2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: ToRohn Yancey, DL, Madonna University

• Name: ToRohn Yancey
• Position: DL
• College: Madonna University
• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 285 lbs
• X (Twitter): @torohnyancey
• Instagram: @torohn1

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

Football initially started off as an escape from a tough home life. Since then it has been my sanctuary.

What are your favorite moments from your football life?

I have a couple favorite moments. My first favorite moment was my high school football team winning the Division title and clinching a playoff berth after going 0-9 the previous season. My second favorite moment would be winning the MSFA Conference Championship in college and getting a ring. My third favorite moment was playing a college football game on ESPN last season.

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

My family as a whole inspires me to work hard.

What are you looking forward to in your upcoming season?

I am looking forward to winning games as a team. I am looking forward to earning an opportunity to contribute to the team in any way to help build this program the right way. After participating in this past spring ball, I truly feel we are heading in the right direction.

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

I would love to hang out with Maxx Crosby. He’s my favorite player right now. I admire his football journey and I feel that I could learn a lot from him just by how he goes about his day to day.

What are your favorite things about playing football for Madonna?

First, my favorite thing about playing football for Madonna is how team oriented we are. My second favorite aspect about playing football for Madonna is the mindset of being process driven that we’re currently instilling in ourselves as a program.

What should we know about ToRohn Yancey the person?

ToRohn Yancey is an individual that is defined by work ethic, integrity, and ambition.

What is your favorite defensive scheme and why?

My favorite defensive scheme is a 4-2-5 because of the extra players in the box it provides in order to defend against the run.

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

I always tell myself that God doesn’t give me anything I can’t handle and at that point it’s just about me believing in myself to be able to conquer whatever challenges I face.

What would a team get in a player like you?

A team would get a player with a high motor, gap integrity, as well as great character.

What stands out about your film the most?

My ability to defeat double teams, maintain gap integrity, and climb levels.

Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?

The most underrated Player I’ve played with is my teammate Cooper Koenigsknecht. Cooper is the first college football player in Michigan to play while being diagnosed with autism. He refuses to let his diagnosis stop him as he is a great teammate as well as an incredibly coachable player on the field.