2024 Caribe Royale Orlando Hula Bowl Spotlight Interview: Nouredin Nouili, OL, University of Nebraska

• Name: Nouredin Nouili
• Position: Offensive line
• College: University of Nebraska
• Height: 6’4
• Weight: 315
• Twitter: @NouredinNouili
• Instagram: @Nouri_73_

What was it like playing the 2024 Caribe Royale Orlando Hula Bowl?

The experience was amazing! I got to play with some people I would have never thought I’d play next to or against. The whole week was a very exciting journey and I’m happy to have been a part of it as well as being able to represent Nebraska and Germany.

What do you think NFL teams feel is your best trait? 

I think NFL teams feel that one of my best traits is my personality. I am very upbeat and high energy when it comes to football because I love this sport. No matter what team i get to play for, they will know that I will do anything I can to help the team.

Who was your mentor growing up, and what made them a great mentor? 

I wouldn’t say this is technically a mentor but my mother was and is someone i look up to. The things she had to grow through in life has made her to who she is and i have learned so much from her. Two of the most important things i learned from her would be resiliency and loyalty. My Mom has fought through so much, never backing down from any challenge and always getting back up from a any knockdown’s she’s had, while being loyal to the people that have helped her in any way. She’s my hero, and I want to give her the world.

Who was the toughest player you had to face during the week of the Hula Bowl?

I think the toughest person I went against was Casey Rodgers, I played with him and against him during his time at Nebraska and he has grown so much since. I was extremely excited to go against him during the week and see where his level of play elevated to.

What is your favorite television show?

My favorite television show is Lucifer and Peaky Blinders, the actors in both shows were incredible and I have re-watched both multiple times

What is your degree in? 

I was a dual major in college and have earned a degree in Criminal justice & Criminology as well as a degree in Psychology

What is the craziest song in your playlist, that we would not expect?

The craziest song in my playlist would probably be “Pocketful of Sunshine” by Natasha Bedingfield

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

My favorite player to watch and mold my game after has been Quentin Nelson, my O-Line coach coached him at his time at Notre Dame and I have watched a crazy amount of film on him.

What does your pre-game meal look like?

My pregame meal is kind of weak, I have not enjoyed eating much before a game so I keep it simple, usually some carbs if that’s noodles or potato’s with some kind of protein and then fruit on the side.

Who is your favorite teacher of All-Time? 

My favorite teacher of all time was my ethics teacher Mrs. Mathis in Germany, she taught me so much about who I am while also respecting me for my religion, she was also my French teacher, since she was from France.

We believe in giving back, If you could give back to one amazing charity or foundation what would it be? 

Honestly any charity that helps international students in any way would be where I would want to help most, when I came to the united states I didn’t expect how hard it was going to be able to be financially “okay” and so any foundation that would help them.

What is your favorite color? 

Scarlet Red. GO BIG RED

What is your dream job after football?

My Dream job after football would be to go into sports broadcasting, I’ve had my own radio show and loved every second of it so I would love to go back into that field.