch
- Instagram: dameboogi
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2023 NFL Draft
Always working on my game, finding out what I can do to be a better football player. I’m always humble which I believe has taken me far in life to where I am today. I am a DB who is versatile who is always willing to learn, and also very coachable!
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
I was interested in playing the sport of football at the age of 7.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
One thing NFL teams should know about me is that they’re getting a hard-working and determined player who is going to give it his all.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to a children’s cause because I feel like they are the most in need.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Always have faith and believe in yourself.
Who was your childhood hero?
My parents are my childhood heroes. They just raised me the right way, and always worked hard so they can provide for my family, which I’ll always Be thankful for them.
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
Khaleeb Webb is a hard-hitting safety who can cover. I can definitely say he’s a underrated safety at my school right now. He’s going to be a problem in the lone star conference next year.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Being interrupted when in the middle of a conversation.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Probably losing one of my closest friends in a car accident, who loves playing football just as much as I do.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
Simon Fraser will always have a special place in my heart just because. Definitely has been academically challenging for me but I will say, that it’s one of hardest schools in Canada it makes me happy to say I will be receiving my communications degree from this university.
What is your favorite snack food?
Fried Chicken
What is the best part of football?
A game day playing in front of the fans and building relationships/bonds with your teammates.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
I’ve played with really good football players and trained by great coaches, I know that I will bring the total value to any organization.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Jalen Ramsey/Marcus Peters
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would say my Uncle who passed away, Jesus, and my close friend Cam. I say this because without Jesus I wouldn’t be here where I am today. My uncle Voddy I never got to meet him but my family says my personality is really similar to his. Cam because we were always together and bonded like no other.
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