2022 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Ty’Shonan Brooks, CB, Minnesota State University – Mankato
- Name: Ty’Shonan Brooks
- Height: 5’11
- Weight:175
- Position: CB
- College: Minnesota State University Mankato
- Twitter: @tyshonan_brooks
What is the best restaurant in your hometown city? –
• Texas Roadhouse
When breaking down your film what will stick out?
• Versatility
If you won the lotto, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
•Invest, put into my clothing business
What has been your biggest failure?
• Not reaching out to family members enough
What do your teammates say is your best quality?
• My leadership
Who is the hardest working teammate on your team?
• A bunch of guys usually feed off each other. We all work hard so it’s hard to call out 1 specific person
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
• Ty
What is your degree in, if you do not make it as a football player, what is your dream job?
• I graduated in communications studies w a minor of business administration. I currently have my own clothing business and if football doesn’t workout i would pursue my time into that.
What is your coolest life moment?
• Scoring a touchdown with my family in the stands
If you could pick any actor to play you in a movie, who are you picking?
• Black Panther
Who is your favorite football team?
• Tennessee Titans – Amani Hooker is my childhood best friend
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
• Be aware
What is your biggest fear?
• GOD
Who is the most underrated player in the NFL?
• Amani Hooker
Take us through game day, How do you prepare?
• Clear my mind with reading the word of God and a lot of positive self talk and scriptures.
Do you have any hobbies?
• I like to sew and make clothes
If you had to compare yourself to someone in the NFL, who would that be?
• Amani Hooker – not as far as strength and size but the knowledge of the game and the versatility. I feel like I can be used on the field in many different ways , as can he
Who has been the biggest influence on your life and explain why?
• My parents – they have always been there for me pushing me and allowing me to be able to play this game
What motivates you to work hard?
• My family . A lot of my family members look up to me and I just want to provide for them and make them proud. They have done so much for me
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