Name: Sir’Zion Dance
School: Tiffin University
Position: LB
Height: 5-11
Weight: 225

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

Some goals I had set to accomplish this Year was to be GMAC Defensive player of the year. As well as to win conference Player of the week every week I could. Being a 1st team All-American as well as most importantly seeing I was a Grad transfer I wanted to come in and help be a part of the culture and be the best leader and teammate I could be. While I didn’t accomplish every goal I set I feel what I did accomplish this year was a reflection of the goals I set for myself coming in.

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

My coaches & teammates would describe me as being a Leader that not only will lead by voice but by his actions. They would describe me as a competitor Looking to not only make myself better but the group of men around me as well. Most importantly they would describe me as a winner. That He carries that winning mindset around on my back with him everywhere he goes.

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

When I watch and review film I like to look for the little things that could have helped me make the play better, faster, or more efficient. From My alignment pre-snap to my technique. Were my eyes Good on this play? Did I place my hands/feet where they needed to be? Was I reading my triangle? Did I ultimately put myself in a position to give my max production to my team? Film for me is a chance to beat My number one opponent which is myself and to know the team that I’m facing better than they know themselves!

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

I feel that my vision, versatility ability to blitz and play every LB spot, playmaking ability, relentlessness, my ability to play side line-Sideline and awareness. As well as my ability to read gaps. Most importantly My will to be better than my competitor is what separates me.

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

Right now I’ve been training at The Freak Performance with Coach Vernon Smith over at his gym in Westfield Indiana where we have been focused on preparing me for all the Opportunities coming up for me.

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 I will bring to any organization is my winning mindset my work ethic My ability to lead and buy into the vision/ culture is my adaptability in other words. As well as my courageous personality.

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

Bringing me into your program, you are getting someone who will invest my all into everything I do. You get a courageous leader that will pour his heart, Blood, sweat, and tears into your team. A man that will go out there with a chip on his shoulder every day wanting to give his all to every teammate in that locker room and coach in that office. You get not just a fearless player but a noble and devoted man that will carry himself as such On and off the field.