Tevrin Brandon has always considered himself an under the radar player.

From his days at Bethlehem Catholic, the former football star didn't get many big school offers, but wound up playing at UCONN. After transferring in 2012 to Monmouth, Brandon is now preparing for the NFL draft.

The 5-foot-10, 180-pound cornerback, may have sealed his NFL fate on March 11 during Monmouth's pro day, when he ran a blazing 4.34, 40-yard dash.

That is some serious speed and if there's one thing that all football coaches love, it's speed.

Brandon's time would have made him the fastest defensive back at the NFL's combine in Indianapolis last month and the third fastest player overall.

Being able to showcase his speed in front of NFL scouts, certainly helped his cause.

"All of the scouts were really pleased with how I performed," said Brandon, who was in Bethlehem last week during spring break. "I've met with all 32 [NFL] teams already and the Buccaneers and Dolphins have shown the most interest in me. I just have to keep preparing and get myself ready for when the draft comes."

The NFL draft takes place May 8-10 and Brandon is considered to be a third day prospect. If he doesn't get drafted, he would be listed as a priority free agent. It would be fair to say that Brandon will certainly be on some NFL team by the middle of May, thanks to his 40-time.

But he also knows there's more to his game than just his speed.

He started all 12 games for Monmouth last season, registering 43 solo tackles, 15 passes defended and three interceptions. His 12 pass breakups was fourth most for FCS (D-1 AA) players in the country.

Brandon also returned kickoffs for the Hawks and had two blocked punts and a recovery for a score last season.

Brandon earned his first real chance to get noticed when he was invited to play for the National team in the Medal of Honor Bowl on January 11.

The contest pitted FBS and FCS players from across the country in South Carolina for this all-star affair. The American team defeated the National side, 20-3, in the inaugural game, but the experience helped Brandon's NFL dream.

"Over the season, scouts would always come in and see us during the week," he said, "but things started to pick up after the Medal of Honor game."

As of now, Brandon will continue to train and hopes to hear his name get called during the NFL draft. He looks forward to the opportunity to join some of his old UCONN teammates, such as Oakland Raiders safety Tyvon Branch and linebacker Sio Moore, on the NFL landscape.

"I still talk to a lot of my old teammates and try to pick their brain about what to expect," said Brandon. "I just need to be ready if and when I get that phone call."