One Of The Top 5 Defensive Tackles In Florida: Jamari Lyons

Jamari Lyons-Viera High School Defensive Tackle

Jamari Lyons is a 4 Star recruit who plays Defensive Tackle at Viera High School. Lyons is ranked as the 302nd best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a Top 30 Defensive Tackle in the nation as well. In addition, Lyons is listed as a Top 45 recruit in the state of Florida and is listed as the #5 Defensive Tackle in the state of Florida. His top offers are, Georgia, Florida, and Texas A&M.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

Growing up Aaron Donald has been my inspiration. We play the same position and wear the same number.

What high school is your biggest rival?

Rockledge and Cocoa is our biggest rival but ever our rivals since everyone hates Viera.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Pregame I listen to King Von because he talks about violence and when I hit the field I am ready to kill.

What is your offseason training like?

My offseason training is very heavy. I lift weights after school and then I go to a training facility to condition and work on my speed.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career, so far?

My favorite high school memory is intercepting the ball and scoring a touchdown, also being on the first team to ever beat Cocoa.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

Rahiem Sanders and Ladarius Tennison are the best players I have played against so far.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food is anything Barbecue, I love BBQ.

When did you realize you were talented at football?

I realized I could be talented at football in my last year of little league when I started becoming bigger and taller than everyone else and freshman year I got better coaching and started putting the pieces together to get better everyday.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

If I could meet one sports hero I would meet Lebron James because people try to talk down on him all the time but that just pushes him to be better and he continues to win.