2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Christopher Mcalpin, OG, Bethune-Cookman University

• Name: Christopher Mcalpin 
• Position: Guard
• College: Bethune-Cookman University 
• Height: 6”3
• Weight: 310
• Twitter: chris_macc_
• Instagram: 56_ways

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

I bring the tenacity every single play of the game and make sure my presence is felt.

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

I bring a strong work ethic and dedication to continuous improvement both on and off the field, aiming to contribute effectively to the team’s success.

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

I would donate to the homeless community throughout the Bay Area, as my community is in great need of help with money and shelter.

Who was your role model?

My role model is my dad, He helped install a relentless work ethic that I apply to my daily routine every day and shows continuous love and compassion for me.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

San Francisco 49ers

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

A.J Hall #44 DT

What is your biggest pet peeve? Having unmotivated people in my circle.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Richard Bennett from San Lorenzo High School.

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

The hardest moment in my life was during junior college when I had a transcript issue and all my interest from big division one schools vanished and I thought my career was over which brought me depression and anxiety until I got blessed and offered to Bethune-Cookman.

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

Benihanas 

What is your favorite snack food?

Takis 

What is your degree in?

Psychology 

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

I would have dinner with Anthony Munoz, Nelson Mandela, and Nipsey Hussle. I picked these three as they all would help educate me and further my knowledge on different aspects on life from Anthony Munoz helping me understand life as a offensive lineman and talk about different blocking techniques, Nelson Mandela talking about how to be a better person in society and talk about human qualities and Nipsey discussing how to hustle and grind to get to the top through your ambitions. 

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is patience.