Name: Shymere Vessels
School: Delaware Valley University
Position: DT
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 295
What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Some goals I wanted to accomplish was being all American and winning the D3 National Championship. One goal I did accomplish was as being the #1 defense in the country and making all conference.
Q: How do you think you took advantage of the extra year of eligibility to increase your chances of going pro?
With being able to have an extra, I trained even harder and was able to get my name across the board with a couple professional leagues.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
What my coaches and teammates would say about me and the type of player I am is I am a very hard worker who always hustles to the ball, well coached, always asking questions and doing stuff to make himself and his teammates better. And all around a great guy to have on the team.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
Some things I could improve on from watching film is working more on my pass rush moves.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me from prospects at my position is I always hustle to the ball and always give a 100% effort in what I do. I don’t believe in plays off and that every rep and every play matters.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My off-season plans is to continue training with my trainer and sending my film to scouts and just going on from there.
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 and abilities I bring to the field on and off the field is leadership, being able to be well coached and lead by example. Also on the field I do well with exploding off the ball, stuffing the run, getting to the ball and using my hands well to drive and create a new line of scrimmage. Also I am good at picking up tendencies from an offense in film and I’m always asking questions.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
My final pitch to any major league is I will not be outworked, whether he is a starter or veteran and I will always give me 110% on every play, every down, in film, on and off the field and if you looking for a guy who always hustles to the ball I’m that guy.