- Name: Evan Furtney
- Position: Tight End
- College: Grand Valley State university
- Height: 6’5
- Weight: 245
- Twitter: furtneyevan
- Instagram: evanfurtney
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft?
I can block and run routes at a high level. I’m not limited to anything at tight end. Every job a tight end does, I can do it at a high level against any competition.
Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?
I tore my acl when I was a Jr in high school. Junior year is the big year to get recruited. I went to work and still went D1 to Eastern Michigan. My back was against the wall and I never gave up.
What are your hobbies outside of football?
I’m a huge family and friends guy. Anytime that I can I’m hanging out with my teammates, and we do whatever. We like to go to the pool and beach in the summer and watch NFL and NBA when games are on.
What role do you see yourself playing at the next level?
I see myself being a every down tight end. I believe I can block defensive ends, linebackers, and the DBs. I also never get tackled by the first person, I have a lot of broken tackles when the ball is in my hands.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to “Save the Children” this is a cause that gives kids that don’t have a lot a chance to really live. I truly believe every kid deserves a chance to live their life to the fullest.
How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?
I handle coaching very good, I have never arrived and there is always something I can get better at.
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Linebacker Jimmy Downs
If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why did you choose them?
Lebron James because he is my favorite athlete, Kobe Bryant because I want to hear how his mindset is different, and Jesus because he is my hero.
If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason?
Great question. Sometimes I talk a little too much junk during the games so I think that would be the reason.
Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?
I always got my music going, and staying calm. I usually talk to my family pre game, especially my dad and brother. I go out the the field after getting dressed and stretch on my own, get warmed up, and do some routes on air. Then I go back inside and get fully dressed, then gametime.
What is your favorite snack food?
Strawberry uncrustables
What scheme do you feel you fit the best in?
Spread offense based in 11 and 12 personal.
What is your degree in?
I am a double major in Business management and communications.
What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check?
I am very smart with money but once I got enough, I would buy some clothes and my parents their dream cars.
Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?
My junior year I thought the pass protection was hot but it was cold and I gave up a pressure. I bounced back by keying into the signals and making sure coaches and my teammates know it would not happen again.
Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?
- Last breath Future
- Wine and Dine NBA Youngboy
- No Switch NBA Youngboy
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