NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Fred Tiller, DB, University of Kentucky

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What is your name? 

Fred Tiller

What is your Height/Weight? 

5’11, 190

What is your position? 

Cornerback

Where do you play college football? 

University of Kentucky

Football is about giving back, what is the coolest thing you have done off the field? 

I’ve done a couple mentoring jobs with younger kids, and helped with a flag football game for people with autism, mental disorders.


What was the hardest college class you ever had to take?

It was a class about Earthquakes, the teacher didn’t really teach it well enough.


Where are you from? 

Homerville, Georgia


Who is your role model, and why? 

My Mom is my role model because growing up I seen what she had to do to keep her household up of 7 kids and it was hard, so that formed me into the man I am today.


Did you play any other sports growing up? 

I played basketball, and ran track.


At your position, what separates you from others? 

I would say I was the smartest in my position, I knew the whole defense with no problems, I catch on really fast.


When you are breaking down film, what do you look for?

I look at how the quarterback plays and watches his WR’s. I look for WR’s releases and their favorite routes.


Who was the toughest player you ever faced? 

The toughest would probably Gurley at RB, Prescott at QB, and Devante Parker at WR.


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

I really wouldn’t compare myself to any, but I love Sherman because he talks a lot of trash and Revis because he’s just a raw talent.

Do you have any pre-game rituals? 

No 


What is your biggest strength? 

Knowing the defense and calls, Quickness


What is your biggest weakness? 

Sometimes my reaction times are slow


If I were a GM and gave you a second to sell yourself, what would you say? 

I would say all I need is a chance to prove myself, I wouldn’t let him down and let my work talk for itself.


Who was your favorite player and/or NFL team growing up? 

AJ Green, but I’ve never had a favorite NFL team.


If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would you choose? 

Lil Wayne, Obama, Sherman


What will be the first big item you buy once you are in the NFL?

It would probably be my dream car a Bentley or Audi A7, or a condo.


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