2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jalen Campbell, ILB, Southern University
- Name: Jalen Campbell
- Position: ILB
- College: Southern University
- Height: 6’0
- Weight: 225
- Twitter: @KINGT0RRES
- Instagram: @KINGT0RRES
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?
I am a 4-year starter with production at every school I attended. I played multiple positions and special teams. Out of 41 games I only missed 2 games.
At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?
6 years old
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m durable and can play many positions.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to find the cure for cancer
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Live every day in the moment and trust God
Who was your childhood hero?
My Parents
Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?
Derrick Williams
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Someone constantly having to repeat something
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Too many to name
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
I broke my ankle at the beginning of my 10th-grade year. While also dealing with a lot of death in the family.
Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?
We have the best band in America.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Olive Garden
What is your favorite snack food?
Little Bite’s muffins
What is your degree in?
Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in political science and business administration
If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?
I am a durable side-line to side-line football player regardless of position.
If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?
Nick Bolton
What is your favorite game to play at the carnival/theme park?
Basketball games
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
- Jesus because he’s my lord and savior
- Megan Good because she is my celebrity crush
- Steve Jobs because of their knowledge and connections.
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