Interview with a small school hero: Davontae Harris, DB, Illinois State
What is your main goal going into your final season?
Win the FCS National Championship Game
As a small schooler, how are you planning to separate yourself from the other big school players?
Being a very physical and aggressive corner who can also make plays on the ball. Expanding my football IQ and training to be a versatile player.
Who is the toughest player on the opposite side of the ball you have to face in practice?
Christian Gibbs and Anthony Fowler, both good WR.
Who is the most underrated player on your team?
Drashane Glass, he’s a great Nickel-back
What’s your best memory of college so far?
Playing in the National Championship Game as a redshirt freshman
What is the most memorable play so far in your career?
Interception to start the series against Central Arkansas in the playoffs
What is the coolest thing you ever did off the field for someone else?
I bought one of my teammates mom a plane ticket for her to come see him play for the first time as a collegiate athlete on his senior night.
Why did you pick your current number?
It was worn by one of my best friends in high school.
If an NFL GM was reading this (Which they do), how would you sell yourself in a couple sentences?
I’m a very physical and aggressive corner with ball skills and sudden speed. A great person outside of football.