2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Javal Staton, CB, Long Island University

- Name: Javal Staton
- Position: Cornerback
- College: Long Island University
- Height: 6’4
- Weight: 195
- Twitter: Javal_Staton
- Instagram: Nolimitvel
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?
My length. Being a 6’4 physical corner with Long arms and strides I can use that to lock down sides of the field in different coverages.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
I always had a football in my hand as a baby but 6/7 years old is when I really start playing organized football and loved it ever since.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m very coachable. I learn things quickly and apply them fast.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
The National Autism Association because I work with autistic kids as a home health aide now and helping them puts a smile on my face every day.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Let mistakes go and focus on the next play, as a DB you must have short-term memory loss, and stay focused.
Who was your childhood hero?
Kobe Bryant
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
Jaiden Roe, Very coachable, truly loves the game, and will definitely make plays for us this upcoming season.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
people being late. Lateness is disrespectful and shows you don’t care. Simply just slows everything down.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
Losing my friend in 2015. losing a friend at a young age(14) definitely was rough and I used that pain and put it into football.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
The coaches actually care for you, they don’t look at you only as a football player but as a Human, if any problems going on we know we can call a coach and get great advice and guidance.
What is your favorite snack food?
French fries/onion rings.
What is the best part of football?
Building connections. Football definitely opens opportunities for me on and off the field.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
The big physical corner that can move and cover.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Tariq Woolen
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Deion Sanders, Kobe Bryant, and Jay Z because in order to be the best you have to hang with the best. I will learn knowledge in all aspects of life besides football as well.

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