2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Taurrian Stafford, OL, University of New Mexico

• Name: Taurrian Stafford 
• Position: Interior Offensive Linemen 
• College: University of New Mexico/Alabama State University 
• Height: 6’5 
• Weight: 320lbs 
• Twitter: @teedobeal 
• Instagram: @teedobeal 

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

 From my athleticism down to my passion for real hard knock football I have been able to transition my game at a high. Productively inside and outside zone blocking and securing my 1 on 1s in the pass game as I have allowed 1 sack in my career. Molding myself into a high-level Offensive Linemen. 

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

I first fell in love with the game of football at the age of 5 

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

I approach everyday like it’s my last. Learning from vets ahead of me I know the importance of practicing hard and attacking everything full speed. I am an leader off action and words. I encourage everyone around me to better themselves. 

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

 Autism and ADHD kids 

What is the best advice you have ever received?

“Take two if it’s free and if you can take 3” Referring to getting extra work in 

 Who was your childhood hero? 

Williams Roberts – God Father Offensive Linemen (1984-1997) 

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

Sir-Reed Robinson

What is your biggest pet peeve? Someone who is Constantine negative Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mr. Eric Bryd 

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

At age 12, I witnessed my brother passing and had a football game the next day. I spent weeks to months contemplating on if I still wanted to play football. 

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

The uniqueness to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The view of the mountains as we practiced everyday.

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

 Chipotle 

What is your favorite snack food?

Mangos

What is your degree in? 

Bachelor’s in business finance and communications Masters in Protect Management

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

“Though today might not be the best day I will still give it my all because only God knows what tomorrow holds”

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

Brandon Scherff 

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

Basketball

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

 Elon Musk, Lebron James & My Brother