2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Zy Alexander, DB, LSU

- Name: Zy Alexander
- Position: DB
- College: LSU
- Height: 6’1”
- Weight: 195 lbs
- X (Twitter): @atg_14
- Instagram: @atg14._
What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?
I have been playing football my whole life, I enjoyed the relationships and connections that come with it.
What are your favorite moments from your football life?
My favorite moment from football my past years is just winning and the excitement that comes with it. Most exciting game this past season would have had to been Ole Miss overtime win
What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?
I’m looking forward to learning as a football player and to continue to grow and become a better player.
If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day, who and why?
I would probably want to hang out with Tyrann Mathieu. I guy who’s played at LSU and been underrated his whole life. Just to pick his brain.
Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?
My mom and dad inspires me the most. Seeing them get up and provide for me and my siblings just inspires me to keep going.
What is your favorite defensive scheme and why?
I wouldn’t say I have a favorite defensive scheme, I feel like I can adjust with whatever scheme is thrown my way. I just want to be around the ball.
What should we know about Zy Alexander the person?
I’m a good person on and off the field and I just want to be able to win wherever I go.
What stands out about your film the most?
The most important thing that stands out to me in my film, is I’m not afraid to go out and be a tackler. I feel like as cornerback some people may over look us as tacklers but I’m not afraid to stick my head in.
How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?
I just turn to God whenever I’m going through things in life. I feel like if your relationship with God is good, you shouldn’t have to worry about anything. He’ll get you through it all.
What would a team get in a player like you?
A player, who is going to come in each and everyday to work.
What do you love the most about the game of football?
The thing I love the most about football is the relationships you build and the memories you make.
Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?
Most underrated player I’ve played with would have to be Greg Penn. He’s a guy who isn’t the biggest or fastest, but always does his job and is always where he’s supposed to be. A team leader who also brings younger players with him.
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