2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Tyreese Shakir, DB, Portland State

• Name: Tyreese Shakir 
• Position: Nickel/Safety 
• College: Portland State 
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 195
• Twitter: @__TS5_
• Instagram: @T.Shak5

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?

What makes me a top prospect in the NFL draft at my position is my ability to play man coverage and to play inside the box. I played my true freshmen year as a rover backer then the defensive scheme switched the following year to a safety. I have had a couple sacks and TFLs in my career at PSU while also playing good in Man to man coverage. I have also played all DB positions through out my career at Portland State. 

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

One thing NFL team should know about me is that they are getting a player that game change the team and impact the locker room in a positive way. I’m a willing to do whatever a team needs to help the team succeed. 

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

If I could donate to one cause in the world it would be to donate towards ALS, I have been seeing more stuff about this disease and it is very very scary and tough to go through. There is no current cure but donating to be able to help gain new technology and things that could help would be great. 

Who was your role model? 

My role models is my older brothers, Khalil and Attiyyah Shakir,  I have always looked up to them and they have taught me a ton of things inside the sport of football and even more outside as a man.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team is the Atlanta Falcons

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

My most underrated teammate at my school is Jaylen Lynch. He’s a deep threat receiver, who has an insane catch radius.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is littering, it’s something so simple to just wait until you are near a trash can. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher ever is Professor Randy Miller from Portland State. He was a teacher who looked out for his students and was always helpful even in terms I wasn’t in his class. 

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

The biggest obstacle to overcome in my life was choosing to stay at Portland State for my last year or transfer somewhere else. A lot of time and thought went into the decision. Wanted to make sure that wherever I was my talents could be showcased properly. 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

If I could have any franchise restaurant in my house it would be a chilis. From drinks, food, and desserts plus price, it can’t be beat.

What is your favorite snack food?  

My favorite snack food is white cheddar cheese itz

What is your degree in? 

My degree is in applied health and fitness 

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

If I could have dinner with three people dead or alive it would be Deion Sanders, the favorite DB of all time and arguably the greatest athlete of all time. Lebron James, the greatest basketball player of all time, has had an insane career and longevity. Would want to know how he does it. Kobe Bryant, the mentality and work ethic is something that will always be talked about in sports. 

What is your biggest weakness? 

My biggest weakness is sometimes to overthink on the field instead of just playing. Trying to think so much on what the offense could do instead of just playing.