2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Tyvarius Daniels, S, Franklin Pierce University
- Name: Tyvarius Daniels
- Position: Safety
- College: Franklin Pierce University
- Height: 5’11
- Weight: 180
- Twitter: @Tyvarius2
- Instagram: @variknows
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?
I know if I was given an opportunity to showcase my talent to recruits. And where I come from not a lot of young men make it past 21. Football is kind of my life. And I know like I’m better or can compete with anyone in this world. Just because where I’m from or the exposure I couldn’t get, shouldn’t dictate if I can’t have a chance.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
Since I was a young kid. When I was 4 or 5 years old and started playing whenever I was old enough for my youth city team.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
Football is all I know and I will give 120% into everything on and off the field
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
“Children’s Defense Fund”
What is the best advice you have ever received?
“No matter where you come from or how small or big you are, give it your all”
“HARD WORK IS WORTHLESS FOR THOSE THAT DON’T BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES.”
Who was your childhood hero?
Michael Jordan and Ray Lewis
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
I couldn’t pick one but I have 4 underrated players. Jaden Clark, Shamil Diaz, Harrison Barjolo, and Sam Kamara III
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Someone who’s constantly repeating something loudly in my ear or in my bubble/ or squeaky loud noise.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Something happened my sophomore year of college and I had to miss a semester and I didn’t know if I would be able to play again for Franklin Pierce but God gave me a second chance to prove myself. This made me grow and become a better man.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
It is a small school but everyone is kind and loving. They offered me and gave me the opportunity to grow as a man and showcase my talent.
What is your favorite snack food?
Fruit snacks and granola bars.
What is the best part of football?
I have fun playing football and I just love to compete and hit people and let my anger out sometimes.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence, what would you say?
I’m not big or small but I’m fearless and do everything with a chip on my shoulder! I would say I am a caring person and I have a great soul.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Jabrill Peppers/ Budda Baker
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- God- I would love to talk and have a deep conversation about almost everything about life and the world
- Michael Jackson- Me and my family just grew up listening to his music and played it every day throughout my childhood.
- Tupac- One of the most influential musicians in hip-hop history is acknowledged to be Tupac. He became a voice for the African American community because of his lyrics’ emphasis on social and political concerns. His rapping style has also been imitated by numerous other musicians.
