Name: Drevon Macon
School: Kansas Wesleyan University
Position: WR/RS
Height: 5-7
Weight: 165
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Some goals that I set for my final collegiate season was to make first team in my conference and end my final season leaving my mark at Kansas Wesleyan. I can honestly say that I accomplished that goal I got first team and made a name for myself at Kansas Wesleyan.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches and teammates would say I have a big heart puts the team first. Very fast, will do anything to win. Big time player, make big time plays. Everything you want in an athlete on the field. Great route runner, high IQ, I can block very well at my size, can go up and get it, run by anybody. Team captain, a leader. Someone guys follow and want to go to war with.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I am watching film I focus on where I need to be on the field did I get to the yardage I needed to be or did i cut it short. I also look at how the defense plays certain formations meaning if they are playing a cover 3 defense or match coverage to help me get a understanding there strengths and weaknesses while understanding certain formations against them works and what to run or how to run my route not only to get myself open but my teammates as well.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me from other pro prospects is that I can do anything run the ball, catch the ball,and block at a small size. I also have great IQ when it comes to knowing coverages. I believe what really separates me from other pro aspects is that I’m able to do everything a 6’2 205 player can do at 5’7 165 pounds and very efficiently.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My offseason plan is to work on building my body and to make sure im well prepared for any professional opportunities. My main goal is to make sure I fit the eye test when professionals look at me because me being undersized I have to look like I’m able to do everything they would need me to do while staying healthy.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
Some strengths I will bring to a team that will stand out is how hardworking I am and how much passion I have for this game of football and fans. I give 110% in everything I do on and off the field, as stated before I will do anything for my team that they need me to do. I’m a Leader and someone who you would want to go to war with.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
My final pitch is don’t let my height and weight define who I am as a player, I work hard just like any other player in the league maybe even harder. My struggles motivate me to go harder to get where I really want to be. Im a 5’7 165 pound player, hungry and ready to showcase my talent that I know I have. You can measure me, but you can’t measure my Heart and desire of football.