Name: Shermond (Sy) Dabney
School: Bowling Green State University Grad Transfer to Illinois State
Position: SS/DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
To be the best version of myself on & off the field & to be a leader to my teammates.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
Hard worker, obsessed, high IQ, leader, and has a special love for the game.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
I try to focus on every detail I can. Tendencies, situations, matchups, scheme. Justin Simmons actually really helped me with my film study.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I think my football IQ and understanding of the game really slows football down for me and allows me to play faster than a lot of players at my position.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My off-season plan has been going well, eating right, working out, enhancing my mental and physical strength to its max potential so that I can continue improving and being the best version of me.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
Very coachable and can play all 5 DB positions on the field, as well as any special teams. A focused leader and a great teammate, willing to make any sacrifice so that the players around me can all improve on and off the field.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
To anyone who takes a chance on me… you won’t regret it. I’m going to give you all my energy and love for the game and create something special.
