2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Owen Mueller, OT, University of Windsor

• Name: Owen Mueller 
• Position: Offensive Tackle 
• College: University of Windsor 
• Height: 6’5
• Weight: 300lb
• Instagram: o_mueller66

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

My ability to be physical, fast, and relentless on and off the football field. 

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

My first year of football was during the 2013 season, this is when I became interested in the game.

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

I am capable of overcoming adversity and do not shy away from any challenge. 

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

I would donate to an environmental program, specifically one that focuses on aquatic sustainability

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

Nothing worth having comes without a fight 

Who was your childhood hero? 

Arnold Schwarzenegger

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

Joe Fillion, also known as the Sherriff  

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

I would not say there is not much that bothers me, but a dirty room can be a pet peeve of mine 

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

The hardest moment in my life is when my father passed away from cancer when I was 10 years old. This drives me to this day.  

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

The University of Windsor is a place that to some is looked down upon, to me this is my home and I am proud to work and study in the university and city. 

What is your favorite snack food?

I could always crush a bag of chips  

What is the best part of football? 

Its ability to continue to humble you, no matter how experienced you are. I also love hitting people. 

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

I will give my all no matter the circumstance, I am not afraid of the challenge ahead and will turn adversity into success. 

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

I would compare myself to Larry Allen, his tenacity and ability to ragdoll people are something we have in common. 

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

1. My father 
2. Muhammed Ali 
3. Eddie Hall