2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jalen Thomas, WR, Tiffin University

- Name: Jalen Thomas
- Position: WR
- College: Tiffin University
- Height: 5’11
- Weight: 190
- Twitter: @jalennnnn_
- Instagram: @teezy2_
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?
My ability to be a playmaker with the ball in my hands while also being able to make the tough contested catches consistently.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
I been playing football since the age of 4 and it’s been a great long 19 years of playing football.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
They are going to get a player that empties the gas tank everyday while accepting my role on the team to do whatever it takes to win.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to the education system back at home to ensure kids have what they need for school and learning the material needed.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
To focus on my path, not anyone else. If you put in the work and do what you need to do they will find you.
Who was your childhood hero?
My mother because she sacrificed so much at a young age to make sure I was put in the position I’m in today.
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
I believe as a team we are all considered underrated. There’s so much talent on our team we can’t wait to display why.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Lying instead of keeping it real.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
This past offseason I had surgery on my knee and it was frustrating not being able to compete with the guys. I just took it as part of God’s story he has for me to continue to grow in the areas not only on the field but off as well to become a better person.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
Tiffin is special because were underlooked. We have always been an underdog team nobody expects to win. Nobody heard of the area and if you look closely we have ball players on the team I’m every phase of the game.
What is your favorite snack food?
My favorite food is loaded baked potatoes.
What is the best part of football?
The best part of football is being able to show what you really made of. All the countless hours of work you put in to show others what you are all about and how badly you want it. You can tell who wants to compete and be the best and who doesn’t.
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
I’m God’s warrior and we coming for everybody.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
If I could compare my game to anybody I would say Stefon Diggs. I try to incorporate bits and pieces from everyone to make me the receiver I am today but I mostly watch him.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
My great-grandfather, my high school coach, and Randy Moss. My great grandfather and coach passed away so I would love to talk to them again just about life and the direction I’m going and Randy Moss to learn more about the game to elevate my game.

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