Name: Jahidi West
School: Valley City State University 
Position: LB/DB Hybrid
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205

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

A personal goal of mine was to have 100+ tackles this season which I was able to achieve. For my team I wanted to win a conference championship, that didn’t happen, but I am happy with the record we had which was 7-3.

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

My coaches would say I am a very versatile defensive player that can play any position in the back 7. They would say I have a high football IQ and am like having another coach on the field. My teammates would say I am someone that comes to work hard day in and day out. That I am someone that wouldn’t ask you to do anything that he wouldn’t and puts team before self.

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

Things I look for are to better my technique because in this level of football everyone is everyone is just as athletic as one another so to separate myself are the little things.

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

The things that separate me are my coverage and ball skills. I say this because not many linebackers have 14 interceptions in a 3-year span. I also taken a snap at every defensive position, but DT. So, I feel as if my versatility and my want to learn is a huge separator.

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

I plan on playing in a few bowl games and am going to be down in Minneapolis to train for my pro day opportunity.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

Things that a team will get from me is someone that is hard working, dedicated and a great teammate. I want to make my presence felt on the field and in community so wherever I end up I want to leave it better than I arrived.

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

Don’t let me being a small school guy discourage you from taking a chance on me because all I need to an opportunity I will make the most of it. My film speaks for itself and I believe I can make a difference wherever I go.