Tyrell Goodwin
Defensive Tackle / South Carolina State
Alex Khvatov: What are your measurements (height, weight and forty time)?
Tyrell Goodwin: I am 6’0, my weight is 280 and I run a 4.9.
Alex Khvatov: Where are you currently training for the NFL Draft?
Tyrell Goodwin: I am training with a martial arts guy in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. My agent set me up there. I started in December.
Alex Khvatov: Coming out of high school, what programs showed interest in you?
Tyrell Goodwin: My first offer was Charleston Southern and then South Carolina State.
Alex Khvatov: Why did you choose South Carolina State?
Tyrell Goodwin: I liked their program. It was the best fit for me.
Alex Khvatov: What are your strengths?
Tyrell Goodwin: My motor carries me a lot. I play hard, my hands and my get off.
Alex Khvatov: What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?
Tyrell Goodwin: Improve on my hips more and being more flexible.
Alex Khvatov: Tell us about your overall career.
Tyrell Goodwin: I redshirted. I worked on everything. My senior year was a breakout year. I got noted. We got the ring my senior year.
Alex Khvatov: What is it like to follow in the footsteps of Javon Hargrave and Darius Leonard?
Tyrell Goodwin: I had big shoes to fill. I had to come to work and do my best. There is no pressure. I will be the best that I can be.
Alex Khvatov: What is the highlight of your career up to this point?
Tyrell Goodwin: My favorite game was against Morgan State. I had three sacks and seven tackles.
Alex Khvatov: What is your biggest accomplishment in college that you are most proud of?
Tyrell Goodwin: I made first team All-American.
Alex Khvatov: What was the biggest thing that you took away from your coaching staff?
Tyrell Goodwin: They were always preaching me to have that dog in me. Never being satisfied.
Alex Khvatov: What is your favorite NFL team?
Tyrell Goodwin: Indianapolis Colts because of Peyton Manning.
Alex Khvatov: Who is your favorite NFL player?
Tyrell Goodwin: Aaron Donald.
Alex Khvatov: Before the ball is snapped, what are the tendencies that you are looking for from the offense?
Tyrell Goodwin: Pre-snap reads. The little things like whether the O-line is leaning back too much or heavy on their hands.
Alex Khvatov: What players on your team should we keep an eye on for next season?
Tyrell Goodwin: WR Shaq Davis.
Alex Khvatov: What do you enjoy most about football?
Tyrell Goodwin: I love getting sacks and tackles for loss. It is a feeling that I can’t describe.
Alex Khvatov: What are your hobbies?
Tyrell Goodwin: Spending time with my family, trying to perfect my craft and help out others.
Alex Khvatov: What do you want to do with your life after your football career is over?
Tyrell Goodwin: I love helping kids. I want to get into coaching.
Alex Khvatov: What five words best describe you?
Tyrell Goodwin: Persistent, honest, loyal, loving and caring.
