Dewey Jarvis

Linebacker – Senior

Brown

Alex Khvatov:  What is it like being here at the Senior Bowl?

Dewey Jarvis:  It is amazing to be here.  I am the first person from my school to make it out here.  It is an amazing opportunity to represent the Ivy League.  I am from a smaller school and a smaller conference.  It is super exciting to play in a big game like this.

Alex Khvatov:  Do you have a chip on your shoulder coming from a smaller school?

Dewey Jarvis:  My name doesn’t mean as much as the players from bigger schools.  I am not going to back down.  I will go at them.

Alex Khvatov:  What do you want to show NFL teams this week?

Dewey Jarvis:  I want to prove that I can hang with these guys.  I want to show that I can actually shine on this level.  You get overlooked sometimes when you play in the FCS.  There is no reason for it.  I will work hard.

Alex Khvatov:  What have you picked up from the NFL coaches this week?

Dewey Jarvis:  At this level, they expect you to have the higher knowledge of the game.  They expect you to know a lot.  You have to work at top notch pace all the time.

Alex Khvatov:  How did you wind up at Brown?

Dewey Jarvis:  I was under recruited coming out of high school due to knee injuries.  I had a great interaction with a defensive coordinator from Brown.  He came to my high school and asked me to compete at their camp.  I was so worried my first day at the camp.  My knee wasn’t feeling great.  He told me to stick it out and keep on competing.  On the third day, I ended up playing very well.  I was offered on the spot.  I didn’t look back.  I accepted the offer.  I had an opportunity to go to an amazing school.  I have made the most of this opportunity.

Alex Khvatov:  What was your major at Brown?

Dewey Jarvis:  I was a biology major.  One day, I want to finish up med school.

Alex Khvatov:  Who was the toughest player that you have played against?

Dewey Jarvis:  The best player I played against was WR Justin Watson.  He is actually here.  Another guy on film that I watched was Tyler Varga.  I never actually played against him.  He played in the NFL a short time.  He was amazing to watch.

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths on the field?

Dewey Jarvis:  I bring speed and high energy.

Alex Khvatov:  What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?

Dewey Jarvis:  Football IQ and getting used to the pace of the game as it speeds up.  I need to get used to the physicality at this level.