Name: Devin Coney
School: New Mexico Highlands University
Position: LB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 228
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
The goals that I set as an individual and accomplished was to reach a 100 tackles on the season, along with finishing with double digit TFLs back to back season.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches would say I gave them everything I had for the last three years. Showed up everyday to work and embraced the grind as I never missed a day. My teammates would speak highly of me as I not only lead by example of doing things the right way, I was a vocal leader as well. My teammates voted me team captain two years straight, which I’ll forever be grateful for.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
My preparation is what makes me a high caliber player. I’m constantly watching film daily breaking down tendencies and favorite personnel along with high percentage plays out of those formations is my main focus.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me from other prospects is having the ability of knowing what play is coming before the ball is even snapped. My read and reactions attributes goes unmatched, as my film shows me diagnosing plays from the start. A smart linebacker that understands blocking schemes and zone coverages. My football IQ will forever separate me from competition.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I have a planned installed to train 6 weeks at Landow Performance located in Colorado as I get prepared for my pro day.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
My strength that I’ll bring to a team is physicality, there’s not another linebacker in the country that’s better then me when it comes to stopping the run and flying sideline to sideline. The leadership ability that I can bring on and off the field as well, motivating not only myself but those around me to be at they very best. Great players make sure they raise the level of play in the guy next to them.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
My finial pitch to the NFL would be to not over look me or under estimate my ability to play in this league due to the level of my competition. Yes I’m coming from a small school, but I’ve been dominating in division 2 for consecutive years. I will be at this years FCS bowl December 10th to showcase my dominance against other competition.
