2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Odieu Hiliare, WR, Bowling Green State University

• Name: Odieu Hiliare
• Position: WR
• College: Bowling Green State University 
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 185
• Twitter: ojstay1k
• Instagram: 0j.1k

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

I can run every route asked of me, I can play inside or outside, and can also attack defenses on shallow, intermediate, or deep routes. I am willing to put my body on the line and block. 

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

I was first interested in football around age 5 but didn’t start playing organized ball till 8.

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

I am a team player. 

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

WFP because it delivers aid to Haiti which is the country my entire family is from. 

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

There are no limits to what you could accomplish. 

Who was your childhood hero?

My older brother. 

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

Taron Keith.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

When someone insults my intelligence. 

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

I’ve had 2 injuries that required surgery within the same calendar year at an early age. I was already behind most people my age physically so I had to work extremely hard consistently to get ahead and stay ahead. 

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

My school is a big family, it is so special to me because they took an opportunity on me and believed in me. 

What is your favorite snack food?

Gushers.

What is the best part of football?

The best part about football is making plays and helping your team win. 

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

I am willing to endure and do whatever it takes to put myself in the best position to succeed without sabotaging others. 

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

Devonta Smith.

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

The three people would be Shaq, 50 Cent, and Kobe Bryant. The first 2 because they’ve dominated the business world in many aspects. Kobe because he was the ultimate competitor and want to pick his brain about his killer mentality.