Name: Khalan Tolson
School: University Of Illinois
Position: LB
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 235
What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
My goals coming into the season were to just find ways to help my team win and play at a high and elite level in the big ten!
Q: How do you think you took advantage of the extra year of eligibility to increase your chances of going pro?
I was able to learn how to study film better. Became a better student of the game. Made me a stronger person with the adversity I had to overcome from the knee injury. Think i was able to show I can pay any linebacker position at the next level. I rushed the qb, dropped in coverage, played middle and outside!
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
I think my coaches and teammates would say that I’m a player who is smart, disciplined, a leader and Athletic and a great person to be around who brings great energy to the people I’m around!
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When studying film I like to pick up on tendencies just to get a gist of what I could be getting in a certain formation and personnel group that’ll help me know what to expect is coming my way!
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
Something I think that separates me from other prospects at my position is the ability to go from sideline to sideline, my playing speed and to be able to guard both tightened and running no matter where to put them on the field!
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My off-season plan is to go to Florida and train and perfect my craft!
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 that I can bring to a team are the ability all 4 downs where that be outside or inside backer and the 4th down being able to play specials teams and not just 4 downs but be able to help in the phases of the game!
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
That’s they will be getting a player who is going to give his all no matter what and do my job at all times!
