2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Victor Talley, WR, Valdosta State University

• Name: Victor Talley
• Position: Wide Receiver
• College: Valdosta State University
• Height: 6’4”
• Weight: 213
• Twitter: Talley__13
• Instagram: talley__13

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2023 NFL Draft? 

Discipline, Accountability, Student of the Game work ethic, great hands, and the ability to find holes in the defense.

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football? 

I’ve always had a passion for the game as I come from generations of athletes so was exposed to the sport for as long as I can remember.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you? 

Dependable

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

St. Jude as it helps the next generation and provides for all kids

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

Worry about the things you can control and don’t worry about the things you can not control.

Who was your childhood hero? 

My father

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?

Our left tackle, Jeremiah Campbell

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

People that don’t pay attention to details

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

The passing of my grandfather this summer before my senior season.

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you? 

The location and entire area is known as “Title Town”  and the school is known for winning

What is your favorite snack food? 

Cookies

What is the best part of football? 

The comradery and working together as one team

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say? 

You may have better tools or resources but you will never outwork me

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

Past would be Larry Fitzgerald and present would be Travis Kelce

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

• President Barack Obama – As the first black President would want to understand how he overcame adversity to succeed through trials and tribulations
• Maya Angelou – She was a great poet that spoke inspiration and passion defending the rights of young people, women, minorities, and the ignored. 
• Muhammad Ali – because he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures in the 20th century and ranked as the highest and greatest boxer of all time.