2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Keyon Dickens, WR, Webber International University

• Name: Keyon Dickens​
• Position: Wide Receiver
• College: Webber International University(NAIA)
• Height: 6’3
• Weight: 205
• Twitter (X): Kroolkey1
• Instagram: Kroolkey

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?

I believe I’m a top prospect wide receiver because of my exceptional athleticism and playmaking ability. As a deep threat, I consistently stretch the field, using my speed and ability to track the ball to make explosive plays down the field. My jumping ability sets me apart, allowing me to out-leap defenders and come down with contested catches, often over their heads. I’m known for my precise route running and my hands, which I use to secure every pass with confidence. Whether it’s a quick catch or a deep ball, I consistently make plays and give defenses headaches with my versatility and ability to make big plays.

What is one thing the NFL teams should know about you?

One thing I would want NFL teams to know about me is my relentless work ethic and commitment to getting better every day whether that is working on my mental, physical, or spiritual aspect. I don’t just rely on my natural talent, I’m constantly pushing myself to improve, whether it’s working on catching the ball, enhancing my strength and conditioning, or studying film to gain a mental edge over defenders. I understand that success in the NFL comes from being a complete player, and I’m dedicated to doing whatever it takes to contribute to a team’s success and make an impact on the field.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

I would Donate to help homeless people get off the street. Growing up as a kid I would always see a homeless person wondering why they can’t just go home or have better clothes or just get off the street in general. As I got older I understood that the world isn’t fair and for some people it’s not their fault for being homeless and for some people, it is their fault. I’ve always been forever grateful for having a bed, clothes, food, and a roof over my head and I feel as though everybody should deserve that.

Who is your role model? 

My role model is my dad. My dad has always been mentally strong no matter what he was going through or even as a family and he never showed weakness. Growing up and facing adversity, learning from my dad showed me how to stay strong through the negative aspects of my life and it kept me moving forward and it kept me strong, I didn’t know where I would be or how far I would have got if it wasn’t for my dad. 

Who is your favorite NFL Team?

My favorite NFL team is the Giants. I was born in Brooklyn, New York and my dad was always a Giants fan​

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

His name is Jahseim Lesaine and I chose him because he has the heart, passion, skill set, and mindset of an elite wide receiver. He has excellent route running, the best I’ve seen at Webber International or even at Virginia Union when I attended there a few years ago. I learned a lot from him and learning and knowing how to be patient when it comes to route running. He just needs a real and true chance to show what type of receiver he is and the right opportunity.  

What is your biggest pet peeve?

I have a few pet peeves, there is no number one but my top two pet peeves are when I’m walking and someone in front of me is walking very slowly and I have to slow down, and when I try to get a teammate or someone to workout with me or just even do something to improve there self and they just be lazy and don’t want to do it. 

Who is your favorite teacher?

My favorite teacher when it comes to sports is Odell Beckham Jr. He dealt with a lot of adversity and a lot of injuries and over the past couple of years I also dealt with similar injuries as him. The amount of work ethic and consistency I saw he was putting himself through it showed me to never give up and to always keep moving forward. 

What is your favorite snack?

I have too many snacks to name but the most consistent snack I eat is trail mix, I don’t like raisins so I take them out but I would add banana chips. 

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

I dealt with a lot of adversity but the main moment was tearing my ACL in 2021 by just blocking a defender. When I tore it during a game I wasn’t mad, I wasn’t crying, I was just feeling numb. It was weird but I wasn’t even thinking about me not being able to finish my season I was thinking about my recovery and how strong I would be for the next year. I worked hard to gain my strength and muscle back but it wasn’t only a physical thing it was mental as well. Throughout the process, it made me stronger, more humble, and more patient, and I leaned on god more and it showed me that I need to build a better and stronger relationship with god and it has.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be? 

I would have Chipotle, I love Chipotle and just by eating Chipotle it’s healthy and has all the nutrients I would need to build muscle in the gym.

What is your degree in?

I graduated from Virginia Union University with my bachelors majoring in Biology

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

Odell Beckham Jr, just by him dealing with so much adversity I related a lot with him, Juice Wrld, He ended up dying due to overdose but I related a lot to him with the things he was saying within his lyrics, and Michael Jordan, For one I love Jordans and for two he’s the best basketball player in the world to me and I just would love to hear his story and to gain knowledge from him.

What is your biggest weakness? 

My biggest weakness is myself, the older I got the more I understood that other than the world being unfair and you have no control over that the only thing that will get in my way is myself. I always try to push myself to be the best version I could be by being 1% better every day no matter what it is.