2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Aldo Galván Orduña, K/P, University of Regina

• Name: Aldo Galván Orduña
• Position: Kicker/Punter
• College: University of Regina
• Height: 5’ 11”
• Weight: 215
• Twitter: AldoGalvan01
• Instagram: aldogalvano

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

– I strongly believe that I have the strongest leg in the draft. In the last two years I have been top 2 punter in Canada. In 2022 had the second highest average, while in 2023 I finished first and was named Canada West All-Star and First team All-Canadian. 

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

– I was interested in football since I was a kid because my dad played when he was younger. However, my first season was until I was 14 years old. 

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

– They should know that I am a very resilient and perfectionist person, that never gives up until accomplish what I want and likes to be better every day.

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

– I would donate to hunger and poverty.

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

–  The best advice I have ever received was from my mom. She always mentions that the best is yet to come and everything comes to the right time. Just be patient and trust the process.

Who was your childhood hero? 

– My childhood hero was my dad, he always made sure my brother and I had everything we wanted. 

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

-Cameron Mah, he’s a great player. He always does the right things and follow his assignments on and off the field.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

-My biggest pet peeve is loud chewing or when people grind their teeth with the fork.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

– Reid Pedersen, he taught me so much about sports marketing. 

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

– I would say my 2022 season. Because 2021 was a tough year not only for the team but also personally. I was able to bounce back the year after and have one of my best seasons ever.

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

– The University of Regina is special to me because it was the only Canadian school that offered me an opportunity and throughout my career I was able to make so many friends. 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

– Tim Hortons.

What is your favorite snack food? 

– Since I was a kid my go to snack has been Cheese.

What is your degree in? 

– I majored in Sport and Recreation management with a double minor in German and Kinesiology. As well I got a Business Administration Diploma.

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

– my advantage over the rest of specialists would be that I can perform all three kicking duties (Punting, Field goals and kickoffs) at the highest level and be a weapon every time I’m on the field.

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

– I would say Pat McAfee. Pat was famous because of his ability of flipping the field, making saving tackles and doing nice celebrations. I believe my playing style is very similar to his, I am never afraid of making the tackle, I’m great with my placement and love to celebrate my successes.

What is your favorite game to play at the carnival/theme park?

– I would say roller coasters. 

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

– Adam Vinatieri, Thomas Morstead and Pat McAfee. The reason why I would like to have dinner with these people is because I believe they are great role models who had a great professional career and they would have lots of knowledge that can help me be a better specialist.