2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Tywonne Harris Jr., CB, Northern Colorado
- Name: Tywonne Harris Jr
- Position: Cornerback
- College: Northern Colorado
- Height: 5’10
- Weight: 185
- Twitter: im_hawk21
- Instagram: im_hawk21
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?
What makes me a top NFL prospect is my playmaking ability and man coverage
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
My mom told me I used to sleep with a football growing up but I’ll say 7 years old.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m a guy that’s going to come in and compete every day
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Suicide programs to help people more with mental health
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Don’t ever give up
Who was your childhood hero?
Tyrann Mathieu
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
If I had to pick someone I’ll say, Tizell Lewis
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Always work hard
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The hardest moments in my life I had to overcome were first the passing of my mother in 2019 and dislocating my knee and being told I will never play again.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
We are building a great culture here at Northern Colorado
What is your favorite snack food?
Fruit snacks
What is the best part of football?
The grind in the off-season and being able to showcase your talent during the season
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
Draft me because I’m a guy that’s going to get you the football
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Amik Robertson
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
My mom just told her I love and miss her. My grandpa so he can see how far I came and my family to tell them Ain’t Too Long
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