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2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jovon Sewell, DB, Ashland University

Jovon Sewell the big hitting defensive back from Ashland University recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds scout Justin Berendzen.
Jovon Sewell the big hitting defensive back from Ashland University recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds scout Justin Berendzen.
  • Name: Jovon Sewell
  • Position: DB
  • College: Ashland University
  • Height: 6’2”
  • Weight: 200 lbs.
  • Twitter: @jovonsewell
  • Instagram: @iamjovonsewell

What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?

Growing up I always wanted to be like my father and he played football. He always kept a football in my hand and it stuck.

What are your favorite moments from your football life?

My favorite football memory is winning the GMAC championships last year at Ashland.

Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?

My mother inspires me the most, growing up I watched her work her butt off working 5 days a week and then come home and take care of all 4 of her kids.

What are you looking forward to in your upcoming season?

I am looking forward to having the opportunity to compete for a national championship this upcoming year.

If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?

I would want to hang out with Sean Taylor, before he passed I was a huge fan, I wanted to be just like him. He played old school punishing football.

What are your favorite things about playing football for Ashland?

My favorite things about Ashland football is the brotherhood that is here along with the opportunity to play for Coach Rose the defensive coordinator.

What should we know about Jovon Sewell the person?

Jovon is a great guy that is willing to go out of his way for others. Also a great competitor.

What is your favorite defensive scheme and why?

My favorite defensive scheme would be a 3-3-5, I like this one because it gives you a lot of ways to attach and you have your best athletes on the field so you can really do anything you want.

How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?

In life and in football I prefer to handle all my problems head on and as best as possible. Ask for help when I need it.

What would a team get in a player like you?

They will get someone that loves to compete, self motivated and high quality man as well.

What stands out about your film the most?

The physicality I play with, consistent tackling and pressed technique.

What would a team get in a player like you?

The most underrated person I’ve played with was a kid I went to high school with Tavis Pinkney. He had everything going for him but he was just small. Was fast, fluid, very explosive and shifty.

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