NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Travis Key, S, Michigan St.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is your accurate height?

Travis Key:  5’ 8 ¾”

TheFootballExpert.com:  Describe your game in three words or less.

Travis Key:  Uncommon.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What do you feel is your greatest strength as a football player and what area do you feel you need to improve in?

Travis Key:  I feel that my tackling ability is my greatest strength. There is always room for improvement with technique.   

TheFootballExpert.com:  What NFL player do you do you think you compare favorably to? 

Travis Key:  Bob Sanders

TheFootballExpert.com:  How instrumental was Head Coach Mark Dantonio in your progression?

Travis Key:  Coach Dantonio was very instrumental to my progression. His coaching and guidance has improved my all around football skills as well as making me a better man off of the field!

TheFootballExpert.com:  What have former college teammates now in the NFL told you about preparing for the league? 

Travis Key:  Many of them tell me that I have the ability to play at that level and that the most important thing is to be prepared mentally.  Always be in top shape and on top of your game because someone is always looking to take yout spot!

TheFootballExpert.com:  When you get your first professional paycheck what is the first thing you will buy?

Travis Key:  I am most likely going to up grade from my 1988 GMC Safari Van to something more up to date. 

TheFootballExpert.com:  How will you be preparing for the NFL Draft?

Travis Key:  I trained in Chicago with TC Boost for two months prior to my Pro-Day. Since Pro-Day, I have been lifting and running at our facilities at MSU. I have also been reviewing old game film, trying to identify things that I can improve on before camps start up.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Do you have any goals in mind when it comes to the NFL Draft?

Travis Key:  I, of course, would love to be drafted.  But at the end of the day, I know that the most important thing is that I am with a ball club come August. 

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is the one thing you will most miss at college?

Travis Key:  My teammates and coaches.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Where is the best place to get a bite to eat in East Lansing?

Travis Key:  I am a BIG Sushi fan, so I would have to say this place called SanSu! 

TheFootballExpert.com:  What was your favorite college course and why?

Travis Key:  PKG485, Packaging Development. I loved the Professor, Dr. Twede, and the context of the course was intriguing to me. 

TheFootballExpert.com:  Any pregame rituals?  Food?  Music?

Travis Key:  Just a few prayers!

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is something football fans may not know about you?

Travis Key:  That I have my Undergrad Degree in Packaging Engineering and am currently working towards my Masters Degree.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Do you read mock drafts or listen to what draft experts have to say?

Travis Key:  I do, but I try not to get all caught up in the talk! 

TheFootballExpert.com:  What was the last good movie you saw?

Travis Key:   Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What do you plan to do once your playing career is over?

Travis Key:  Start my own business.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions and good luck!

Travis Key:  Thank you for your time.