2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Kylar Fritz, S, Northwestern College
- Name: Kylar Fritz
- Position: Safety/Cash/Star/Nickel
- College: Northwestern College NAIA
- Height: 6’1
- Weight: 210
- Twitter: @FritzKylar
- Instagram: Kylar.Fritz
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft?
I think the biggest strengths in my game is my physicality, versatility and my IQ. I can play a lot of different spots on the field and my IQ allows me to play fast and make plays.
Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?
This year I broke my pinky in the second quarter of my Midland game. I have been working through and figuring out how to play at a high level with a club on my right hand
What are your hobbies outside of football?
I love to golf with my buddies. I worked at the local golf course this last summer.
What role do you see yourself playing at the next level?
I think my role at the next level can be anywhere from pratice squad to starting or playing a lot on any of the teams. I am willing to do anything to get the chance to continue to play football.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to local Churches because my Faith is very important to me and God calls us Christians to give back.
How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?
I handle coaching very well. I believe high level athletes should get coaches hard because that is the best way to learn. If you’re not failing you’re not learning.
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Jackson Smythe is the most underrated Linebacker in all of NAIA.
If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why did you choose them?
Charlie Kirk because he knew a lot about the Bible and a lot of my views align with his. Kyle Hamilton because I love the way he plays and I try to model my game around his.
If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason?
If I was benched tomorrow it would have to be because I did something to break team rules.
Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?
My typical pre-game routine is pretty simple I go to our team meetings and then basically just listen to music and stay as calm as possible until we have to run out for warmups.
What is your favorite snack food?
My favorite snack food is any kind of sweets. I love basically any sweet foods.
What scheme do you feel you fit the best in?
The scheme I fit best in is a 4-2-5 playing the cash position. I feel like being able to play all around the field is where I excel the best. I can cover WRs and TEs and also take on blockers and fit the run. I also excel in playing the boundary Safety in a 4-3.
What is your degree in?
My degree is in Business Management.
What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check?
My freshman year here at Northwestern it was my first time playing Star and I had a messed up three different times in the first drive and almost got pulled by my coach. I later that game I ended up getting a huge pick in the second half on the same play I messed up on in the first half.
Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?
I would pay my parents back for everything they have helped me out with in the past.
Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?
Anything by Kodak Black, Lil Wayne, or Brandon Lake
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