2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Eric Cumberbatch, DB, University of Ottawa

• Name: Eric Cumberbatch
• Position: Defensive Back
• College: University of Ottawa
• Height: 6 feet, 2 inches
• Weight: 200lbs
• Twitter: @e_cumberbatch
• Instagram: @eric.cumberbatch

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

I’m a long, athletic, strong, and versatile player on the field. Comfortable playing up high in the middle of the field as well as down low at the line. My consistency takes my game to the next level.

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

I strive for self-improvement and development. Competition motivates me

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

Families in Palestine

Who was your role model?

My parents, who always saw potential in me and pushed me to stay on the right track

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Dallas Cowboys

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

My brother, Patrick Cumberbatch

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Wasting time

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My 8th grade teacher, Mr. Marc

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

Hardest moment I had to overcome was when my parents got divorced

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

Booster juice

What is your favorite snack food?

Peach slices

What is your degree in?

Human Kinetics

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

• Lebron James: Icon
• Nick Saban: Football knowledge
• Elon Musk: business knowledge

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is my verbal leadership. I’ve been working on being more vocal with my teammates