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2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Kelvin Ateman Jr., OT, University of Toledo

Kelvin Ateman Jr. the massive offensive tackle from the University of Toledo recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot
Kelvin Ateman Jr. the massive offensive tackle from the University of Toledo recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot

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

What makes me a top prospect in my position group would be my feet and versatility, I am a very much visual learner and interactive when it comes to becoming better with the playbook of the team. 

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

I was interested in football at the age of 6 when it was introduced to me from my late older cousin located in Highland Park Michigan. 

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

NFL teams should know that I am an experienced cameraman for my alma mater Toledo also gaining the opportunity to be featured on ESPN for camera work. I have become a videographer/editor throughout the year. I am the creator and owner of the clothing brand Learned Lessons with a team of photoshop designers, fashion designers and more partners since I began my entrepreneurial journey. 

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

I would donate to what would be the most beneficial cause so I would actually be benefiting others more than hurting. 

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

The best advice I ever received is that “you can not help others until you help yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Who was your childhood hero? 

My childhood hero would be both of my Grandmothers being the glue to both sides of the family keeping things stable for everyone

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

Most underrated teammates would be my senior class I was able to accomplish the Bowl Game and Conference Game Championship with.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve would be others not being themselves and just trying to fit in with anyone just for the status.

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

Losing my teammate who was like a cousin to me Jahneil Douglas and graduating without him let alone winning the senior season without him by my side.

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

Something special about my school is that adversity brings true character to the family.

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack food would be any Coney Island product from Detroit.

What is the best part of football? 

The best part of football is being a whole different person you choose to dictate when you’re on the field, from the sideline out it seems as if everything goes blank except for the field becoming a symphony of motion art when approached and prepared the appropriate way for war. 

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

I have the engine you need to get the car going, not the rims you want on your tires.

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

I compare myself to Trent Williams for the speed in his feet and the freestyle in his play while getting to a point good enough to still protect his QB no matter how good or bad his kick is he uses the speed of his feet to make up for it sometimes. 

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

I would have dinner with my late friend JD, my late Grandmother Lee and my late Grandmother Dot Dot because I would want to know if I am leading the family in the correct direction without them here.

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