2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Taylor Elgersma, QB, Wilfred Laurier University
- Name: Taylor Elgersma
- Position: QB
- College: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Height: 6’6
- Weight: 220
- Twitter: @ElgersmaTaylor
- Instagram: @taylorelgersma
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL draft?
My mental processing speed, leadership and toughness is what separates me. I have a big arm and have pure arm talent but the intangibles are what will separate me.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I am going to give you a competitive fire that is unmatched, I love every part of this game. I love learning schemes, understanding defences and combining that with the physical toughness needed to play at a high level.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to veterans health care for when they are done serving our country.
Who was your role model?
My father was and is my role model because he has always shown me the importance and value of putting your head down and working hard.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
Miami Dolphins
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Layomi Ojutalyo
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Those who complain about poor results after not putting in the work to get the results they want
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Austin Scarpelli
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what is the biggest adversity you have had to overcome?
Transitioning sports in my grade 11 year, going from plans to pursue hockey to a completely different path of pursuing professional football.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
Keg Steakhouse
What is your favorite snack food?
Strawberries and cream
What is your degree in?
Kinesiology
If you could have dinner with 3 people dead or alive who would it be and why?
- Jesus Christ. this one is self explanatory
- Andy Reid, would love to learn how he sees the game
- Josh Allen, I love the way he plays and think we would have a great time
What is your biggest weakness?
Football wise, I can be over agressive sometimes, thinking I can make every throw. This can cause me to try muscle a ball into a window that isn’t there.
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