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2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jaxon Morkin, OL, University of Windsor

Jaxon Morkin the versatile offensive lineman from the University of Windsor recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot.
Jaxon Morkin the versatile offensive lineman from the University of Windsor recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot.
  • Name: Jaxon Morkin
  • Position: Center/Guard
  • College: University Of Windsor
  • Height: 6’3
  • Weight: 305
  • Twitter: @jaxonmorkin
  • Instagram: morks_

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?

What makes me a top prospect for the 2024 draft is the ability to show up day in and day out with a blue-collar attitude and be able to handle whatever gets thrown at me. You won’t get any crappy excuses, no missed practices, lifts, etc… 

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

It was around 5-6 years old when I remember bugging my dad to sign me up for football, at that point I was too young to play contact ball in my area. So the following year, when I was eligible to play, my dad signed me up and I have yet to look back since

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

That I am a very tough, blue-collared individual who can love to take a beating and come back for more each and every day. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

I would donate to Cabela’s outdoor fund. This is because the outdoors has been such a massive part of my life. I would love to give back to help the younger generations enjoy sustainable fishing and hunting ecosystems long after I am gone. The outdoor fund takes multiple charities across North America and spreads the donations it receives. Personally, this is something I always round my dollar up to when making a purchase at one of their establishments. 

What is the best advice you have ever received?

The best advice I have ever received was when I was younger and I had a crappy practice and was not really feeling it. I remember the drive home and my dad saying if you want to make it in this world you need a fire to be lit under your ass, keep your head pointed down and make things happen. It was at that point I realized you need to be a grinder and just get stuff done. 

Who was your childhood hero?

My childhood hero would have to be Barry Sanders. I used to watch his highlights before all my minor games and would help put the butterflies at ease while hyping me up to go hit hard and be modest about it.

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?

I would say that is one of our fellow offensive linemen, Big Joe. He is an outstanding dude who gets along with everyone on the team and is just able to get work done with no need for motivation from anyone. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

I don’t really have a big pet peeve, I am typically an easygoing guy. However, I do like working on vehicles and when I tear apart my vehicle, like swapping an engine, just to put it back together and not fire up definitely does not put a smile on my face.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

For me, it was an ACL tear. I have been going my entire life and when I had to get surgery and slow down for a couple weeks it killed me. 

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

The University of Windsor is so special to me because I know where the program was before I got there and to see how much progress has been made since my recruiting class had gone in with the new coaching staff is mind-blowing.  

What is your favorite snack food?

For me, a go-to “snack” would be a footlong meatball sub. It’s easy, quick, and tastes good every time. 

What is the best part of football?

Being able to absolutely manhandle someone for an entire game and have zero repercussions. 

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?

I would say that I am a mentally tough and coachable athlete that will show up with a smile every day. 

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?

If I could compare my play to someone in the NFL I feel it would be similar to Brandon Scherff, with his ability to road grind people from their spot and play from whistle to whistle. 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

If I could have dinner with three people I would definitely have to choose, Louie Simmons, Darryl Choronzey, and Gavin Harlein. These three people are some of the best to do it in their sport and it would be an awesome learning experience being able to speak with them.

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