2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Tyrell Goldsmith, S, Delta State

• Name: Tyrell Goldsmith 
• Position: Safety
• College: Delta State
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 195
• Twitter: @tvgoldsmith
• Instagram: T_Ty26

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft? 

What makes me a top prospect at my position is my IQ on the field; as well as how I come down and fill the ally. It separates me and helps me play faster. 

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

They should know that I am a winner and will put the team first in order to win. 

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

A donation would be to St Jude’s Hospital. Kids have their whole life ahead of them. I want them to be able to live it and cherish it. 

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

The best advice I ever got was from my dad. He tells me the price of glory is high and the door to success is labeled push. Meaning if you want to attain whatever goal you want it will be a high price to pay. In order to be successful in attaining your goals you will have to continue to push yourself. 

Who was your childhood hero? 

Kobe Bryant 

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school? 

The most underrated teammate right now at my school is Lamarcus “Red” Faulkner. 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is when someone mispronounces my name incorrectly. 

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

The passing away of my papa. It hurt me bad because he was always there for me and we had a special bond. 

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

Delta State is in Cleveland, Mississippi and we just recently won our conference last year. It is a great school and in a great town and I love the fan base that supports us there. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack would probably be a KitKat 

What is the best part of football? 

The best part of football is the camaraderie and teamwork with my team and coaches. 

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say? 

I will do anything it takes to win and make the team better. 

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be? 

I would probably compare myself to Budda Baker. Roughly the same size and we play very similarly. 

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

Kobe Bryant because he is my favorite player ever. Sean Taylor… I want to know how he breaks down the film and how he approached the game day. Ed Reed… I want to know how he disguises different coverages and deceives the QB.