2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Darius Cyprian, WR, Kentucky State University

• Name: Darius Cyprian
• Position: Wide Receiver 
• College: Kentucky State University 
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 177
• Twitter: @dcyprian_3
• Instagram:@Cypri3n

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft? 

What makes me a top prospect at my position in the 2027 NFL Draft is my speed, athleticism, big play ability, ability to retain new information and apply it quickly, and my high motor. I am big on consistency and being disciplined, I’m going to compete every single day, whether it’s drills , special teams, routes on air , whatever it may be I want to come in first and be the best out there. The way I approach the game will bring the best out of everyone around me.

Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?

I’ve faced adversity quite a few times in my career, but recently was probably the hardest on me. After the historical season my team and I had , I had many opportunities to go play D1 FBS football, G5 and P4 but once it was time for official visits , I was told that I was out of D1 eligibility but still had 1 year of D2 eligibility left. I’ve always wanted to play on the biggest stage of college football. I responded by taking it to the chin, knowing that everything will fall in place the way that it’s supposed to , and I went back to Kentucky State this Spring, put my head down and continued to work and progress and had a really good spring . Finished with 6 catches and 2 touchdowns.

What are your hobbies outside of football? 

Outside of football I like to play the video game , I like to bowl, and I love to travel and sightsee.

What role do you see yourself playing at the next level? 

At the next level I will play whatever role that the team needs me to play, whether that’s contributing on the offensive side of the ball, or playing on any special teams unit. I have the ability to play on every single special teams unit if needed.

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 Cancer patients because some patients aren’t as able , so they can’t receive the necessary treatments to win their battle, so I would love to donate to help as many patients as possible.

How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?

I always handle coaching well, I’m not the type to talk back to any coach because I feel like they’re correcting me for a reason , whether it’s to make me turn up a notch or I’m doing something wrong , I say yes sir and they won’t have to tell me the same thing twice.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

The most underrated teammate is Roman Hernandez, he really flies around and makes a ton of plays .

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

If I could have Dinner with three people , I would say JamarrChase because I really love his game and I would just see what it took for him to be where he is now and what it takes to stay in the league. Jesus Christ so that I could know the purpose that I was put on earth to serve ,and Albert Einstein to gain a lot of knowledge that can create me generational wealth.

If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason?

If I were benched tomorrow it would be because someone was just blessed with a little more talent than me . It’ll never be because of my work ethic, effort, or attitude problems .

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

My typical pregame routine , I like to go out in shorts and shirt with my cleats on. Meditate by the goal post , from there I do my dynamic stretches, then routes on air. Go in say my prayers and it just puts me in a different state of mind , put my uniform on and I’m ready to dominate.

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack is boudin with chips

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in? 

I feel like I’ll fit best in a spread offense rather than a pro style system because I’ve been in a spread system all of my years of playing football, but i definitely can contribute in a pro style offense as well.

What is your degree in? 

Exercise Science

What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check? 

The first thing I will buy with my first NFL check is some properties so that I can invest and grow my money.

Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?

I was in JUCO and I had dropped a wide open pass, so I was kind of shook because that usually never happens to me, but my quarterback still put trust in me and we had 15 seconds left in double coverage he came to me, I caught the touchdown and we won the game .

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

1. Fcg heem – Closer
2. NBA Youngboy – alotta miles
3. Dej Loaf – No fear