Name: Ammari Sylla
School: Virginia University of Lynchburg
Position: FS
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190

Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season? 

Goals that I set this season was to cause a certain amount of turnovers and I have accomplished that personal goal for me.

Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?

Coaches would say I’m a leader, but I lead by example, hard worker and willing to play any position to win.

Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?

When I’m studying film I watch the quarterback, is he a mobile quarterback or pocket passer. Does he tend to overthrow or under throw, if he under throws a lot I can get my head around faster, if he overthrows I play overtop. Next thing I look at is the receiver tendencies. What does he do when he knows he’s getting the ball? Does his behavior change when it’s a run. If he’s exploding off the ball hard it’s a go if he doesn’t really explode off the ball I’ll sit on the route.

Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position? 

What separates me from other people at my position is my IQ. I watch a lot of film and also have a knack for the ball. I’ll get that ball back!

Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?

In the off-season I have a trainer at home so I will be training with him five times a week. We will work on speed, strength and power for the next level.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

The strengths and abilities I will bring to a team is a ballhawk, the defense won’t have to be out there for long and my energy. I bring a positive energy to the field no matter what situation I might be in. Also confidence and I feel like my confidence rubs on teammates to make us all play better.

Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?

My final pitch to the NFL and other Pro leagues is that I’m a dog and a dog is going to eat.