Interview with Raiders Safety Dallin Leavitt

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1928 days ago

Dallin Leavitt did not have the easiest route to securing himself a roster spot for the Las Vegas Raiders. Leavitt was signed to the Raiders’ active roster on December 24, 2019. Before this, he was signed as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2018. Initially, he waived by the team on September 1, 2018 and signed to the practice squad the following day. Leavitt spent his first 2 collegiate seasons at BYU. During his time there, he recorded a total of 60 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. After his 2 years at BYU, Leavitt transferred to Utah State. During 2016 in his redshirt junior season, Leavitt played in 8 games racking up 57 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and a team-high 3 interception. Later, in his senior season Leavitt started all 13 games. Finishing with 94 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 4 interceptions. Leavitt was nice enough to answer some of my questions. Here were his responses.

Interview Questions

Josh Libby: What is your favorite football memory in all the years you have played?

Dallin Leavitt: First touchdown scored as a little kid.

Josh Libby: What was your reaction to not hearing your name called on draft day?

Dallin Leavitt: Bigger chip on my shoulder. Knew I was an underdog, but hurt to know no one else believed in me. Grateful the Raiders gave me a chance.

Josh Libby: Why did you choose BYU over other top schools who recruited you?

Dallin Leavitt: My Dad went to BYU, I grew up a BYU fan and committed from a young age so I stuck with it.

Josh Libby: What have you been doing to pass the time while in quarantine?

Dallin Leavitt: Training and really focusing on getting healthy.