2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: LaVoise-Deontae McCoy, LB, Illinois State
- Name: LaVoise-Deontae McCoy
- Position: Inside Linebacker
- College: Illinois State University
- Height: 6’1
- Weight: 230
- Twitter: taeemonneyy
- Instagram: taemccoy_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?
I am a versatile player, I am a safety turned into a linebacker so I’m very comfortable in coverage, I play downhill and attack the line of scrimmage using my quickness, speed, pre-snap, and post-snap reads. This would make me a prospect that can be used in any scheme.
What is one thing NFL teams should know about you?
Not only are teams getting a good ball player, but I am a big culture guy. The joy, appreciation, and love for the game are genuine for me, and more than anything I’m a competitor who wants to get better at every opportunity while chasing after the ultimate goal.
If you could donate to one cause in the world what would it be?
I would donate to the prevention of animal cruelty.
Who is your role model?
My grandfather is a huge role model of mine.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
I support the Chicago Bears at heart being from the south suburbs of Chicago and I want to see them do well but I am a Seattle Seahawks fan.
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Free Safety Dillon Gearhart
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When someone is smacking while eating.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
My high school accounting teacher Mr. Oneill
Overcoming adversity defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
One of the more difficult things to overcome was the passing of my grandfather.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house, what would it be?
McDonalds
What is your favorite snack food?
Hot chips
What is your degree in?
Business Information Systems
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive who would it be and why?
Kanye West, Mike Tyson, and Katt Williams. Mainly because you would have absolutely no idea where the conversation would be headed.
What is your biggest weakness?
Not being satisfied.
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