2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Todd Sibley Jr, RB, University at Albany
- Name: Todd Sibley Jr
- Position: RB
- College: University at Albany
- Height: 5’9″
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Twitter: @t_sib23
- Instagram: @tsib23
What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?
It was my uncle’s and dad’s decision to turn me into a football player. I didn’t know much about football and they influenced me to play football.
What are your favorite moments from your football life?
I love training and the dog days when you are working hard with your teammates and I love winning seeing everything come to fruition.
What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?
Being the best version of myself and competing at the top level of football and showing I can compete as a professional.
If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?
Barry Sanders, to find out how he became that elusive.
Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?
My mother, because of how strong she is and raised 4 kids and does what she can with what she has.
What is your favorite offensive scheme and why?
Running outside zone, it provides us with multiple ways to stretch the defense and its complex but also allows you to play as a team.
What should we know about Todd Sibley Jr the person?
That he is a very outgoing person that cares about the next individual and a very simple guy.
What stands out about your film the most?
The physical traits that I have and how strong of a runner I am.
How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?
Alot of the challenges that you see in football, you also see in life and I usually try to stay positive and get through adversity and go forward with my life.
What would a team get in a player like you?
A hardworking, selfless guy willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win.
What do you love the most about the game of football?
How you can take individuals from all over the place to work together for one common goal.
Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?
Kenny Pickett, and even though he was a highly rated guy. He was underrated in some aspects of his game and plays elite.
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