2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Devin Neal Jr., S, University of Louisville

• Name: Devin Neal Jr.
• Position: Safety
• College: University of Louisville 
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 205
• Twitter: @DevinNealjr1r
• Instagram: @its_dev.jr

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?

I am able to process the game at a high level and play at a high level while making my teammates the best versions of themselves!

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

I can get along well with anyone and am willing to put in whatever work it takes to win and be successful.

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

I would donate to help with hunger because a nice warm meal is something everyone deserves and not everyone has that, food is a necessity to grow and get strong, and without that, there’s no chance to develop mentally, physically, as well as spiritually.

Who was your role model?

My role model is my father, he pushes me in many unexpected ways and has helped drive me, without him I wouldn’t be the man I am today and I’m truly thankful to him forever and want to make him proud.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Dallas Cowboys/ New York Jets

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

He is a corner on our team named Destin Cheirs I believe he has good qualities to be a good player he just hasn’t figured it out yet and unfortunately many people may have written him off but if he puts in the work in all parts of life he can truly make a turnaround and do great i truly hope.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is people treating individuals differently based on their ability to do something, I know it’s human but I’ve been on the receiving end of that and didn’t like it so I don’t ever want to make others feel like that

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

His name is Mr Hyde he taught a math class at my middle school that I went to in the past called Edith J. Hayes, he really made school fun for me because I always do math as just a boring bunch of numbers but he made it like a game to me and was very inclusive which I like!

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

The hardest moment in my life to overcome was going through the process of transferring to a new school and people not expecting much of me, having to work my way back up from the bottom, it was a very much needed and humbling experience and I feel it has and is continuing to make and help evolve me not just as a player but as a person too.

What would it be if you could have any franchise restaurant in your house?

Buffalo Wild Wings!!!

What is your favorite snack food?

Chocolate covered pretzels 

What is your degree in?

Arts and Sciences

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

I would have dinner with Jesus Christ, and both of my grandfathers who passed away. I want to meet Jesus and thank him and hear his voice talk back to me, and both of my grandpas so they can see who I am now and the journey I made, I’m sure they expected great things of me but I would love to see their reaction and talk to them one more time.

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is maintaining my focus for the entire duration of something and I’m truly working on making that my strength.