The #2 Safety In New Jersey: Vaboue Toure

Vaboue Toure is a 4 Star recruit who played Safety at Irvington High School. Toure is ranked as the 331st best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 40 Safety in the nation as well. In addition, Toure is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of New Jersey and is listed as the #2 Safety in the state of New Jersey. He has signed with Penn State.

Who are some role models in your life?

Some role models in my life are my parents and my two older brothers Famah and Mohamed.

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

I listen to NBA YoungBoy, Jdot Breezy and G Herbo pregame.

What are the strengths of your game?

One of the biggest strengths of my game is my versatility.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory is winning the state championship my sophomore year.

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

The best players I’ve ever played with are Mikai Gbayor, Famah Toure, Adon Shuler and Nasir Addison.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Keep working, because even if you aren’t being recruited that much at the moment, your time will eventually come.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Probably Africa, because that’s where my parents are from and I’ve never been.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was 7 years old when I found my love for football.

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

Sean Taylor

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Watching my brother Famah Toure get his first college catch.