2022 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jaylon Monroe, CB, Tulane University
- Name: Jaylon Monroe
- Position: Cornerback
- College: Tulane University
- Height: 5’9
- Weight: 183
- Twitter: jaylonmonroe9
- Instagram: Jaylonmonrxe
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2022 NFL Draft?
My man coverage skills and change of direction are elite!
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
I was 4 years old when I first started playing
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
My best attribute is my man coverage skills and change of direction is crazy. I can play any position in the backend. I’m confident, SUPER quick and have great speed. I also can play special teams at a high level as well.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Ending homeless
What is the best advice you have ever received?
No matter what stay confident and keep God 1st
Who was your childhood hero?
My childhood hero was my grandfather
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
Marvin Moody. He’s under the radar and he’s DIFFERENT
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is people who are not genuine and people who pretend
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The hardest moment to overcome was honestly coming to Tulane alone when I was a freshman I didn’t know anyone and I had to learn how to grow up and adapt to not being with my family and friends for a while
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
We are the only college football team in The whole entire city of New Orleans
What is your favorite snack food?
My favorite snack is Hot chips
What is the best part of football?
It’s Fun of course and it’s easy
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
Bet the bank on me at all times especially when the game is on the line no matter who’s in front of me.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Darius Slay
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Michael Jackson
- Playboi Carti
- And Gunna
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