Name: Devonte Myles
School: University of New Haven
Position: S/DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 197

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

Some goals I set for my final collegiate season was to win the conference championship, win the d2 championship, receive first team all league, lead the league in tackles at the safety position, produce more turnovers & to increase my ability to diagnose different offenses tendencies at a higher level. (First team all league defense, 2nd in interceptions at safety, made it to first round D2 championship)

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

I think they would say I’m the type of player who leads by example, will help in any role possible, gives 100% effort day to day, highly competitive, has the ability to lead and knows how to buy in.

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

When studying film, I like to study the tendencies of both the coaches and players during different situations of the game. Understanding what teams like to do in different situations has allowed me to be able to play more freely and faster enhancing my ability to make plays.

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

What separates me from other pro prospects at my position is my ability to do many different things within a defense. I can support run heavy, drop back in coverage and also play man to man. I’m also a playmaker on all special teams.

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

I’m currently training at TEST Football Academy & am being represented by Tara Di Luca.

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 that I would bring to a team on the field would be my ability to play in various defensive packages & special team because of my size, athleticism and speed. My strengths off the field would be my personality, a huge family guy, my natural ability to lead & my drive to always get better at whatever it is.

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

I’m a guy who knows how to buy in. My passion and drive for the game speaks for itself on and off the field. My playmaking ability and build allows me to be a force on all aspects of the game. I have the ability to learn fast and make adjust when needed. I’m a great teammate and a real solid guy all around.