Name: Devin Cowan
School: Southern Illinois University
Position: DE/LB
Height: 6-3
Weight: 230
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
The biggest goals I wanted to achieve after transferring, was to make a difference, improve the team, get my name known at this level. Being named to the Missouri Valley All-Newcomer team solidified that for me.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
A hard-working reliable player, that has fun, and enjoys just being around the game.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
I first watch the Offensive line, I’m looking at sets, hand placement, which OL gets off the ball first, looking for cues they may have to give up their next move.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
In the last 3 years I have accumulated 18 sacks and 34 TFLs, I’ve played at every level from Juco to Division 1. Making a dominate difference on each team I have been on. I’m knowledgable about the game because I have seen it in so many different instances.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
Keep working like nothing changed, but now I’m focusing more on what’s going to improve my test results.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
I like to smile and I like to laugh, it adds to the games fun for me. It reminds me that what we are playing is a game, and I believe that that attitude is contagious.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
If you’re looking for a dominate edge rusher that specializes in getting sacks and more specifically strip sacks I’m your guy and so much more.
