2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Tahveon Nicholson, DB, Louisville

• Name: Tahveon Taz Nicholson 
• Position: DEFENSIVE BACK 
• College: Louisville/Illinois
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 190
• Twitter: Tahveon1
• Instagram: Taz23era_

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

My skills set, hard nose football player with big play ability to make turnovers and give the offense the ball. I have big play ability when ball is in my hands. Hard Hitter. I play WR/RB all throughout my career until I enrolled in college and made the transition so there is always room for me to improve. 

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

That I have high special teams capability in terms of returning kicks and punts. First time playing Defensive back was in college and transitioned well. still have not top out on my potential. 

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

It would likely be universal access to quality education. Education is a powerful equalizer that help break generation curses and help many communities. Giving back is always something I wanted to do. Providing a blueprint to help change communities and lives is no better feeling.

Who was your role model?

CGJ, Kenny Moore,  Adoree Jackson, Isaiah Rogers, Budda Baker

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Jacksonville Jaguars 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Tamarion McDonald 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Smacking when eating 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Louisville academic Counsler Ms. Caroline 

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

My toughest adversity moment was back in high-school I started as a Freshman playing varsity being the starting RB having a great year. Which lead me to not playing the following year my sophomore year in high-school due to my grades. Having to watch the games from the sideline open my eyes and I have not closed them since.  

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

Wasabi 

What is your favorite snack food?

Lifesaver gummies 

What is your degree in?

Recreation Sport and tourism

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

Kobe Bryant, Mother and Kevin Durant why because I believe there would be good laughter and I’ll be able to pick their brains and ask many question about how they are mentally tough.

What is your biggest weakness?

Overthinking